Obituaries

Wallace Andre Mollema, better known as Andy, passed from this life at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, with Martha, the love of his life, at his side. He had been a full-time resident of Benzie County since 1996. Andy was preceded in death by his father Wallace A. Mollema in 1994 and by his mother …

Robert A. Zlotkowski, age 67, of Colon, formerly of Hegewisch, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda(nee Erickson)Zlotkowski; daughters, Dana Howe and Kristy(Steve)Donley both of Griffith, IN; grandchildren, Hailey Howe and Raegan and Jenna Donley; brother, Larry Zawistowski and nieces, Danielle and Sarah Zawistowski.  Preceded in death by …

Glenn “Hillbilly” Spencer Sr., age 81, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2020, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 15, 1938, in Combs, Ky., a son of the late Seldon and Lydia (Riley) Spencer. Glenn resided most of his life in Sturgis. On Nov. 14, 2014, he married Kathleen Miller in Centreville. He retired …

Patricia Ann Forsyth, age 86, of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Beacon Pointe Assisted Living in Portage. She was born on April 6, 1934 in Sturgis, a daughter of Charles and Virginia (Minzey) Kilgore. Pat graduated from Rome City High School in 1952 and Glen Oaks Community College in 1969. She then received her Masters Degree …

Rex Winfield Samuels, age 57, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday evening, June 25, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born October 31, 1962 in Sturgis, son of the late Clifford Vincent and Dorothy M. (Prestidge) Samuels. Rex grew up in Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1981 and furthered his education at …

Charley A. Roberts Jr., age 67, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully June 18, 2020, at his home. Charley was born Sept. 26, 1952, in Three Rivers, a son of Charley and Wanda (Brunner) Roberts Sr. He worked alongside his dad, Charley Sr., doing excavation and marl for many years and continued after his father passed. He was an avid …

Patrick B. Dailey, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Patrick was born May 25, 1937 in Three Rivers, the son of John Preston and Anna Mary (Smith) Dailey. He graduated from Mountain View High School in Arkansas with the Class of 1959. He served in …

Thomas Earl McGee, age 63, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo surrounded by his family and friends. Born to Rose McGee, Jr. and Annie (Martin) McGee in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Thomas was the fourth of nine children. He was raised in Three Rivers, where he attended school, played sports and graduated in 1977. He briefly served …

Jason Lee Alford, age 80, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 3:15 a.m. surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Knox County, Ky. on Aug. 15, 1939 to Roxie (Baird) Alford and Green Alford. He is survived by his wife, Ethel “Sue” Alford, sons, David Alford of Three Rivers and Jason Tillman (Anne) …

Robert W. Briggs, age 101, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born Jan. 4, 1919, in Jackson, a son of the late Clyde R. and Blanche Marie (DeBolt) Briggs. Mr. Briggs had resided in Sturgis since 1950. On Oct. 12, 1940, he married Helen I. Osborn in Jackson. …