Apr 18, 2020

Joan Louise Stahl, of Plainwell passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 90. Joan was born on May 5, 1929 in Biggar, Canada. While visiting Joan's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. Joan's family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation...

Apr 16, 2020

John (Jack) Reginald Deming, of Vanderbilt passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the age of 92. Jack was born on April 1, 1928 in the family home in the small village of Vanderbilt, just north of Gaylord, MI. Jack was the youngest sibling, with four older brothers, Paul, Howard, Hudson, and Jim and one older sister, Beth. There...

Apr 15, 2020

Robert Leigh DeHaan, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the age of 85 from complications of Covid-19. He was born on March 9, 1935 in Albert Lea, MN, son of Egbert and Norma DeHaan. His family moved to Kalamazoo, MI shortly after. He eventually met and married the love of his life, Shirley L. Glenn in...

Apr 14, 2020

Les, age 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14th as His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ came to welcome him to Heaven. Les was born September 24, 1940 in Detroit to Albert and Mae Collick, graduating from Detroit Cooley in 1958. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jeanne Collick (Meyers), two sons, Alan and Russel Collick,...

Apr 12, 2020

Fred Lee Bissell, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the age of 62. Fred was born on November 16, 1957 in Vassar, MI. He was the son of Wilfred and Hazel Bissell Fred served our country proudly in The Marine Corps directly after High School. He then re located to Fontana California where he made...

Apr 12, 2020

Stuart Renwick Molineaux, of Battle Creek, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2020, at his residence, Care Community, Battle Creek, MI. Stuart Molineaux was the only son of Grace and Forrest Molineaux of Vicksburg, MI, born on August 23,1935. He is survived by four sisters: Sharon Rutz, Marcellus, MI; Debbie Molineaux and Sue Molineaux, both...

Apr 10, 2020

Richard D. Standish Sr., age 83, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 10, 2020. Dick was born on February 9, 1937 to Floyed & Mabel (Atkenson) Standish. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A small visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 11:00 to 12:00 at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; 120 S. Woodhams St. in...

Apr 10, 2020

Betke, Laury Laury Betke, age 63, of Plainwell, passed away on April 10, 2020. Laury was born on January 21, 1957 in Hollywood, California. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned for a later date. Her husband of 45 years, Harry passed away in 2019. Laury’s family includes her children: Tracey (Ross) Robrahn,...

Apr 10, 2020

Greene, Eugenia “Genii” Genii Greene, age 81, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 10. Genii was born on July 16, 1938 to Frederick & Eugenia (Douglas) Chance. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Genii’s family includes her husband of 61 years, John; her two sons Rob Greene and Bill...

Apr 10, 2020

Apr 9, 2020

Sandra “Sandy” Deane Nyberg, of Plainwell peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 9, 2020 at the age of 80. Sandy was born December 20, 1939 to Clifford and Edith (Pyle) Mills. She will be remembered for her spunky personality and how deeply she cared for her loved ones. Sandy was known as a hardworking woman...

Apr 8, 2020

Pamela Lynn Bailey Sullivan, commonly known as AP, Pooh Bear, GAP, or Pammie, passed away on April 8, 2020 at Borgess Hospital at the age of 50. She was the daughter of William Bailey and Mildred (Yant) Bailey. She is preceded in death by her father, William Bailey. Pamela Bailey was born in Plainwell, Michigan on January 11, 1970. She...

Apr 8, 2020

John Joseph Holman, age 81, of Lawton, passed away on April 8, 2020. He was the son of Joseph Holman and Kathryn (Miller) Holman. He moved from South Haven to Mattawan in 1971 and graduated from St. Augustine. John was an electrician for IBEW Local 131 and retired in 2002. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, lawn-care, and projects around the house....

Apr 6, 2020

Martin Joseph Wesaw Jr. (Sonny), age 70, of Plainwell, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born in Watervliet, MI and raised in Hartford until moving to Grand Rapids in 1960. Sonny was a proud member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. He was preceded in death by parents Martin Sr. and...

Apr 5, 2020

Jerry H. Pountain, of Portage passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the age of 66. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Jerry's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home...

Apr 5, 2020

Deloris L. Rozek, of Portage passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the age of 93. Deloris was born on August 5, 1926 in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Augustus and Hazel (Stanger) Hollis. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Deloris' webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a...

Apr 5, 2020

Robert Michael Cortellessa, son of Domenic Cortellessa and Camille Raiola, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 2nd, 1957. He was a husband, a father and a friend to many. Robert passed away on April 5th, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is survived by his two children, Presley and Vince Cortellessa, his wife Lisa Cortellessa and...

Apr 4, 2020

Violet Sisson was born Violet Cecelia Chubb on May 5, 1934 in Kalamazoo Michigan. She died of natural causes on April 4, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Violet is survived by her Husband, Gerald Sisson of Pullman Michigan, her Sister Jean Barday and family of Colorado; her four children and their spouses: Steve and Tambre Patchett recently of Pearce...

Apr 4, 2020

Lewis Arthur Huisman, of Shelbyville passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 96. Lewis was born on January 18, 1924 in Wyoming, MI. He was the son of Derk and Myrtle (Connor) Huisman. He graduated from Martin High School with the Class of 1941. After high school he served his country in the United States Army...

Mar 29, 2020

Emil J. Tomanek Jr., age 93, of Glenn, MI. died on March 29, 2020 at MediLodge of Holland. Emil was born in Cicero, IL on October 15, 1926 to Emil and Mary Tomanek. Emil served in the United States Navy during WWII. He graduated from Western Michigan University receiving both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He taught and coached in...