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Area Obituaries

Clifford Lawrence “Skip” Kulikowski, age
81, of Dowling, MI, passed away on Febru-
ary 16, 2022.
Skip was born on September 30, 1940 in
Bridgeport, CT the son of Joseph and Dortha
(Bailey) Kulikowski. Skip proudly served his
country in the United States Marine Corps
and was employed as a machinist for E.W.
Bliss and D&S Machine Repair. In his free
time, Skip enjoyed woodworking.
Skip is survived by his father; wife, Kathy
Kulikowski; children, Kimmie (Mike) Riv-
ers, Kirk (Deanna) Kulikowski, Amanda
Herp, and Michael (Suzy Schmoder) Herp;
seven grandchildren; seven (one on the way)
great grandchildren; and brothers-in-law,
William Aleshire and Larry Palmer.
Skip was preceded in death by his mother;
and sister, Doty Jo Aleshire.
A memorial service will take place at a
later date.
A special thanks to Judy Pemberton and
Andy Franks for all of their loving care and
support.
Please visit http://www.goresfuneralservice.com
so share a memory or to leave a condolence
message for Skip’s family.

Johnny “Jake” Collier passed away at

home on February 17, 2022, surrounded by

family. Jake was a loving, kind man with a

great sense of humor and strong work ethic.

Those traits served him well as he fought

Glioblastoma (brain cancer) heroically the

last several months without complaint.

He was born on December 17, 1947, in

Dayton, TN, to parents Clifford Collier and

Mary (Jordan) Collier. He loved Tennessee’s

mountains and rivers, and he quickly came to

love Michigan’s plentiful lakes and forests

when his family relocated here for work in

the mid-1950s. Jake’s love of nature and

adventuresome spirit drew him to visit Mich-

igan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula as a teenag-

er. That experience eventually led him to buy

a cabin in Sidnaw where he enjoyed hunting,

fishing, and sitting on the back porch drink-

ing coffee, taking in nature’s beauty.

Jake graduated from Battle Creek Central

High School in 1967 and went on to obtain an

apprenticeship while working at Eaton Corp.

When the local plant closed he transferred to

Federal Mogul in Greenville, where he was a

supervisor. He then worked as a talented

machinist for 25 years at Kellogg, from

which he retired from in 2010. While

employed, he continued his hobby of work-

ing on old cars and was known for being a

talented body repairman – from his teenage

years at Bill’s Auto Body to after “retire-

ment,” when he worked at Donny’s Auto

Body restoring award winning classic cars.

To say Jake will be missed is an under-

statement. He was the rock of our family. He

often showed his love by helping with home

projects and auto repairs. He was a “Jake” of

All Trades and has been described by his

buddies as being a top-notch machinist,

repairman, marksmen as well as a supportive

friend that was always lending a helping hand

to others. He was known for making every-

one laugh with his infectious sense of humor.

Besides hunting, fishing, and working on

cars (and going to car shows), Jake enjoyed

gardening, bonfires, cooking (family cook-

outs on the “Lot” were a favorite), wood-

working, birdwatching (especially humming-

birds and thrashers at the cabin), looking for

mushrooms, sitting on the porch visiting and

watching it rain, trips to the casino, watching

YouTube and sports, and, in his younger

days, playing softball and racing motorcy-

cles. He never missed a track meet or a ball

game that his children were a part of.

Jake is survived by his beloved children,

Carrie (Tim) Stevens and John (Erin Thorn-

ton) Collier from his first wife, the late Pau-

lette Vroman, and sons, Jamie (Mikie) Collier

and Jacob (Meghan) Collier from his ex-wife

and good friend, Mary (Richardson) Collier.

He is also survived by his sisters, Brenda

(Fred) Harris and Tracy (Dave) Hart – his

best friend of 40+ years – his nephews, Fred

(Emily Schimmel) Harris, Jordan “Jordy”

Hart, and his great-nephews, Orion and

Grayson, as well as several other extended

family members in Michigan and Tennessee.

Family went beyond blood ties for Jake.

