Sally Jean Smith
Jan 24, 2020
Sally Jean Smith, 80 of Portage MI, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 24, 2020. Sally was born at home near Niles, MI on March 4, 1939. She is the fourth daughter of Howard and Sarah “Sally” (Toombs) Woodall. Sally has five surviving sisters; Margaret “Peggy” Kuratko, Betty (Duane) Lucas, Helen Woodall, Karen Joan Woodall, and Judy (Ron)...
Joshua Harris
Jan 24, 2020
Joshua Harris passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020 with his wife at his side. Cremation has taken place per his wishes. Family is being helped by McCowen & Secord Family Funeral Homes, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell, MI 49080. (269)685-5881
Eileen Kay White
Jan 23, 2020
Eileen White, age 79, of Portage, passed away on Jan. 23, 2020. Eileen was born on Feb. 22, 1940 to John & Nellie (Schrier) Weessies. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place.
Ruth Marian Cropsey
Jan 20, 2020
Ruth Marian Lindsay Cropsey, 98 and a half, of DeWitt, Michigan, left her loved ones to join her beloved Savior Jesus, husband Harmon, and son Christopher on January 20, 2020 at 20:00 hours EST earth time. She was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, on July 30, 1921, to Robert Grant and Eva Durinda Mae Mandt Lindsay. On July 29, 1943,...
Dorothy M. Dailey
Jan 20, 2020
Dorothy Dailey, age 81, of Vicksburg, passed away on January 20, 2020. Dorothy was born on October 2, 1938 to Isaac & Mary (Parsons) Dubbeld. Visit with her family and friends on Wednesday, January 22 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Rupert Durham Chapel; 409 S. Main St. in Vicksburg. A graveside service will...
Paul Gerard Murray
Jan 20, 2020
On May 16, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, proud parents, Paul J. and Elizabeth G. (Locey) Murray welcomed home their baby boy, Paul Gerard. Born premature without any fingernails, toenails, or hair, he brought much joy and happiness to the family home. A lifelong resident of Plainwell, Paul’s life was filled with adventure right from the start. One of eight children,...
Taylor VanSchoick
Jan 18, 2020
Taylor Alan VanSchoick, of Kalamazoo passed away surrounded by the loving care of his family on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the age of 29. Taylor was born on October 10, 1990 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Jerry and Patsy (Evensen) VanSchoick. Taylor graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 2009. After high school he was...
Christine Mary Sehy
Jan 18, 2020
Christine will long be remembered and missed. She had many important titles in life including, daughter, sister, sister in law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend. Just imagine what an impact she had on so many people, having 16 brothers and sisters, 15 brother and sister in laws, over 200 nieces and nephews (including great nieces and nephews), and many...
Dyana L. (Tully) Johnson
Jan 17, 2020
Dyana Lee (Tully) Johnson passed peacefully into the receiving arms of her Lord and Savior after a very courageous battle with cancer Friday morning, Jan. 17th. Dyana was born in Kalamazoo Sept. 17th, 1968 and was the daughter of Richard and Barbara Tully, the baby sister of Angie (Hayward), Becky (Volker) and Cindy (Hetrick). She graduated from Schoolcraft Community Schools...
George William Hodgman
Jan 16, 2020
George W. Hodgman, Sr, of Vicksburg passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 84. George was born on October 14, 1935 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Albert and Ruth (Kaiser) Hodgman. On February 14, 1959 he married the love of his life, Margie Keyes. George’s family describes him as being selfless, caring and extremely...
Donald K. Cook
Jan 15, 2020
Donald K. Cook, of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born in Moween, Pennsylvania January 21, 1927 to James & Mary (Vought) Cook. Don was a salesman at heart and worked in the food industry for over 30 years. He served in the US Navy in the Minesweeper Division in the...
Paul Moberly
Jan 15, 2020
Paul Moberly passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2020. Paul was born August 4, 1939 to John and Pansy (Tipton) Moberly. Paul is survived by his wife; Jayne (Poolman) Moberly: faithful dog; Mabel: children; Carol (Hamid) Heidarisafa, Susan (Joe) Moberly-Hayes, Jeannette (Steve) Heath: grandchildren; Crystal (Jeffrey), Thomas, Mathew (Erin), Rebecca, Nicholas, Nathan, Daniel, Robert, Brianna, David, Lincoln (Amanda)...
Michael Dean Hadley
Jan 15, 2020
Michael Dean Hadley was born to Dr. Alonzo L. Hadley and Hattie Evelyn Cunningham at Williamsport, IN Community Hospital on October 03, 1948. He left this earthly existence on January 15, 2020. In 1957, the family moved to Dowagiac, MI where his father opened a Chiropractic Office. Mike attended Dowagiac Union Schools to Graduation in 1967. After High School, he...
David Pugh
Jan 14, 2020
David Pugh, of Portage passed on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the age of 92. A complete obituary will follow. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-5622.
Jamison Michael Van Zee
Jan 14, 2020
Jamison Michael Van Zee was born on October 2, 2019 and passed away on January 14, 2020. Jamison Van Zee was a fighter, but after three months he graduated to a place with no suffering and a new body that works perfectly with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. His first words were in the presence of God. He leaves...
Patricia Jean Robinson
Jan 14, 2020
Patricia Jean Robinson, of Portage passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the age of 84. A complete obituary will follow in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-5622.
Donald Brent Burdick
Jan 14, 2020
Donald Brent Burdick, age 72 of BELLEVUE, MI passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with his daughter Christine at his side. He was born November 11, 1947 at Leila Y. Post Montgomery Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan to Donald Buell Burdick and Sonia (Horosko) Burdick. In 1965 he graduated from Oceanside High School in Oceanside,...
Dwight Steven Grofvert
Jan 13, 2020
Dwight Grofvert, age 59, of Plainwell passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. Dwight was born in Kalamazoo, MI on Sept. 16, 1960 to Donald & Evelyn Grofvert. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Alberta Louise Badgley
Jan 12, 2020
Alberta Louise Badgley, age 91 of Three Rivers passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center. She was born in Mesick, Michigan on August 26, 1928 the daughter of Harold and Opal Mary (Eichhorn) Anderson. On April 26, 1945 she married Forest Eugene Badgley who preceded her in death. Alberta was a home maker, and a saleswoman...
Nathan Siegfried
Jan 12, 2020
Nathan F. Siegfried, of Kalamazoo passed unto the Lord, on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 30. Nathan came into this earthly world on June 29, 1989. With mom and dad busting and brother and sister amazed. Amanda, his sister, took to him right away and almost treated him like her best doll. As a normal baby he...