Obituaries

Moline, Ronald Eugene – age 68 of Farwell, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday,December 24, 2023. He was born the son of Robert Eugene and Verna Maxine (Cotton) Moline onJanuary 11, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant, MI.…

Lawrence Vihtelic, 81 Lawrence George Vihtelic died peacefully at home in Fennville on Dec. 6, 2023, after a multi-year battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. He was 81. The eldest of nine, Larry was born on May 26, 1942, to Lillian…

Thomas Arthur Geib, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023. He spent his last few days with family and friends by his side after a long battle with lung disease. He appreciated all the well wishes from everyone,…

Nancy Lee Smalla, 81, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Wings Home. Born March 15, 1942 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Alton Brownell and Mary Elizabeth (Gant) Gorter and was the wife…

Passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his home in Bloomingdale. Jim was born June 5, 1944 in St Joseph, the son of Louis and Angeline (Fello) Scherer. He farmed in Keeler where he was married to Andrea Springsteen and…

Carole M. (Long) Schaefer, 89, of Lawton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Vineyard Assisted Living, Kalamazoo. She was born Dec. 28, 1933, in Chicago, the daughter of Martin Long and Stephanie (Rainie) Long.Carole had many hobbies…

Richard Dean Rivers died Dec. 12, 2023, from the effects of cancer. He was surrounded by family members and Hospice caregivers at his home in Laurium, MI where he had lived for the past three years. Previously he had lived…

Jon Morgan Roggelien, 62, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born July 25, 1961, in Three Rivers, the son of Jon Rex and Judy (Fryling) Roggelien.Jon graduated in…

Floyd W. Schmid age 97 of Farwell passed away suddenly of Cardiac Arrest Nov. 30, 2023 in Florence, AL. He was born July 28, 1926 to Mathias and Clara (Musall) Schmid at their farm north of Farwell on Finley Lake…

Sharon Sue Burch went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on February 25, 1949 to Joe and Theresa Cook.  Sharon married her soulmate, Rodney Burch, on August…

Karl Dewey (Duke) Lundquist went home to be with his Lord and Savior, he was 85. Karl was born to August and Letha (Smith) Lundquist in Detroit. Following high school, Karl joined the United States Coast Guard where he served…

Lawrence George Vihtelic died peacefully at home in Fennville on Dec. 6, 2023, after a multi-year battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. He was 81.The eldest of nine, Larry was born on May 26, 1942, to Lillian and Frank Vihtelic in…

Sherlene Marie Schmitt-Belden passed away December 04, 2023. Sherlene was born to Stanley and Bethel (Root) Schmitt on November 23, 1945, the fourth of seven children. Sherlene loved her family and would do anything for anyone who needed it. She…

Mrs. Elizabeth Potter, 89, of Wedowee died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Tanner Medical Center, Wedowee. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Elder Thomas Knight officiating.…

Mr. Danny Walton, 56 of McDonough, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…

Mr. Tommy Daniel, 57 of Five Points, AL passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…

James Allen Baker “Jim”, a resident of Lanett Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born March 3rd, 1948 in Elamville, Alabama, to Gaston and Ruby Baker.Mr. Baker is survived by his wife…

Christine Charleymea Evans, 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home. She was born May 8, 1957 in Three Rivers, the daughter and ninth child of Sterling and Margaret (Parker) White. She lived in Three…

Donald Ralph Fry age 80, of Ithaca, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 1, 2023 at Schnepps memory care unit surrounded by family.Don was born June 28, 1943 in Muskegon, MI, the…

Robert “Bob” John Holland, was born on June 18, 1959 in Allegan, MI. He passed unexpectedly and joined his Lord on December 5, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Bob was only 64 years of age.Bob…