M. Loren Carlisle, age 74, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, friend, a respected businessman, and a steadfast believer in his Savior, Jesus Christ. Beloved son of Dorothy (Fimple) Carlisle and Marion J. Carlisle, Loren was a lifetime resident of Colon. He grew up on his family’s …

A Michigan man who was serving life sentences for the 1972 killings of four women in the Kalamazoo area has died after being found unresponsive in prison, a correction official said. Staff found Danny Ranes, 78, unresponsive on Jan. 29 at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater and he was later pronounced dead at a hospital, Chris Gautz, a spokesman …

Delmar O’dell Gieber, age 90, died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022.  He was born on Jan. 19, 1932. Delmar peacefully passed into eternal life while in the care of his loving family. A special blessing to Cherie and Kent Skaggs, Odie & Candy Ziesmer, and Logan, Roger, Craig and Kim for all the kindness to our father. Delmar was born …

Donald Ivan Zook, age 89, of Burr Oak, formerly of Lake Odessa, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born on a farm south of Clarksville on August 24, 1932. Don was the sixth child of Daniel and Edna (Yoder) Zook. During his 1W service in Lansing from 1952-54, he …

Brian H. Willey, age 63, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly, in his wife’s loving arms, at his home on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Brian was born on May 30, 1958, in Alma, Michigan, a son to the late George E. and Bertha E. “Betty” (Bremer) Willey. Brian graduated from John Marshall High School in Portland, Oregon. Following graduation Brian enlisted …

David Michael Swartz, Sr., age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 13, 1948 in Battle Creek, he was raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Swartz. David graduated from Battle Creek High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army. On April …

Joan Rose Bishop, age 87, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, February 4, 2022 at Sturgis Hospital. She was born January 24, 1935 in Constantine, daughter of the late Henry and Lottie Pitman. Joan resided in the White Pigeon, Constantine and Sturgis area most of her life. On July 1, 1976 she married Leroy Franklin Bishop in Sturgis. He preceded …

Since the Covid-19 breakout, we are all looking forward to getting Out and About and traveling again. Being able to travel throughout the USA is something we used to take for granted. Now we are all more cautious when planning our travel adventures. I doubt I’ll ever see Disney World or Disneyland again, because of having to deal with air …

The Kalamazoo Wings (23-17-0-0) traveled to Worcester, Massachusetts this past weekend to take on the Railers (16-19-2-1) for a three game set. Things got off on the wrong foot Friday night as the Railers ran over the K-Wings by a score of 5-2.  After jumping out to an early 1-0 lead in the first on a goal by Greg Betzold, …

Michael Paul Hahn, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning February 2, 2022 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born January 12, 1957 in Sturgis, son of the late Paul Norman and Joan Julie (Andreyka) Hahn. Mike was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. On June 7, 1980 he married …