Obituaries

Mark Phillip Allen

Mark Phillip Allen

Sep 1, 2021

Mark P. Allen, of Mason, passed away at Sparrow Hospital on September 1, 2021 after a short illness. He was born on December 24, 1955 in Logansport, Indiana. He grew up in Adrian, Michigan and graduated from Adrian High School in 1974. Mark was the son of the late, Leroy Allen and Carrie Jane Thayer Allen. Time with his...

Barbara Jean Barker

Barbara Jean Barker

Aug 31, 2021

Barbara Jean Barker, age 50, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from injuries sustained from a car accident. She was a very loving and caring person who would help others before herself. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family, including, daughter, Andrea VanRanden; granddaughter, Lula VanRanden; parents, Dan and Pat Milligan; siblings, Dan Milligan Jr.,...

Wendell "Butch" Roger Mann

Wendell "Butch" Roger Mann

Aug 31, 2021

Sunrise: March 21st, 1948 Sunset: August 31st, 2021 Wendell Roger Mann, better known as "Butch" or as his friend Tim Havlock referred to him for over 25 years as "The Butcher Of Bakersfield" lived a long and wonderful life. He passed away at home Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 after a long battle with COPD, while in the arms of...

Thomas James Butcher

Thomas James Butcher

Aug 30, 2021

Thomas James Butcher, of Paw Paw, MI passed away on August 30, 2021 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, MI surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 17 years and companion of 33 years, Mary Butcher; 2 children, Joseph (Victoria) Butcher of Kalamazoo and Sara (Mark) Wilson of Paw Paw; 2 Grandchildren, Emma and Waylon...

Adam Vanalstine

Adam Vanalstine

Aug 20, 2021

Adam VanAlstine, 37, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on August 20th, 2021. Adam was born November 17th, 1983 and was raised in Big Rapids. Those who knew Adam, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Adam will be missed everyday by his parents, David and Kelley VanAlstine, siblings Sarah (Kenny) Fuller, Josh (Siobhan) VanAlstine,...

Grace Lemier

Grace Lemier

Aug 18, 2021

Grace LeMier, age 90. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Aldrick and Mabel Lyckman and siblings Katherine Baker, Hazel McCullough, and brother, Alden Lyckman. She will be lovingly missed by her kids, Mark LeMier, Craig LeMier, David LeMier, Ken & Karen (LeMier) Minch and many family...