Obituaries

Sep 13, 2014

Scott Fischer Scott Fischer, age 59, of Marcellus, MI passed away Saturday afternoon, September 13, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI following an extended illness. He was born May 8, 1955 in Pontiac, MI the son of Henry and Jere M. (Cleary) Fischer. Scott was a 20 year Veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving is one son, Gregory...

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Sep 7, 2014

Charles T. Riggs Charles “Chuck” Riggs, age 60, of Marcellus, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI He was born June 17, 1954 in Dowagiac, MI, the son of Robert and Marlene (Stevens) Riggs. On June 30, 1973 in Buchanan, MI he married Carol Ann Lamb who survives. He has been employed with...

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Sep 2, 2014

Imogene Bice Imogene Bice, age 84, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in Tendercare Kalamazoo. She was born April 7, 1930 the youngest of Frank Bayne and Nona Sue Gunn. She enjoyed crafting and sewing and especially enjoyed making them for others. She had a talent for seeing something and being able to reproduce it. She was...

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Aug 30, 2014

INGERSOLL - Donald James Ingersoll, 93, of Portage, died Saturday, August 30, 2014. Donald was born on May 3, 1921 in Kalamazoo Michigan. Youngest of two children, he was the son of Albert Clayton Ingersoll and Anna Mae Abbott. He was raised in Portage, and graduated from Portage Agricultural High School in 1941. Donald joined the Army Air Corps in...

Aug 29, 2014

Lee Roy Cropsey Lee Roy Cropsey, age 90, of Marcellus, MI, passed away Friday evening, August 29, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI. He was born May 4, 1924, in Wakelee, MI the son of Sherman Dewey and Bessie Irene (Griffis) Cropsey. On April 9, 1950, in Edwards Corners Bible Church, Marcellus, MI, he married Evelyn R. Ritter who...

Aug 29, 2014

Betty Meringa, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 29, She died peacefully at her home with family by her side. She was born in Parkville, Ml, the daughter of Roy and Marie Kennedy. While working at the local drug store, she met and married the love of her life, Marinus "Joe" Meringa, on January 15,...

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Aug 23, 2014

Died peacefully Saturday evening August 23, 2014 surrounded with love by family and friends. He was a 7 year cancer warrior. Born Sept 7, 1944 in Ann Arbor to Clarence and Rosemary(Dean) Visel. He moved from the Brighton area to Kalamazoo in the early 60's. Rick had a passion for his family, as well as travelling, skiing, and following the...

Aug 23, 2014

WELLS, Steven L. Kalamazoo Steven Wells age 52 died under Hospice care Aug. 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Wells and survived by longtime love Denita Hill, sister Jeanne Burke, brother Greg Wells and father Dale Wells. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced later. Contributions may be made to the American...

Aug 23, 2014

Died Saturday morning Aug. 23, 2014. Joyce Leinaar was born Jan. 17, 1934 the daughter of Milo R. and Stella E. (Franklin) Leinaar. In her younger years before getting married and raising 5 children. She was a secretary for WMU. She was a member of North Park Reformed Church. She also sang in the church choir there. Joyce enjoyed reading...

Aug 19, 2014

AVINK, III, HENRY JOHN "HANK" Henry John Avink, III passed away at age 82 on August 19, 2014. He was surrounded by his loving family. Hank was born on July 12, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He worked at Mary Free Bed brace shop for 50...