Obituaries

Obituary: Eleanore V. Warner

Obituary: Eleanore V. Warner

Jordan WilcoxAug 11, 20232 min read

Eleanore V. Warner, age 81 of Harrison, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 7, 2023 at home.  Eleanore was born one of eight children to George and Gertrude (Snyder) Hamilton on May 25, 1942 in Weidman. …

Obituary: Andrew Christopher “Drew” Emerson

Obituary: Andrew Christopher “Drew” Emerson

Jordan WilcoxAug 11, 20233 min read

Andrew Christopher “Drew” Emerson – Age 38 of Farwell, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home. Drew was born to parents Gary Burton and Marilyn Elizabeth (Parker) Emerson in Lapeer, MI on August 8, 1984. He was…

Obituary: Joyce A. Minch

Obituary: Joyce A. Minch

Jordan WilcoxAug 11, 20232 min read

Joyce A. Minch, age 92, of Lake, died at her home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born the daughter of the late Lawrence and Annabelle (Young) Schindler, on September 18, 1930 in Zanesville, OH.  Joyce married Earl F. Minch…

Obituary: Melissa M. Wilson

Obituary: Melissa M. Wilson

Jordan WilcoxAug 11, 20232 min read

Melissa M. Wilson, age 59 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, surrounded by her family.  On January 5, 1964, Melissa was born one of two daughters to Kenneth…

Obituary: Robert A. “Bob” Sutton

Obituary: Robert A. “Bob” Sutton

Jordan WilcoxAug 11, 20232 min read

Robert A. “Bob” Sutton, age 61 of Marion passed away August 5, 2023 at home in Osceola County with his wife by his side. Bob was born in San Diego, California on October 7, 1961 to William and Joan (Lytle)…

Obituary: Wanda May Bergstrom

Obituary: Wanda May Bergstrom

Jordan WilcoxAug 9, 20232 min read

Wanda May Bergstrom, age 88, passed away on August 2, 2023 at Laurel Oaks of South Haven. She was born on December 27, 1934 to Orville E. and Eva (DeBack) Ketchum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated from Allegan High School…

Obituary: Mr. Alvin Bell

Jordan WilcoxAug 9, 20231 min read

Mr. Alvin Bell, 61 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer…

Obituary: Charles Finney Burton

Jordan WilcoxAug 9, 20232 min read

Charles Finney Burton, 90, known to most as Buddy, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on August 4, 2023. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, LaFayette, Alabama, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The visitation…

Obituary: Ms. Gwinda Ann Ferrell

Jordan WilcoxAug 9, 20232 min read

Ms. Gwinda Ann Ferrell, 62 of Atlanta, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Emory Midtown Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Viewing will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm CST at Silmon Seroyer…

Obituary: Mr. Eddie “Ronnie” Langford

Jordan WilcoxAug 9, 20231 min read

Mr. Eddie “Ronnie” Langford, of LaFayette, AL, passed away on August 06, 2023. Ronnie was born on August 2nd 1943 in Chambers County, Alabama to Annie and Willie Langford.Ronnie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan Langford; 2…

Obituary: Carl “Cork” Haring Jr.

Obituary: Carl “Cork” Haring Jr.

Jordan WilcoxAug 4, 20232 min read

Carl “Cork” Haring Jr., age 72 of Farwell, passed away June 17, 2023 at his home.  Cork was born the son of Carl and Ruth (Rayner) Haring on April 13, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant.  He was united in marriage to…

Obituary: Linda Lou Slater Skillman

Obituary: Linda Lou Slater Skillman

Jordan WilcoxAug 4, 20232 min read

Surrounded by her family, Linda Lou Slater Skillman, walked into the arms of Jesus at her home on February 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on November 15, 1940 to Louis and Hazel Slater…

Obituary: Shirley Meyer

Obituary: Shirley Meyer

Jordan WilcoxAug 2, 20232 min read

Shirley Meyer, 82 The sons of Shirley Faye Meyer announce her passing on July 20, 2023 in Holland, Mich.  Shirley was born on May 17, 1941, in the small town of Des Arc, Ark. — the daughter of cotton sharecroppers…

Obituary: Carolyn E. Miner

Obituary: Carolyn E. Miner

Jordan WilcoxAug 2, 20234 min read

February 24, 1942, to July 28, 2023 Carolyn Eva (Thompson) Miner, born February 24, 1942, in Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully into the open arms of her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2023, with her husband, Donald L. Miner,…

Obituary: Dale Edward Sluiter

Obituary: Dale Edward Sluiter

Jordan WilcoxAug 2, 20232 min read

May 25, 1954 – July 18, 2023 Dale Edward Sluiter, age 69 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Dale was born May 25, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to…

Obituary: Lorna Douglas

Obituary: Lorna Douglas

Jordan WilcoxAug 2, 20232 min read

Lorna Douglas, age 92 of Wayland, Michigan, passed away on July 28, 2023. Lorna was born on April 13, 1931, in Wayland where she lived her beautiful life.Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; parents Clifford and Cecil…

Obituaries: Betty Lou Jeffries

Obituaries: Betty Lou Jeffries

Jordan WilcoxJul 26, 20232 min read

 Passed away Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at the Wings Home, Allegan. Betty was born May 22,1931 in Allegan, daughter of the late Carlton and L. Irene Cook and had lived in the Alleganarea her entire life. Betty had worked at…

Obituary: Sheila Ann (Louden) Shaw

Obituary: Sheila Ann (Louden) Shaw

Jordan WilcoxJul 26, 20234 min read

Sheila Ann (Louden) Shaw, 86 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Kauhale Otsego with her family by her side. Born May 3, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clell and…

Obituary: Joyce Marie Ilmberger

Obituary: Joyce Marie Ilmberger

Jordan WilcoxJul 26, 20233 min read

Joyce Marie Ilmberger, 85, of Allegan, MI passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. Born March 5, 1938, in Watson Township, she was the daughter of the late Fred Bishop Clark and…

Obituary: Irene Katharine Pacula

Obituary: Irene Katharine Pacula

Jordan WilcoxJul 26, 20232 min read

Irene Katharine Pacula, 92, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away July 17, 2023. Irene was born March 23, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Matthew and Sofia Kwasniak.Irene was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  She…