Obituaries

Mar 18, 2018

Lloy (Dorrance) Haw passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at White Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care. Lloy was born on October 28, 1932, in Scotts, Michigan, to Ivah (Haas) and Orlin Dorrance. She was a proud graduate of Vicksburg Community Schools Class of 1950. Lloy was first employed at Vicksburg Schools where she met and fell in love with...

Mar 15, 2018

Jo Ann was born August 28, 1933 in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Cadle) Psalmonds. She had been a resident of Comstock for most of her life. She retired from WMU after 17 years as a finance clerk. Preceding her in death were her parents, her brothers Buel Psalmonds, Andrew Psalmonds Jr, and her son Brian Betz....

Mar 14, 2018

Bowman, Harold Lloyd 7/11/1932 - 3/14/2018 Schoolcraft Bowman, Harold L. 7/11/1932 - 3/14/2018 Schoolcraft, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Harold is the son of Harold L. Bowman Sr. and Hazel Bowman who preceded him in death. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 11, 1932. He graduated from Kelloggsville High School in 1950 where...

Mar 14, 2018

With a journey that spanned times of great change in the world around him, John Slater lived a life filled with the people and experiences he loved. He worked hard, but he made the time to enjoy life along the way, often with his family and friends by his side. A devoted husband and father, John was thrilled to become...

Mar 13, 2018

Mark L. Mattimore, age 59, of Plainwell passed away on March 13, 2018 at home with his family at his side. Mark was born on June 27, 1958 to John and Carolyn (Crawford) Mattimore. He graduated from Hackett Catholic High School in 1976. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Cemetery in...

Mar 12, 2018

With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Frederick "Fred" Berner lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He liked the simple life and was content in all things, fully embracing each day he was given. Deeply devoted to his family, Fred treasured his roles...

Mar 9, 2018

ANNA L. (SWARTZ) CHIDDISTER JULY 26, 1938 – MARCH 9, 2018 Anna L. (Swartz) Chiddister, age 79 of Marcellus, MI passed away peacefully from this life the morning of 9 March 2018. She was surrounded and supported by loving family, friends, and caregivers during the last days of her life. Anna was born on July 26, 1938 in Cook County,...

Mar 7, 2018

Louise Claire Marks-Russell-Waldron passed away on March 7th 2018 at Fairview Nursing Home after several years of health issues. Louise was born on March 23rd, 1939 to Clair and Marion (McNett) Marks in Kalamazoo, Michigan When she was 3 years old her mother married Maurice Russell, a military man. This gave Louise the opportunity to live in several states growing...

Mar 6, 2018

Marty Stecker, age 60, of Vandalia, MI passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at home. She was born August 3, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of William Rufus and Marian Louise (Price) Collum. Marty was an avid movie watcher and she loved to knit, sew and enjoyed quilting. She also previously enjoyed playing darts at the Marcellus V.F.W and...

Mar 6, 2018

Mar 6, 2018

Jean Jordan Weber passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on March 22, 1927, the daughter of Martha (Neihoff) and Howard Jordan. On Thanksgiving day in 1944 she married her beloved husband Albert Weber and they celebrated their 72nd anniversary before his passing in February 2017. Jean was a graduate...

Mar 4, 2018

Although she accomplished so much of which to be proud, there was no greater joy in the life of Carolyn Virginia "Ginny" Coady than the family she treasured more than life itself. She was a humble, compassionate, and generous woman whose zest for life was contagious to all who were near. Ginny was blessed to share more than 70 years...

Mar 4, 2018

Described as both quiet and reserved, with a dry sense of humor, James Spitzner Sr. also had a heart of gold. Through his generosity in helping others, sharing of his faith life, and opening his home to support so many, Jim's legacy of giving more than receiving and seeing the best in each and every person will be fondly remembered...

Mar 4, 2018

(Gordon) Green, Janet L 5/14/1954 - 3/4/2018 Kalamazoo, MI Janet L (Gordon) Green of Vicksburg passed away unexpectedly at Bronson Methodist Hospital on March 4, 2018 with her family at her side. Janet was born May 14, 1954 to Raymond and Minnie Gordon who preceded her in death. She was a 1972 graduate of Comstock High School. Janet was united...

Mar 3, 2018

Bonnie Jean Roberts Slager Shepard went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by family on March 3, 2018 at the age of 84. Bonnie was born August 10, 1933 in Portage, Michigan to Lyle And Sarah Elizabeth Roberts. Bonnie was the 5th child of 7 and grew up working on the family strawberry farm. Bonnie attended school...

Mar 1, 2018

Mahoney, Phylis M. Bestervelt 6/14/1927 - 3/1/2018 Kalamazoo, MI Phylis M. Bestervelt Mahoney passed away peacefully on March 1. She was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan and a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Kalamazoo. Phylis was born, along with her twin sister Frances (Carr), on June 14, 1927, who survives her. She was the daughter of Neal C....

Feb 28, 2018

Feb 28, 2018

Erv Lewis, age 69, of Plainwell passed away on February 28, 2018 Life Care Center. Erv was born on September 26, 1948 to Julian & Mable (Gibbins) Lewis. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Plainwell First United Methodist Church: 200 Park Street. Erv graduated from Plainwell High school. As a young...

Feb 28, 2018

Stella Teitelbaum, 1917-2018, passed away on February 28, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Iris and son-in-law Steve Sanford. Our beloved mother gave up her "boxing gloves" to be with her loving husband of 65 years, Max (Scotty), who was born February 28, 1915. Stella was born in Manhattan, NY, 1917 and later moved with her parents, sisters, and...

Feb 27, 2018

With unending love and devotion to those around her, Jacquelyn "Jackie" McClish-Asselin was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was a hardworking woman, but she also took the time to enjoy life along the way. With a nurturing heart, Jackie had a special place in her heart for babies and children, loving them all as her own. No...