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 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 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 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 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, 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...
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...
Mrs. Pamela Mary Brown passed away Wednesday, the 15th of March. Pamelawas born February 5th, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of RitaRoberts and Simone Joseph Condet. On January 18th , 1972 Pamela married hersoulmate, a soldier named George Earva Brown. To this union three childrenwere born. George Earva Brown Jr, Simon Arthur Brown, Tamara Ann Brown-Kellum (married...
Sherry Priscilla (Hughes) Hatfield of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the age of 59. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 26, 1963, the daughter of Curtis and Grace (Ramey) Hughes.
Sherry was a loving mother to her two kids Kaysee and Cody, as well as everyone she surrounded herself with. Sherry had as...
Martha May (Watkins) Bregger, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born January 26, 1936 on her grandparents’ farm in Covert. She met her husband Don while working at Gough Brothers’ Grocery Store in Bangor. After graduating from Bangor High School, she attended beauty school in Kalamazoo, got her first...
Eugene (Gene) Alan Nye, peacefully passed away from natural causes on March 12, 2023, in Kalamazoo, MI; he was 93 years old. He lived a full life centered around his family. Gene was born October 6, 1929, he grew up in Kalamazoo with his parents Almonte & Marie Nye, and his brothers, Almonte, Wayne and Terry. He graduated from Kalamazoo...
Billie G. Zimmerman, 84, of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Plainwell surrounded by family. Bill was born November 8, 1938, in Girard, KS, the son of James and Bonnie (Keigley) Zimmerman. He enlisted in the United States Navy for two years in the Fighter Squadron, then served in the Navy Reserves with the...
Jay Franklin Smith, of Vicksburg passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Huntington, IN and was the sole child of Claude W. and Elizabeth (Keifer) Smith. He grew up in Jackson, MI and Kalamazoo, MI. He moved to Barton Lake in the Vicksburg area in 1993.
Jay was a 57-year member...
Susan Sanders passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023 due to cardiac arrest. Sue was born September 4, 1946 in Teaneck, Bergen County, NJ to Glenn and Edythe (Yungfert) Meyers. Sue married Dr. James R. Sanders on June 15, 1968 in Glen Rock, NJ. Together they enjoyed nearly 55 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband Jim...
Daniel H. Wubben, Sr., of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023. Dan was born on March 27, 1941, to Harry and Dena (Grussing) Wubben. He was a 1959 graduate from Central Minnesota Christian High School. He attended Dordt College in Iowa for a year before he enlisted in the Air Force. He served his...
Norman J. Ullemeyer, 86, of Portage, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Norm was born January 18, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Edward and Alvina (Kinkopf) Ullemeyer. He graduated from Shaw High School in Cleveland in 1955. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1958, during which he developed an...
In the early morning on March 5, 2023, Janet Scarrow, after weeks of declining strength and interest in her own world, died. Janet was born in Chicago on August 28, 1933, the first child of Louise and Robert Sellman. Growing up amidst her family in western Los Angeles, and nourished by that city’s progressive schools, Janet became the intellectual and...
Daniel R. Agy, 78, of Otsego, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his home. He was born March 9, 1944 in Plainwell, the son of Ernest and Josephine (Root) Agy. Dan graduated from Grand Ledge Academy and went on to serve in the United States Army. Following his military service, he began working as a maintenance leadman for Parker...
Francesca Alba Maria Caramagno
Born April 23, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York
Died March 3, 2023, Otsego, MI
Our mother passed away on March 3, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by those she loved. Until very near the end, she was able and determined to make art, travel and cook.
Like so many women of...
Sharon Lou Schuman May 25, 1947 ~ March 2, 2023 Sharon Lou Schuman, 75 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Tuesday March 2, 2023, at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 25, 1947, the daughter of George and Elsie (Armstrong) Hawes. On September 4, 1964, in Kalamazoo, MI she married Jack Schuman who precedes her...