Obituaries
Gary A. Melvin
May 7, 2023
Gary A. Melvin, age 83 of Kalamazoo, Michigan peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home with family by his side. He was the much-loved husband of Joan (Bode) Melvin. They met at the Wesley Foundation at Ferris in 1959, were married in 1963, and would have been married 60 years in August.
Gary was a 1958...
Jeffery Dale Brundige
May 7, 2023
Jeffery Dale Brundige of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 58. He was born in Three Rivers, MI on August 12, 1964, the son of Dale and Sonya (Bendal) Brundige.
He had a love for motorcycles, fishing, hunting, snow mobiles, and horseshoes. More than anything he enjoyed spending time in the great...
Linda Faye Durdel
May 7, 2023
The family and friends of Linda Faye Durdel mourn her loss as they announce her passing on May 7th, 2023, in Kalamazoo, MI. Linda was born on January 16th, 1960, in Muncie, Indiana.
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While visiting Linda's webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com, please sign the guestbook and share your memories with the family. The family is being...
Charles W. Gentner
May 7, 2023
Charles W. Gentner of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 59. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 16, 1963 the son of Thomas and EmmaJean (Bashista) Gentner.
Bill may have grown up in Philly, but he wanted to do something different with his life so he decided to go into the...
Patricia Mason
May 5, 2023
Patricia A. (Pat, Trish) Mason
January 5th, 1934 - May 5th, 2023
Patricia Anne (Walther) Mason
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Anne (Walther) Mason, 89, announce her passing on May 5th, 2023 at White Oaks Assisted Living Residence in Lawton, Michigan. Patricia was born on January 5th, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Peter C. &...
Michael Jon Lopez
May 4, 2023
Michael Jon Lopez of Vicksburg, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the age of 53, after a courageous short battle with Pancreatic cancer. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 1, 1970, the son of Pedro (Pete) Lopez and Deborah (Volkers-Lopez) Williamson.
Michael grew up in Rockford, MI. He worked in construction for many...
Tricia Rose Miller
May 4, 2023
Tricia Rose Miller of Vicksburg, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 4, 2023, at the age of 16. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 4, 2007, the daughter of Amy Miller.
Trish enjoyed a great many things including watching Dora the Explorer, chocolate pudding, riding the school bus at Woods Edge Learning Center, playing...
William "Bill" Herbert Klein
Apr 30, 2023
William Herbert Klein, 84, of Portage, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born February 9,1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to Sylvester and Caroline Klein. Bill was the youngest of three boys. He moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1966 and worked at General Motors in his specialties of pattern...
Mary Jane Peters
Apr 29, 2023
Peters, Mary J.
Of Vicksburg
Mary Peters, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Mary was born on July 20, 1926, to Harry & Gladys (Cody) Eno.
Visit with family and friends on Monday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; 409 S. Main St., Vicksburg, MI 49097. ...
Leta Marie Ritter
Apr 28, 2023
Leta Marie Ritter December 24, 1925 ~ April 28, 2023 Leta Marie Ritter passed away peacefully just before midnight on April 28, 2023, after numerous bedside visits from her family, friends, and pastor. Leta was born on December 24, 1925, at home in Wakelee Michigan and grew up on the family farm. She was the daughter of the late Sherman...
Gwendolyn L. Sherman
Apr 28, 2023
Gwendolyn Lee (Oswalt) Sherman, age 84, passed away at Birch Meadows Care Facility on April 28, 2023, after a prolonged Alzheimer’s affliction. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Gary; sons, Geoffrey M. and wife Megan (Clore), Garth W. and wife Alison (Stensrude); grandchildren, Blake, Rachel, Chase, Maxw, Nathan and Cooper; a brother, William Lewis Oswalt. She was preceded...
Ricardo Escamilla
Apr 26, 2023
Ricardo Escamilla, of Idlewild, MI, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away on April 26, 2023. Ricardo was born on April 11, 1960 and was the son of Jose and Jesusa Escamilla. He attended Vicksburg Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1978. During high school, he was a member of the cross-country and track teams. After graduation from...
Cecelia Brum Plemmons
Apr 26, 2023
Cecelia Brum Plemmons of Naples, FL. passed away on April 26, 2023. She was 90 years old.
Cecelia was born in Enid, Ok. on March 3, 1933, to George and Helen Brum.Cecelia is survived by her husband of 69 years Bob Charles Plemmons. She is also survivedby her daughter, Cindy, and husband Tom Schinzel, her three sons Kevin and wife...
Marla K. Kniss-Boss
Apr 24, 2023
Marla Kay Kniss-Boss, 70, of Plainwell died unexpectedly in her home on April 24, 2023. She was born in Kalamazoo to the late Marvin and Martha (Henderson) Anson on September 8, 1952.
Marla was one of the few students that attended the North Pine Lake School when it closed. Her Father and Grandmother also attended the same one room schoolhouse....
John T. Deason
Apr 24, 2023
John Deason, 81, of Wayland, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at University of Michigan Health-West in Wyoming. John was born April 7, 1942, the son of Raymond and Helen (Griffin) Deason. John was a 1961 graduate of Plainwell High School and went on to serve in the United States Marines. He was employed with General Motors in Kalamazoo, retiring...
Daniel Kebert Herrington
Apr 24, 2023
Daniel Herrington of Plainwell, MI passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on August 29, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Bernard and Luella (Kebert) Herrington.
He grew up in Alamo, MI and moved to Gun Lake around the age of 9. He graduated from Delton High School. Growing up in...
Frances Gwendolyn Mullin
Apr 23, 2023
Frances Gwendolyn Mullin April 8, 1934 ~ April 23, 2023 Frances Mullin, 89 of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, in Paw Paw, Michigan. She was born in Peoria Illinois on April 8, 1934, the daughter of Edward Edinburg and Dora Stratten. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be directed to the Mater-Ralston Funeral Home to offset...
Johnny Lewis Dragoo
Apr 23, 2023
John passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the age of 75.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Hazel Dragoo, and his wife of 49 years, Lynn. Beloved father of Heather & Heidi. Proud Grandpa of Madison, Keegan and Hayden. Brother of Paula Druckenbrodt (Doug) and the late Francis Dragoo (Christine). He...
Darel E. Saxman
Apr 19, 2023
Darel E. Saxman, 82, of Mendon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, after a long illness, with his family at his side. Darel was born at home on November 29, 1940, in Leonidas, the son of Kenneth and Bessie (Dove) Saxman. Darel was employed as a pump repairman for L & S Pump Service...
Barbara June Kline
Apr 16, 2023
Barbara June Kline, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Schoolcraft community, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, at the age of 96. Her unwavering love and dedication to her family, her vibrant spirit, and her countless contributions to her community will forever be remembered.
June was born on June 6, 1926, in Schoolcraft,...
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