Obituaries
Ray Dean Rhodes
Apr 5, 2019
Ray Dean Rhodes Sr., age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on April 5, 2019. Ray was born on August 4, 1936 to LeRoy & Virginia (Hysell) Rhodes. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family is planning a memorial service for Ray and his wife at a later date. You may leave a memory online at www.avinkcremation.com. The...
Vivian Blanch Dunklee
Apr 4, 2019
Outgoing and generous of heart, Vivian "Becky" Dunklee lived a life rich in family and friends. A loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, Becky embraced her roles with honor and enthusiasm leading her family by example and celebrating each day as a gift. Cherished by many, Becky's beautiful life will long inspire those who knew her best. Despite the...
Linda Lee Swartz
Apr 1, 2019
Linda Lee Swartz April 2, 1962 - April 1, 2019 Linda Lee Swartz, age 56, of Marcellus, passed away early Monday morning on April 1, 2019. Linda was born April 02, 1962, in Muskegon, Michigan the daughter of John Lee Batten and Florence Evelyn Kops. On May 4, 1996, she married Douglas Swartz in Marcellus. Linda is survived by her...
Connie Allgor
Apr 1, 2019
Connie was a loving mom and “nana”. She enjoyed cooking and she loved to travel. Connie cherished many things in life, but what she loved most was being a mom and “nana” to her children and grandchildren. Family was very important to her. Connie will forever be remembered and missed by all who knew her. Constance L. Allgor of Vicksburg,...
Evelyn Jeanette Scoble
Apr 1, 2019
Evelyn was a very loving and kind woman who was dedicated to everything she set her mind to. She was very devoted to Christ, so she enjoyed doing shoe box for children and other various activities at her church. Evelyn was the kind of person that would help anyone. She will forever be remembered and loved by all who knew...
LeRoy Gary VanMaanen
Mar 27, 2019
LeRoy VanMaanen of Portage MI passed away suddenly at Bronson Hospital on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 sadly on his 80th birthday. LeRoy's family includes Gloria VanMaanen his wife of 13 years, his children Debra Comstock, Barbara VanMaanen, Nancy (Joe) Fink, Gary (Dawn) VanMaanen, and step children Sherri (Mike) Pence, Steve (Elva) Arend, John (Sue) Arend and Wendy(Robb) Rittner and 21...
Jennifer Sanders
Mar 27, 2019
Jennifer Elaine Sanders passed away on 27 March 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born in Kalamazoo on 21 July 1979, the daughter of James Richard and Susan Meyers Sanders of Plainwell, and sister of Jamie Kathryn Sanders of Kalamazoo. Jen was raised on 14 beautiful acres in Gun Plain Township, and graduated with honors from Plainwell High School in...
Tommy Lee Brown
Mar 26, 2019
It fills our hearts with sadness to learn of the passing of Tommy Lee "Buddy" Brown (71), of Kalamazoo, on the morning of Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Tommy Lee was born on June 30, 1947 in Davenport, Iowa to Thomas Leonial Brown and Irene Louise (Johnston) Brown. He attended and graduated from Vicksburg High School. Before high school could become...
Martha Louise Taylor
Mar 25, 2019
Martha Taylor, age 72, formerly of Marcellus passed away March 25, 2019. She and her husband Ron, were snowbirds for the last 4 years in Destin, Florida. Martha was born in Albion MI on January 31, 1947, the daughter of Rev. Kenneth Jacobs, Sr. and Louise Owen Jacobs. Martha graduated from Marcellus High School in 1965 and resided in Marcellus...
Richard Colingsworth
Mar 24, 2019
Rich Colingsworth was a passionate person. When reflecting on his life, words such as easy going, quick-witted, and fun-loving come to mind, however, perhaps the word that paints the most vivid picture of him is hardworking. He was always looking for ways to give to others whether his family, his friends, or others within his greater community. A friend to...
Josephine Frances Hewitt
Mar 23, 2019
Hewitt (Kandalec), Josephine Frances Frances Hewitt, age 96, of Kalamazoo (formerly of Muskegon), went to be with her Savior Jesus on March 23, 2019. Frances was born on October 15, 1922 to Stephan and Anna (Kubon) Kandalec in Rothbury, Michigan. Visit with family and friends on Wednesday, March 27 from 10:00 to 11:00 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish Church:...
Tom McCowen
Mar 23, 2019
Cloaked in a fierce exterior, Thomas H. McCowen was a kind, loving, strong, and sentimental man who was unflinchingly devoted to his family. An engineer by nature and profession, Tom possessed strove for excellence and integrity in everything he did. A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who thoroughly relished time spent in the good company of those he loved. "Santa"...
Vincent Theodore Rampollo
Mar 23, 2019
Vincent T. Rampollo, a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, maintained an active lifestyle that included the spiritual disciplines of Yoga, Tai Quan Do, and Tai Chi, which he also taught. He was also an avid walker, skier and golfer. A native of Detroit, Vince began his work life helping his father...
Cathy Sue Farrel
Mar 22, 2019
Cathy Sue Farrel, age 66, of Schoolcraft, passed away on March 22, 2019. Cathy was born on January 26, 1953 to Carrol & Jacqueline (Simpson) Syers. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned. Cathy’s family includes her husband of 26 years, Bill; four children: Melissa Morgan, Nichole Bruner, Derek (Jessica) Farrel, William Farrel...
Shannon Adams
Mar 21, 2019
Shannon Marie Adams, of Plainwell passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the age of 49. Shannon was born on January 7, 1970 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Clifford Kimble and Kathleen Lynch. Shannon graduated from Otsego High School. She is described as a creative, artist, kind hearted, funny intelligent, strong and beautiful inside and out. On...
Kenneth Clay Kaylor
Mar 20, 2019
Kenneth Clay Kaylor April 26, 1928 – March 20, 2019 Kenneth Clay Kaylor, age 90, of Marcellus passed away Wednesday morning on March 20, 2019. Kenneth was born April 26, 1928 in Allegan, MI, the son of Leon and Susie A. (Ferguson) Kaylor. In Winter of 1949, Kenneth married Jayne Baas, whom together had three children; one daughter: Susan Kaylor...
Florine O'Donnell
Mar 20, 2019
Florine O'Donnell (Therkildsen), 90 years young, of Portage, Michigan, died peacefully on March 20, 2019. Florine was born to Ernest and Marjorie (Tripp) Rossell on October 3, 1928, in Jackson, MI. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1946 and received her nursing degree in 1963. Florine married Jim Therkildsen in 1947. Together, they had four children who survive her,...
Harry Betke
Mar 20, 2019
A wonderful husband, father and friend, Harry Betke, age 63, of Plainwell passed away on March 20, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Harry was born on May 19, 1955 to Bernard & Beverly (Burmeirster) Betke. A memorial gathering and pig roast will be held on Saturday, May 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Gun Plain Township Hall; 381...
Florine O'Donnell
Mar 20, 2019
Florine O’Donnell (Therkildsen), 90 years young, of Portage, Michigan, died peacefully on March 20, 2019. Florine was born to Ernest and Marjorie (Tripp) Rossell on October 3, 1928, in Jackson, MI. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1946 and received her nursing degree in 1963. Florine married Jim Therkildsen in 1947. Together, they had four children who survive her,...
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