Obituaries
Sharon S. VanBruggen
Dec 28, 2023
Sharon Sue VanBruggen (Compton) of Otsego passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 80 after a long battle with dementia. Sharon was born on April 17, 1943 to the late Clayton and Susan Compton (Minard) in Toledo, OH.
She graduated from Comstock High School in 1961 where she was active in many social activities. On...
Mary G. Fitzpatrick
Dec 27, 2023
Mary G. Fitzpatrick, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the age of 79.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Mary's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Fitzpatrick family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord...
Michael Lee Cronen
Dec 26, 2023
Michael (Mickey) L Cronen passed peacefully on December 26th in the presence of his children after a long illness. He was born August 25th, 1941, in Otsego, MI to Richard and Edna (Katz) Cronen.
Mickey enjoyed golf and going to the UP with friends and was the Detroit Lions biggest fan. He was employed by the paper industry for...
Dennis Lee Swinehart
Dec 26, 2023
Dennis Lee Swinehart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 26th, 2023, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Denny was born on May 13th, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Denny lived a life filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections.
Denny was a graduate of the Portage Northern Class of 1970. On March 5th, 1976 he was...
William Lewis Switzer
Dec 26, 2023
William Lewis SwitzerNovember 10, 1935 - December 26, 2023William Lewis Switzer, beloved husband, father, and respected teacher, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, at his home in Plainwell, MI. Born on November 10, 1935, in Cedar Springs, MI. He was the youngest of five children born to Sherman and DeLove Switzer. He lived a life full of love, dedication,...
Edward "Eddie" C. Hinga III
Dec 25, 2023
Eddie tragically passed way from injuries sustained in a car crash on December 25, 2023.
Eddie was gainfully employed as a CNC operator at the TMD Machining in Plainwell, MI. He was a graduate of Otsego High School. He enjoyed playing the guitar and loved music, fishing, boating and he loved to make people laugh.
Eddie is survived by his...
Dorothy A. Goodwin
Dec 23, 2023
Dorothy Alice Goodwin May 11, 1934-December 23, 2023 Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dorothy (“Dottie”) Goodwin passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at the age of 89. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Dorothy Goodwin lived in many places—as far away as Ibadan, Nigeria—before settling in Kalamazoo, where she lived for more than fifty years. Licensed as a registered nurse, Dottie...
Scott Douglas Holtman
Dec 20, 2023
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Scott Douglas Holtman, of Plainwell passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the age of 60. He was surrounded by his wife and daughter by his side. Scott was born on September 14, 1963, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of John, Jr and Darla (Cowling) Holtman.
Scott...
Del Wayne VanBruggen, Sr.
Dec 19, 2023
Del Wayne VanBruggen, Sr. of Otsego passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the age of 81. Del was born on May 15, 1942 to George and Irene (Miller) VanBruggen, both deceased, in Kalamazoo, MI.
He graduated from Comstock High School, where he was named as an honorable mention all-state basketball player. On February 10, 1962, he married...
Lucille Kerchenfaut
Dec 17, 2023
Psalm 116:15 - Precious in the eyes of the Lord are the deaths of those who follow after Him.
John 3:16 - For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Our dear mother, Lucille Kerchenfaut of Portage was called...
Randy Stephen Phillips
Dec 17, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Randy Stephen Phillips on December 17, 2023. He was born on Friday, July 1, 1977, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Randy Roy Phillips and Vickie Lynn Phillips. Randy is survived by his father Randy Roy Phillips, and his mother Vickie Lynn Phillips; his brothers Brian...
Mitchell VanKruiningen, III
Dec 17, 2023
Mitchell VanKruiningen III passed away on December 17th, 2023. He was 77 years old. Mitch was born to Mitchell and Nancy (Frazier) VanKruiningen Jr. in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 14, 1946.
After graduation, Mitch enlisted in the United States Army for three years where he served in Vietnam and Germany. After being honorably discharged from the service, Mitch returned to his...
Rosemarie Yoder
Dec 16, 2023
Rosemarie Yoder, 83 of Vicksburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 16th, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1940, in Kalamazoo to Leo and Neva Powers.
She graduated from Portage Central High School in 1958 and started working as a seamstress for a dry-cleaning business owned by her future in laws. While her...
Thomas "Tom" Edward Foor
Dec 16, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Edward Foor passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home with her by his side on December 16th, 2023. He was 72 years old. Tom was born to Clarence Cyrus Foor and Nora (Price) Foor in Columbus, Ohio. He lived in Delaware, Ohio for the entirety of his childhood, graduating from Rutherford B. Hayes High School where he played...
Carl Hagenbaugh
Dec 15, 2023
Carl R. Hagenbaugh, of Portage passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 74.
A complete obituary is in the process of beign written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Carl's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Hagenbaugh family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord...
Mary DeHarte
Dec 15, 2023
Mary E. DeHarte, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 91.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Mary's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The DeHarte family is being cared for by the Avink,McCowen & Secord Funeral...
Marlie B. Smith
Dec 12, 2023
Marlie B. Smith, 86, of Portage, MI, passed from this life into the loving, merciful arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The son of Phernam.T. and Elizabeth (MacNaughton) Smith, he was born on June 15, 1937, in Avon Township, MI, where he was raised and educated.
A devout Catholic from a young age and a fourth-degree Knight with...
Alexander "Alex" Patrick Benson
Dec 12, 2023
Alexander Patrick Benson
Passed away unexpectedly Tuesday 12/12. Alex grew up in Mattawan, MI and is survived by the love of his life Meredith Mitchell, his parents Cheryl Benson, Brian Benson (Nancy Doyle), his siblings Zachary Benson, Sara Benson, Elizabeth Benson, his grandparents Barb Morren, and Bonnie and Rupe Benson, as well as his many beloved aunts, uncles, and...
Raymond Michael Shearer
Dec 12, 2023
Raymond Michael Shearer, born on November 14, 1943, in Kalamazoo, MI, peacefully passed away on December 12, 2023. Raymond's existence was a testament to the many joys and accomplishments that can be found in a life well-lived. Ray was born on November 14, 1943 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Lynn and Doris (Bingham) Shearer. He was one of...
Robert "Bob" Preston Harper
Dec 11, 2023
Robert "Bob" Preston Harper, a beloved member of the Vicksburg community, passed away on, Monday, December 11, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born on December 6, 1937, in his hometown of Vicksburg to his parents Harold and Mabelle (Cilley) Harper.Bob's journey through life was marked by profound dedication to his pursuits and a warm-hearted personality that touched...
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