Jun 5, 2019

Lillie Barnes passed away peacefully in Tampa, FL on Wednesday June 5, 2019. She was born to Warren and Veda (Thompson) Griffin on August 28, 1929 in Kalamazoo, MI. Per Lillie's wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. The family is being assisted by McCowen & Secord Family Funeral Homes, Rupert-Durham Chapel,...

Jun 4, 2019

Mark Anthony Shingledecker, age 52, recently of Cassopolis, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 04, 2019. Mark was born July 18, 1966, in Three Rivers, the son of Charles and Sharron (Tuesley) Shingledecker. He is survived by: both loving parents, two brothers: Paul (Diana) Shingledecker & Matt (Sheri) Shingledecker both of Marcellus, one sister: Beckie Shingledecker of Traverse City, two...

Jun 2, 2019

Donna Fornoff, of Lawton, formerly of Vicksburg, Michigan passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Donna was born March 10, 1959 to Richard and Florence (Smith) Noel. Donna is survived by her husband; Dave Fornoff: children; Tyler and Haley: many grandchildren: siblings; Christine Brown and Richard Noel: nieces and nephews; Mike Dailey, Matthew Dailey, and Collette Holden:...

May 29, 2019

Delores "Jean" Ptacek, age 88, passed away at her home in Portage, Michigan, surrounded by her family on the morning of Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who brought joy and made new friends wherever she went. Jean was born on March 4, 193 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Harry...

May 28, 2019

Zachary James Plaunt was born on November 13, 1995 in Plainwell, Michigan and died suddenly in a tragic accident on Tuesday, May 28th 2019 in Schoolcraft, Michigan. Although his time here was much too brief, Zach lived his life with passion and zest. His life was full…. full of friends, full of love, full of adventure and most especially, full...

May 26, 2019

Matthew Scott Paul, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Matthew was born April 7, 1994 to Duglaus Paul Jr. and Melissa White. Matthew is survived by his two children: Matthew Paul II. and Jordaynn Little; his mother: Melissa "Missy" White; his siblings: Steven (Lynn) Paul, Andrew Paul, and Brandon McNees; his great-grandmother: Jean Lesman; many...

May 23, 2019

Carol Lynn Sisson May 2, 1946-May 23, 2019 Carol Lynn Sisson, age 73, was born on May 2, 1946 in Goshen, IN. the daughter of Walter and Mary (shepherd) Wolski. She lived in Michigan since she was 5 years old and graduated from Marcellus High School in 1964 and from Glen Oakes in 1971. Carol married Kenneth Sisson in 1971...

May 19, 2019

Denise C. Hill of Richland, on the morning of May 19, 2019 passed away suddenly in the company of her husband, Dennis D Hill and eldest son, Cameron V. Hill. Surviving her as well are her son Andrew V. Hill and daughter, Krista C. Hill; her siblings: Mark (Brenda) Cameron, Jim (Rosanne) Cameron, Dianne (Kesty) Barcas, Larry Cameron, Paul (Pat)...

May 18, 2019

A wonderful husband, father and friend, Dennis Osterhouse, age 75, of Vicksburg passed away on May 18, 2019. Dennis was born on June 25, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan to George & Leora (Root) Osterhouse. A private memorial service has taken place. Dennis' family includes his wife of 18 years, Julie; his step-children: Jody (Mike) Tuinier, Deborah Gay; Chris Ringler;...

May 18, 2019

May 15, 2019

Janet Maryon Shoger Zwoyer (Jan), 86, longtime resident of Urbana, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jan was born on March 28, 1933 to Howard and Marjorie Shoger in Aurora, IL. She was raised on a farm in Oswego, IL. She attended Wesley Memorial School of Nursing in Chicago IL, making lifelong friends with other...

May 14, 2019

Karen Kay Smith Tooley was a most remarkable woman by any standard you can imagine. An outstanding wife, mother, sister, aunt, and nurse, she worked diligently with her church, her family, and her community-dedicated, always, to being helpful to others on their own journey through life. In so doing, Karen touched the lives of countless numbers of people in a...

May 12, 2019

Alberta Chesser was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A caring nurturer, she cherished her years as a mother and was delighted with the arrival of her grandchildren. Living her life to the fullest and enjoying the company of each and every person who came her way, she leaves behind a rich legacy of accepting all people with compassion....

May 10, 2019

Edward “Ed” William Wagner, age 71, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Ed was born February 18, 1948, in Niles, the son of Walter P. and Della B. (Redlin) Wagner, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Carol Slas, children: Dannell Dykema of Niles, Shane (Heather) Wagner of Holland,...

May 10, 2019

Eugene (Gene) Gilman Toornman, age 87, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on October 22, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI to John Henry Sr. and Cornelia (Gilman) Toornman. Gene was a 1949 graduate of Kalamazoo State High School. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps from 1951 - 1955. During this...

May 10, 2019

An outdoorsman with an adventurous spirit, John Ranes was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A hard worker who savored any time he had on the water, he lived a full life surrounding himself with the ones he loved. John treasured many years of boating and fishing and traveling up north to his favorite regions in Michigan to hunt. John...

May 8, 2019

Lani Duane Diamon, 72, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 due to heart disease. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of the late Clare and Virginia Diamon. In 1980 he married Margie (Adams) Nooney, and together they loved three sons, Phillip, Sean (Kristin) and Joseph (Jessica). Lani worked primarily as a Resident Care Aid...

May 7, 2019

Ernestine "Ernie" Collins-Gonzalez was born on June 15, 1946 in Calloway County, Kentucky to Minnie and James Collins. Ernie is survived by two daughters: Lillie Christine Hootman(Christopher) of Kaysville, Utah and Candice Lea Conner(Andrew) of Elkhart, IN. Ernie had eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Ernie loved spending time with her family and loved to go shopping. Ernie will be...

May 6, 2019

A wonderful husband, father and friend, Marvin Jacobsen, age 80, of Plainwell passed away on May 6, 2019. Marv was born on June 24, 1938 in Trowbridge Township to Harold & Olive (Burnett) Jacobsen. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Otsego United Methodist; 223 E. Allegan St. Marv's family includes...

May 3, 2019