Obituaries

Aug 3, 2018

When reflecting on the life of Maxine Tabbia, it is easy to see her love for her family shine through in everything she did. She lived to nurture and care for her family, and the moments she spent with them were the moments she savored most. Mackie was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and with her warm...

Aug 3, 2018

Burhans, Clifford (Bob) 10/16/1925 - 8/3/2018 Plainwell Clifford (Bob) Burhans of Plainwell passed away on 8/03/18 in Kalamazoo. Bob was born 10/16/25 in Lawton to Clifford and Florence Burhans. On 2/1/51 Bob married the love of his life Beatrice (Red) Meacham. Bob was an Army Veteran and served in WW2 and the Korean War. Bob has been an active Member...

Aug 3, 2018

Everyone who met Harris Walters soon learned what he treasured; his relationship with God, his love for his immediate and extended family, his church family and friends, and a strong work ethic. Sports were up there, too, including his beloved Detroit Tigers. His children and many others will remember him as a selfless man who was concerned about the comfort...

Jul 31, 2018

Sandra Pursell Fiebiger, 82, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Sandra was born June 22, 1936 in Springfield, MO, to Ralph and Phyllis Pursell. She married Ted Fiebiger on June 16, 1957 in Grinnell, IA. They moved frequently, living in Wisconsin, Ohio, Kansas and Iowa before coming to Plainwell, Michigan in 1977. Sandra spent over 40 years in Plainwell...

Jul 30, 2018

Harrison , Jack A. 3/6/1946 - 7/30/2018 Jack A. Harrison passed away July 30, 2018, at the age of 72. He was born in Kalamazoo, Mi to Ralph and Evelyn Harrison. A 1964 graduate of Portage High School, Jack attended WMU as well. Jack served our country in the US Army in Vietnam. Jack retired as a mail carrier from...

Jul 29, 2018

Albert H. Thomas, Jr., of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 80. Al was born on May 18, 1938 in Vicksburg. He was the son of Albert and Vera (Madison) Thomas. Al married the love of his life, Margie Westra and enjoyed spending his life with her. Burial of Al's ashes will be held...

Jul 29, 2018

Alfred "Al or Tom" Thomas, of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 80. Al was born on May 18, 1938 in Vicksburg. He was the son of Alfred H. and Vera (Mathis) Thomas. Al married the love of his life, Margie Westra and enjoyed spending his life with her. Burial of Al's ashes will...

Jul 26, 2018

James J. Carlton December 19, 1928 - April 1, 2017 & Anita Ann (Davis) Carlton June 25, 1929 - July 26, 2018 James J. Carlton, age 88, of Paw Paw, MI, formerly of Marcellus, MI passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2017, surrounded by his family. Anita Ann (Davis) Carlton, age 89, of Paw Paw, passed away in the evening,...

Jul 26, 2018

Louie Austin Sweet II, age 79, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018.He was born, October 22, 1938, the son of Austin and Muriel E. Sweet. On December 19, 1959, in Northville, MI, he married Margaret G. McGee who passed away December 26, 2008. Louie was a student at Grant High School before joining the U.S. Air Force...

Jul 26, 2018

Victoria "Tori" Lafler of Vicksburg, MI passed away July 26, 2018. Tori's family includes her husband: Willard Lafler; mother: Victoria Dean; children: Timothy Lee Hatter, Robert Michael Hatter, Erick (Amber) James Hatter; step-children: Joseph Alan (Laycie) Lafler, Michael Shane Lafler, Lisa Marie (Andrew) McCall; brothers: Michael Joseph Dean and Robert John Dean; sister: Catherine Marie Hazard; several step-grandchildren, and nieces...

Jul 26, 2018

William George deDie passed away July 26, 2018 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born September 15, 1933 to William and Susie (Posthumus) deDie. He grew up on a celery farm on Centre Street in Portage with his siblings. These included Jennie (Balizs), Henry, Adrian, Winnie (Grooten), Cornelia (Zomer), Samuel, Catherine (Rosie), and Marion (Payne). Later the family...

Jul 26, 2018

Terry Lewis McHugh was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 19, 1955. Terry passed away at his home on July 26, 2018. He is preceded in death by his fathers William Long and Herbert McHugh, brothers Alan Grant McHugh and William Andrew McHugh. Terry leaves behind his wife Linda (Schram) McHugh; his mother Marjory McHugh; brother Scott (Pamba) McHugh; sister...

Jul 24, 2018

With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Ellen Norean White was a blessing to so many around her. She was filled with love for her family, and she was so thrilled to witness her family grow to include the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the great-great-grandchild she treasured. Norean was...

Jul 23, 2018

On July 23, 2018 Vicksburg, MI resident, Dave Brown, passed away at age 70 after he lost a valiant fight with Multiple Myeloma. Dave was a retired Lineman for an electric company who also served in the Military where he was honorably discharged. Dave loved his family and had a passion for building vehicles. That passion for vehicles led him...

Jul 21, 2018

Beverly Munn-Haines was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A caring nurturer, she cherished her years as a mother and was delighted with the arrival of her grandchildren. Living her life to the fullest and enjoying the company of each and every person who came her way, she leaves behind a rich legacy of accepting all people with compassion. Her...

Jul 21, 2018

All who knew Barbara Comstock would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was kindhearted and always looking for ways she could bless others as her spirit of generosity knew no bounds. Barbara was deeply devoted to her roles as a wife and mother, but she just might have argued that nothing was better than...

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Jul 16, 2018

Although he saw so many of the most amazing places, what made these experiences so special for Gary Sparbel was sharing them with his wife. He was kind, helpful, and inquisitive with an insatiable thirst to learn more about the world around him. Gary loved learning more about his roots and was so proud of where he came from. He...

Jul 15, 2018

Brenda Doster, age 51, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 15th, 2018. Born February 3rd, 1967, Brenda was the youngest child of Vivian and William Briggs. Her siblings (Bill, Debbie, Tom & Paul) remember her as a constant presence in their activities, and she loved them all dearly. Brenda attended Portage Northern High...