He loved his “adopted” children consisting of

Amber (Travis Bruce) Bomia, Glenda (Jack)

Robidoux and Christina (Matt Powell) Van

Natta. Jake was very proud of his grandchil-

dren and he loved them dearly. His legacy

lives on through Drew, Hannah and Connor

Stevens, Shelby (Trent) Harper, Scottie Col-

lier, Lizzy Collier, Elyse Collier (the new

grandbaby that Jake was determined to meet

and hold – and did!), Aubrey and Madison

Van Natta and Benjamin Bomia. He was

preceded in death by his parents, his brother

Andrew “Rod” Green and his sister-in-law,

Connie.

A special thanks to Meal Train volunteers

and donors that greatly helped during this

journey, his numerous special friends (both

from childhood and adulthood,) and cousins

that visited, called, texted and/or sent uplift-

ing cards — thank you so much! We also

wish to thank nurse Kathie Vanwagner from

Compassus Hospice and staff at Bronson

Cancer Center. Jake wanted you to know that

he valued all of you – you touched his life

and he, in turn, hoped he touched yours.

Visitation and a celebration of life will be

held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 4,

2022, with a time of sharing beginning at

5:30 pm at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service

at 223 Bedford Road N, Battle Creek, MI

49037.

In honor of Jake’s wishes, he will be cre-

mated and memorialized at special places

here at home and in the U.P. A charity is

being established by Jake’s family to provide

Calhoun County youth access to fishing and

wildlife activities in the local area. Dona-

tions can be provided to family members or

directly to the Funeral Home.

To view the online obituary, sign the guest

book, or leave messages for the family, go to

https://www.bachmanhebble.com You can

also help us celebrate Jake’s life by doing

something kind for someone else, laughing

with loved ones and by getting outdoors.

Please think of Jake when you do and smile.

Arthur Ribble, age 70, of Orangeville,

passed away at home on February 19, 2022.

Art was born on April 17, 1951 in Grand

Rapids. Art worked at Hastings Manufactur-

ing for 22 years, retiring in 1993. He owned

Gun Lake Saw & Equipment for many years

while working full time at Hastings Manufac-

turing. He could fix any small engine and

enjoyed tinkering with them. He enjoyed

cutting wood for 44 years and heating his

home with it.

Art loved collecting vintage pedal tractors,

cars, and other antique toys. He was a big

supporter of the Orangeville Fire Department

and the Orangeville Veterans Memorial which

he proudly helped build from the ground up

and helped organize the Orangeville Veterans

Memorial service each year even though he

was not a veteran, but felt this was a way to

repay our local veterans both living and

deceased which two of his brothers served in

the armed forces.

Art enjoyed nothing more than spending

time with his grandchildren, he loved watch-

ing them grow up and head down their path

in life supporting them the whole way. Each

of them made him a very proud Grandpa.

Art is survived by his wife of 50 years,

Linda (Wiley) Ribble; sons, Shawn Ribble

and Matt (Cassey) Ribble; grandchildren,

Corey, Kyle, Keith, Kaden, Anthony, Karter,

Hannah; great granddaughter due on March

11, Kambree; uncle, Denny (Betty) Chase;

aunt, Mildred Chase; and several nieces and

nephews.

Art was preceded in death by his parents,

Robert and Shirley Ribble; brothers, Jack,

Dennis, Frank (Jerry) Ribble, and sister, Pat.

Art’s family will receive friends on Friday,

Feb. 25, 2022, 2 to 3p.m. at the Pentecostal

Church of Christ, 6153 Marsh Rd., where his

memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m.

Private burial will take place at Oak Hill

Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to the Orangeville

Firefighter’s Association will be appreciated.

Please visit http://www.williamsgoresfuneral.com

to share a memory or to leave a condolence

message for Art’s family.

Jerry William Fager, age 66, of Delton,

MI, passed away on February 16, 2022.

Jerry was born on April 27, 1955 in Mari-

on, IN to Jerry and Carylen (Petro) Fager.

Jerry honorably served his country in the Air

National Guard for 13 years as a member of

the Special Forces and civil engineering

group, and was proud to be deployed to Saudi

Arabia. He worked at Bradford Whites for

over 35 years as a supervisor before retiring.

After retirement, Jerry worked at Home Depot

and as a custodian at Delton-Kellogg Schools.

He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed

hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and any-

thing birds.

Jerry will be remembered for his martial

arts skills and appreciation for collecting

antiques.

