Irene W. Green
Aug 19, 2019
Irene Green, age 92, of Vicksburg, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2019. Irene was born on October 4, 1926 to Delbert & Mary (Bush) Burr. Irene's family includes her daughter Janet Green ( Robert Poats), her sister-in-law Doris Burr as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53...
June Bobish
Aug 19, 2019
June Bobish, of Schoolcraft, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2019 at the age of 103. June was one of four children. Her sister Margaret and Brothers: Forrest and John. Until June's passing she was the oldest living graduate of Vicksburg High School. After graduation June went to cosmetology school in Grand Rapids. Upon graduation she returned to Vicksburg go...
Bonnie Sue Gose
Aug 19, 2019
A blessing to everyone who knew and loved her, Bonnie Gose added much to the lives of others. With ways all her own, she raised her family and worked hard her whole life through all while enjoying life fully and completely at every opportunity. Bonnie's family was her greatest joy, and in them she found her delight. A joy to...
Ronald Wayne Hicks
Aug 18, 2019
Ronald (Ron) W. Hicks 08/07/1954 – 08/18/2019 Ronald (Ron) W. Hicks, age 65, of Marcellus, was resurrected on August 18, 2019 surrounded by the comfort of family in his home. Ron loved God, his family and friends deeply. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as Private First Class (E-2). Ron enjoyed Fishing,...
Martha Aldrich
Aug 16, 2019
Martha Shook Aldrich was born in Brewer, Maine on December 29, 1921 to Alice and Joseph Rideout. She completed high school in Brewer and two years of study at Beal College of Business, before moving to Washington DC to work with the War Department in the Pentagon during World War II. It was there that she met her future husband,...
Otto John Cerda
Aug 13, 2019
Otto died on August 13, 2019 in Kalamazoo after an extended struggle with vascular dementia at the age of 93. He was born in Cushing, Oklahoma, on March 22, 1926, one of eight children of Luciano and Juanita (Torres) Cerda. The family emigrated from Mexico, moved north and eventually settled in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. Otto met his future...
Janice Applebey
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;...
Karl Joseph Albert Kraft Jr.
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...
Richard John Weston
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,...
Thomas Moon
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...
Doris Roseanna Grimm
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...
James Franklin Wiseman
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,...
Eleanor Davison
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...
Robert Britton
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,...
Marjorie E Clark
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...
Robert Hildebrand
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....
Ada Gurd
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...
George Brooks
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...
Mary Stewart
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...
Vivian Elizabeth Watz
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...