Obituaries

Mary Jean McAbee-Stacks-Maleski

Mary Jean McAbee-Stacks-Maleski

Oct 4, 2025

Mary Jean McAbee-Stacks-Maleski, 87, of Eau Claire passed away to her heavenly home, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born on Aug. 3, 1938, in Tunica, Miss., the daughter of Elbert and Agnes (Terry) McAbee.

Mary lived in the Bangor area for over 40 years. On April 15, 2002, she was united in marriage with Henry Maleski. She...

Agnes Eugenia Phillips

Agnes Eugenia Phillips

Sep 29, 2025

Agnes Eugenia Phillips, 95, of Fremont passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility.

Jean, as she was known by most, was born May 19, 1930, in Boston, Mass. She was the daughter of William and Alice (Johanson) Ryan.

Jean worked at Woolworth’s Department Store in Boston. Upon moving to Michigan, she worked for a short time at...

Michael Henry Williams

Michael Henry Williams

Sep 26, 2025

Michael Henry Williams was born Aug. 29, 1951. He was the son of James and Loma Williams.

Mike, as he was known to everyone, passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Corewell Health Merlin & Carolyn Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his cat, Miss Kitty, along with working on his antique tractors. He...

Krystal Nadine McNew-Hash

Krystal Nadine McNew-Hash

Sep 17, 2025

Krystal N. McNew-Hash, of Baroda, was born on Sept. 11, 1973, the daughter of Karlis McNew and Marjorie Lewis-Young.

Krystal passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at her home.

Krystal is survived by her mother, Marjorie Young; two daughters, Courtney and Brittany; two sons, Brandon and Justin; fifteen grandchildren: Diana, Autumn, Ayla, Bentlee, Ziland, Octavia, Waylon, Ryleigh, Ashlynn, Eric, Zeus, Marilyn,...

William Michael Moore

William Michael Moore

Sep 14, 2025

William Michael Moore was born on April 4, 1952, to William and Betty (Brown) Moore. He passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at his home in Sister Lakes, Mich.

William was united in marriage with Brenda Clark and she survives along with a son, Steven Moore; his ex-wife, Janice Moore; two brothers: Marty Moore and Max Moore; a sister, Margie...

Kenneth Monroe Thompson

Kenneth Monroe Thompson

Sep 13, 2025

Kenneth Monroe Thompson was born Jan. 14, 1962, in Dexter, Mo., the son of RL and Louise Thompson. He departed this world on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at his home in Bangor.

Kenneth enjoyed hunting and was a carpenter by trade.

Kenneth is survived by his five children: Kenneth Thompson, Jacqueline VanAvery, Lacey VanAvery, Samantha and Amanda. He is also survived by...

Rickey Carroll Willoughby

Rickey Carroll Willoughby

Sep 10, 2025

Rickey Carroll Willoughby of Eau Claire was born July 22, 1948, in Wardell, Mo., the son of James and Virginia (Phillips) Willoughby.

Rickey passed away at the age of 77, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at his home.

Rickey was a 1966 graduate of Hartford High School. He was formerly employed at the Watervliet Paper Mill until it’s closing.

Rickey leaves behind to...

Emily Kay Davis

Emily Kay Davis

Sep 6, 2025

Emily Kay Davis, 79, of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at West Woods of Niles Nursing Home in Niles. She was born on Sept. 8, 1945, in Gary, Ind., the daughter of Malcolm Norris and Cora B. McCuen. Emily married Gaines Ray Davis, he preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 2007.

She is survived by two...

Chad Edward Bedwell

Chad Edward Bedwell

Sep 2, 2025

Chad Edward Bedwell, 51, escaped the land of the living on Sept. 2, 2025. He always loved to win any game he played, especially Euchre. Well, you won again Chad, you beat us to Jesus and reunited with your love, Deborah Gretchen Bedwell.

There is no doubt that a party took place in heaven that day as many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Robert Newton Stover

Robert Newton Stover

Aug 26, 2025

Robert Newton Stover, 90, of Decatur, was born on Oct. 24, 1934 in Decatur, the son of William (Byron) and Pauline (Price) Stover. Robert passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Oshtemo Township.