Jerry is survived by his daughters, Brandee

(Jeremy) Kiewiet, Holli (James) Butler, Tonia

(Brian) Lancaster; grandchildren, Zarek

Kiewiet, Taylor Smith, Ezra Smith, Rachael

Kingsbury, Mackenzie Lancaster; sisters,

Karen (Curtis) Rainwater, Sherry Fager; sev-

eral nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his loving

wife of 40 years Mary on September 1, 2021,

and his parents.

Per Jerry’s wishes no services will be held

at this time.

Memorial contributions to Elara Caring

Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit

http://www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a

memory or to leave a condolence message for

Jerry’s family.

Clifford Lawrence Kulikowski

Arthur Ribble

Jerry W. Fager Johnny Collier

1699 W. M43 Highway,

Hastings, MI 49058.

945-

1351 North M-43 Hwy.

Hastings

945-

1301 W. Green St.

Hastings

945-

This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches

and these local businesses:

HASTINGS FREE

METHODIST CHURCH

"We Exist To Be An

Expression Of Who Jesus Is

To The World Around Us".

2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box

8, Hastings. Telephone 269-

945-9121. Email hastfmc@

gmail.com. Website: http://www.

hastingsfreemethodist.com.

Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant

Pastor Emma Miller, Worship

Director, Martha Stoetzel.

Sunday Morning Worship:

9:45 a.m. Kids Church and

Nursery are available. Our

worship center is set up for

social distancing. Aftermath

Student Ministries: Sunday 6

p.m.

SOLID ROCK BIBLE

CHURCH OF DELTON

7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765,

(corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-

43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor

Roger Claypool, (517) 204-

9390. Sunday Worship Service
      10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and
      Children’s Ministry. Wednesday
      night Bible study and prayer
      time 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA

CATHOLIC CHURCH

805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-

4246 Pastor Father Stephan

Philip. Mass 4:30 p.m.

Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m.

Sunday.

HASTINGS

BAPTIST CHURCH

309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings.

Matt Moser, Lead Pastor.

Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages;

10:30 a.m. Worship Service;

Senior High Youth Group 6-

p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Family Night

6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth

(Children Kindergarten-5th

Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle

School Youth Group; 6:

p.m. Bible Study and Prayer.

Call Church Office 948-

for information.

CHRIST THE KING

PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH (PCA)

328 N. Jefferson Street.

Worship 10 a.m. Nursery

provided. Pastor Peter Adams,

contact 616-690-8609.

WOODGROVE

BRETHREN

CHRISTIAN PARISH

4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor

Randall Bertrand. Wheel-

chair accessible and elevator.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Time 10:30 a.m.

Youth activities: call for

information.

LIFEGATE

COMMUNITY CHURCH

301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273,

Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor

Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-

900. Website: http://www.lifegatecc.
     com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
     Wednesday Life Group 6:
     p.m.

PLEASANTVIEW

FAMILY CHURCH

2601 Lacey Road, Dowling,

MI 49050. Pastor, Steve

Olmstead. (269) 758-

church phone. Sunday

Service: 10 a.m.

WELCOME CORNERS

UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH

3185 N. Broadway, Hastings,

MI 49058. Phone 945-2654.

Worship Services: Sunday, 9

a.m.

Worship

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TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE

2022 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township

Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings, MI 49058, to examine and review the 2022

Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing

of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classi-

fication appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials:

Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 1:00 pm Organizational Meeting

Hearings will be the week of March 13, 2022

Monday, March 14, 2022, 9:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 1 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given

notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, cor-

rected and approved.

Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 9:00 pm

March 16th, 2022.

Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2022 are as follows:

Agricultural 41.50% 1.

Commercial 50.70% 0.

Industrial 47.94% 1.

Residential 49.57% 1.

Personal Property 50.00% 1.

Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after

completion of Board of Review.

Chad VanSyckle, Supervisor Baltimore Township

Scott Anderson, Assessor Baltimore Township

Baltimore Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color,

national origin, sex or disability.

American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice

The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to

individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to

Baltimore Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser-

vices should contact Baltimore Township by writing or calling.

Baltimore Township Clerk

Penelope Ypma

3100 E Dowling Rd

Hastings, MI 49058

269.721.