Deanna M. Brandt, Age 87, passed away on April 11, 2026.  A complete obituary will follow. 

Lois J. Kelly, Age 89, passed away on April 10, 2026.  A complete obituary will follow. 

Katherine J. VanGieson, Age 103, passed away on April 9, 2026.  A complete obituary will follow. 

Diana G. Duguid, age 84 years of Parma passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 15, 1941 in Logan, West Virginia, the oldest daughter of Estil M. Lewis and Frieda (Adkins) Lewis.  After relocating to Michigan, Diana met and married Gary P. Duguid the love of her life and began raising their six children in Jackson, MI.  She graduated from high school and advanced in her career becoming a licensed optician and ...

Ronald L. Betts, Age 92, passed away on April 8, 2026.  A complete obituary will follow. 

James Richard Trotter, Age 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 7, 2026 at Alamo Cove Nursing Home surrounded by his children after battling Alzheimer’s Disease. Jim was the oldest child, born on April 3, 1938 in Jackson, Michigan to John E. and Regina (McCabe) Trotter. He attended Jackson High School before joining the United States Navy from April 12, 1955 through March 20, 1959 where he served on the USS Lexington (CVA-16) He deployed to Japan during his time in the service ...

Richard “Rich” William Jackson, age 55, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan, to Roger and Sharon Jackson. Rich was the loving father of Samantha (Alex) Seto and Sydney (Amanda Kesson) Jackson. He attended Western High School and obtained an associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Community College. Rich worked at General Dynamics for a number of years while also running his own ...

With great faith in the resurrection, David chose to lay down his burdens and enter into the arms of his savior on the day after Easter, April 6, 2026. David Martin Trombley was born on January 31, 1959, the youngest living child of Martin and Barbara Trombley. David entered the world on his oldest sister Janet’s fourteenth birthday. He shared a special lifelong bond with Janet, and he has waited for six years to be reunited with her. Along with his sister, Janet Clevenger, he was ...

Victoria L. New, Age 58, passed away on April 6, 2026.  A complete obituary to follow. 

John McGregor Ganton, of Jackson, Michigan and Key West, Florida, passed away at 83 years of age on Easter morning, April 5, 2026, surrounded by loving family. John was born January, 29 ,1943 in Lansing, Michigan, and was the son of Mary (Crandall) and Mervin Ganton. John’s humble beginnings started in Spring Arbor, MI. He was the youngest of four sons. John graduated from Western High School in 1961, and attended Spring Arbor University. He was passionate about basketball throughout ...