Obituaries

Aug 10, 2019

Janice "Jan" Applebey, of Vicksburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was known as "Mom", "Sis", "Jan", "Auntie Jan", "Granny" and "Apple" to all of us who loved her. Jan was born January 18, 1940 to Stanley Hattis and Helena Shlagor in Kalamazoo. Jan is the proud mother of two children: Kerenda Applebey and Ron (Kim) Applebey;...

Aug 7, 2019

Karl Joseph Albert Kraft, Jr. February 16, 1960 – August 7, 2019 Karl Joseph Albert Kraft, Jr., age 59, of Decatur, was resurrected, early Wednesday morning, August 7, 2019, surrounded by family. Karl was born February 16, 1960, in Paw Paw, the son of Karl Joseph Albert Jr. and Marjorie Elizabeth (Irish) Kraft. On December 17, 1998, he married Susan...

Aug 4, 2019

Richard "Rich" John Weston, of Parchment passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the age of 51. Please visit Rich's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can ready updated service information, read his obituary, order flowers for the family, and share a memory. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft,...

Aug 3, 2019

On Saturday, August 3, 2019, Thomas Charles Moon, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at his home in Delton, Michigan. Tom was born on April 1, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas Lloyd Moon and Alice June Moon. He grew up in Plainwell, Michigan, where he was called "Tommy" by all who knew...

Aug 3, 2019

Doris Roseanna Grimm, of Plainwell passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the age of 85. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm at the McCowen & Secord Family Funeral Home, Marshall-Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell (269-685-5881). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 12 noon at the same location. Please visit...

Aug 1, 2019

James Franklin Wiseman January 31, 1935 - August 1, 2019 James Franklin Wiseman, age 84, of Marcellus, passed away in the early morning on Thursday, August 1, 2019 surrounded by family. James was born January 31, 1935, in Bellepoint, West Virginia, the son of Charles F. and Hazel M. (Phoebus) Wiseman. On April 17, 1954, he married Marie Lou Houseworth,...

Aug 1, 2019

Eleanor Davison, of Holland passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 102. Please visit Eleanor's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can get updated obituary information, sign the guestbook, and share a memory with the family. Memorial service is Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Freedom Village, 145 Columbia Ave., Holland, MI 49423 on the...

Aug 1, 2019

With a vibrant personality and a heart made of gold, Robert Britton was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man of many special interests but it was evident in every way that his family meant the world to him. There simply wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for each and every one of them! Over the years,...

Jul 31, 2019

There is no doubt that Margie Clark lived a life richly blessed with many warm memories that touched the hearts of many. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, her family meant the world to her and there simply wasn't anything that she wouldn't do for each and every one of them. Active as well as independent throughout her life, she...

Jul 31, 2019

A passionate man, Bob Hildebrand lived his life with great love for his wife, children, and grandchildren. A hardworking and successful mason, he enjoyed building and physical labor for a large majority of his life. Although he spent many years fishing and entering tournaments, his greatest treasure was the time he spent with his close-knit family, especially around the holidays....

Jul 31, 2019

Ada Gurd was a remarkable woman. Always setting the standards for her family and friends by her positive outlook on life and the ability to listen to their concerns without ever turning the conversation back toward herself will be her greatest gifts. Ada was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who leaves behind a wonderful collection of memories for her...

Jul 31, 2019

George B. Brooks, 97, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born October 3, 1921 in Garnerville, NY, the son of Thomas and Minnie Brooks. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the US Army in the Pacific from 1942 – 1946 where he was wounded receiving a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars and...

Jul 30, 2019

Mary Ellyn Stewart, 80, of Plainwell, MI passed away July 30, 2019. Mary was born November 10, 1938 in Holland, MI to the late Don & Gene TeRoller. Mary was a beautician for nearly 60 years in the Plainwell/Kalamazoo area managing her own shop full time until the birth of her first son. Her desire was to stay at home...

Jul 29, 2019

Vivian Elizabeth Blevins Watz died peacefully on July 29, 2019 at the Heritage Community Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, MI. She was 95 years of age, born on 7/26/1924, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of William and Vivian Duke. Vivian was the second child, arriving two years after her beloved brother, Edward Duke. Vivian grew up in the Detroit area where...

Jul 25, 2019

Harold “Harry” Husa passed away on July 25, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he had been living since 2017. Prior to his move to Kalamazoo, he had been a longtime resident of DeKalb, Illinois. Harry was born on November 22, 1926 in Chicago to James C. Husa and Hermina Svoboda Husa, both of Czech descent, and grew up in Berwyn,...

Jul 25, 2019

Rick Brooks was a genuinely authentic person who modeled a lifetime of hard work and sincere compassion for others. A loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather, he wanted nothing more than to spend time with his growing family. An influential civil servant, for the past nineteen years he committed his time and resources to the community he loved serving...

Jul 23, 2019

Beverly Jane (Swartz) Clark July 29, 1936 – July 23, 2019 Beverly Jane Clark, age 82, passed away early Tuesday morning on July 23, 2019. Beverly was born on July 29, 1936, in her family home in Marcellus, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz. On June 15, 1956, she married Meredith Henry Clark, in Marcellus. Together they had...

Jul 23, 2019

Jul 22, 2019

Emil Joseph Gallay (a.k.a. Poppop), 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 22, 2019 following a courageous battle with ALS. Emil was born in Bergen, Germany on October 21, 1945 to parents Emil and Aurelia Gallay. He immigrated through Ellis Island at the age of 5 before his family settled in Kent, OH. After graduating from Archbishop...

Jul 21, 2019

MARKLE-BRAND, ELIZABETH HOPE Of Plainwell Liz passed on peacefully Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on May, 26, 1965 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Richard E. and Elida H. (Hall) Markle. Liz was a vibrant woman who had a zest for life and a deep love for her family and friends. She had a larger...