Category Archives: Obituaries

OBITUARY: Patricia E. Allemeier
Patricia E. Allemeier, 76, of Coldwater passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at The Laurels of Coldwater. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026 at Wilson Lawrence...
Ken Delaney Feb 04, 2026 Patricia E. Allemeier

OBITUARY: Martha R. Owens
Martha R. Owens, 87, of Coldwater passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at her home. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater at 12:00 p.m. Visitatio...
Ken Delaney Feb 03, 2026 Martha R. Owens

OBITUARY: Sally D. Dempsey
Sally D. Dempsey, 88, of Coldwater passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements are being cared for by Dut...
Ken Delaney Feb 03, 2026 Sally D. Dempsey

OBITUARY: Penny Jo Chard
Penny Jo Chard, 81, of Union City, MI passed away following a brief illness December 4, 2025 while in Florida. Her two sons, Jon Cortright and Robert Chard were by her side when she passed. A Celebrat...
Ken Delaney Feb 03, 2026 Penny Jo Chard

OBITUARY: Olivia Ellen (Rathburn) Durham
Olivia Ellen (Rathburn) Durham, 94, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Bishop Hills Assisted Living in Rockford, surrounded by her family, under hospice care. A funer...
Ken Delaney Feb 02, 2026 Olivia Ellen (Rathburn) Durham

OBITUARY: Thomas (Tom) M. Cranson
Thomas (Tom) M. Cranson, 90, formerly of Coldwater, MI passed away January 24, 2026 at his home in Yuma, AZ. Tom was an innovative farmer who enjoyed spending time with his family, attending rodeos an...
Ken Delaney Feb 02, 2026 Thomas (Tom) M. Cranson

OBITUARY: William "Bill" Carpenter
William "Bill" Carpenter, 49, of Union City died suddenly Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Burlington Township as a result of a motor vehicle accident. In keeping with the family's wishes, he will be cr...
Ken Delaney Feb 02, 2026 William "Bill" Carpenter

OBITUARY: Barbara S. Lilue
Barbara S. Lilue, 83, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no s...
Ken Delaney Jan 30, 2026 Barbara S. Lilue

OBITUARY: Robyn A. Dickey
Robyn A. Dickey, 64, of Quincy passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Beacon Health in Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home. Robyn was bor...
Ken Delaney Jan 29, 2026 Robyn A. Dickey

OBITUARY: David Earl Vorce, III
David Earl Vorce, III, 68, of Bronson, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, January 27, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place with a celebration of life to be held at a...
Ken Delaney Jan 29, 2026 David Earl Vorce, III
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Coldwater, MI, USA

