Obituaries
Kenneth Laverack
Nov 3, 2022
Kenneth Laverack of Plainwell, MI passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born in Comstock, MI on August 22, 1931, the son of Samuel and Fannie (House) Laverack.
In his early years the family moved to a farm at Silver Creek. During those formative years Ken hitchhiked into Plainwell for football practice everyday....
Jaunita L. Richards
Nov 3, 2022
Jaunita Louise Richards, 57, of Vicksburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was born September 20, 1965, the daughter of Robert and Naomi (Stout) Richards. Jaunita was employed at Western Diversified Plastics (formerly EPC) as a quality control supervisor, where she was employed for almost 30 years.
She is survived by her sister, Irene Milbrandt; one niece, Rachel Neidlinger...
Sandra Jean Timm
Nov 1, 2022
Sandra Jean Timm May 23, 1940 ~ November 1, 2022 Sandra Jean Timm of Three Rivers Michigan, age 82, passed away on November 1, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1940. Preceded in death by her husband Harvey Allen Timm, mother Frances Marie Watson, father Norris Lorenzo Watson, sister Nancy Lou Watson, daughter Judith Kay Timm and son Steve...
Judith A. Knobloch
Oct 30, 2022
Judith Ann Knobloch, 78, of Mattawan passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at MediLodge of Portage. She was born March 2, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald and Eleanor (Mohney) Ridenour. Judy was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Knobloch in 1994, he preceded her in death in 1997. Judy was employed at Impact Label, retiring in 2004....
Carol Anne Saline
Oct 29, 2022
Carol Anne (Davis) Saline went to be with her Savior on October 29, 2022. She passed peacefully at home with her dog Sunshine on her lap. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James “Jim” Arthur Saline, a son, Ronald Earl (Nancy) Saline, daughters, June Ilene (Ted) Axe, Dawn Starr (Jeff) Adam, Robin Carol (Rob) Rose, ten grandchildren,...
Peyton Eileen Boyce
Oct 28, 2022
Peyton Eileen Boyce of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. She was born on August 10, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Jacob and Katelyn (Miller) Boyce.
She will be fondly remembered for her dark curly hair, big brown eyes, and sweet nature while fighting as a little heart warrior.
Left to cherish her memory are...
Virginia VanPeenen
Oct 25, 2022
Virginia Stafford Anderson Van Peenen, aged 110 and 297 days, joined her beloved Jesus in heaven, October 25, 2022. She passed at home in Cary, NC, with her loving family by her side. She was born January 29, 1912, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Elsie and William Stafford.
Virginia attended Kalamazoo Public Schools through high school and attended Kalamazoo...
Dian Lee Verschoof
Oct 25, 2022
Dian Lee Verschoof of Richland, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the age of 58. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 13, 1964, and was raised by Duane and Ida (Moerman) Verschoof.
She had a passion for being in the water and was a successful competitive swimmer and served as a lifeguard from time...
Faye Elizabeth Taylor
Oct 23, 2022
Faye Elizabeth Taylor, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, aged 90, entered into the presence of Jesus Christ, her LORD and Savior, on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her daughter’s home.
Faye was born in Detroit, MI, on April 21, 1932, to Robert and Lois Barram. The family moved to Kalamazoo, MI where Faye graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School....
Christopher Michael Swager
Oct 22, 2022
Christopher Michael Swager formerly of Summersville, WV went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the age of 41. He was born in Fort Belvoir, VA on July 14, 1981, to parents James and Sheila (Hughes) Swager.
He was preceded in death by Maternal grandparents, Kenneth Patrick Hughes and Ardys Elaine Hughes, Paternal grandparents Eithel...
Marion L. Wilkins
Oct 22, 2022
Marion L. Wilkins, age 81, of Vicksburg, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Marion was the daughter of Lester and Helen Sheppard of Bay City, Michigan.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Chapman Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 7520 E U Ave, Vicksburg,...
Goldie Frances Hyder Cosgrove
Oct 22, 2022
Goldie Hyder Cosgrove, 88, of Plainwell, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Goldie was born April 12, 1934 in Livingston, KY, the daughter of Felix and Ethel (Langford) Brock. She moved to Plainwell as a child, graduating from Plainwell High School. She attended Ferris State University studying business and worked in her husband’s pharmacy, Parchment Pharmacy. She...
Anita "Edie" Louise Carpenter
Oct 21, 2022
Anita “Edie” Louise Carpenter aged 82 of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 21st, in her home from natural causes. Edie, born on August 15th, 1940, youngest child of Richard and Louisa (Oleson) Pearson. She grew up in Fostoria, Iowa and graduated from Milford High School, Iowa. In 1960 Edie moved to Michigan. She was united in marriage to...
MaryAnn Hayward
Oct 21, 2022
MaryAnn (Linton) Hayward went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 21, 2022. She is survived by her steadfast husband of 54 years, Robert “Bob” Neil Hayward, a daughter, Darcy Ann (Stephen) Staley, a son, Trenton Robert (Cindy) Hayward, seven grandchildren, Darby Rae (Andy) Disselkoen, Emma Quinn Walhout, Alexander Peter (Sabrina) Walhout, Megan (Levi) Unema, Macy Kristina Hayward,...
Mack Everett Parrish
Oct 19, 2022
Mack Everett Parrish November 15, 1942 ~ October 19, 2022 Mack Everett Parrish, age 79 of Cassopolis, Michigan passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at home. He was born in Redstar West Virginia on November 15, 1942 the son of Jesse Francis Parrish and Louise (Rodeheaver) Parrish. He was raised in Oak Hill, WV where he was active in Boy...
Gerald Wayne Sandow
Oct 19, 2022
Gerald Wayne Sandow of Ludington, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the age of 77 due to complications from open heart surgery. He was born in Saginaw, MI on August 2, 1945, the son of Arthur and Mary (Sageman) Sandow.
Jerry enjoyed thirty-two years of marriage to his wife: Linda. In twenty–four years of retirement they traveled...
Sheery Linda Sziede
Oct 18, 2022
Sheery Linda Sziede March 1, 1959 ~ October 18, 2022 Sheery Linda Sziede 63 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away at home. Sheery was born on March 1, 1959 in Allegan, MI, the daughter of Maynard Edwards and Vernice (Schott) Edwards. On December 27, 1989, in Michigan she married Martin Sziede who survives her. Sheery volunteered for 10 years and was...
Ann P. Wells
Oct 18, 2022
Ann P. Wells, age 100, of Martin, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Ann, the daughter of the Jacob and Anna (Siegfried) Rickli, graduated from Martin High School in 1941. She married Harold Wells on April 6, 1945, at Alexandria Air Force Base in Louisiana.
After Harold was discharged, they spend a short time in Grand Rapids and...
Darin J. Watkins
Oct 16, 2022
Darin Jay Watkins, 61, of Byron Center, passed away October 16, 2022 at Trinity Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born May 29, 1961, in Kalamazoo, the son of David and Della (Hollestelle) Watkins. Darin was a 1979 graduate of Three Rivers High School. He was a truck driver for Spartan Nash for 36 years. Darin...
Linda Sue Burson
Oct 14, 2022
Linda Sue Burson, 70, of Schoolcraft, passed away on October 14, 2022 at her home. Linda was born December 10, 1951 in Bridgeport, Alabama, the daughter of Robert and Louise (Coffman) Hicks. On August 24, 1968, she was united in marriage to David Burson at the Schoolcraft United Methodist Church. Linda was a drive-thru teller at Kalamazoo County State Bank...
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