Janet Brinkert
Jan 15, 2019
Janet L. Brinkert, age 83, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 surrounded by her family. Janet was born October, 19, 1935 to Walter Jennings and Ruth Sandell. After graduating high school she worked for the Schoolcraft School system in her younger years before moving on to Kalamazoo County State Bank where she retired after 23...
Ilene Benthin
Jan 9, 2019
Ilene A. Benthin May 25, 1929 – January 09, 2019 Ilene A. Benthin, age 89, of Marcellus, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 9, 2019. Ilene was born May 25, 1929, the daughter of Harry Gene and Susan Pearl (Tenny) Inman, in Athens, MI. On September 15, 1950, Ilene married Marlan J. Benthin in Schoolcraft. Marlan passed away November 13,...
Charlene Ann Harrington
Jan 9, 2019
Charlene Harrington, age 87, of Plainwell, passed away on January 9, 2019. Charlene was born on May 2, 1931 to Charles and Thelma (Jackson) Buxton. Visit with her family and friends on Sunday, January 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home Marshall & Gren Chapel; 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080. A...
Nancy Sue Wheeler
Jan 9, 2019
Wheeler , Nancy Sue Portage In loving memory of Nancy S. (Brightwell) Wheeler of Portage, MI. Born to Arthur and Wilma Brightwell on September 8, 1960. Nancy passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 with her family by her bedside. Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Vaughn J. Wheeler, father,...
Mark Allen Todd
Jan 9, 2019
Mark Alan Todd age 63, left this earth of natural causes on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his home in Plainwell Michigan. He was born on June 16, 1955 in Allegan Michigan to Norman and Betty (Cook) Todd. He was proceeded in death by his Father Norman Todd, Mother Betty Todd and Sister Deborah Todd. He is survived by two...
Nancy Vivian Christophersen
Jan 8, 2019
Nancy Vivian Christophersen January 21, 1924- January 8, 2019 N. Vivian Christophersen, age 94, of Frankfort, MI, formerly of Jones, passed away Tuesday evening, January 8, 2019. Vivian was born January 21, 1924, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Olin Almarian Rifenberg Sr. and Mae Phillips Rifenberg. Surviving are Vivian’s five children; four daughters: Loma Bolt of Buford, GA, Carol...
Raymond E. Poulsen
Jan 7, 2019
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Raymond Poulsen made the most of the days he was given. He was a man of honor and integrity who has been described as a hero. Ray was deeply devoted to his family, and he was so proud to witness his...
Lyle Jay Lance
Jan 7, 2019
Lyle was born on a farm and spent early years helping his dad and mom with farm chores. He sometimes walked but mostly ran to school with his 2 younger sisters, Geneva and Charline. They moved to several different farms in the area, finally moving into town in Vicksburg, where his father, Charlie got a job at the paper mill....
Kathryn F Holland
Jan 4, 2019
Kathryn F. Holland, of Scotts passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 83. Kathryn was born on November 5, 1935 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Samuel and Ann (Recupero) Mortellaro. Kathryn graduated in 1954 from the St. Augustine Catholic High School. She later married Robert Holland on October 5, 1957. She worked for over...
Marion Marie Vergho
Jan 3, 2019
Marion Vergho died January 3, 2019. She was born in Monroe, Michigan March 13, 1921 to Martin and Julia Boldt. She was one of eight siblings and the last survivor even though she was the fourth born. She had a twin brother Marvin who passed away when they were 32-years old, a very heart wrenching loss for her. She married...
Donna Jean Newcomb
Jan 3, 2019
Donna J. Newcomb, age 88, of Portage, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3rd, 2018 surrounded by her family. Donna was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI and graduated from St. Joseph and Kalamazoo Central Schools. She met the love of her life, William, when she was 17. She worked her magic on him at the diner where they...
Daniel Fearn
Jan 3, 2019
When reflecting on the life of Daniel Fearn, words such as strong-willed, determined, and compassionate come to mind, but no greater word could describe his life than generous. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured the time he spent with his growing family and enjoyed the company of each and every one of them. His passion for...
Mark "Dan" Daniel Motter
Jan 1, 2019
Mark Daniel “Danny” Motter, age 63, of Lawton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 01, 2019. Dan was born on Tuesday, April 05, 1955, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the sixth of what would eventually become the seven children born to Ira and Gladys L. (Oswalt) Motter. He was a short and (in his words) "husky" child...
Marcella "Bid" Erskine
Jan 1, 2019
With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Marcella Erskine lived a life of purpose while holding her loved ones near. She was strong-willed and incredibly independent with the ability to give everything her all. Bid was a loving wife and mother, but she just might have argued that...
Charlene Hamlin
Jan 1, 2019
Charlene Hamlin passed away on January 1, 2019. She was born May 1, 1958 to William Hamlin and Charlotte Buckallew. Services will be held at First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 S. Westnedge, Portage, MI, 49002 at 11am on January 18, 2019. In liew of flowers friends are asked to donate to The Bridge Church in honor of Charlene.
Jimmie Flodell McAnaw
Dec 30, 2018
Jimmie Flodell Appleton McAnaw, Flo 9/29/1932 - 12/30/2018 Kalamazoo Having celebrated her 29th birthday 57 times, Flo McAnaw passed away on December 30, 2018 in Kalamazoo, MI. Jimmie Flodell Appleton McAnaw was born on September 29, 1932 in Gibson County, Tennessee to Alta Mary Johnson Appleton and James Roy Appleton. She was the sixth daughter born into a family of...
John Lynn, Sr.
Dec 27, 2018
John Herbert Lynn Sr., 76, passed away doing what he loved traveling the country. He is survived by: brother; Richard Lynn, children; Shelly Jo Lynn, John (Diane) Lynn Jr., Lorri (Terry) Hutchins, Suzie (Jason) LaMere: grandchildren; Joseph, Scott, Sarah, Emily, Samantha, Parker: 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife; Vicki E. (Galbreath)...
