Obituaries

Gordon Lou Sutton

Gordon Lou Sutton

Sep 21, 2019

Gordon Lou Sutton, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 72. Gordon was born on September 11, 1947 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Garlef and Beryl (Prosser) Sutton. Gordon graduated from Mattawan High School in June 1966. He then joined the Army in November 1966 – November 1969. He is preceded...

Jerry Yoder

Jerry Yoder

Sep 18, 2019

Jerry Yoder, of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 79. Jerry was born on December 8, 1939 in Burne, Indiana and was the son of Aaron and Fern (Young) Yoder. He was a Vicksburg High School graduate from the Class of 1958. He married Rosemarie Powers on February 6, 1959. Jerry worked until his...

Thomas Holt

Thomas Holt

Sep 18, 2019

Thomas B. Holt, of Athens passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 68. Tom is the son of Theodore and Bernice (Weimer) Holt. Tom was a graduate of Vicksburg High School Class of 1969. After high school he served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He is described by his...

Eileen Goldberg

Eileen Goldberg

Sep 18, 2019

Eileen Margaret Goldberg, of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 95 at The Laurels of Galesburg. Eileen was born on September 3, 1924 in Roseville, MI. She was the oldest of five children to Eddie and Martha Marshall. She met Harry Goldberg at Peniel Bible Institute in Stanton, KY. March of 1950 they eloped...

Evelyn Mabel Watson

Evelyn Mabel Watson

Sep 17, 2019

Warm and loving Evelyn Mable Watson lived a life rich in family and friends. A feisty woman, Evelyn possessed a persevering spirit and a strong will. She met each day with a tenacious attitude recognizing the gifts in both the good times and the challenging. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Evelyn was an inspiration to those she loved....

James Vaughn Wessell

James Vaughn Wessell

Sep 15, 2019

James Vaughn Wessell March 30, 1951 ~ September 15, 2019 James Vaughn Wessell, 68, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at home surrounded by family. James was born in on March 30, 1951 in Three Rivers, Michigan the son of Vaughn Franklin Wessell and Elsie May (Rice) Wessell. On July 1, 1994, James married Esther Anne Weiser in...

Patricia Anne Bristol

Patricia Anne Bristol

Sep 15, 2019

Patricia Anne Bristol March 26, 1931 ~ September 15, 2019 Patricia Anne Bristol, age 88, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born in Medford, Wisconsin on March 26, 1931, the daughter of Albert Oliver and Elsi Mae (Green) Rogers. On June 7, 1952, she married Verlin “Shaky” George Bristol, in...

Dzintars Abuls

Dzintars Abuls

Sep 15, 2019

Dzintars Abuls, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on September 15th 2019, in Plainwell, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his sister Dzidra (Abuls) Ozolins. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Biruta, sister Velta (Janis) Lazda of Glenview, IL and three children: Peteris (Cherie) Abuls of Winnetka, IL, Mikelis (Tia) Abuls of Brookfield, WI...

Larry Couch

Larry Couch

Sep 14, 2019

Larry Couch of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Saturday September 14, 2019 at the age of 70. Larry was born March 17, 1949 in Hazard, Kentucky the son of John and Jane (Wooten) Couch. Larry will be remembered for being the best son, brother, dad, grandpa, uncle, and friend they could have asked for. He was a collector of many...

Nancy Anderson

Nancy Anderson

Sep 12, 2019

Nancy Lou Anderson, age 76, of Sturgis passed away on September 12, 2019. Nancy was born April 1, 1943. She is survived by her husband: Kenneth Anderson; children: Rodney (Heidi) Plunkett, Tina Lauseng ; and grandchildren: Sarah Ann Plunkett, Linsdey Lauseng, and Codie Lauseng; siblings: Fred (Pat) Sackett, Steve (Patty) Culp, Barbara Fay; and many nieces and nephews. Nancy is...

