Obituaries
Ronald Feist
Sep 4, 2022
Ronald Charles Feist, of Vicksburg, went home to his Lord with his family at his side on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the age of 82. Ron was born on July 29, 1940 in Grand Rapids. He was the son of Charles and Louise (Damstra) Feist. He earned the honor of Eagle Scout and followed these values throughout his...
Bonita Gail Phillips
Sep 3, 2022
Bonita Gail Phillips November 3, 1950 ~ September 3, 2022 Bonita Phillips 71, of Dowagiac Michigan passed away Saturday September 3, 2022 in Portage Michigan. She was born in Dowagiac Michigan, November 3, 1950, the daughter of Gayl Benton Phillips and Elizabeth June Sibley-Phillips. Bonita loved spending time with her family, she cherished her children and grandchildren. She collected knick...
Boyd Edgar Pufpaff
Sep 3, 2022
Boyd Pufpaff, age 77, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Saturday September 3, 2022. Boyd was born to Karl and Agnes (Benson) Pufpaff on March 30, 1945. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Boyd is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donnya (Howard); two children: Lisa (Tim McClafferty) Pufpaff and...
Rebecca Mohney
Sep 3, 2022
If you asked my mother, she'd tell you she lived an extraordinary life. That seemed odd to me, considering she was delivered by a midwife in a tent in the pouring rain on June 5, 1929. Her mother died when mom was nine, and she was shuffled from relative to relative until she was seventeen and landed in Kalamazoo,...
Kathleen Ray Armentrout
Sep 3, 2022
Kathleen R. Armentrout, of Plainwell passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the age of 81. Kathleen was born on January 9, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the daughter of Henry and Violet (Sainsbury) Klassen. On July 17, 1958 she married the love of her life, Larry Armentrout. Together they had one son, Kevin.
Kathleen is survived by...
Robert Lee Cooley
Sep 2, 2022
Robert L. Cooley died suddenly, on September 2, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born June 21, 1950, to Charles (Jack) and Thelma Cooley at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Vicksburg, MI. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother: Richard Cooley.
Robert (Bob) is survived by his loving wife: Judy; their three...
Jacqueline Marie Waldron
Sep 2, 2022
Jacqueline “Jacque” M. Waldron, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 65. Jacque was born on May 28, 1957 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Clifford and Geraldine (Zieler) Raifsnider. She graduated from Climax-Scotts High School. She became the mother of four children: Jamie, Erin, Travis and Barry. Jacque enjoyed sewing, crafting,...
Ruth S. Killian
Sep 2, 2022
Ruth S. Killian of Richland passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 94. Ruth was born on April 10, 1928 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Canada. She was the daughter of Douglas and Maude (Earle) Fudge.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
Ruth is being cremated and will have her ashes...
Janet Lee Noel
Sep 1, 2022
Janet Noel of Vicksburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the age of 89. Janet was born November 13, 1932 to Theodore and Iva (Welch) Zimmerman. She graduated from Vicksburg high School in 1950. Janet worked in benefits for the paper mill and then Upjohn. She married Vernon Noel in 1950.
Janet is...
Sharon Fitch
Aug 31, 2022
Sharon Fitch, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the age of 79.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Sharon's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Fitch family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...
Winfield "Win" Scott Matteson Jr.
Aug 31, 2022
Winfield Scott Matteson Jr., age 90, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022. Win was born on August 8, 1932, to Winfield Matteson Sr, and Chloe (DeForest) Matteson.
Win is survived by his wife June; his children: Winfield III (Bette) Matteson, Laura (Rich) Hunderman, Kevin (Kelli) Matteson, Jon (Teri) Matteson and Shelee (Stephen) James, stepchildren Mary...
Diane G. Parsons
Aug 30, 2022
Diane G. Parsons, of Vicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the age of 78. Diane was born on June 17, 1944 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Clinton and Freda (Wisser) James. Diane attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and Loy Norrix High School. After dating for a time Diane and Lloyd Parsons, found themselves deeply in...
David Alan Smith
Aug 30, 2022
David Alan Smith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather as well as a beloved friend and middle school science teacher, passed away on August 30, 2022. He had just celebrated his 74th birthday with some of his closest friends and family.
Dave was born on August 7, 1948 to Dolores (Borton) and Francis L. Smith. He grew up...
Margaret Mary Baker
Aug 29, 2022
Margaret Marie Baker of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 74. She was born on February 17, 1948 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Merle and Doris (Byington) DeWeerd.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Margaret's guestbook and/or share a memory with her...
Luppo Toren
Aug 28, 2022
Luppo Toren of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on August 28, 2022, at the age of 74. He was born in Winschoten in the Netherlands on August 29, 1947, the son of Edo and Antje (Bakker) Toren.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Luppo's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Toren family is being cared for by the...
Robert "Bob" Smith
Aug 25, 2022
Robert “Bob” H. Smith, age 63, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Bob was born on June 21, 1959, to Earl & Dorothy (Lowery) Smith. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration of life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Yorkville Community Church - 11523 East D Ave. Richland, MI.
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Marilyn Julia Wierenga
Aug 22, 2022
Marilyn Julia (Hassett) WierengaAugust 20, 1933 – August 22, 2022
Marilyn, 89, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Monday, August 22nd. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ray Wierenga; Grandaughter Rebecca Swope; her parents Nate & Ina Tarr; Sister Diane Leidy; Brother In Law Chuck Leidy; Mother-In-Law Jennie Wierenga. She will be...
Joanna Zimmerman
Aug 21, 2022
Joanna Zimmerman June 25, 1952 ~ August 21, 2022 Joanna Zimmerman, of Marcellus Michigan, passed away at home surrounded by family. She was born in Three Rivers MI, June 25, 1952, the daughter of John Henry Claridge and Mary Ann (Pettibone) Claridge. On October 1, 1982, in Kalamazoo MI she married Paul D. Zimmerman Sr. who preceded her in death....
Richard C Stewart Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
Richard Clarence Stewart Jr. was 60 years old living in the city of Battle Creek, MI when he passed unexpectedly. His passing was on August 25, 2022. He joined the Navy in 1978 and was awarded the Battle E Award on Dec. 13, 1979.
Dad loved his EBay! He uploaded items weekly and enjoyed going to auctions to purchase...
Janet R. Khabeiry
Aug 21, 2022
Janet R. (McKinney) Khabeiry of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born the eldest of five siblings on September 14, 1942 in Lancaster, CA the daughter of Vernon and Veneece (Lyon) McKinney. While growing up in Lancaster she achieved high grades throughout school. Janet was a hard worker and...
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