Obituaries
Gerald Raymond Hodgson
May 3, 2022
Gerald (Jerry) Hodgson, 89, of Pekin, IL died May 3, 2022, at Heritage Community’s rehabilitation center in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born December 11, 1932, in Pekin, IL as the older of two siblings to Raymond and Irene Hodgson.
While enjoying a long career at Pekin Insurance as Vice President, Jerry oversaw the Bond Department and planned company trips for...
Jaimee Lynn Young
May 2, 2022
Jaimee Lynn Young October 27, 1968 ~ May 2, 2022 Jaimee Lynn Young of Dowagiac, Michigan passed away on Monday May 2, 2022 in St. Joseph Michigan. Jaimee was born in Royal Oak Michigan on October 27, 1968, the daughter of John Richard Young and Cathryn Alice Hobson. Jaimee loved the outdoors (being in nature) and was a big animal...
Patricia Ann Mandigo
May 2, 2022
Patricia (Pat) Ann Mandigo, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the age of 78. Patricia was born on November 19, 1943, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was the daughter of Howard Bowersox and Hilda (Cook) Brooks.
Patricia enjoyed reading (potentially Stephen King’s biggest fan), watching old movies, listening to music, being with family, spending time outdoors and...
Roger Wayne Wyman
Apr 30, 2022
Roger Wayne Wyman, age 77, recently of Three Rivers, formerly from Marcellus died Saturday, April 30, 2022, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. His life began September 4,1944 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the youngest of nine children born to Cecil Wyman and Louise Caroline Emery. Roger was a 1962 graduate of Marcellus Community Schools. He married Tina Marie Waldo...
Martins "Marty" Minka
Apr 30, 2022
Martins (Marty) Karlis Minka went to be with his Lord on April 30, 2022. He was born on November 26, 1962 to Alfred and Gaida (Rungis) Minka in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Following his graduation from Kalamazoo Central High School, Martin attended Western Michigan University where, in 1989, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While attending WMU, Martin met his...
Patricia Ann Jackson
Apr 29, 2022
Patricia "Pat" Ann Jackson (Bliss), 95, passed away peacefully on Friday April 29th, 2022 in Oshtemo, MI. She was born August 22nd, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Mabel and Frederick Bliss.
Pat was employed at Upjohn for many years, then worked in retail for Sears, JCPenney, and many book and card stores. During her later years, she volunteered...
Patricia May Paradine
Apr 28, 2022
Patricia May Paradine of Schoolcraft, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born on July 14, 1932 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Anthony and Meryl (Ellard) VanDerWeele.
She graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1950, following graduation she went to work for the Upjohn Company....
Helen Jean Smith
Apr 28, 2022
Helen Jean Smith (Bommer) July 17, 1958 - April 28, 2022
Jeanne, as she was known to friends and family, who didn’t dare call her Helen, was deeply loved and admired for her absolute dedication to family. Jeanne defined family in the broadest terms, making sure everyone felt loved, seen, and like they belonged. Her home was the center...
Kathleen Leone Brogan
Apr 27, 2022
Kathleen L. Brogan of Plainwell, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the age of 70. She was born on January 26, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI. The youngest daughter of Bill and Marian (Mason) Whitehead.
She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1970. Following graduation she met the love of her life,...
Otto C. Decker
Apr 26, 2022
Otto Carl Decker, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the age of 88. Otto was born on January 22, 1934 in Toledo, OH. He was the son of Frank and Marie (Eppler) Weitenauer. The family moved to Mendon, MI shortly after Otto’s birth. He attended Mendon Community Schools and graduated from Mendon High School with the...
Ronald E. Hambright, Sr
Apr 26, 2022
Ronald E. Hambright Sr, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the age of 86. Ronald was born on March 19, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of John and Lavada (Sharp) Hambright. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Army. After the military he went into the workforce and was in Maintenance...
Kenneth Arthur Maxam
Apr 25, 2022
Kenneth A. Maxam went to be with his Lord on April 25, 2022, age 82, at Bronson Commons in Mattawan from complications of renal disease and cancer. Ken was born March 22, 1940, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, the only son of Frederick and Alta (Cory) Maxam.
He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School “Old Central” in 1958. Following graduation,...
Ethel Kathleen Markan
Apr 25, 2022
Ethel Kathleen Markan, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the age of 72. Ethel was born on March 3, 1950 in Vicksburg. She was the daughter of Robert James and Florence Kathleen (Keener) Isaac. Ethel attended Vicksburg Community Schools and graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1968. After high school Ethel attended Parsons...
Robert Dean Klein
Apr 24, 2022
Robert Dean Klein August 4, 1954~ April 24, 2022 Robert D Klein, lifelong resident of Volinia Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday April 24, 2022. Robert was born on August 4, 1954 to Lawrence Joseph and Nancy (Cox) Klein. Having been born into a farming family, Robert learned the value of a long day’s work at a...
Claude "Bud" Selby
Apr 22, 2022
Claude “Bud” Selby went to be with his Lord on April 22, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1934 to Claude and Retha (Taylor) Selby. On November 7, 1953, Bud married Joyce Lancaster. Together they raised three children. Sadly, Joyce passed away in 2007. Bud enjoyed going up North to Sauble Lake. The Lake was the family favorite destination...
Christine Ann Parman
Apr 21, 2022
Christine Ann Parman November 25, 1948 ~ April 21, 2022 Christine Ann Parman of Decatur, Michigan passed away Thursday April 21, 2022 in her home. She was born in South Bend IN, the daughter of Stanley Walter Jasiewicz and Theresa Irene Horvath. On October 11, 1969, in Indiana she married Terrance Claude Parman who preceded her in death on December...
John Flintoft
Apr 21, 2022
John Flintoft, of Mattawan, MI passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the age of 77.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign John's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Flinoft family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation...
Katherine "Kathy" Winchell
Apr 21, 2022
Kathy Winchell of Kalamazoo Michigan, age 56, was prayed to heaven on April 21, 2022, with family at her side. She is out of pain and suffering, and though her physical presence will be missed, the person she is will be with us forever.
Kathy was born on July 30, 1965, in St. Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Virginia (Parry)...
Gloria Louise Burgess
Apr 21, 2022
Gloria Louise Burgess, of Wyoming, MI passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the age of 91.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Gloria's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Burgess family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society, 129 South Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087. (269)...
Bernice Irene DeHaan
Apr 19, 2022
Bernice Irene DeHaan went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on April 19, 2022. Bernice was born on October 18, 1924 to Bert and Cornelius (Kate) Middlebush in Alamo. She grew up in the Kalamazoo area and graduated from University High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1942. She married John DeHaan Jr. on September 29, 1944. Four children...
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