William Henry Rowekamp

William Henry Rowekamp

Sep 12, 2019

Passed away on Sept. 12, 2019. "Bill" was born in Marietta, OH on Feb. 20, 1930. He was selected All-state in football and basketball at Marietta High School. He attended West Point where he played football and basketball. After his sophomore year, he transferred to the University of Missouri to complete his education. Despite being drafted in the third round...

Robert Abernathy

Robert Abernathy

Sep 10, 2019

Robert “Bob” Abernathy, 88, passed away Sept. 10, 2019. Bob was born May 14, 1931 to James and Cathryn Abernathy. Bob is survived by his sister; Marjorie Horton: daughter; Roberta (Ken Imel) Zinsmaster: step children; Vivian June (Albert) Malin and Carol (Roger) Terpstra: grand children; Jason (Jennifer Ward) Hageman, Jaimie (Brad Cook) Hageman, Gregory (Angela Benson) Malin, Anne (Tom) Feirick,...

Robert Abernathy

Robert Abernathy

Sep 10, 2019

Robert "Bob" Abernathy, 88, passed away Sept. 10, 2019. Bob was born May 14, 1931 to James and Cathryn Abernathy. Bob is survived by his sister; Marjorie Horton: daughter; Roberta (Ken Imel) Zinsmaster: step children; Vivian June (Albert) Malin and Carol (Roger) Terpstra: grand children; Jason (Jennifer Ward) Hageman, Jaimie (Brad Cook) Hageman, Gregory (Angela Benson) Malin, Anne (Tom) Feirick,...

James "Bimbo" Edward Kelley

James "Bimbo" Edward Kelley

Sep 8, 2019

James “Bimbo” Edward Kelley November 14, 1946 - September 8, 2019 James “Bimbo” Edward Kelley, age 72, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. James was born in Lawrence County, Alabama on November 14, 1946, the son of Henry Jackson Kelley and Cary Lacy (Terry) Kelley. James mainly worked construction as a laborer....

Guy Jay Bowen

Guy Jay Bowen

Sep 7, 2019

Guy Jay Bowen, of Marcellus formerly of Schoolcraft, passed away on September 7, 2019 at the age of 63. Guy was born on October 25, 1955 in Sturgis, MI. He was the son of Charles and Shirley (Bawden) Bowen. Guy graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1974. He owned and operated the Guy Bowen Plumbing and Repair and was a...

Larry Lee Rumsey

Larry Lee Rumsey

Sep 6, 2019

Larry Lee Rumsey June 25, 1941 – September 6, 2019 Larry Lee Rumsey, age 78, of Jones, Michigan passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Larry passed peacefully at Cass County Medical Facility due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his son Shawn (Janice Sager) Rumsey, sister: Eileen Foghino, nephew: Chuck (Jackie) Foghino, nieces: Sherry (Kyle) Lewallen and...

Jackie  "Granny" Hunt

Jackie "Granny" Hunt

Sep 6, 2019

Jacqueline "Jackie" E. Hunt, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 86. Jacqueline Elaine Ringler was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1933 to Rose & Harold Ringler. She married Douglas R Hunt after knowing him for only 2 weeks, they were married almost 50 years. She worked as a visiting nurse for many...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hunt

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hunt

Sep 6, 2019

Jacqueline "Jackie" E. Hunt, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 86. Jacqueline Elaine Ringler was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1933 to Rose & Harold Ringler. She married Douglas R Hunt after knowing him for only 2 weeks, they were married almost 50 years. She worked as a visiting nurse for many...

Paul Verlon Morgan

Paul Verlon Morgan

Sep 5, 2019

Morgan, Paul Plainwell, MI Paul Morgan, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Paul was born on February 9, 1928 to Marvin & Cordie (Jones) Morgan. Military honors and burial will take place on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Encounter Church; 202 S....

Larry Curry

Larry Curry

Sep 4, 2019

Larry Gene Curry passed away at his home on September 4, 2019 surrounded by family. Larry was born to Russell and Florence (Knight) Curry on August 22, 1942. He joined the Air Force in 1962 where he served 4 years as a firefighter, stationed in Bossier City, Louisiana. He worked for General Motors for 30 years until his retirement. On...

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