Category: People
Joseph F. Kolder
January 9, 1934 – July 21, 2024 Husband of Pastor Sandra K. Kolder, Joseph F. Kolder, went home to be with his Lord on July 21, 2024. Joe was the… Continue Reading Joseph F. Kolder
Phyllis L. Niswender
October 4, 1933 – July 1, 2024 Phyllis Lee Niswender, 90, of Winona Lake, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Grace Village Nursing Home. Phyllis was the… Continue Reading Phyllis L. Niswender
Martin M. DeBow
December 10, 1957 – June 27, 2024 Rev. Martin (Marty) Marc DeBow, age 66, passed away from this life into the arms of Jesus at home surrounded by his loving… Continue Reading Martin M. DeBow
Timothy Callow
From: East Winds District — Bad Axe UMC … To: East Winds District — Bad Axe and Cass City UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2024.
Jeffrey Harper
From: District Superintendent Assignment … To: East Winds District — Henderson UMC. This half-time appointment begins July 1, 2024.
Michelle A. Gentile
March 25, 1954 – June 20, 2024 Rev. Michelle Annette Gentile, Retired Elder, died on June 20, 2024. Michelle was born on March 25, 1954, to Michael and Aleen Gentile. She… Continue Reading Michelle A. Gentile
William H. Doubblestein
June 15, 1943 – June 16, 2024 Reverend William H. Doubblestein, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was preceded in death… Continue Reading William H. Doubblestein
Eleanor A. “Nan” Griffith
February 13, 1941 – June 4, 2024 Wife of Rev. Dr. Richard O. Griffith (Michigan Conference Retired Elder), Eleanor Ann “Nan” Griffith, age 83, of Southfield, Michigan, passed away on… Continue Reading Eleanor A. “Nan” Griffith
Ruth L. Snogren
October 3, 1930 – May 31, 2024 Wife of Rev. Dorraine S. Snogren, Ruth L. Snogren passed away on May 31, 2024. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness… Continue Reading Ruth L. Snogren
Miriam Peralta de Garcia
From: Greater Southwest District — Lawrence UMC (1/2)/LatinX Community Ministry … To: Greater Southwest District — LatinX New Church Start. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2024.