Doran Elmer Wedge
Sep 29, 2019
Doran Elmer Wedge (92) passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born in Allegan, Michigan on August 17, 1927, to Elmer and Audrey (Benedict) Wedge. He graduated from Allegan High School and worked with his father in the family business until enlisting in the U.S. Army, serving in Japan during WWII and was called back to...
Caryl Jeanne Miller
Sep 27, 2019
Caryl Jeanne Miller, of Schoolcraft passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 80. Caryl was born on March 26, 1939 in Three Rivers. She was the daughter of Ralph and Louise (Swem) Lillie. She was a graduate of Three Rivers High School and a member of the Class of 1957. On September 5, 1959 at Three...
William Holmes
Sep 25, 2019
William L. Holmes, II of Portage passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 80. William was the son of Christen and Katherine (Close) Holmes, and born on September 28, 1938. The family was assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI (269-679-5622). www.avinkcremation.com
Carol E. Stewart
Sep 25, 2019
Carol Stewart, age 67, of Portage, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2019. Carol was born on February 13, 1952 to George and Fran (Howard) Louthan. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 11:00 at the Vicksburg Cemetery in Schoolcraft Township. Carol's family includes her daughter Nicole (Anthony) Calomeni; three grandchildren:...
Kay Moots Fisk
Sep 25, 2019
Kay Moots Fisk of Portage, Michigan died peacefully in her home September 25, 2019. Kay Fisk was born Marilyn Kay Moots on April 10, 1936 to Marvin and Enid Moots in the farmhouse of her maternal grandparents Clarence and Grace Maxwell, near Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri. At 11, she moved to a La Plata, where she graduated High School in...
Rolland Daniel Courtney
Sep 24, 2019
Rolland Daniel Courtney January 12, 1948 ~ September 24, 2019 Rolland Daniel Courtney, age 71, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, September 24, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Rolland was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 12, 1948, the son of Rolland “Curly” John Courtney, Jr. and Ethel Zenzie (DeYoung) Courtney. On Sunday, June 24, 2012, Rolland married Ardith Kay...
Ronald Eugene VanDerMolen
Sep 24, 2019
Ronald Eugene VanDerMolen, age 61, of Kalamazoo, passed away on September 24, 2019. Ron was born on June 6, 1958 to Lawrence & Adelene (VanOosten) VanDerMolen. He graduated from Martin High School and attended Calvin College and KVCC. Ron is survived by his parents; three daughters: Brook (Joe) Connelly, Amanda (Will) Pearson and Chelsea (Drew) Bell; one Granddaughter Abi; two...
Ronald VanDerMolen
Sep 24, 2019
Ronald Eugene VanDerMolen, age 61, of Kalamazoo, passed away on September 24, 2019. Ron was born on June 6, 1958 to Lawrence & Adelene (VanOosten) VanDerMolen. He graduated from Martin High School and attended Calvin College and KVCC. Ron is survived by his parents; three daughters: Brook (Joe) Connelly, Amanda (Will) Pearson and Chelsea (Drew) Bell; one Granddaughter Abi; two...
Marilu McMurtrie
Sep 23, 2019
Marilu C. McMurtrie, of Plainwell passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the age of 77. A private service will be held at a later date. Please visit Marilu's webpage at www.mcccowensecord.com where you can sign the guestbook, share a memory with the family, and get updated service information. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord...
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
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
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
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
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....
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...