Obituaries

Mar 9, 2020

Clelia Mae (Keet) Dooley passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born July 28, 1924 to Edward and Vera (Nash) Comstock in Vicksburg, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Louis Dooley, her brother Roscoe Comstock, sisters Donna Baker, Mildred Stanley, and Betty Martin. She is survived by son...

Mar 7, 2020

Ronald (Ron) Bruce Avis, 84, of Vicksburg, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 7, 2020. Ron was the son of Donald “Bud” and Wenona “Nona” Avis of Cedar Springs, Michigan and was born on September 19, 1935. Ron was a Cedar Springs High School graduate and received his electrical license by IBEW out of Chicago, Illinois. He...

Mar 6, 2020

Barbara Strobridge passed away on March 6, 2020. Barbara was born July 25, 1920 to Floyd and Neva (Brooks) Aldrich. She is survived by her children: Barbara Jean Brown, Alice (Tony) Hoitinga, Pauline (Dan) Sturman, and Roger (Sandy) Strobridge: 12 grandchildren: 27 great grandchildren: and 19 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: siblings; June VanIngen...

Mar 6, 2020

In Loving Memory of Lillian Leticia (Bandecchi) Hershey On March 6, 2020, in her sleep at Rose Arbor Hospice, Lillian Hershey was lovingly led by the hand of God to be reunited with the love of her life, Lowell, and all of those who have gone before her. Born September 12, 1924, to Reno and Julia Bandecchi (Italian immigrants from...

Mar 6, 2020

Patricia L. Moyle, of Lawton passed away on Monday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 89. A complete obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).

Mar 5, 2020

Stephan John Roll, age 65 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Memorial donations may be directed to Wright Way Rescue, 5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com .

Mar 5, 2020

Mar 5, 2020

Maryon Willyard, of Allegan, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan at the age of 97. Maryon was born December 13, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Duncan and Maryon (O’Connor) Metcalfe. She graduated from Avalon High School, Pittsburgh, PA, in 1941. Moving with her family to Grand Rapids, Michigan in the early...

Mar 3, 2020

Ruth Preston, of Three Rivers passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the age of 64. A complete obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).

Mar 3, 2020

Mar 1, 2020

Doug Truckey, age 80, of Vicksburg, passed away with family by his side on March 1, 2020. Doug was born on February 15, 1940 to Francis and Helen (McElevain) Truckey. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. Doug is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jan; his children: Scott (Susan) Truckey, Jeff (Jean) Truckey, Brian (Karen) Truckey and Lori...

Mar 1, 2020

Dr. William Charles Schirado, Ed.D., passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in the presence of family and friends after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born in Lansing, MI on June 14, 1946, to Leo A. and Helen R. (Herrick) Schirado. He graduated from Monsignor John A. Gabriels High School, Michigan State University (majoring...

Feb 28, 2020

John Robert Golladay, Jr., age 78 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at home. He was born in Plainwell, Michigan on February 25, 1942 the son of John Robert, Sr. and Rose Mary (Hess) Golladay. On April 20, 1968, in Cassopolis, Michigan he married June Treasa Eagan who survives. John was a Journeyman machine repair. John loved...

Feb 28, 2020

Shilts passed away February 28, 2020 at Borgess Hospital with his wife and family by his side. He was born August 26, 1934 in Kalamazoo MI. to Fred and Enid Shilts. Jack graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School in 1952. He later went on to attend Western Michigan University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1965. Jack...

Feb 27, 2020

Janice Eline Harding was born June 24th 1938, and passed away Feb. 27th 2020 at Bronson Hospital. Jan was her preferred name, but best remembered as Grammie to all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Alice (Grammie) Crane and Lahoma Yates; two brothers, Norm Crane & Bill Pickowitz; and her two beloved sons, Brian Scott Harding...

Feb 27, 2020

On February 27, 2020, Markie was released from her cancer-ravaged body while surrounded by her family and friends. Born on December 7, 1951 to Richard Dale Meinert and Carol (Allerton) Turner, she was a fighter from the day that she came into the world until the day that she left it. A creative spirit, she passionately expressed herself through music,...

Feb 26, 2020

Margaret Louise Westover (née Baier), passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 26, 2020, at Bickford Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the age of 93. She was born on July 9, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Agnes Baier. Marge (Red) grew up surrounded by family in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She married Gerald M. Westover on...

Feb 24, 2020

Stephen passed unexpectedly on February 24/2020. A more complete obituary will follow in the coming days.

Feb 23, 2020

LaUna McKinstry, age 89, of Plainwell, passed away on February 23, 2020. LaUna was born on May 13, 1930 to Lloyd & Lela (Olson) Taylor. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. LaUna’s family includes her husband of 68 years, Clifford; her children: Kim McKinstry, Clifford J. (Carole) McKinstry and Kevin (Jack Johnson) McKinstry; three grandchildren: Iain, Taylor and Molly....

Feb 23, 2020

Iliah B. Dahlquist, of Lawton passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the age of 97. Iliah was born on December 11, 1922 in Palmer, IA. She was the daughter of Thomas and Rose (Mullens) Ellis. Later after high school In 1946 Iliah married Paul Dahlquist. She loved her job as a school secretary at Milham Elementary. She also...