May 3, 2019

M. Elaine Barret, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on May 3, 2019 at the age of 99. Elaine's family includes her children: Dee (Jack) Lesterhouse, Les (Teresa) Barret; grandchildren: Jodi Barker, Kasey Bannister, Patrick Barrett, Taylor Barrett; and several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Tammy Reyes; and siblings: Claire Chamberlain, Noreen Franz, Lou Chamberlain, Pat...

May 3, 2019

Ben Allgor was a loving father and “pa”. Ben enjoyed many things and lived a fulfilled life. After attending high school, he went into the service and served in the Army where he worked in the Guided Missile Program. After serving his country, he worked for National Waterlift for a number of years before working at Allen Test Products as...

May 2, 2019

Vestal, LaVonne LaVonne Rae Vestal, 85, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed May 2, 2019. LaVonne was born to Roger Rosenberger and Mona Crawford on February 28, 1934 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High in 1951. She married Harry K Vestal in 1953 and they lived together in Kalamazoo. Together they raised four children. She leaves as her legacy...

May 1, 2019

Apr 29, 2019

Patricia Voss was an exceptionally generous person. A lover of all people, she found great happiness putting the needs of others ahead of her own and lived a lifetime of selflessly giving of her time and resources to those who needed them most. Blessed by her warm spirit and gentle ways, there is no doubt that she will be deeply...

Apr 29, 2019

Beverly Sleeman was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and a loyal friend to all who knew her. Her warm personality and sweet hospitality made her a special favorite at any family gathering. Bev lived her life without regret and never settled for less than the very best for her children over the years. Her family was her greatest...

Apr 27, 2019

So much could be said about a person like Gabby Dyke who had an immense pleasure of always looking on the bright side of life. She lived her life with great joy found from deep within. Never one to conform to the pressures of society, Gabby lived her life to the fullest. A generous person who sincerely loved all people,...

Apr 26, 2019

With a journey that spanned times of great change in the world around her, Cynthia Corey lived a rich and rewarding life filled with so many amazing experiences with the ones she loved. She was the sort of person who never let the little things worry her, rather, she faced whatever came her way with unwavering strength and resilience. Cynthia...

Apr 25, 2019

Margaret J. "Peggy" Stadler, age 66, Austinburg Twp., died Thursday evening at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation following several months of medical complications. She was born January 21, 1953 in East Cleveland, the daughter of the late Richard & Margaret (Jacoby) Piehl and has resided in this area the past 42 years, previously living in Willoughby. Peggy was married to Gerald...

Apr 24, 2019

Helen Mildred Waterhouse, 91, of Portage passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Bickford of Battle Creek. Helen was born on February 14, 1928 in Oshtemo Twp., MI. She was the daughter of Thomas and Maude (Harvey) Branch. Helen was a graduate of Mattawan High School. On May 6, 1950 she married Edward Waterhouse, they enjoyed over 60 years of...

Apr 23, 2019

Nancy Ann (Clayton) Hipelius, age 87, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019. Nancy was born in Chicago, IL, on March 24, 1932, the daughter of Henry and Laura (Himan) Clayton. She married Carl Robert Hipelius in 1955. They were married for 49 years before Carl sorrowfully passed away in August of 2004. Together, they had three children:...

Apr 23, 2019

David Allen Thomas, of Scotts passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at age of 60. David was born on May 1, 1958 in Lincoln, England. He is the son of Gordon and Marian (Rawson) Thomas. He attended Vicksburg schools. He worked for over 30 years for Woolf Excavating and operated heavy equipment. He is described as unique, kind of...

Apr 23, 2019

Apr 22, 2019

Carol V. Vanderslik of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 89. Carol is survived by her daughter: Christine (Michael) Price; son: Donald (Judy) Vanderslik; grandchildren: Scott Price, Stuart Price, Melissa (Price) Diaz; grandson: Timothy Vanderslik; 6 great grandchildren; and sister: Margaret Ramos. Carol is preceded in death by her grandson: Thomas Vanderslik. Please visit...

Apr 21, 2019

Apr 18, 2019

Arnis J. Davidsons, of Martin, passed away on April 18, 2019. Arnis was born on April 9, 1957 to Ilmars & Elita (Strahls) Davidsons. Visit with his family and friends on Wednesday, April 24 from 11:00 to 12:00 for an informal Celebration of Life at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home Marshall & Gren Chapel; 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell,...

Apr 17, 2019

Lynn A. Oliveri, of Plainwell passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the age of 70. Lynn was born on October 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Frederick and Shirley "Sweet" (Dunlop) Davis. She served her country during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force for three years. After her years of service, she became a letter...

Apr 16, 2019

Janet Kathryn (Southworth) Parker January 12, 1937- April 16, 2019 Janet Kathryn (Southworth) Parker, age 82, of Marcellus, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2019. Janet was born in Kalamazoo on January 12, 1937, the daughter of Maynard N. and Marie R. (Mitchell) Southworth. On June 26, 1955, Janet married Ralph W. Parker in Schoolcraft at the First Presbyterian...

Apr 15, 2019

Otto Koomans went home to be with the Lord on April 15 at Bronson Hospital with pancreatic cancer. Otto was born in Chicago, IL in 1936 to John and Johanna Koomans, who preceded him in death. Following WWII, at the age of 10, Otto accompanied his mother, an employee of the American Dutch Red Cross in Chicago, to the Netherlands...

Apr 14, 2019

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Janet Noonan was a blessing to all who were near. She accomplished a great many things and did so many of the things she loved, but what made these experiences so extraordinary was sharing them with the ones she loved. Janet...