Obituaries

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Norma Arlene DiVanni

Norma Arlene DiVanni, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 after battling cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home in St. Joseph, surrounded by family and close friends. She was given extraordinary care by nurse, Allie Woodrick, and other staff of Corewell Health South Hospice/Caring Circle.... ...Read Full Story

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Mary Elizabeth (Gilliam) Pumfery

Mary’s life began in Anniston, Alabama on October 14, 1940. As a young girl Mary’s family moved to Florida where she lived for several years until she and her husband moved their family to Michigan. Mary worked for Avion Coach Corporation in Benton Harbor. After raising her family Mary returned to Florida and took a culinary position in Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World. After  retirement from Disney she returned to Michigan to be closer to family. Mary was a hard worker and enjoyed tackling her own home projects.  Mary had a big heart for animals and would feed stray cats and would give them a loving home.... ...Read Full Story

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Ida Bee (Wallace) Taylor-Vance

Ida Bee Vance suddenly passed away on March 25, 2024, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born June 12, 1944, to Lizzie & Dave Wallace of Helena, Arkansas where she studied in the West Helena School System. She was the oldest of all her siblings. She later adopted Logan as her last name when Lizzie married (Nathaniel Logan).... ...Read Full Story