Apr 1, 2024

On Monday April 1, 2024, Ted Eddie Campbell, loving father of four, went to be with the Lord.

He was born February 27, 1931, in Flint, Michigan to John and Leah (Young) Campbell. On April 10, 1954, he married Evelyn Francis Curtis. They had four children, Glen, John, Gary, and Judy.

Ted was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, his parents...

Apr 1, 2024

Elisabeth Miller, born in Bremerhaven Germany on April 28, 1926, passed away in Kalamazoo, MI on April 1, 2024 at the age of 97. She led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication. 



Elisabeth's journey began during World War II in Germany. Despite the challenging times, she managed to complete her education equivalent to high school in the United...

Mar 31, 2024

Linda Lou Ryder, 79, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away March 31, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1944, in Decatur Michigan to Lewis and Evelyn Gary. Linda graduated from Otsego Schools in 1962. She started working at Neil’s Automotive in Kalamazoo as a receptionist. During her time at Neil’s, Linda met James Ryder. Linda and Jim married on March...

Mar 30, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Sonnevil, August 9, 1969 - March 30, 2024. Mary was born on August 9, 1969 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Daisy Brown and Ray Sonnevil.Surviving is her half-brother Floyd Thompson and Crystal Thompson sister-in-law, boyfriend and life partner Donald Emerson Fee. Close cousins Mary DeRae (Brown), Chad Larner, Nicole DeNeen (Larner) and several others. Uncle Keith Brown...

Mar 30, 2024

Robert Stuart Haas, age 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on March 30th, 2024. He was a dedicated and beloved member of communities in Clermont, FL, and Scotts, MI. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, in 1930. He was the son of Stuart and Esther (Achtenberg) Haas. 

Bob attended and graduated from Climax-Scotts Schools and Michigan State University....

Mar 29, 2024

Mitch McCarten, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 29th, 2024. Born in Plainwell on June 8th, 1951, he was the son of Mick and Grace McCarten.

Mitch enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and marksmanship. In his early years, he traveled to Alaska, where he commercially fished on the Yukon River before returning to Michigan. The Upper Peninsula was Mitch’s favorite place...

Mar 28, 2024

David “Dave” G. Musselman, 67, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died peacefully at his residence on March 28, 2024. David was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 17, 1957, the son of Robert G. Musselman and Marilyn J.(Schipper) Musselman. He and his family moved to Portage, Michigan in the early 1960's. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 28, 2024

Sherry Lynn Barnhart, of Three Rivers, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, at the age of 73. She is leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Sherry was born on September 1, 1950, in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Charles and...

Mar 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Debra "Debbi" Anne Bunch, a woman of remarkable strength and independence, passed away in Vicksburg, MI, on March 26, 2024. Debbi faced the challenges of Spina Bifida with incredible resilience, never allowing her condition to limit the extraordinary person she was destined to become. Born in Battle Creek, MI, in 1966, Debbi's journey was marked by a spirit that inspired all...

Mar 24, 2024

David Shotwell Scarrow, age 97, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away after a brief illness. David, eldest son of Edith and Carman Scarrow, was born and raised in Detroit alongside his brother and best friend Howard. In his youth, David’s progressive ideals and love for choir singing were nurtured by Detroit’s Central Methodist Church and by summers spent in Bay View,...

Mar 23, 2024

Deborah (Debbie) Andrews,  Mother, grandmother, sister, friend and remarkable woman passed away evening of March 23, 2024 at the age of 67 after a recent diagnosis/battle with Leukemia. She was born on September 12, 1956, in Monroe, Michigan to parents Rosella and Letcher Collette.

She is survived by her children: Ann Dawson and Nicole Oros-Medina; her long time ex-partner/friend David Duckworth;...

Mar 23, 2024

With family surrounding her bedside at Borgess Hospital, Joanne Kay Mejeur passed into glory to meet face to face with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 23, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer.  

 

Joanne was born in Plainwell, MI, on April 14, 1964, to Henry and Violet Leep of Shelbyville, MI.  Joanne was welcomed home by two...

Mar 22, 2024

Joseph Timothy “Tim” Inglett, Sr. of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 66.  He was born in Griffin, Georgia, on April 16, 1957.  

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph P. Inglett; his mother, Dell Smallwood Scott, and his step-father, Gene Scott, of Griffin, Georgia; his son, Joseph Timothy “Joey” Inglett,...

Mar 22, 2024

Kenneth H. Mellema, known affectionately as Ken, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on July 25, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to his loving parents Henry and Wilma (Bogert) Mellema. Ken's life was marked by hard work and dedication. After graduating from Creston High School, he bravely served his country in the United States Navy...

Mar 21, 2024

Kermit “Frog” A. Lawrence, of Vicksburg passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 88. Kermit was born on May 31, 1935, in Decatur, MI. He was the son of Herschel and Hazel Lawrence. He attended schools in Decatur. On June 13, 1980, he married the love of his life, Lynda. Together they celebrated over 43 years...

Mar 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Thomas Eugene Ball - June 25, 1947 - March 20, 2024

Thomas Eugene Ball, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Thomas was born on June 25, 1947, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Eugene and...

Mar 18, 2024

Susan Kahler- LaCoss 12/08/1952 - 03/18/2024

Susan Kahler-LaCoss, 71, of Plainwell, MI passed away in Kalamazoo on March 18th, 2024. Susan was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 08th 1952 to Josephine and Paul Kahler. 

Susan attended Mona Shores High School and graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She married Dale LaCoss on September 18th, 1982, and...

Mar 18, 2024

James Page, 84 of Plainwell passed away on March 18 at Borgess Hospital. James was born on July 29, 1938, in Bloomingdale, MI to John and Ardis Page. James attended Bloomingdale High School and married Nancy (Ashley) Page in 1957. They had 3 children and moved from Allegan in 1968. James was a lifelong resident of Plainwell. James was employed...

Mar 17, 2024

Joyce Elaine Pountain (Keast), 88, of Portage, MI passed away on March 17th, 2024.  Joyce was born May 27th, 1935, in Pontiac MI to William and Anna Keast. She graduated from Portage Central High School in 1953. After graduation she worked at the state hospital before becoming a mother of 7 children. She married the love of her life, Wayne...