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,...
Donald James Cannon
Sep 6, 2022
Donald James Cannon Jr, of Plainwell, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the age of 75. Donald was born on June 26, 1947, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Donald and Jean Cannon.
It’s with a heavy heart, that I have to inform you we suddenly lost the most amazing man, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather...
Susan Carol Bennett
Sep 5, 2022
Susan Carol Bennett, 66, passed away on September 5, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on September 25, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was the daughter of Dean (deceased) and Marilyn (Manifold) Frazier. In 1973 she graduated from Portage Central High School and worked at Bronson Hospital for 30 years. She is survived by her husband,...
Mary Catherine Timm
Sep 4, 2022
Mary Catherine Timm January 4, 1931 ~ September 4, 2022 Mary Catherine Timm, age 91 of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away Sunday September 4, 2022 at White Oaks in Lawton. She was born in Marcellus, Michigan on January 4, 1931 the daughter of Archie Daniel and Ruth Darlene (Mihills) Rumsey. On August 28, 1949 she married John Hirshey, they were...
Matthew Lee Hammer
Sep 4, 2022
Matthew Lee Hammer, age 44, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Matt was born on April 30, 1978 in Superior, WI. He resided there until he moved to Michigan in 1999.
Matt worked as a Millwright for most of his professional career working mostly in nuclear power plants all over the country. When he was not working, he...
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...