Dec 17, 2019

Thomas Frederick Pagel of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019. Thomas was born July 4, 1940 to Bernard and Beatrice Pagel. Thomas is survived by his wife of 45 years Wanda and his cousin Marge Faber. Cremation has taken place per Thomas's wishes. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home.

Dec 17, 2019

Maxine, age 91, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Bickford of Portage. She was born September 5, 1928 to Leland and Leola (Cutler) Marr. Max graduated from State High School and Bronson Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in the Nursing field for 40 years as a Registered Nurse. Her compassion for people never diminished. She was always very...

Dec 16, 2019

Easy going, upbeat, and truthful, Jerrold “Jerry” L. Dailey was a happy man who lived a life rich in family. A man who lived from his heart, Jerry devoted his life to his roles as husband, father, and grandfather. With integrity and care, he met each day as a gift and each person as a friend. For all who were...

Dec 14, 2019

Lillie Maggie Minshall, Age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 14th, 2019. Lillie was born October 9, 1936 to Elmer and Etola (Price) Coats. Lillie is survived by Daughter Pat (Jim) Culver, Daughter-in-law Karen Flick, Granddaughters Sonya (Chris Delarosa) Hammond, and Cheryl (John) Boysen, Grandsons Jacob Evink, and Jared (Patricia) Flick, Great Grandchildren Dallas, Araya, Hayden,...

Dec 14, 2019

Kurt Kremlick Jr, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019. Kurt was born March 4, 1933 to Kurt and Edith Kremlick. Kurt is survived by his wife Frances. Kurt is preceded in death by his parents and his son Phillip. Cremation has taken place per his wishes. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home & Cremation...

Dec 13, 2019

Nancy Ellen Kehrle, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2019, with her family surrounding her. Nancy was born in Akron, OH on March 8, 1934 to Vard and Mary Korns. She graduated from North High School in Akron in 1952. On June 20, 1953, she married the love of her life, Jerry Kehrle. Nancy accompanied Jerry...

Dec 11, 2019

Dec 10, 2019

Virginia Mae Topp, age 95, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born August 21, 1924 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Samuel and Katherine (Doorenbos) Slater. She was a gifted musician from an early age and performed in many venues throughout her life. In 1944, she married Neil Lee Topp, who passed away in 2004. She was...

Dec 10, 2019

Bradley Jacob Dow, 22, of Kalamazoo, passed away on December 10, 2019. He was born January 31, 1997 in Norwich, CT the son of Bruce and Rachel (Smith) Dow. He attended Vicksburg Community Schools and graduated from Vicksburg High School in 2015, where he was an avid member of The Big Red Machine marching band. Bradley spent his childhood playing...

Dec 8, 2019

Rebecca I. (Abella) Ruff, of Jackson passed away on Sunday, December 8. 2019 at the age of 73. Rebecca was born on October 26, 1946 in Camaguey, Cuba. She was the daughter of Jose and Estrella Abella. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School with the Class of 1965. In 1987 she married Albert Ruff. Over the years, Rebecca worked...

Dec 7, 2019

There is no doubt that Josie Neel was a bright light in the lives of many. Her infectious smile could light up any room. Born slightly premature, she made up for her small stature in her larger than life personality! She lived her life as a constant reminder that life itself is a gracious gift. Gone too soon, Josie will...

Dec 6, 2019

James S. Huntington, age 67 of Vicksburg, passed away peacefully Friday December 6, 2019. James was born on July 20, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the son of Paul & Margaret (Hartman) Huntington. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1970. On December 18, 1976 he married Sheran Skipper in Missouri. James worked at Simpson Paper Mill until they...

Dec 4, 2019

Donna Brown passed away on December 4, 2019. Cremation has taken place per Donna's wishes. Family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society.

Dec 4, 2019

Carol Woodburn passed away peacefully on December 4, 2019. Carol was born to Herbert and Marie Beischl on July 2, 1936. She is survived by her children; William (Sue Vanlaten) Woodburn, Chris Asher, Ross Woodburn, Robert (Michelle) Woodburn Jr., Keith (Jackie) Woodburn: 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Loleta Farrow; and many nieces and nephews. Carol was also known as...

Dec 4, 2019

Henry Frederick Van Nus Jr. passed away peacefully on December 4, 2019. Henry was born December 6, 1938 to Henry Van Nus Sr. and Mildred (Butler) Van Nus. Henry will always be remembered as an avid hunter and fisherman as well as tying his own fly’s for use on his yearly Canadian fishing trips or to give away to friends...

Dec 3, 2019

Debra Sue Keung, 64, of Marion, IN climbed that stairway to heaven after a hard and long battle with cancer at 10:45 am on Tuesday Dec. 3, 2019 in Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 24, 1955 to Larry and Virginia Hickman. After moving back to Indiana from spending a little time in Cleveland,...

Dec 1, 2019

Sharon Joyce Swartz, age 77 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at in Dowagiac. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on September 8, 1942 the daughter of Lester LeRoy Tase and Frances Joyce (Stuebegen) Tase. On March 5, 1960, in Newburg, Michigan she married Wayne Kay Swartz who survives. Sharon was a factory worker but enjoyed...

Nov 30, 2019

James Knepp Bell, of Schoolcraft passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 78. James was the son of Ramsay and Virginia (Knepp) Bell. He was born on November 3, 1941 in Washington, D.C. James graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1959. After high school he attended Michigan State University for a short time, before coming home...

Nov 30, 2019

With a vibrant personality and a heart made of gold, Hisko Timmermans 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. The more the merrier, as his heart was most content any time he was surrounded by his loved...

Nov 29, 2019

Muriel Mary Reva (nee Fagan) June 18, 1958 - November 29th, 2019 Of Mattawan, Michigan, (formerly of St. Joseph's, St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, and Calgary, Alberta) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Reva surrounded by her loving family at the Kairos Place Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She...