Esther Mae Arndt Godfrey, 101 years old died peacefully on January 31st, 2024, at the Allegan Medical Care Community, Allegan MichiganShe was born to Jacob and Katie Goodman Arndt early on November 22nd, 1922 and was raised on a farm in Monterey Center, Michigan. Esther was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Hopkins, Read More…
Obituaries
Obituary: Carol Jean Wuis
Carol Jean Wuis, 76, died peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2024, at their Texas residence.Carol was born in Ludington, Michigan, in September 1947. In 1969, she married Joe Wuis and was happily married for 54 years.Joe and Carol were avid travelers and enjoyed trips to six continents. Snorkeling was a favorite of Carol’s Read More…
Obituary: Steve Barber
Steve Barber passed away February 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer. Steve was born December 15,1955 to Orrie and Ruth Barber in Allegan, Michigan. He grew up in Allegan and graduated from Allegan High School in 1974. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Read More…
Obituary: Terry Dunlop
Terry Dunlop was born April 17, 1947, at Fort Sheridan, IL. He became a child of God shortly thereafter when he was baptized. At age two, he contracted viral Encephalitis, which left him with Cerebral Palsy.Terry graduated from Paw Paw High School and then graduated from ITT Tech., Indianapolis, as a draftsman. He worked 31 Read More…
Obituary: John Edward Conner
John Edward Conner, age 75, of Lapeer, (formerly of Kalamazoo) died on Sunday, January 14, 2024.John was born April 15, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, class of 1966. He went on to earn his associate’s degree in accounting at Parsons Business School and later furthered his education Read More…
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Stephen Mitchell
Ronald “Ron” Stephen Mitchell age 90 of rural Harrison passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Ronald was born January 12, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Arthur J. Kmieciak (Mitchell) and Lucille Mary (Gilling) Kmieciak. Mr. Mitchell graduated from Eastern High School in Detroit, Michigan in Read More…
Obituary: Sandra L. Dewey
Sandra L. Dewey, age 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1959, to Harvey and Dorothy (Robertson) Miller in Greenville, South Carolina.Sandra dedicated several years of her life to Adult Foster Care and later she worked as a cook at a hospital. Sandra also manages Scott’s Read More…
Obituary: Danielle Joyce Slanker
Danielle Joyce Slanker- Our Queen, Tootie, Little momma, went to tend the gardens in heaven on January 26, 2024. She lived in Farwell with her husband Darrel Slanker. They married on June 14, 1980. He was the love of her life, and the absolute best bonus Dad to her children. He was so devoted to Read More…
Obituary: Barbara King Paxson
Barbara King Paxson was a lifelong artist and a lover and maker of lyric beauty. Her life was one of service to human existence. She was a soul most tender and aware, a woman who endured bravely and often alone the shocks and burdens of life in a desensitized, fragmented, uncaring world. She passed away Read More…
Obituary: Laureen Ann Searing
Laureen Ann Searing, 80, of Fennville, passed away on Jan. 17, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.Laureen was born on Sept. 29, 1943 to the late Robert and Dorothy (Tallman) Millard of Mendon. She had an instinctive ease in connecting with people and an enthusiasm for learning that would set the stage Read More…