Obituaries

Oct 27, 2018

Theora "Teddy" D. Karns, of Vicksburg passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the age of 61. Teddy was born on June 27, 1957 in Grundy, VA, and graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1975 after her family relocated to Michigan. She was the daughter of Linden and Lois Edwards. On July 2, 2004 Theora married Thomas Karns...

Oct 25, 2018

Gloria Irene Root August 27, 1944- October 25, 2018 Gloria Irene Root, age 74, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday morning, October 25, 2018. Gloria was born on August 27, 1944, in Volinia Township, the daughter of Norman R. and Irene M. (Hull) Root, who precede her in death. Gloria is survived by one bother: Robert D. (Lois) Root of Niles,...

Oct 24, 2018

Helen Eleanor (Land) Dunnington went to be with her Lord on Wednesday October 24,2A18, at the age of 104. She was bom May 25,1914, the sedond daughter of George and Helen @eznaw) Land, on Mackinaw Island. Her mother passed away when Eleanor was 2 years old and she was raised by her father's mother Rachel (Land) Rife. Eleanor graduated from...

Oct 24, 2018

Oct 20, 2018

Janet Walker; age 78 passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from pancreas and lung cancer. Janet "Little Gram" was born March 30, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Roy and Thelma Kissenger (Sigourney). She worked for the US Postal Service for close to 30 years. Janet truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; knitting and crocheting,...

Oct 19, 2018

All who knew Roger Ridley (Pat to many) would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was warm, genuine, and loyal, which made him the sort of person everyone wanted to know. Roger was deeply devoted to his loved ones. Although he worked hard, he made the time to enjoy life along the way. No...

Oct 17, 2018

Humble, loving, and kind, Thomas Edward Butler lived a life rich in family and friends. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Tom never met a stranger; he welcomed everyone into his heart and embraced all people as friends. While naturally gregarious, Tom also understood the gift of quietly listening to others. Revered by many, Tom will long be held in...

Oct 17, 2018

Pamela Yeo Tucker passed away on the morning of October 17th in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was comforted by her niece Donna Jensen and best friend Stacey MacDonald at the time of her death. Pamela Rinehart Yeo was born to Richard (Dick) and Vera Yeo in Los Angeles, California in 1951. At the age of 16 Pam was the class of...

Oct 16, 2018

Lindsay Charles Letcher of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away October 16, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Herbert and Isobel Letcher. Lindsay is survived by his wife Elizabeth Stannard-Letcher, son Kevin Letcher, daughter Julie Smith (Letcher) and her husband Nick Smith., four grandchildren, brother Leith Letcher and sister Cheryl Huising (Letcher). Lindsay graduated from N. Farmington High School ('64)...

Oct 16, 2018

Judy Palmer, age 69, of Cooper Township, passed away on October 16, 2018. Judy was born on March 29, 1949 to Charles & Roberta (Patterson) Fox. Visit with her family and friends at a memorial gathering on Friday, October 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home Marshall & Gren Chapel; 120 S. Woodhams...

Oct 15, 2018

Wiley David Austin (a.ka. Bud and Dave) died October 15, 2018. He was born in Miami Oklahoma on September 25, 1940. After his father, Victor C. Austin, died in 1945, he moved with his mom, Ada Lucille (White) Austin, younger brother and three sisters to Michigan. It was not an easy life for his family without their father. After he...

Oct 14, 2018

Oct 12, 2018

Julie Ann McLoud-Keith, of Plainwell passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 52. Julie was the daughter of Murray and Patricia (White) McLoud and was born on September 21, 1966. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother that will help anyone. She worked for a short time for Wesco in Plainwell and Clark gas station...

Oct 12, 2018

Linda was born June 13, 1951, to John W. Leutzinger and Hessie Faye Packett Leutzinger. She graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1969 and from Western Michigan University in 1972. She received a Master of Arts Degree in English in 1994. She was employed at Borgess Medical Center, retiring in 2016. She also substitute taught in numerous area schools...

Oct 11, 2018

Bernadine "Sally" I. Inman, of Vicksburg passed away on October 11, 2018 at the age of 94. Sally was born March 9, 1924 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of James and Neta (Smith) Mears. She is described as strong-willed, a little feisty, and very independent. Sally enjoyed her walks and was known for walking six miles a day. Sally...

Oct 11, 2018

Michael Lewis Guess of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the age of 61. Mike is survived by his wife: Joleen Guess; father: Ernest Guess; children: Samantha (Jeremy) Lee of North Liberty, IA, Alexa Hughes of Kalamazoo, Shawn Guess of Hickory Corners, Michael Guess of Kalamazoo, Lisa (Bryan) Geairn of Delton; and Kristi (Brett) Fender of...

Oct 9, 2018

After a heroic battle with cancer, Daniel Anthony Atiah (38) passed away surrounded by family, on October 9th, 2018. Born January 1, 1980 in Waltham, MA to Lori Bird (Stowe), the family soon moved to Kalamazoo, MI where Daniel was raised. He worked at Parker Hannifin as a lead injection molding set up and operator. He was an avid weight...

Oct 8, 2018

Firmly rooted in unwavering faith, David Claflin Sr. lived a life rich in family and service to others. With a dry wit and a love for tall tales, David listened with his heart and was a powerful stand for others' greatness. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, David inspired many and will long live in the hearts and memories...

Oct 8, 2018

Loving, generous, and kind, Ella Browe lived a faith-centered life, rich in family and service to others. With unwavering integrity and boundless energy, Ella was beautiful inside and out. She absolutely radiated God's love to all and proved a powerful role model for all who were blessed to know her. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and treasured friend, Ella...

Oct 7, 2018

Ronald Norland, of Plainwell passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the age of 83. Ron was born on July 16, 1935 and was the son of Neal and Heartha (Tvilling) Norland. Ron attended Highland Park High School. After high school he was a paratrooper in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany in the 1950's. He...