Obituaries
Beth Michelle Locker
Sep 4, 2019
Beth Michelle Locker, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 54. Beth was born on December 4, 1964 in San Antonio, TX. She was the daughter of John Grant and Melanie (Ailes) Mursch. Beth was a 1982 graduate of Portage Central High School. In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to Bob Seger...
Frank Bruce Connell
Sep 2, 2019
Frank Bruce Connell, 87, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, September 2, 2019, at his home in Vicksburg, Michigan. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 4, 1932, he was son to the late Norton F. Connell and Ruth Palmer Connell. He was preceded in death by his son Timothy and wife, DeLois Ann McNew Connell. He is survived...
Terry Lee McMillan
Sep 2, 2019
Terry Lee McMillan, of Schoolcraft passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 69. Terry was born on January 22, 1950 in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Charles and Pheobe (Welcher) McMillan. He graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1969. Terry is described as an outdoorsman who was one with nature, and lived life...
Terry Lee McMillan
Sep 2, 2019
Terry Lee McMillan, of Schoolcraft passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 69. Terry was born on January 22, 1950 in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Charles and Pheobe (Welcher) McMillan. He graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1969. Terry is described as an outdoorsman who was one with nature, and lived life...
Grace Marie Martin
Aug 29, 2019
Grace M. Martin Grace M. Martin, age 73, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, August 29, in Cassopolis. She was born September 24, 1946, in Goshen, IN, the daughter of Charles and Verna (Cook) Squires. Grace was a dairy farmer for over 14 years in Burr Oak, MI. She Loved spending time with her Great grandson, loved her gardening so...
Claudette Webber
Aug 28, 2019
Claudette Webber of Sturgis, born March 30, 1933, passed away at home on August 28, 2019. Claudette is survived by her husband of 64 years; Robert “Bob” Webber: and her children; Michael and Jaymme. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand St., PO Box 417, Schoolcraft, MI 49097.
Joseph Chrystler
Aug 25, 2019
Joseph A. Chrystler, age 83, of Mattawan passed away on August 25, 2019. Joe was born October 5, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joe graduated from Sturgis High School in 1953 and from Western Michigan University in 1965. He was a CPA and served as a US Bankruptcy Trustee for forty years. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Kreling) Chrystler;...
Mildred Irene Walker
Aug 24, 2019
Mildred Irene Walker (Boss) of Plainwell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24th, 2019. Born on August 18th, 1931, she had just celebrated her 88th birthday surrounded by family. She was known as "Millie", "Mom", "Grams" or "Grandma", or just simply "Walker" by those who loved her. Millie was the daughter of Dewey and Helen (Thompson) Barber....
Jason Travis DeMott
Aug 23, 2019
Jason Travis DeMott, of Battle Creek passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 34. Jason was born on March 27, 1985 in Battle Creek, MI. He was the son of Harlan and Sandra DeMott. Jason was a 2004 graduate from Gull Lake High school in Richland, Michigan. After graduating Jason worked as a cashier/greeter for McDonald's...
Gladys "Lucille" Melville
Aug 22, 2019
Gladys “Lucille” Melville, age 94, of Marcellus, passed away early Thursday morning, August 22, 2019, peacefully in her sleep. Lucille was born on April 21, 1925 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of Robert F. and Iva P. (Luskleet) Midkiff. On November 20, 1943, she married Leslie E. Melville in Benton Harbor, MI. Together they had five children: Sandra, Donna,...
Howard Eugene Henderson
Aug 22, 2019
Born to E. Dwight and V. Lucille Henderson, Howard lived all his life in the Kalamazoo area. Educated in Kalamazoo Public Schools and MSU; he was married to his best friend and life long sweetheart, Ilah Reid. Howard loved the Lord with all his heart, serving as Elder, as well as Deacon at Fourth Reformed Church and presently worshiped at...
William Miner
Aug 22, 2019
William Miner II passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by family. More information to come. Please visit his page at www.avinkcremation.com to leave a memory, sign the guest book, or leave a photo for the family. Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society. 129 S. Grand St., PO Box 417, Schoolcraft, MI 49087.
Nelson Curtis
Aug 22, 2019
Nelson Reed Curtis, of Kalamazoo passed away August 22, 2019 at the age of 82. Nelson was born November 23, 1936 to Harold and Emalene (Barlow) Curtis. Nelson is survived by his wife: Marina (Smith) Curtis; 2 daughters: Roberta Emalene Curtis and Caroline (John) Koryto; 2 grandchildren; Connor and Cole Koryto: brother; Ron Curtis: and several nieces and nephews. Nelson...
E. Lloyd Ludwig
Aug 22, 2019
E. Lloyd Ludwig passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019. Lloyd was born November 16, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Cleon and Cora (Bupp) Ludwig. He was the 6th out of 7 children. He resided in Grand Rapids, Holland, and finally Kalamazoo. Lloyd had several jobs including as a gas station attendant, Sutherland Paper Company, and finally 21 years...
Irene W. Green
Aug 19, 2019
Irene Green, age 92, of Vicksburg, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2019. Irene was born on October 4, 1926 to Delbert & Mary (Bush) Burr. Irene's family includes her daughter Janet Green ( Robert Poats), her sister-in-law Doris Burr as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53...
June Bobish
Aug 19, 2019
June Bobish, of Schoolcraft, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2019 at the age of 103. June was one of four children. Her sister Margaret and Brothers: Forrest and John. Until June's passing she was the oldest living graduate of Vicksburg High School. After graduation June went to cosmetology school in Grand Rapids. Upon graduation she returned to Vicksburg go...
Bonnie Sue Gose
Aug 19, 2019
A blessing to everyone who knew and loved her, Bonnie Gose added much to the lives of others. With ways all her own, she raised her family and worked hard her whole life through all while enjoying life fully and completely at every opportunity. Bonnie's family was her greatest joy, and in them she found her delight. A joy to...
Ronald Wayne Hicks
Aug 18, 2019
Ronald (Ron) W. Hicks 08/07/1954 – 08/18/2019 Ronald (Ron) W. Hicks, age 65, of Marcellus, was resurrected on August 18, 2019 surrounded by the comfort of family in his home. Ron loved God, his family and friends deeply. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as Private First Class (E-2). Ron enjoyed Fishing,...
Martha Aldrich
Aug 16, 2019
Martha Shook Aldrich was born in Brewer, Maine on December 29, 1921 to Alice and Joseph Rideout. She completed high school in Brewer and two years of study at Beal College of Business, before moving to Washington DC to work with the War Department in the Pentagon during World War II. It was there that she met her future husband,...
Otto John Cerda
Aug 13, 2019
Otto died on August 13, 2019 in Kalamazoo after an extended struggle with vascular dementia at the age of 93. He was born in Cushing, Oklahoma, on March 22, 1926, one of eight children of Luciano and Juanita (Torres) Cerda. The family emigrated from Mexico, moved north and eventually settled in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. Otto met his future...
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