Obituaries

Jul 21, 2019

Barbara Hinds, 55, of Allegan passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Barbara is survived by her mother and step father: Janet (Donald) Lewis; her father: Herbert Hinds Sr.; her step mother: Diane Hinds brother: Thomas Hinds (Lesley Haas); step sister: Kimberly Larson (Tim Kring); several nieces and nephews as well as several aunts and uncles. She is preceded in...

Jul 20, 2019

OBITUARY OF EDWIN G. AUSTIN Edwin G. Austin (“Ed”), age 55, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, made his transition from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Ed was born on February 22, 1964, to Edwin R. and Mary J. (Carney) Austin. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Daniel B. Austin; his father Edwin R. Austin; and his mother...

Jul 20, 2019

Allard, Robert Thomas 8/4/1982 - 7/21/2019 Kalamazoo Rob passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2019, at the age of 36. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 4, 1982 to Ruth Ann Allard who preceded him in death. He lived many years with his dearly loved grandmother, Mary A. Allard. Rob attended Plainwell Community Schools. Rob was a firm...

Jul 19, 2019

Karen (Hatfield) Sabin, age 64, died of a pulmonary embolism on July 19th, 2019 in Three Rivers Michigan. Karen was born in Vicksburg Michigan on December 8th, 1954. She was the daughter of George and Ethel (McElvain) Hatfield. Karen was living on the family farm with her parents, and six brothers and sisters, until 1965, when her father passed away....

Jul 16, 2019

***Please note the service location for Marilyn's memorial service has changes to the following: McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Rupert-Durham Chapel 409 S. Main Street Vicksburg, MI 49097 Generous, caring, and very intelligent, Marilyn Butler lived a life rich in family. With a strong will and a selfless heart, Marilyn embraced life's challenges and joys with gratitude. A wonderful wife,...

Jul 16, 2019

Robert Groscost Jr. of Vicksburg, age 84, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2019. Born July 14, 1935 to Robert and Mary (Rozankovich) Groscost Sr. He is survived by his wife: Jane (Babcock) Groscost; daughters: Sandra (Gene) Simmons, Lynn (Jeff) Gentry; grandchildren: Ryan Wilson, Stephanie (Collin) Morlock; great grandchildren: Oliver Wilson, Oscar Wilson; siblings: Marian Seymour, Richard (Diane) Groscost; several nieces...

Jul 16, 2019

William Richard Sage, age 86, of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Born January 3, 1933 to Cleon and Nina (McElheney) Sage in Gobles, MI. He is survived by his significant other: Elise Lehr; children: Deborah (Lee) Waber, Troy (Cindy) Sage, William (Dawn) Sage; son in law: Howard Call; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; siblings:...

Jul 12, 2019

Leatrice June (Adams) Powell June 20, 1924 – July 12, 2019 Leatrice June (Adams) Powell, age 95, of Plainwell, previously of Marcellus, passed away July 12, 2019. Leatrice went by June. She was born June 20, 1924, in Schoolcraft, the daughter of Carl V. and Helen M. (Manning) Adams. On June 1, 1946, she married Phillip J. Powell, in Kalamazoo....

Jul 10, 2019

Jul 8, 2019

Marjorie L. Fisher September 8, 1929 – July 8, 2019 Three Rivers, Michigan Marjorie Fisher, 89, passed away on July 8 at Three Rivers Hospital while surrounded by family. She was born on September 8, 1929 in Constantine, one of 6 children born to Marquis and Mary Day. Marjorie is survived by her daughter, LuAnn Seely of Sturgis; son, David...

Jul 7, 2019

Vicky Lynn Verburg, was called home peacefully on July 7th, 2019. Surrounded by her family at the young age of 61. Vicky is survived by her parents, Dayton and Bonnie Davis; her husband, Mark Verburg; daughters, Jennifer (Trevor) Roorbach; Jenell (Pat) Sackett; brother, Terry (Natalie) Davis; and four grandchildren, Trent, Kameryn, and Eastyn Roorbach, and little Owen Sackett. Vicky was...

Jul 5, 2019

Determined as well as hard-working, Larry Friel was a genuine person through and through. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather he savored his time spent with his growing family over the years. Larry lived his life to the fullest by remaining active in his community and serving others. He enjoyed entertaining on the Fourth of July, cheering on his favorite...

Jul 3, 2019

Jul 3, 2019

Marshall Howrigon age 79, of Plainwell, passed on Wed. July 3 after battling cancer. Marsh lived most of his life in the Plainwell area. He was a high school athlete, he was always proud that he played for Coach Streidl. Marsh played football for a year at Olivet College, but returned home to work construction with his dad. Marsh could...

Jul 1, 2019

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Bernice King was a blessing to all who were near. She was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and she was the sort of woman who would do whatever she could for those around her. There was no greater...

Jul 1, 2019

Julia S. Sivley, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 23. Julia was born on August 15, 1995 in South Korea. She is the daughter of Paul and Laurie (Williams) Bushnell. She graduated from Portage Community High School in 2014. After high school she attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College to study criminal justice. It...

Jun 30, 2019

Barbara Jean Misner (DeDie) died peacefully, with family by her side, on June 30, 2019. She was born on Groundhog Day 1943. Barbara is survived by her children, Christine and DuWayne Jr.: grandchildren, Benjamin, Bryanna, Adrianna, Krista, Madelyne, and Samantha: great-grandchildren, Corbyn, Ashlynn, Coltyn, Jaxyn, Beau: sister, Sue and brother, Bill. She was preceded in death by her husband DuWayne...

Jun 30, 2019

Gary was born on February 3, 1945 in Allegan, MI. Everyone who knew Gary knew he was the most fun, caring, and spontaneous person to be around. He was the kind of guy who always put others before himself. Gary was passionate and hardworking, which drew him to start his own company called Curtis Fiber Glass Repair Service. He managed...

Jun 26, 2019

Penny (Toornman) Major passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at age 50. Penny was born in Kalamazoo, MI in 1969, the youngest daughter of Eugene and Marie Toornman. Penny graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1987 and later, in 1992, graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics. During her childhood Penny...

Jun 26, 2019

James L. Gray, age 71, of Martin, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2019. Jim was born on July 23, 1947 to Jewel & Effie (Laubenthal) Gray. Visit with his family and friends on Tuesday, July 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home Marshall & Gren Chapel; 120 S. Woodhams...