Steven Lee Meninga
May 14, 2023
Steve L. Meninga, age 60, lost his yearlong battle with leukemia on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Steve was born on December 22, 1962, to Ronald & Peggy (Butler) Meninga. He grew up in Plainwell but later moved to Richland where he graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1980. While attending Gull Lake, Steve met his future wife, Kim when...
Arlene J. Newton
May 13, 2023
Arlene Joan Newton of Plainwell, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2023 at the age of 89.
She was born in Plainwell on August 2nd, 1933, the daughter of Clyde and Alma Rock. At 21 years of age, she was introduced to Eugene (Bill) Newton, who happened to be her sister Corrine's brother-in-law. Arlene...
Margaret L. Jenkins
May 13, 2023
Margaret L. Jenkins, of Vicksburg passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 79. Margaret was born on April 22, 1944 in Jackson, MI. She was the daughter of Carl and Marcella Jenkins. For many years Margaret was a bus driver for Vicksburg Community Schools.
She has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this...
Ruth Ann Hiskes
May 13, 2023
Ruth Ann Marie (Hoeksema) Hiskes, 85, of Vicksburg, MI went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL on June 22, 1937, the daughter of Henry and Henrietta (Kramer) Hoeksma. Ruth was a graduate of Chicago Christian College and Kendall School of Art.
A homemaker and devoted mother, she...
Barbara Sue Chapman
May 12, 2023
Barbara Sue Chapman of Plainwell, MI passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 8, 1947, the daughter of Wayne and Mollie (Greenway) Younger and twin of Annie.
On November 14, 1983 she was united in marriage to Robert Chapman. Following marriage they moved into their family home,...
Michael M. Garcez
May 10, 2023
I am heartbroken to announce Michael M. Garcez, 63, of Oshtemo, MI, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born March 9, 1960 in San Antonio, TX to Alicia and Thomas Garcez Sr. On March 4, 1977 he married the love of his life and best friend Patricia E. Gonzalez in...
David W. Blunt
May 7, 2023
David Willmarth Blunt
September 29, 1943 - May 7, 2023
Many adjectives have been used to describe Dave Blunt; athletic, strong, friendly, curious, hardworking, and kind, are all words that immediately come to mind. He could also sometimes be set in his ways, and his kids often celebrated this trait by giving him shirts with phrases like “Don’t...
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.
The complete obituary is currently being written.
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...