Obituaries
Gloria Feist
Jun 27, 2018
A wonderful woman to know and love, Gloria Feist filled the lives of those around her with immeasurable joy. Ever loving and kind, Gloria was just as caring and compassionate as she was faithful to all who knew and loved her. She gave of her time and talents, and she counted her devotion to her faith and family as her...
Douglas George Zehner
Jun 27, 2018
Zehner, Douglas 9/13/1956 - 6/27/2018 Vicksburg Douglas George Zehner, 61, Vicksburg, MI. passed away at home Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Doug was born September 13, 1956 in Flint, MI. He was the son of Martin Zehner and Mother, Shirley Barnett. Doug's family moved to Portage, MI in 1965. He graduated from Portage Central then went to Ferris State University and...
Donald H. Burd
Jun 26, 2018
Don Burd, age 88, of Plainwell passed away on June 26, 2018 at Bronson Hospital. Don was born on July 19, 1929 to Merrill & Louise (Cowels) Burd. Visit with his family and friends on Friday, June 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Family Funeral Home Marshall & Gren Chapel; 120 S. Woodhams St....
William L Nichols
Jun 25, 2018
Bill Nichols of Schoolcraft, passed away June 25, 2018 at age 79. He was born December 17, 1938, the son of the late Harold and Lillian (Fehlberg) Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Sheila, of 47 years; his sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and David Hamman; his brother and wife, Bob Nichols and Terry Furst; 12 nieces and nephews; and...
Gladys L. Holcomb
Jun 25, 2018
Gladys Holcomb, age 93, of Lake City, Florida passed away June 25, 2018. Gladys was born May 2, 1925 in Lake City, Florida. A service will be held Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Holcomb; her parents: Jane and Henry Williams; son, Robert Holcomb Sr. and...
Mary Lynn Mintz
Jun 24, 2018
Mary Lynn Mintz was born May 8, 1952 in Manistee, MI to doting parents, Jeanne and Phillip Nowak. She was the oldest of four children, and maintained close relationships with her parents and her siblings throughout her life. Her caring, compassionate nature led her to a career in nursing. Which also led her to meet her future husband Don. She...
Jason David Haines
Jun 24, 2018
Jason Haines of Portage, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at the age of 43. He grew up in Tecumseh and graduated from Tecumseh High School. He then attended Jackson Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College when he moved back to the Kalamazoo area. Jason enjoyed spending time with family and was very close to...
Judith Elizabeth Pettit
Jun 21, 2018
Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Pettit died in her home on June 21, 2018 in Otsego, MI due to respiratory complications. She was 53. Judy Pettit was born on September 6th 1964, in Plainwell, MI to her parents, Ina and Willard Domaska. She attended Plainwell Highschool. She remained great friends with her first husband Ross Brigance even after separating in 1994. Judy...
Marion (Skeeter) Pacukewicz
Jun 20, 2018
Born in Mishawaka, Indiana on February 27, 1925 to Ludwig and Mary (Madjeda) Pacukewicz. His three older siblings did not approve of the name Marion, nicknaming him "Skeeter" after a comic strip character and from that point on he was known as Skeeter to family and friends. Upon graduating Mishawka High School in 1943, he immediately enlisted in the U.S....
Arthur Shultz
Jun 15, 2018
Arthur Edward Shultz, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the age of 73. Art was the son of Kenneth and Lena (Hildenbrandt) Shultz. He graduated from Vicksburg High School and then went on to work for over 30 years as a forklift driver for the General Motors Fisher Body. On January 21, 1967 in Vicksburg he...
Janis Jablovskis
Jun 15, 2018
Janis "John" Jablovskis, 78, of Schoolcraft, MI, formerly of King George, VA passed away June 15, 2018. Born in Latvia on September 21, 1939, he graduated from the University of Louisville and made his career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center as a Mechanical Engineer for over 30 years. It was there he met the love of his life, Beverly...
William Joseph Postula
Jun 13, 2018
With his bright and lively personality, William Postula was the sort of person everyone seemed to know. He had a strong work ethic, and in everything he did he was always a perfect gentleman. Bill was deeply devoted to his family, and he was blessed to share more than 60 years with the love of his life, his wife Joan....
Bert Weese
Jun 12, 2018
Bert Weese, 90, passed away on June 12, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on 3-2-1928 in Johannesburg, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lee of 66 years, mother Phoebe, brothers Walt and Bill and sister Suzie. Bert went to school at Recreation Park. He later joined the military, got his GED and...
Linda Lou Goldy
Jun 11, 2018
Linda Goldy, age 66, of Plainwell, passed away on June 11, 2018. Linda was born on April 16, 1952 to Earl & Helen (Ribby) Stebelton. A celebration of life is being planned for later this summer. Linda's family includes her husband of 36 years, David; her daughters: Caralee, Nicole and her step daughter Amanda; two siblings Sandy (Rick) Root and...
Margaret Elma Ritchie
Jun 9, 2018
Margaret E. Ritchie, age 97, of Marcellus, passed away late at night on Saturday, June 09, 2018. Margaret was born May 27, 1921, the daughter of Willard J. Griner and Gleola Bent on the family farm in Marcellus. On February 10, 1943, she married her late husband Merle L. Ritchie of Marcellus, together they had two children, one daughter: Mary...
Wendell L. Glidden
Jun 9, 2018
Wendell L. Glidden, of Portage, formerly of Schoolcraft passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the age of 78. Wendell was born on September 26, 1939 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Lloyd and Camilla (Hulbert) Glidden. Wendell is described as happy, smooth, and caring. He loved to sing and watch the Detroit Tigers. You could never fool...
Richard William Mentzer
Jun 9, 2018
Mentzer, Richard 12/26/1946 - 6/9/2018 Portage, MI On June 9th, 2018, Richard William "Boomer" Mentzer lost his 8-month battle with Glioblastoma. He passed away at Glen Arbor Hospice House in Battle Creek, MI. Boomer was born December 26, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA. He attended Upper Darby High School in Drexel Hill, PA and later graduated from Parsons College in IA...
Elizabeth Jean Soltesz
Jun 8, 2018
Elizabeth Jean (Sugden) Soltesz, age 71, of Lawton, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 8, 2018. She was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on June 27, 1946, the daughter of Benjamin and Julia Sugden. As a child, Betty looked up to her older brother, Ben, looked after her younger brother, Jim, and remained close to both throughout her life. She was...
David LeRoy Haywood
Jun 8, 2018
Dave Haywood 57 of Vicksburg, passed away June 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Dave was born July 30, 1960 to Roland Haywood and Judy (Haywood) Preston. Dave was a lover of all things outdoors. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Maxine, spending time at their cabin up north snowmobiling, riding his Harley and most recently...
Dorothy J. Amidon
Jun 6, 2018
Passionate in her care for others and forever kind and generous, Dorothy Jane Amidon was a true Christian woman who enjoyed serving others. Though she did not crave to be the center of attention, she had a great sense of humor and a zest for life. She will be greatly missed. In the midst of the Great Depression, a new...
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