Obituaries

Margaret Gray

Margaret Gray

Jan 6, 2024

Margaret “Becky” Gray, age 85 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6th, 2024.

She was a devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Becky was known as a kind and vibrant woman who loved her family and friends. Her family and friends will remember her for her warm smile, kind spirit,...

Carole Marie Batway (Jacques)

Carole Marie Batway (Jacques)

Jan 6, 2024

Carole Marie Batway left us Saturday evening, Jan sixth, with her children by her side, she would have been 91 years old on Feb 15. Carole was born and raised in Door/Kewaunee County WI where she grew up on a farm near Forrestville. The oldest of seven, she attended Door/Kewaunee Teachers College and became a teacher. In 1955 she...

Susan Worsnop

Susan Worsnop

Jan 6, 2024

Susan Jo (Carpenter) Worsnop of Paw Paw, Michigan died unexpectedly on Jan. 6 at age 68. The family is deeply saddened by her passing. Sue was born on July 5, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan. She attended Okemos High School and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, graduating in 1977. She lived in southwest Michigan most of her adult life.

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Tony Burgett

Tony Burgett

Jan 4, 2024

Tony Lee Burgett

63

Date of birth 7-23-60

Date of death 1-4-24

born in Battle Creek to Richard and Shirley Burgett

Children

Chase Hampton-Burgett

Grandchildren Annalise Hampton-Burgett

Siblings

Timothy (Kathleen) Dunn

Brenda (Victor) Clark

nieces and nephews...

Ralph George Hajj

Ralph George Hajj

Jan 2, 2024

Ralph George Hajj, Beloved husband of Dwin Dykema of Rockford Michigan passed from this earth suddenly and tragically on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  Born on November 3, 1948, Ralph in Sidon Lebanon to Akel and Emily Hajj ,   Surviving Relatives: sisters Gloria T. Rogers & (late husband Richard N Rogers who preceded him...

William Thomas Van Til

William Thomas Van Til

Dec 30, 2023

William “Bill” Van Til 76 years old of Pierson, MI. went on to his heavenly home December 30, 2023, surrounded by family and loving friends.

Bill was born March 24, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was proud to be a Marine. He was employed at American Seating for 43 years and served two years...

Robert Russell

Robert Russell

Dec 28, 2023

Robert "Bob" Worden Russell of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday December 28, 2023 after a five-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. Bob was born in Lansing and spent his youth outdoors enjoying local parks and playing with friends. He was a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School. During the Vietnam war, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served...