Lee Albert Coville
Feb 4, 2019
Coville, Lee 8/12/1927 - 2/4/2019 Vicksburg Lee A. Coville, Sr., 91, Vicksburg, MI Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 Lee was born August 12, 1927 to Harold and Luvera (Verrill) Coville. Lee was a lifelong farmer who also enjoyed dancing, singing karaoke, bowling, and his family. He was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corp in 1947. Lee leaves behind his wife,...
Robert Smith
Feb 3, 2019
Bob Smith was a very caring man who modeled a lifetime of hard work and sincere compassion for others. He was a loving and supportive husband and father and a cherished friend to many. He loved to show his generous side for special birthdays and holidays, including making his homemade fudge and would do anything for anyone in need. Bob's...
Janet Ellen Doorn
Feb 2, 2019
All who knew Janet Doorn would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was a lifelong resident of the community she loved, and she made a significant impact in the lives of so many over the years. Although Janet treasured her role as a mother, she would have argued that nothing was better than becoming...
Rita Lewis
Feb 1, 2019
Passed away February I, 2019 peacefully at home in Kalamazoo. Rita was born March 30, 1920 in Kankakee, Ill. The oldest daughter of Clarence and Bemadette(Schneider) Mershon. June 21, 1952 Rita was united in marriage to Charles (Bud) Lewis who preceded her in death August 7, 1983. Also preceding her were two brothers,David Mershon and Robert Mershon. Surviving are her...
Jack E. Fenton
Jan 29, 2019
Jack Elwood Fenton (July 28, 1931 to January 29, 2019) Jack Fenton went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born July 28, 1931 to Elwood and Clara Fenton in Wayland Township, Jack Fenton began his farming career at the age of 7 after the unexpected death of his father. In 1950,...
Norma J Hartman
Jan 28, 2019
Norma Jacqualyn (Berger) Hartman October 7, 1924- January 28, 2019 Norma Jacqualyn (Berger) Hartman, age 94, of Marcellus, passed away late Monday night on January 28, 2019. Norma was born October 7, 1924, in Three Rivers, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Elsie (Welty) Berger. On May 25, 1946, she married Jack C. Hartman, in Three Rivers , MI. Together...
Edward L. Bogenski
Jan 27, 2019
Edward L. Bogenski, a professional engineer for over forty years, died unexpectedly on January 27, 2019 at the age of 70 while at home. Ed is survived by his wife Sandra (Sam, nee McClive); his sister, Rebecca Bogenski Welham (Steve), and many extended family. He is predeceased by his mother, Dolores Marie Bogenski (nee Groch); and his father George Stanley...
Louise Whiffin
Jan 27, 2019
Kind beyond measure, Louise Whiffin modeled a lifetime of being the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Louise held many special interests including golfing, dancing, traveling, as well as making each and every holiday memorable for her growing family over the years. Caring as well as fun loving, she had many close friends over the years from...
Thomas "Tommy" P Shepard, Jr.
Jan 26, 2019
Thomas Peter “Tommy” Shepard, Jr. September 26, 1968 – January 26, 2019 Thomas Peter “Tommy” Shepard Jr., age 50, of Marcellus passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. Thomas was born September 26, 1968, in Elkhart, IN, the son of Thomas P. Shepard Sr., who preceded in death April 28, 2001, and Ardith K. (Bowers) Shepard. Surviving is Thomas’ one son:...
Richard "Dick" Eugene Easton
Jan 25, 2019
“Dick” Easton, age 78, of Idlewild, Michigan passed away early Friday morning on January 25, 2019. “Dick” was born May 01, 1940, in Boyne City, Michigan, the son of the late Charles W. and Esther M. (Griffin) Easton. Dick was married to Joanne (Letcher) Easton. Dick attended Boyne City High School and served in the US Army as a Medical...
Leslie Ann Farrell
Jan 25, 2019
Leslie Farrell, age 71 of Kalamazoo passed away on January 25, 2019 with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Winnick and is survived by her daughter, Paige Farrell. Leslie made friends everywhere she went. She had an infectious smile and a joyful laugh -- she always approached life with a glass half full...
Andrew Joseph Smith
Jan 24, 2019
Good natured, kind, and a blessing to many, Andrew Smith was a very special husband, father, son, and brother. Nearly everyone who was lucky enough to have the pleasure of knowing him found comfort in his genuine sincerity and loyal friendship. Gentle as well as easy-going, he would go out of his way for any family member or friend in...
Mary Zonyk-Wagar
Jan 24, 2019
Mary Elizabeth (Shepard) Zonyk-Wagar was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Blessed with a compassionate heart, she was never known to hold a grudge or say an unkind word about anyone. A faithful person, there wasn't anything that Mary wouldn't do for someone in need. She lived her life fully and treasured her close relationships with her...
James Adlai Dent
Jan 21, 2019
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, James Dent was a man of purpose who loved life. He spent his entire life in the community he loved, and although he could be a bit rough around the edges it has been said that he was really just a...
Donald Paul Linders
Jan 20, 2019
Donald Linders was the type of person you would be proud to call friend and would be even luckier to call husband, dad, or grandpa. Described as a father figure to many and a devoted Christian who would help anyone in need, he proudly gave of his time and resources without reserve. He was a man of great integrity and...
Jean Brinkhuis
Jan 19, 2019
When reflecting on the life of Jean Brinkhuis, it is easy to see that her life was built on the foundation of her faith. She was so kind, compassionate, and generous with a love for life that was easy to see. Second only to her faith was the love that Jean had for her family, and she was so proud...
Paula Jeanne Walker
Jan 18, 2019
Paula Jeanne Lippincott Walker Paula Jeanne (Lippincott) Walker, 87, of Portage, MI, passed away on January 18 at Rose Arbor Hospice shortly after being diagnosed with liver cancer. She was born on November 10, 1931, in Doylestown, PA, the daughter of Chester Yerkes Lippincott and Pauline Wolfe Lippincott. She was a graduate of Doylestown High School (1949), the University of...
Patricia Richmond
Jan 18, 2019
Patricia A. Richmond, of Schoolcraft passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 78. Pat was born on January 19, 1940 in Ottumwa, Iowa. At Pat's request she is being cremated and no services are planned at this time. Please visit Pat's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com for more service information, as well as signing the guestbook and sharing...
Etta Marie Knapp
Jan 16, 2019
With a heart that beat to bless others in ways both great and small, Etta Knapp was such a gift to others. She was a nurturer at heart, and she was kind, compassionate, and accepting of others in every way. Etta was deeply devoted to her family, and there was nothing that made her more proud than witnessing her family...
Judy Doreen Burchett
Jan 16, 2019
All who knew Judy Burchett would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was fairly reserved and never really let things bother her with a zest for life that was contagious to all who were near. Judy was deeply devoted to her family, and there was nothing she treasured more than being surrounded by their...