Obituaries

Obituary: Bonnie Louise Covell

Obituary: Bonnie Louise Covell

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20232 min read

We regretfully announce the passing of Bonnie Louise Covell, 79,  of Grand Junction, Michigan.Bonnie went Home on March 6th, 2023, due to natural causes.Bonnie was born to Melvin and Doris (Guernsey) Rupert on May 29th, 1943, in Hartford, Michigan. She…

Obituary: Stefan Andrew Tokarchick

Obituary: Stefan Andrew Tokarchick

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20232 min read

Stefan Andrew Tokarchick, 54, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 18, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the son of William B. Tokarchick and MaryAnn (Korabik) Tokarchick.Stefan was a lifelong resident…

Obituary: Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20232 min read

Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer, 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born April 2, 1934, in Concord, Michigan, the daughter of Wells R. Rowley and Henrietta (Winchell) Rowley.Kathryn was employed by Western…

Obituary: Molly Baker, 93

Obituary: Molly Baker, 93

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20232 min read

Molly Angela Baker, 92, of Saugatuck and Key Largo, Fla. passed away on March 5, 2023.Molly was born on May 6, 1930 to Marion and Angela Buttles in Zeeland. She and Mary were the first twins born in Zeeland Hospital.…

Obituary: Mary Lyons, 89

Obituary: Mary Lyons, 89

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20234 min read

Mary Lyons, nee Devine, age 89, died on March 3, 2023, in Geneva, Ill.Mary was born on July 27, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the second child of Joseph and Mary Devine. On Dec 29, 1956, she married Thomas Richard Lyons.…

Obituary: Barbara Jeanne Richlich, 84

Obituary: Barbara Jeanne Richlich, 84

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20233 min read

After 15 years, Barbara Jeanne (Majewski) Richlich was finally reunited with the love of her life, Jerry, and found eternal peace with her God on March 9, 2023, at home, surrounded by her girls, as were her wishes. Barb joined…

Obituary: Della Andrus, 95

Obituary: Della Andrus, 95

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20232 min read

Della Andrus, age 95, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Allegan. Della was the only girl in a family of six brothers; a sister, Helen, died before Della was born. Her parents…

Obituary: Debra Kaylor, 67

Obituary: Debra Kaylor, 67

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20232 min read

Deb Kaylor, 67, born May 15, 1955 in Batesville, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 10th surrounded by her loving family. Deb was a longtime Allegan resident, graduating from Allegan High School and marrying her true love, Peter Allan Kaylor. Together…

Obituary: Mrs. Carolyn Myers

Jordan WilcoxMar 15, 20231 min read

Mrs. Carolyn Myers 93 of Lanett, Alabama died Saturday March 11, 2023 at the LaFayette Extended Care.Mrs. Myers was born in Chambers County August 21, 1929 to the late Aubrey Ison Sims and the lateMary Kate Sims, she was a…

Obituary: Helen Louse Joslin

Obituary: Helen Louse Joslin

Jordan WilcoxMar 10, 20233 min read

Marion – On February 13, 2023, Helen Louise Joslin, age 85, as gently and sweetly as she lived her life, passed away in her Middle Branch Township home with family at her side. Helen, the third of Herbert and Lillian’s…

Obituary: Alvin J. Hershberger

Jordan WilcoxMar 10, 20231 min read

Alvin J. Hershberger 70 of 5360 Washington Road, Clare, MI passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1952 to the late Jonas E. and Florence (Kauffman) Hershberger. On October 14, 1971 he married Frieda Yoder…

Obituary: Ruth Ann (Porky) Richmond

Jordan WilcoxMar 10, 20232 min read

It is with deep sorrow the family of Ruth Ann (Porky) Richmond, age 76 of Clare announces her passing on February 13, 2023. After being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer she had a brief stay at Woodland Hospice House in Mt.…

Obituary: David Burkey

Obituary: David Burkey

Jordan WilcoxMar 10, 20231 min read

David Burkey, 41, of Clare, died on February 23, 2023. His death was completely unexpected and his family is shocked and deeply saddened. Dave was born on November 8, 1981 and is survived by his mother – Sue, brother –…

Obituary: Mr. John M Hall

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20231 min read

Mr. John M Hall 69 of Wadley, Alabama died Friday March 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Chambers County June 20, 1953 to the late James Wesley Hall and the lateAnnie Mae Bell Hall, he retired from…

Obituary: Joy L. Stripling

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20232 min read

Joy L. Stripling left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2023 at the age of 85. She was survived by her two daughters, Sandy Lowery Tucker (Mac) and Wanda Lowery Brown (Doug) of LaFayette;…

Obituary: Betty Lou Rice

Obituary: Betty Lou Rice

Jordan WilcoxMar 3, 20232 min read

Betty Lou Rice, 88, of Schoolcraft, passed away February 27, 2023 at Centrica Care Hospice.She was born June 15, 1934 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Leonard and Esther (Neterer) Mohney, and graduated from Three Rivers High School.On May 4,…

Obituary: Richard C. Martin

Obituary: Richard C. Martin

Jordan WilcoxMar 3, 20232 min read

Richard C. Martin, age 85, passed away on February 23, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 15, 1937 in Battle Creek to William and Dorothy Martin. Richard grew up in Sturgis, and the family subsequently moved…

Obituary: Cheryl Dawn

Obituary: Cheryl Dawn

Jordan WilcoxMar 3, 20232 min read

Cheryl Dawn Hudson, 75, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 16, 1947 in Elkhart, Ind., the daughter of Harley and Lilly (Watkins) Hall, and graduated from White Pigeon High…

Obituary: Joseph Williams

Obituary: Joseph Williams

Jordan WilcoxMar 3, 20232 min read

Joseph Williams – Age 90 of Lake, passed away at Medilodge of Clare on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Joe was born on May 21, 1932 to parents Roy and Linna (Freer) Williams in Standish, MI. Joe married the love of…

Obituary: Charlie Moody

Obituary: Charlie Moody

Jordan WilcoxMar 3, 20232 min read

Charlie Moody passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2023 at his home in Lake, MI at the age of 88.Charlie was born on October 3, 1934 in Ann Arbor, MI to Charles Leo Moody and Susan Marie Waugh, both from…