Phillip Wilson
Nov 14, 2022
Phillip C. Wilson, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2022, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Phil was born September 28th, 1948 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, the son of Carl and Mildred (Bowles) Wilson. He was employed as a Service Attendant/Mechanic by Parchment Marathon (now Parchment Service Center) for 5 years followed by Western Electric/Michigan Bell/Ameritech/SBC/AT&T for 27...
Bonnie F. Holmes
Nov 13, 2022
Bonnie Faye Holmes (Berning) most desired to be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She left this life for eternity on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at home with her loving husband, Tom, at her side.
Bonnie was born on August 21, 1934, to Harley and Evelyn Berning in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Due to the untimely death of her mother...
John Edward Morgan
Nov 12, 2022
John Edward Morgan, age 84, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in the presence of his family in Kalamazoo, MI.
John was preceded in death by his father John Hannon Morgan 1958, mother Nellie Hale Morgan 1980, and brother Nathan Eugene Morgan 1935. He is survived by his children John Leon (Karen) Morgan, Janelle Baker, Joseph (April) Morgan; grandchildren Katelyn...
Tracey D. Lafler
Nov 10, 2022
Tracey D. Lafler, 59, of Parchment, passed away Thursday November 10, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Tracey was born December 12, 1962, in Royal Oak, the daughter of William and Sandra (Barry) Lafler, Jr. Tracey graduated from Parchment High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Tracey loved watching WWE wrestling, she loved horses and volunteered at Cheff...
Deborah L. Stone
Nov 9, 2022
Deborah Stone, 66, of Gobles, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born August 18, 1956, the daughter of Roger and Carol “Sue” (Hutchinson) Rantz. Debbie loved skiing and worked in the family business at Timer Ridge Ski Area, where she was the head of Group and Season Ticket Sales. She was united...
Virginia Allen
Nov 7, 2022
Virginia (Townsend) Allen stepped out of the confines of her earthly body into her heavenly home on November 7, 2022. She was born to Howard and Elizabeth Boss on June 11, 1938. She lived much of her life in Plainwell and Allegan and graduated from Plainwell High School.
Her legacy to each of us here, her love of life, her...
Ralph E. Bumgardner, Jr.
Nov 6, 2022
Ralph E. Bumgardner, Jr., of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ralph was born March 10, 1934, in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Ralph and Avis (Douglas) Bumgardner. He was employed by Arco Industries for nearly 40 years and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Roslyn Bumgardner; three...
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...