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03/02/2026

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03/02/2026

Edward Cecil “Ed” Lowande went home to the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after a long illness. Ed was surrounded by his wife Violet and family members at Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida. Ed was strong in his Catholic Faith and looked forward to joining the angels and saints.
Ed was born in the suburbs of Philadelphia on February 02,1931 to Cecil and Marrion (Sellman) Lowande who both preceded him in death. Ed had one sibling, Richard Lowande, who also preceded him in death in 2025. He attended Philadelphia schools and was a big Philadelphia Flyers and Eagles Fan.
Ed’s family moved to Detroit when his dad took a job at SS Kresge in 1951. Prior to the move, the United States was involved in the Korean War and Ed enlisted in the US Navy volunteering for Submarine Service. He served on three different diesel boats (submarines) and obtained the rank of Torpedoman 2nd Class (TM2 SS) and earned his DBF/Dolphins. Ed returned to Detroit after war and attempted to join the Detroit Police Department. He was told he was two young but a relative suggested he go and apply with the Detroit Fire Department. In 1953, Ed was hired after several months of waiting. He began his 27 years with the Detroit Fire Department, working mostly squads and retiring from Squad 2 in 1976. Ed’s time with the DFD resulted in many injuries on the job which eventually led to his retirement because of disabilities. Ed loved his DFD and if you have ever visited his home, he has a wall dedicated to his service as a firefighter and loved to tell stories of the fires he fought.
Ed married Kathleen (Soper), who passed in 2012. The marriage resulted in 8 children together over ten years. Ed is survived by his children; Edward S. Lowande, Thomas R. (Lori) Lowande, Ann Marie (Alberto) Vasquez, James (Cheryl) Lowande, William (Kimberly) Lowande, Mary Kay (Michael) Jones, Robert Lowande, and Paul Lowande. Ed was grandpa to 24 grandchildren, great-grandpa to 52 and great-great grandpa to 6, as well as many cousins and relatives. Ed loved them all and admitted he couldn’t remember all their names at 95!
Ed married Violet (Bushey) in April 1992, and they have been together in Florida for over 34 years They started their lives together in Beverly Hills, Florida and then in 1996, built a home in Cape Coral so they could be closer to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ed would be the first to tell you he made many life mistakes in his early years with his family. Once he returned to his Catholic Faith, he found new commitment and has since never wavered in his beliefs. Ed was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral on Thursday March 5, 2026, followed by internment at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Public and family visitation will take place at Coral Ridge Funeral home on Wednesday March 4, 2026, from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Ed will be laid to rest at Coral Ridge Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Andrews School. Ed answered the call to serve his country and the City of Detroit and now, having answered his final call, he rests in eternal peace.

03/02/2026

Harry E. Tundevold, 82, of Sherwood Township, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home, under hospice care, surrounded by his family.

In keeping with Harry’s wishes, he will be cremated and funeral arrangements are pending.

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03/01/2026

Matthew “Matt” A. Preston, 50, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, surrounded by family.

In keeping with Matt’s wishes, he will be cremated and a gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 3,...

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02/27/2026

Beverly Ann Sarver, 76, of Union City, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home, under hospice care, surrounded by her family.

In keeping with Beverly’s wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being se...

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02/26/2026

Regina J Price, 52, of Tekonsha, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home under hospice care, surrounded by her family.

In keeping with her wishes, Regina will be cremated and a memorial service will take place at a later date.

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02/24/2026

Roland Leslie Baldwin, 88, of Burlington (the past 13 years Las Vegas) passed away February 17, 2026.

Roland was born on March 1, 1937, in Tekonsha Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, the son of Selah and Lola (Katz) Baldwin. He graduated from Union City High School in 1955, then joined the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, in which he received an honorable discharge in 1962. He hired in at Eaton Manufacturing in 1956, where he was a machine repairman, until taking an early retirement in 1976 to start up and operate Baldwin Marl Company, LLC. Along with his wife Alida and son Rodney, they worked together providing services to many local farmers in Branch and Calhoun Counties.

Roland married Alida Amsler in July 1958, and they raised 5 children together on a farm south of Burlington. After a divorce in 1990, he later married June Anstead in 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Jean Bigelow, Leona Bellingham & Leora Baldwin, along with his wife, June Baldwin. Roland is survived by his 5 children and their spouses, Rodney (Sherry) Baldwin, Christine (Timothy) Baker, Deborah (Toby) Arbuckle, Rhonda (Todd) Baldwin, Kelly (Wayne) Rivard, along with stepchildren, Barbara Sullivan and Lisa Carroll, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held at the Burlington Park (the Fire Department hall is reserved in case of inclement weather) on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00 P.M-3:00 P.M.

02/21/2026

Madilyn Lee Upston, 88, of Tekonsha, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at home, under hospice care, surrounded by her family.

In keeping with her wishes, Madilyn will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Union Church UC...

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02/20/2026

Judith Jean “Judy” Aldrich, 95, of Union City, ascended to heaven on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Drews Place in Coldwater.

A celebration of Judy’s life will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Union Church Wesleyan Church, 202 St. Joseph Street, Union City, MI ...

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02/18/2026

Larry Leon Montgomery, 86, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Coldwater, surrounded by his loving family.

In keeping with Larry’s wishes, he will be cremated and no formal services will be held. The family is being served by Lig...

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02/17/2026

Leroy A. Taylor, 96, of Tekonsha, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Centrica Care Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

A celebration of Leroy’s life will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Union Church UCC, 206 W. Randall Street, Tekonsha, MI 49092...

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02/16/2026

David Bruce Bottomley, Sr., 64, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home.

In keeping with David’s wishes, he will be cremated and a graveside service will be held soon at Burr Oak Cemetery in Athens. The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation i...

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