All Obituaries

John Royal Austin, 57 of Allegan, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home.  Born August 1, 1965 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of the late Joseph and Shirley (Remington) Austin.  John was a true person.  Often referred to as a Gentle Giant, he had a big heart and was very generous with his time, volunteering to drive people to run errands – to pick up prescriptions, grocery shopping, whatever the need may be.  Being...

Tod Matthew Hatfield, 62, of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Ely Manor in Allegan.  Born July 15, 1960 in Plainwell, he was the son of the late Floyd and Darlene (Risner) Hatfield.  Tod was the owner and operator of Reflections Metal Finishing.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. Tod is survived by his siblings, Kimberly Person of Otsego, Bradley Hatfield of Otsego and Tyler (Julie) Hatfield of Orangeville; and many nieces and...

Steven L. Yerxa, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on May 26, 2023, at the age of 63. He entered his Heavenly home at 8:35 pm at Ascension Borgess Hospital after a long-term illness. Steven was married to his loving wife, Rose Yerxa, for 38 years. Together, they raised two sons, Joseph Yerxa and Cecil Yerxa, who survive him. Steven was a proud grandfather to four granddaughters, Carrissa, Layla, Cassie, and Melody Grace (DD). He is also survived by his...

Victoria Celeste Niffenegger passed away at home on May 24, 2023. Born on October 19, 2022, the oldest of identical twins, Victoria was an immense joy to every life she touched during her brief seven months on Earth. Victoria was the daughter of Jacob and Susan Niffenegger; sister of twin, Lorelai Rae; sister to Azaria Lorinda and to her brother, Siegfried Lee. She is celebrated by maternal grandparents, Vickie (Tony) Hill and John Skiles; paternal grandparents, Christopher and Lorinda...

Marilyn Geneene Morrisson, 84, of Otsego, MI., passed away Friday May 19, 2023, at Boulder Creek Assisted Living, in Rockford, MI. Born September 27, 1938, in Goshen, IN., she was the daughter of the late George William and Pearl (Moser) Hoot. Geneene was the devoted wife of the late Raymond A. Morrisson for more than 60 years. Mrs. Morrisson was the longtime choral director for Sturgis Public Schools, past president, and recipient of, the Michigan School Vocal Association Emeritus Award and...

Robin Sue Vaughn, 64 of Pullman, Michigan, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at Holland Hospital.  Born July 28, 1958 in South Haven, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis (Gould) Pensinger.  Robin was a caring and generous person who became a Registered Nurse and loved working in the OB department, bringing new life into the world.  She had a love for the simple things in life and appreciated being surrounded by nature, watching the birds at her...

Karen Christine Spraggins, 79 formerly of Allegan and Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Traverse City, MI. Born July 14, 1943 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Roslyn (Ross) and Vivian (Chandler) Gowens and the wife of the late Cornell Spraggins. She just enjoyed the journey! Over her lifetime, she enjoyed living in several locations such as Allegan, Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, Traverse City, and Alabama, to mention...

Paul Joseph Belanger of Bloomingdale, Michigan passed away peacefully on May 16 th , 2023. He was born to Darrell and Lois Belanger on September 19, 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI. Paul had a passion for staying busy, whether it be chopping wood, digging ponds, making trails in the woods, or building floating docks, but most of all he enjoyed all aspects of the Buckley Old Engine Show. Buckley gave him a chance to show off his creative side, while helping the members with the skills he learned over...

Elizabeth Ann (Overkamp) McPherson of Otsego, Michigan, went to be with her Loving Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023. Elizabeth was born to Danny Overkamp and Martha Garvelink on July 9, 1976, in Holland, Michigan. Elizabeth would meet and date the love of her life Matthew McPherson in High School. They were married after her graduation from Aquinas College where she would attain the status of All-American in Volleyball for her fierce hitting and superb digging abilities. She remained health...

David Earl “Bobcat” Schwartz, 71, of Hopkins, MI passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at University of Michigan Health West.  Born January 12, 1952 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Elwood George and Eleanor (Feenstra) Schwartz.  Dave had farmed throughout his life, owned R-D Tree Removal with his brother for many years, then started his own company Dave’s Stump Grinding that he continued to operate while working at and retiring from Sebright...