Obituaries
James Edward Fess
Apr 14, 2023
James Edward Fess, 91, of Vicksburg, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born Wednesday, December 9, 1931 in Toledo, OH, the son of Theodore and Agnes (Jones) Fess and the youngest of four siblings.
James retired from Pfizer (formerly Upjohns) after fifty-five years. He made a living building houses, having even built one for himself on...
David Joseph Hines
Apr 13, 2023
David Joseph Hines of Mendon, MI passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 81. Dave was born on Wednesday, July 30, 1941 to Frank and Lillian (Coby) Hines.
Dave will forever be remembered as a kind, gentle person and an avid fisherman. While living in foster care, Dave had the most excellent caretaker: Ruth Bohm. For...
Larry Plantier
Apr 9, 2023
Plantier, Larry
“Big Lar”, our gentle giant beloved father to Nick and Rob. Grandfather to James and Thomas. Brother to Kathy Houser, Christine Plantier, Yvonne DeHeide, Llyod Plantier, and good friend to many.
Larry was born March 29, 1952. On April 9, 2023, Larry passed away from this earth to a peaceful eternity. Larry was preceded in death by his...
Garry Lynn Lehr
Apr 8, 2023
Garry Lynn Lehr 69,
Kalamazoo MI
The sun rose for Garry on February 21st, 1954, His final sunset was seen on April 08th 2023. Beloved Son, Brother and Uncle, Garry was born in Kalamazoo Michigan to Parents Claude and Elise (Richardson) Lehr.
He was a man of simple words. As he grew older, he found a love for deer hunting and...
Jeffrey D. Bland
Apr 5, 2023
It was the evening of Wednesday, April 5, 2023, when Jeffrey Dee Bland went to be with his Lord and Savior following an extended illness.
Dottie Bland’s sister-in-law, Hallie, had decided that she wanted Dottie’s baby to be born on her own birthday. And so it was, after a carefully-planned dose of castor oil, that Jeff was born on August...
James and Marilyn Ullrey
Apr 4, 2023
James Clarence Ullrey, a resident of Kalamazoo, embraced life with an unwavering spirit until he peacefully passed away on April 4, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on April 12, 1942, to Billy and Nina (Brown) Ullrey, James lived a life defined by his remarkable ingenuity and generous nature.
James had an exceptional ability to see potential where...
John Marshall Johnson
Apr 3, 2023
John Marshall Johnson March 16, 1951 ~ April 3, 2023 John Marshall Johnson, 72 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 in Grand Rapids Michigan. He was born in Niles, Michigan on March 16, 1951 the son of Marshall Eugene Johnson and Roslie (Horton) Johnson. On April 22, 1989 at Porter Baptist Church in Constantine Michigan he married...
Herbert C. Jarrett
Mar 31, 2023
Herb went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2023, at the age of 98. He was born November 29, 1924, in Minetto, New York, one of seven children born to Charles and Aletha (Peavey) Jarrett.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 22, 1943, and trained for Military Police duties at Fort Custer, during which time he...
Richard "Dick" Masse
Mar 31, 2023
Richard "Dick" Masse, age 80, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2023. Dick was born on December 31, 1942, to Ambrose & Edna Masse. He was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana and is the oldest of two children.
In 1961 he attended a concert at Elkhart High School where he met someone special. While at the...
Elisabeth Benbelkacem
Mar 27, 2023
Elisabeth “Liza” Benbelkacem, beloved mother of Sunshine and wife to Kimon, passed away on March 27, 2023 surrounded by family and friends after a 15 year journey with Alzheimers. Liza was born on March 12, 1951 to Salem and Rachel (Souillard) Benbelkacem.
Liza was born and grew up in Louvroil, France. She was the last of eleven children. At the...
Tom Arthur Somers
Mar 27, 2023
Thomas A. Somers of Allegan, formerly of Plainwell, passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the age of 78. Tom was born on October 27, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was the son of Arthur and Priscilla (Handy) Somers. Later his family moved to Plainwell, MI where Tom grew up and...
John C. Compere
Mar 25, 2023
John C. Compere passed peacefully on March 25, 2023, in Auburn, IN.
He was born on July 15, 1929 and grew up in Chicago, IL, the middle son of Dr. Edward L. (A world-renowned Orthopedic Surgeon) and Virginia (Odell) Compere. He had two brothers, Edward (Ted) and James.
On graduating from Beloit Business College in Wisconsin, he enlisted in the...
Linda Kay Cleveland
Mar 24, 2023
Linda Kay (Arnold) Cleveland of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 71. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 17, 1952, the daughter of Olin and Evelyn (Curry) Arnold.
She graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1970, following graduation she attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and graduated with a Secretarial Degree....
Sharon A. Sorensen
Mar 23, 2023
Sharon Ann Sorensen (Stickney), 73, of Kalamazoo, Michigan entered into eternal rest and into the arms of her loving husband and dearly missed mother on March 23, 2023. She fought a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, living her life abounding in strength, humor, and unwavering optimism. As she drew her last breath, family and friends surrounded her in loving...
Beverly Gilbert Lovell
Mar 23, 2023
Beverly Jean (Gilbert) Lovell, born August 18, 1930, passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2023, surrounded by family. Bev was 92 years old.
She is preceded in death by her mother & father, Clarence and Gladys Gilbert; husband Charles “Bud” Lovell; brother Bruce Gilbert; 2 great grandchildren, Lily and Reese; and by numerous canine & equine friends.
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Laura Jean McClain
Mar 21, 2023
Laura Jean McClain January 12, 1944 ~ March 21, 2023 Laura Jean McClain, 79 of Centreville, Michigan passed away Tuesday at home with her family. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on January 12, 1944, the daughter of George F. Westphal and Carlie Allene Westphal (Smith). She was formerly of Jones and Marcellus. Laura was a bus driver, working...
Timothy Lawrence Waudby Sr.
Mar 21, 2023
Timothy Waudby Sr., of Elkhart, IN was taken away from this world way too soon, and unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in a terrible car accident. Tim was born on April 11, 1963 in Perrysburg, OH. He was the son of Thomas and Connie (Siferd) Waudby. If you had the privilege to meet him during his 59 years,...
John "Timmy" Marshall
Mar 20, 2023
John Timothy Marshall (Timmy) age 62 of Plainwell, Michigan passed away March 20th, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo, Michigan Timmy was born in Plainwell, Michigan on May 24, 1960, a son of the late Ronald and Sally (Risner) Marshall. He was raised in Clyde, Ohio until 1976 where the family moved back to Plainwell Michigan.
Timmy spent most of his...
Mary E. Rasmussen
Mar 18, 2023
Mary E. Rasmussen, of Portage, formerly of Vicksburg passed away on Satruday, March 18, 2023 at the age of 80. Mary was born on January 14, 1943 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Dr. Leo and Esther (Morris) Rasmussen.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
Mary has been cremated and no services are...
Bert W. Hovenkamp
Mar 17, 2023
Mr. Bert Hovenkamp passed from this life on March 17, 2023 after a long illness. A resident of Mattawan, Michigan, he was known as a successful businessman who was the former owner of Eagle Auto Parts based in Three Rivers, Michigan. Prior to that he owned Liberty Auto Parts based in Kalamazoo.
Bert was always involved in one project or...
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