Obituaries
Willis Doezema
Sep 27, 2022
Willis Doezema, 87, of Shelbyville, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Willis, the son of the late Frank & Jennie (Balfoort) Doezema, was born in Cascade, MI, moving to Shelbyville in 1942 where he grew up farming with his dad. After attending East Martin Christian School and a year at Martin...
Marjorie Wahley
Sep 26, 2022
Marjorie Wahley, of Vicksburg, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the age of 93. Marjorie was born to Guin and Gladys (Lyon) Sherman on July 14, 1929. She is retired from the Compliance department of the Department of Agriculture. In her spare time, she liked to garden and take care of all her bird visitors. Margorie is...
William Charles Stevens
Sep 25, 2022
William Charles Stevens August 9, 1936 ~ September 25, 2022 William Stevens, 86 of Decatur, Michigan passed away Sunday September 25, 2022 in Temperance MI. He was born in a barn on the corner of Lawrence Rd & Marcellus Hwy, Michigan on August 9, 1936 and grew up in Wakelee the son of John Daniel and Bernice Clementine (Roland) Stevens....
Fred Olm
Sep 24, 2022
Fred Olm, champion wrestler, loving son, husband, brother, indulgent son-in-law, best daddy in the world, grandpa, beloved uncle, soon to be great-grandpa--he was a star in his world and ours, and we are devastated that he passed away early Saturday morning, after just turning 84, but happy he is at peace. Born in Ticonderoga, New York, to Fritz and Ada...
Charles Axtell
Sep 22, 2022
Charles A. Axtell, of Vicksburg, MI passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 66. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 22, 1956, the son of Charles & Dolores (Ludwig) Axtell.
Charles graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1974 and remained a lifelong resident of Vicksburg. He met Shirley Jenks in high...
Kathleen Kay Dalrymple
Sep 22, 2022
Kathleen Kay Dalrymple of Portage, MI passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 70. She was born in Plainwell, MI on January 11, 1952, the daughter of Freligh and Shirley (Carmean) Dalrymple.
Survived by her Children: Joanne Dalrymple (Theresa Pluido), Duane Dalrymple, Ellen Chapman (Brian Chapman), grandchildren Cody, Kayce, Liliana, Kristalyn, and Blaizson. Brother Freligh Jr....
Larry Knowlton
Sep 21, 2022
Larry C. Knowlton, of Vicksburg passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the age of 75. Larry was born on March 12, 1947 in Allegan, MI. He was the son of Johnie and Mary (Stoneburner) Knowlton. Larry graduated from Vicksburg High School and was a member of the Class of 1965. While in high school he...
John Bradford Berney
Sep 18, 2022
John B. Berney, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. John was born on September 8, 1962.
The complete obituary is being written
While visiting John’s webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family.
The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand...
Kathryn "Sarge" Welcher
Sep 17, 2022
Kathryn “Kate” Welcher, of Plainwell, MI passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 81. She was born on August 22, 1941, to Paul and Barbara (Nyberg) Welcher. Kathryn served her country as a medical nurse in the US Army. Kate loved to read, watch gameshows and old westerns. She always loved to garden. She dedicated...
Robert "Bob" Steeves
Sep 17, 2022
Robert “Bob / Chief” Franklin Steeves passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 75. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 19, 1947, to Frank (Bub) and Rita (Gallagher) Steeves. Bob attended Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois. He worked for the Nash Engineering Company for over 40 years.
Bob is survived by his...
Patricia Brown
Sep 15, 2022
Patricia Ann Brown born on January 16, 1946 - in Osceola AR, to the union of George and Vergie Robinson. Patricia departed this life on September 15, 2022, due to a brief illness. Patricia more affectionally known as Pat, moved to Benton Harbor, MI at a very early age.
Pat was a 1964 graduate of Benton Harbor High School,...
Kyle Edward Kreiter
Sep 14, 2022
Kyle Edward Kreiter, age 38, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022. Kyle was born to Bruce Kreiter and Pam Schwindy on April 21, 1984. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visit with family and friends on Monday, September 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Avink McCowen Secord Funeral Home Portage Chapel: 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI...
Ruth Brown
Sep 14, 2022
Ruth Brown, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 70.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Ruth's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Brown family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...
Edith Marie Hall
Sep 13, 2022
Edith Marie Guarisco/Hall
Edith Marie Hall went to Heaven on September 13, 2022, at the age of 96. She was born to Eugene and Mary Packard on June 21st, 1926, in Watervliet, Michigan. Edith was married to Jasper O. Guarisco in 1947 for forty-three years until his death in 1991. She also remarried Richard A. Hall in 2001 for...
Donald Arthur Williams
Sep 13, 2022
Donald Arthur Williams of Plainwell, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the age of 95. He was born in Alaiedon Township, MI on April 9, 1927, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Bygrave) Williams.
Don is preceded in his passing by his wife: Nancy Williams and his parents.
Left to cherish Donald’s loving memory are his children:...
John Wyman Murphy
Sep 10, 2022
John Wyman Murphy, of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the age of 77. John was born on April 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, MI the son of Jesse and Grace (Dillard) Murphy.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While visiting www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign his guestbook and/or share...
Jean Bright
Sep 10, 2022
Jean Bright
Aleda Jean Schutt Bright, "Jean", 95 of Kalamazoo passed away September 10, 2022, under the outstanding care of Friendship Village Health Center.
Jean was born to Richard and Carloyn Schutt on May 24, 1927, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She grew up with her two sisters learning frugality and service to others during WWII and the Great...
Fred Joseph Maxa Jr.
Sep 10, 2022
Fred Joseph Maxa Jr., of Scotts, MI passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 23, 1933, the son of Fred and Stella (MacKoviacki) Maxa Sr.
He attended Argo High School in Summitt, IL, it was there that he met his future wife and love of his life:...
Maxine Johnson
Sep 9, 2022
Maxine Marie Johnson, of Three Rivers, MI passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022.
Maxine was born on March 30, 1927 to Walter and Goldie Riddle in Vicksburg, MI. She grew up in the Vicksburg area and attended Vicksburg High School.
As a young woman, Maxine met and fell in love with Floyd Johnson. They were married within a...
Clyde Irwin Springer
Sep 8, 2022
Clyde Springer, 94, longtime Schoolcraft resident, corporate executive, entrepreneur and patriot died September 8 after an extended battle with cancer. Born August 25, 1928 in Lansing, he was the son of H. Gail and Jessie (Hicks) Springer.
Clyde and Lois, his wife of 68 years, raised their children in Schoolcraft in the 1960’s and were active in church, social,...
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