On Nov. 26, 1955, Bob, as he was known by all, was united in marriage with Gladys Urick and she survives along...

Zachariah Robert Poole

Zachariah Robert Poole

Aug 14, 2025

Zachariah Robert Poole, 33, of Eau Claire passed away suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 in Bainbridge Township.

Zach, as he was known by most everyone, was born on March 23, 1992, in Berrien Springs, the son of Timothy and Edith (McCrary) Poole.

Zach was a member of the Keeler volunteer fire department for many years. He was a mechanic by trade...

Graciela Chavez

Graciela Chavez

Aug 10, 2025

With profound sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Graciela (Romero) Chavez. She left this world peacefully at home on August 10th, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, favorite music, and the love that shaped her extraordinary life.

Born on January 16th, 1953, in Rio Grande City, TX, Graciela lived a life marked by resilience, compassion, and unwavering faith....

Terry Lee Mabus

Terry Lee Mabus

Aug 4, 2025

Terry Lee Mabus, of Watervliet, Mich., passed away on Monday, Aug. 4th, at the age of 79. He was beloved husband of Reba Dianne Mabus, loved son of the late Harry Mabus and late Virginia Mabus, and devoted father of Michelle Caracci (the late Joe), Penny Robley, Brian Mabus (Charlotte) and Lonnie Mabus (Erin).

He loved his “outlaw” sons-in-law and daughters-in-laws,...

Theresa Sue Sturgeon

Theresa Sue Sturgeon

Jun 20, 2025

Theresa Sue Sturgeon, of Benton Harbor, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 75.

Theresa was born Oct. 7, 1949, in Judsonia, Ark., the daughter of Leo and Frances (Selvidge) Ferren.

Theresa was formerly employed, as a Nursing Assistant, at the former Berrien General Hospital and at Lakeland Hospital, in Saint Joseph, where she...

Alberto Perez

Alberto Perez

May 23, 2025

Alberto Perez was born on Oct. 6, 2003, in Kalamazoo, the son of Isidro and Maria (Medrano) Perez. Alberto passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home in Hartford.

The family will receive friends and family from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, where at 7 p.m. rosary will be said....

John Charles Mehlenbeck

John Charles Mehlenbeck

May 18, 2025

John Charles Mehlenbeck, 73, of Buchanan passed away on May 18th, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, in Grand Rapids, Mich.

John was born in Chicago, on Jan. 15, 1952. His parents were Robert V. and Emma Ruth Mehlenbeck.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Maeredith; his sister, Carol and brother, Jim.

John leaves behind to cherish his memory, his step-son,...

Barbara Elyse Roush

Barbara Elyse Roush

May 1, 2025

Barbara Elyse Roush, 69 of Hartford passed away on May 1, 2025, in Ocala, Fla.

Barbara was born in Watervliet to the parents of Allen James McConnell and Tinnie McConnell on Dec. 13, 1955. She went to Hartford High School and received her diploma in May, 1983. She went on to receive her Associate in Arts from Southwestern Michigan College in...

Lorrene Star Hunt

Lorrene Star Hunt

Mar 31, 2025

Lorrene Star Hunt, 62, of Hartford passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at her home.

Lorrene was born Nov. 21, 1962, in South Bend, Ind. Her parents were Warren Putnam and Clara Munson, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing is a brother, Clifford Munson.

Lorrene was formerly employed with C.J.’S Bar, now Big Twin Bar in...

David Newton

David Newton

Mar 24, 2025

David Newton, 71 of Stevensville passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.

David was born July 25, 1953, in Benton Harbor, the son of Joe and Geneva (Elmore) Newton, both of whom preceded him in passing.

He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Joseph. He...

Luis Carlos Medina Lopez

Luis Carlos Medina Lopez

Mar 24, 2025

Luis Carlos Medina Lopez, 42, of Hartford was born Sept. 27, 1982, in Chicago, the son of Jose Medina and Concepcion Lopez.

Luis passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2025 at his home.

Luis was formerly employed as a maintenance mechanic at Regloplas. He was a good father, son and gave to others who needed help. He was a very social,...