Obituaries
John Stroupe
Nov 8, 2019
John Stroupe, 84, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, November 11, 2019. Cremation has taken place per John's wishes. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087. Please check back for further details.
Raymond Clark Wetherbee
Nov 3, 2019
Raymond Clark Wetherbee, Jr. passed away on November 3, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice after a courageous battle with Cancer, his loving family was at his side. Waiting for him above, are his parents, Raymond Sr. and Catherine (Moore) Wetherbee, his eldest son Alan, brother Harold, his grandson Alexander French and lifelong friend Larry Wilkins. Per his request he will...
Ramona Moore
Nov 1, 2019
Ramona Moore, 66, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019. Please check back for further details. Family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home, 5975 Lovers Ln., Portage, MI 49002.
William Webber
Nov 1, 2019
WEBBER, “Bill” William George (78) Of Comstock, MI Bill was called by the Lord in the early hours of November 1, 2019 at home surrounded by family. A lifetime Kalamazoo County resident, Bill was born on September 14, 1941 to Bernard Webber and Lelah Shelton. Bill was someone to everyone; whether it be a loving husband, outstanding father, devoted grandpa,...
Dorothy Warner
Oct 31, 2019
Dorothy Warner, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019. Dorothy was born on November 15, 1920 to Dorris and Mildred Hayes. Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Virginia (Bailey) Darnell and Ruth (Paul) Hazen; nephew: Russ (Mary) Warner; grandchildren: Robert Darnell, Gary (Allison) Darnell, Michael (Elsie) Darnell, Michele (David) Schippers, Karen Maturen, Teresa (Eric) Hazen; great grandchildren: Chad Darnell, Samantha...
Gary Dean Lusk
Oct 30, 2019
My Husband, Gary Dean Lusk, left us this day, October 30, 2019 and enter his spirit world. This is not a typical obituary because Gary Lusk was not a typical man. Gary was a very happy man and when greeted would always say "I'm marvelous!" And he was. Gary loved his life and he lived his life his way and...
Mary Lucinda Reddy
Oct 29, 2019
Mary was born November 10, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana to Charles and Hannah Reddy. Charles and Hannah preceded her in death as well as two siblings: Sue Reddy Rea and Michael Reddy. Surviving siblings are Anne Dolembo of Michigan City, Patty Reddy and Kathy Reddy White of Edwardsburg, Michigan and Dennis Reddy of South Bend, Indiana. Mary graduated from...
Bonnie Nuyen
Oct 29, 2019
Bonnie H. Nuyen, passed away on October 29, 2019. Born June 10, 1942 to Vern and Verna Munther. She grew up on Long Lake and graduated from Vicksburg High School. Bonnie graduated from Tracy’s Beauty Academy and was a hair stylist for years. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ronald D. Nuyen. She is also survived by...
Linda Jean Anderson
Oct 28, 2019
Linda Jean (Nichol) Anderson died peacefully on 10/28/2019 in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 68. Linda is survived by her husband Greg of 44 years, son Rick, daughter-in-law Marissa of Kalamazoo, her sister Beth of Dexter, MI, cousin Jim of Coloma, MI, three brother-in-laws, three sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, a grand niece and a grand nephew. Linda is preceded in...
Karen Marie Robertson
Oct 28, 2019
Karen Marie Robertson, of Otsego passed away on October 28, 2019. A complete obituary will follow in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Marshall-Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell 269-685-5881.
Mary E. Trimner
Oct 27, 2019
Mary Esther (Cairns) Trimner, of Portage passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the age of 86 surrounded by her family at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born August 28, 1933 to Vern and Hilda (Hofacker) Cairns. On January 5, 1952 she married John G. Trimner. They resided in Portage for over 60 years. Mary retired from Meijer and...
William "Bill" Fuller
Oct 26, 2019
William A. Fuller, age 73, of Plainwell, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2019. Bill was born on August 31, 1946 to William & Beverly (Cipcic) Fuller. Visit with his family and friends on Wednesday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Plainwell; 404 W. Bridge St. A memorial service...
William Slater
Oct 25, 2019
All who knew William “Bill” Slater Jr. would agree that he brought the world around him to life. He worked hard in everything he did, and he was a firm believer in doing things right the first time. Bill was deeply devoted to his family, and he was the rock that his loved ones knew they could come to when...
George McCrea
Oct 20, 2019
George McCrea was born in 1929 in Kingsport, Tennessee to his parents, George F. McCrea and Ruth (Gebhart) McCrea. He was predeceased by his parents George & Ruth McCrea, his brother James McCrea and his sister Mary (McCrea) Halagan. He graduated from Lafayette College (Easton, PA) in 1952 where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity. From 1953-56...
Norman Loren Sziede
Oct 18, 2019
Norman Loren Sziede, age 64 of Marcellus passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at home. Norman was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on December 15, 1954 the son of Arden Herman and Beverly (Bev) (Lahrke) Sziede. Norman was a laborer, working for many years at Sunstrand in Dowagiac as well Asplundh. Norman enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He...
Jesse E. Rochholz
Oct 18, 2019
Jesse E. Rochholz, Jr., age 81 of Schoolcraft, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, October 18, 2019, after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was the son of Jesse E. Rochholz, Sr. and Virginia (Burson) Rochholz. He moved from Mattawan to Schoolcraft in 1948. He graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1957. He was married to Sandra Rochholz...
Betty Jean Norton
Oct 17, 2019
All who knew Betty Norton would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was thoughtful and caring with a heart that beat to serve others in ways both great and small. Betty was deeply devoted to her loved ones, and she was the most amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that anyone could ask for. She...
Max Ball
Oct 16, 2019
Max Otis Ball, 78, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on October 16, 2019. Max was born in Benton Harbor to Ray and Clarrissa Ball on November 8, 1940. He went to school at Lincoln High School. He worked as mechanic for 15 years. He served in the Army and in the Sherriff's reserve. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being...
Ivan Richard Skinner
Oct 15, 2019
Ivan (Dick) Richard Skinner, 88, of Battle Creek, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born on July 17, 1931 in Muskegon, MI. the son of Clifford & Bertha (VanAllen) Skinner. Dick retired from Kellogg's and he always said, "28 years and I never made a flake." He served in...
Rosemary Kenyon
Oct 15, 2019
Rosemary Kenyon 86, of Plainwell, MI, passed away in the presence of Love at Stanford Lodge on October 15, 2019. Rosemary Luwan Allen Russell Kenyon born February 4, 1933, was the third of eight children born to parents Lester James Allen & Olive Adelle Allen (Teale). Rosemary was preceded in death by siblings Ila, Lester, Richard, and Jim. She is...
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