Obituaries

Apr 16, 2024

Timothy S. Parsons was born January 16, 1968, to Jack and Marymargaret Parsons.  He passed away on April 16, 2024, at his home in Schoolcraft, MI surrounded by family.  

Growing up, Tim had a love of sports, playing both little league and rocket football. He carried his love of sports through high school, where he played baseball and football for...

Apr 14, 2024

Diana Soto, a devoted soul known for her unwavering commitment to her family, her community, and her faith, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI, at the age of 68. Born on June 4, 1955, in Hanford, CA, Diana was the beloved daughter of Audon and Eugenia Saldibar.

Diana dedicated 32 years of her life to serving...

Apr 10, 2024

Grace Caroline VanAntwerp passed away April 10, 2024, at Alamo Cove Nursing Home at the age of 85. She was born July 26, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to her parents Sigmond and Rose Homoki.

Grace's journey through life was marked by her strong faith and family devotion. Grace had a big heart and loving soul that she spread to everyone. She...

Apr 10, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Conrad ‘Dave’ David Formell on April 10, 2024, in Commerce, MI. Born on April 6,1943 in Detroit, MI.

Dave is survived by his children:  Donna Formell (Peter Pruett), Denise Arthurs (Mark), Dan Formell (Sofia), Andrea Gray, Patrice Brisbane (Bill); Grandchildren:  Lindsay Arthurs, Anne Arthurs, Tanner Gray, Sara Gray, Kaitlyn Simmonds,...

Apr 9, 2024

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 William Allan Kuhlman tragically passed away at home in a house fire. William was born in Springfield, IL on April 14, 1975, the son of JoAnn (Kuhlman) Holmes.

William never knew a stranger, he would talk to anyone and if you liked to talk about sport, any sport, you had a friend for life. William loved...

Apr 9, 2024

Glorraine "Glory" Pauline Bragg, a beloved member of the Vicksburg, MI community, passed away on April 9, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate staff at Centrica Care Navigators at Rose Arbor. Glory's life was a tapestry of hard work, dedication, and unwavering love for her family.Born in Chicago, IL on...

Apr 6, 2024

Willard Eugene Retherford, 101, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan. Bill was born on March 17, 1923, in Joplin, Missouri to John and Forona (Day) Retherford.   Bill grew up in Arkansas and served overseas in the Army in WWII.

On June 25, 1946, he married Evelyn Minshall and they had five children.  He was baptized as one...

Apr 4, 2024

Dixie Stratton of Plainwell passed away, with her family by her side, at the age of 88 at Borgess Hospital. She was born on August 4, 1935, to Edwin and Gladys (Cole) Marsh. Dixie was the fourth child of eight and attended Plainwell schools.

She married Robert Stratton on January 1, 1951, and they had been married for seventy years. Dixie...

Apr 2, 2024

LARRY WILLARD STRATTON

Larry Willard Stratton, 83 of Negaunee, MI passed away on April 2, 2024, at his beloved childhood home in Otsego, MI. He was born on March 2,1941 in Plainwell, MI to Willard and Rhetha Stratton. Larry graduated from Otsego High School in 1960.

Larry met the love of his life, Faye (Lammie) while living at the Breiting Hotel in...

Apr 1, 2024

Lyndi Clare Lane, age 4, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on April 1, 2024. Lyndi was born at Mott Children’s Hospital on February 3rd, 2020. She was born with rare congenital heart defects and fought the hardest battles her entire life. Despite spending half her life in and out of the hospital, enduring 7 major surgeries, and countless...

Apr 1, 2024

On Monday April 1, 2024, Ted Eddie Campbell, loving father of four, went to be with the Lord.

He was born February 27, 1931, in Flint, Michigan to John and Leah (Young) Campbell. On April 10, 1954, he married Evelyn Francis Curtis. They had four children, Glen, John, Gary, and Judy.

Ted was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, his parents...

Apr 1, 2024

Elisabeth Miller, born in Bremerhaven Germany on April 28, 1926, passed away in Kalamazoo, MI on April 1, 2024 at the age of 97. She led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication. 



Elisabeth's journey began during World War II in Germany. Despite the challenging times, she managed to complete her education equivalent to high school in the United...

Mar 31, 2024

Linda Lou Ryder, 79, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away March 31, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1944, in Decatur Michigan to Lewis and Evelyn Gary. Linda graduated from Otsego Schools in 1962. She started working at Neil’s Automotive in Kalamazoo as a receptionist. During her time at Neil’s, Linda met James Ryder. Linda and Jim married on March...

Mar 30, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Sonnevil, August 9, 1969 - March 30, 2024. Mary was born on August 9, 1969 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Daisy Brown and Ray Sonnevil.Surviving is her half-brother Floyd Thompson and Crystal Thompson sister-in-law, boyfriend and life partner Donald Emerson Fee. Close cousins Mary DeRae (Brown), Chad Larner, Nicole DeNeen (Larner) and several others. Uncle Keith Brown...

Mar 30, 2024

Robert Stuart Haas, age 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on March 30th, 2024. He was a dedicated and beloved member of communities in Clermont, FL, and Scotts, MI. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, in 1930. He was the son of Stuart and Esther (Achtenberg) Haas. 

Bob attended and graduated from Climax-Scotts Schools and Michigan State University....

Mar 29, 2024

Mitch McCarten, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 29th, 2024. Born in Plainwell on June 8th, 1951, he was the son of Mick and Grace McCarten.

Mitch enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and marksmanship. In his early years, he traveled to Alaska, where he commercially fished on the Yukon River before returning to Michigan. The Upper Peninsula was Mitch’s favorite place...

Mar 28, 2024

David “Dave” G. Musselman, 67, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died peacefully at his residence on March 28, 2024. David was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 17, 1957, the son of Robert G. Musselman and Marilyn J.(Schipper) Musselman. He and his family moved to Portage, Michigan in the early 1960's. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 28, 2024

Sherry Lynn Barnhart, of Three Rivers, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, at the age of 73. She is leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Sherry was born on September 1, 1950, in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Charles and...

Mar 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Debra "Debbi" Anne Bunch, a woman of remarkable strength and independence, passed away in Vicksburg, MI, on March 26, 2024. Debbi faced the challenges of Spina Bifida with incredible resilience, never allowing her condition to limit the extraordinary person she was destined to become. Born in Battle Creek, MI, in 1966, Debbi's journey was marked by a spirit that inspired all...