Obituaries
Obituary: Thomas Lee Coffindaffer, 68
Thomas Lee Coffindaffer 12/17/1954 – 01/23/2023 age 68 peacefully joined his heavenly father on the morning of January 23rd, 2023 in his home with his family and dogs. He is preceded in the death by his parents Rex and Esther…
Obituary: Jimmy L. James, 87
Jimmy passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 13th surrounded by family. He was born October 28. 1935 in the Upper Peninsula village of Nahma to Frank James and Sarah (Sturgis) James. Nahma remained, his whole life, as…
Obituary: Edna Jean Gregersen, 92
Edna Jean Gregersen passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Allegan County, Michigan to the late John C. Gregersen and Emma Nelson Gregersen.Edna is preceded in death…
Obituary: Tyler Alexander Townsend
Tyler Alexander Townsend, 22, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.He was born November 7, 2000, in Three Rivers, the son of Kirk and Norma (Solis) Townsend.Tyler attended Pathfinder Educational Center in Centreville, where…
Obituary: Verlyn Leonard Borton
Verlyn Leonard Borton, 89, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on January 9, 2023, at Beacon Pointe in Richland, Michigan.Verlyn was born October 14, 1933, in Vicksburg, Michigan to Leonard and Erma (Martin) Borton. He was the youngest of seven…
Obituary: Betty Jo Hanchett
Betty Jo Hanchett (Irwin), age 79 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the MediLodge Assisted Living Facility of Clare, surrounded by her family. On March 20, 1943, Betty was born the eldest of four children to…
Obituary: Susan Kay DeHaan
Susan Kay DeHaan, age 69 of Marion, passed away at her home after a 10-year battle with cancer. Susan was born October 27, 1953 in Traverse City to Albert and Peggy (Olds) Bauer. She went to Hanna St. Mary’s School…
Obituary: James Shashaguay, 73
James H. Shashaguay, age 73, of Saugatuck, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. Jim was born in Holland, Mich., to John and Eloise Shashaguay May 11, 1949. He attended Holland Public Schools and graduated from Holland High School in 1967.After graduation…
Obituary: Wallace Forrester, 88
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, Wallace Carmen Forrester joined wife Betty, family and friends in a grander place.Wallace was born on Feb. 17, 1934, to Wallace Carmen and Evelyn Forrester, in Douglas. Wallace (Wally) and Betty met in 1951 and…
Obituary: Debra Lamb Walters
Debra Lamb Walters, 64, a resident of Montgomery, AL died Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Visitation will be Monday, January 23, 2023 at Leak Memory Chapel from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday…
Obituary: Roberta Lee Taylor
Roberta Lee Taylor, age 76 of Middle Branch Township passed away on January 12, 2023 at her home. Roberta was born on September 20, 1946 in Lansing, MI to Robert and June (Burdick) Pratt.Roberta loved crafting, tatting dollies, sewing and…
Obituary: Michael Thomas Woods
Michael Thomas Woods – age 71 of Lake, passed away at North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell with his wife, children, and grandchild at his side on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Michael was born to parents Thomas John & Mary…
Obituary: Joyce Ann Webb
Joyce Ann Webb, age 76, of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born the daughter of Roy and Marie (Fitzpatrick) Smith on March 16, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Joyce…
Obituary: Diane Jean DeHaan
Diane Jean DeHaan passed to her eternal home on Sunday morning, January 15, 2023. Diane was born August 6, 1950, the first of four Kuizema sisters. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessica (DeBoer) Kuizema and by her…
Obituary: Dawn Marr
It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce that Dawn Marr, 70, of Farwell, Michigan has peacefully passed away with her family by her side. Dawn spent her entire life helping others. She held many roles in her career…
Obituary: Barbara A. Middaugh
Barbara A. Middaugh, 88, of Allegan, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Glenwood Seventh-day Adventist Church,…
Obituary: Bette Joan Maneke
Went to be with the Lord Friday, January 13, 2023 with her family by her side. Bette was born December 18, 1935 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Roy and Viola (Truax) Chamberlain. Bette had worked at RS Electronics, Otsego and…
Obituary: Joyceanne Judy Sass (Myers)
Joyceanne Judy Sass (Myers) 79, of Kalamazoo, went home to the Lord on January 7, 2023. She was born June 23, 1943 in Fremont, Michigan to Walter Myers and Violet Myers (Leppen).She attended Plainwell High School. She received her associates…
Obituary: Rita “Darlene” McAuliffe-Craig
Rita “Darlene” McAuliffe- Craig, 80, of Lawrence, died Jan. 10, 2023. She was born Jan. 7, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Mayme Polich.Darlene was a graduate of Lindblom Tech High School. She married Ed McAuliffe and the couple moved…
