Marian L. Griner July 16, 1931-April 13, 2019 On April 13, 2019 Marian passed away peacefully in the home she loved. She was born to Fred Willis and Mary Jane Cook on July 16, 1931 in Gobles, Michigan. She grew up around Marcellus but graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1950. She worked at Ingersol Drug Store where she met...
Ann Elizabeth Chapman met Jesus on April 13,2019 at 10:36pm at Rose Arbor Hospice after a brief illness. Ann is survived by her sister Dee (Art) Schultz along with her nieces and nephew who always called her “Auntie A”, Elizabeth Bidelman, Kimberly Chapman, Lori Wood, Maria Baker, Julia Wooldridge and Steven Schultz. She was proceeded in death by her parents...
Donald O Lash, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 89. Don was born on November 4, 1929 in Vicksburg. He was the son of Earl and Nora (Lunger) Lash. He served his country during World War II in the United States Air Force for three years. After he returned from the service, he...
Sharon Hartzell August 1, 1951 -April 11, 2019 Sharon Hartzell, age 67, recently of Marcellus, passed away Thursday night, April 11, 2019. Sharon was born August 1, 1951, the daughter of Albert and Iva (Mikel) Lesiewicz. Sharon is survived by her significant other Henry William Preis, her son Calvin Hartzell of Marcellus, two grandchildren: Victoria, Terance “TJ”, four great-grandchildren: Ella,...
Phyllis I. Wolf, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the age of 99. Phyllis was born December 29, 1919 in Mulberry, IN. She was the daughter of Alta and Mable (Buck) Hetrick. She was married to George Wolf II. Phyllis was a member of the Milwood United Methodist Church for over 67 years. At Milwood UMC,...
Ray Rhodes Sr. of Three Rivers, MI passed away on April 5, 2019. A service for Ray and his wife, Delores, will be held at a later date.
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
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:...
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 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, 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...