Michael Melvin Hendrick
Feb 20, 2025
Michael Melvin Hendrick, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born on July 7, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Melvin and Lucille (Schleisman) Hendrick.
A graduate of Comstock High School with the Class of 1962, Mike furthered his education with a bachelor's degree in business from Western...
Sina McKay
Feb 20, 2025
Sina Lucy McKay, age 91, went to be with her Lord on February 20, 2025. Lucy was born on May 11, 1933, to Dozer and Dorothy (Staggs) Plunkett. She grew up around Florence, Alabama. In 1951 her family moved to Michigan and in 1952 she met William in Keeler, Michigan. They dated for a couple of months before his family...
Douglas R Byas
Feb 19, 2025
Douglas R. Byas, born on April 23, 1948, passed away on February 19, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and commitment that touched many lives throughout his 76 years.
Education was important to Doug, who began his studies at Kalamazoo Central High School. His journey took him into the military, where he served in the United States Navy...
Howard Miller
Feb 19, 2025
Howard Wayne Miller, a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on March 25, 1936, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Elon and Vera (Button) Miller.
Howard and Gayle met at Sherwood Free Methodist Church youth group and became high school sweethearts, marrying in 1956. He attended...
William Howard
Feb 16, 2025
William J. Howard of Gobles Michigan passed away on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 82 at the VA hospital. Bill suffered many years from Parkinson’s and is now resting peacefully.
He was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on June 19th, 1942, to Edwin and Elaine Howard, who both preceded him in death.
Bill worked many years as a mechanic but was...
Jeanne Ann Eberstein
Feb 15, 2025
Jeanne Ann Eberstein, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Schoolcraft, Michigan at the age of 76. Born on September 7, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jeanne was a guiding light to all who knew her, she had an independent spirit, was selflessness, and unwavering strength.
Education was an important chapter in Jeanne's life....
Therese Ouding
Feb 15, 2025
Therese Marie (Raith) Ouding of Vicksburg, MI, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on May 7, 1966, in Kalamazoo, MI, she was the cherished daughter of Franklin and Martha (Christof) Raith.
Therese had an incredible gift for making people feel loved and valued. She dedicated 39...
Robert Forrest Gene Emme
Feb 14, 2025
Robert Forrest Gene Emme, 70 years old passed away peacefully in his daughter’s care in Portage, MI after a long six year battle with cancer!
He joined the Marines at seventeen to serve from 1971-1975, where he got his GED as well, he then went home to St. Helens, OR to only reenlist a year later stating that the Army had...
Philip Hayward
Feb 11, 2025
Philip Clair Hayward was born in Battle Creek, MI on July 13, 1959, to the late Clair Hayward and Lorraine Smith (Hayward) Drallette. He grew up on a farm in Fulton, attended Vicksburg High School (1978), and entered eternal life on February 11, 2025, at his childhood farm.
Philip lived much of his life to the tippy-top. He was an adventurous,...
James Doll
Feb 11, 2025
James B. Doll of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 14, 1950, the son of Richard and Rosemary (Gramm) Doll.
A dedicated and skilled CNC machinist, Jim built a long and successful career with Parker Hannifin Pneumatics Division before retiring. His strong work ethic and commitment...
Joyce E Erwin
Feb 10, 2025
Joyce Elaine Beatty Hoogendoorn Erwin was born in Kalamazoo on February 4,1930 to Buhl Beatty and Grace (Gorham) Beatty, the eldest of three children. She passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025 in Kalamazoo at the age of 95. Joyce graduated from Kalamazoo Central HIgh School in January of 1948 and was married to Duane Hoogendoorn in May of the...
Charlene Nooney
Feb 9, 2025
Charlene “Chick” May Williams Nooney passed away February 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She’s happy to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with Jim, the love of her life. Chick was born to Frank and Frances Williams, the fourth of eight children. She spent most of her life in Plainwell, MI....
Lee Davis
Feb 8, 2025
Lee Roy Davis, age 73, entered his eternal home in heaven on February 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Lee was born August 4, 1951, in Grand Rapids, MI, son of Roy and Corinne (Thorson) Davis. Lee accepted Christ as his Savior when he was 12 years old.
Lee graduated from Sparta High School in 1969...
Frances K. Riggs
Feb 8, 2025
Frances “Kay” (Fanning) Riggs of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Marion, IN, on June 24, 1946, the daughter of Fransco and Maude (Deckman) Fanning.
From an early age, Kay was full of life and determination. She carried with her a strong sense of loyalty and a warm, spirited...
James Steele
Feb 7, 2025
James Brian Steele, of Vicksburg, MI, formerly of Sarasota, FL, and Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on February 7, 2025, at the age of 69 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born on February 23, 1955, to Richard and Mary Steele in Lansing, MI.
Through the love, support, and dedication of his family, especially his...
Brian L. Parker
Feb 7, 2025
Brian L. Parker of Portage passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 56. Brian was born on November 7, 1968 in St. Louis, MO. Brian lived a life filled with love, unwavering faith, and a commitment to making his community a better place.
He graduated from Wichita Southeast High School with the Class of 1987, where he...
Betty Lowe
Feb 6, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise (Dorrance) Lowe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Betty was born on March 31, 1930 in Scotts, Michigan, daughter of Orlin and Ivah (Haas) Dorrance. She was a resident of the Scotts/Vicksburg area.
On October 22, 1949 Betty was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Lowe...
Beverly Gilliland
Feb 5, 2025
Beverly Joanne Gilliland of Colon, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on August 20, 1935, in Ecorse, MI, to John and Sylvia Hodgkinson.
Beverly was raised in the Catholic faith and was the eldest of her siblings. She spent 40 years residing in Colon, MI, where she built a...
Chuck Briggs
Feb 3, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Edward Briggs of Alamo, MI, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on April 28, 1943, in Lowell, MI.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Joan Briggs; his stepchildren, Andrew "Dean" Offringa (Linda), Sheryl Bourzac (Jorge), Tim Offringa (Cindy), Monica Offringa, and Charlotte Offringa Green. He was also blessed with...
Marian Meeker
Jan 31, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Marian Meeker, who left us on January 31, 2025 after a beautifully lived life of 92 years. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most,...