Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" DeJager
Mar 11, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” DeJager went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2022. Betty was born on July 4, 1925, in Somers, Wisconsin to Reinder & Nellie (Fortuin) Dykstra.
Betty is survived by her children: Reynold (Angela) DeJager, Janet (Tom) Grassmid, Mary (Randy) Bouman, Karen (Rick) VanDenBerge, Laura (Rick) Schuurmans, Paul (Karen) DeJager; 23 grandchildren; 17...
Diana Howard Edwards
Mar 11, 2022
Eddie Cantor and Fats Waller were playing on the radio the day that Diana Howard Edwards entered the world. Born on October 4th, 1929 in New York City, Diana was the daughter of Frank and Mary Howard. Along with her parents and two sisters, Audrey and Sandra, Diana moved often during her childhood. After experiencing New York City, New Orleans...
Melissa Elaine Roe
Mar 10, 2022
Melissa Elaine Roe of Galesburg, MI passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the age of forty-one. She was born on October 14, 1980 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Jack Roe and Darlene Seybert.
She graduated from Hendersonville high school in 1999, following graduation she attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and got her bachelor's degree in nursing. She...
Dana Henry Knickerbocker
Mar 9, 2022
Dana Henry Knickerbocker of Portage, MI passed away March 9, 2022. He was born on January 23, 1928 in Breedsville, MI to Delos and Pearl (Niles) Knickerbocker.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
The Knickerbocker family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Street,...
Royce Cosgrove
Mar 8, 2022
Royce went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2022, with family by his side. It was his 93rd birthday.
Royce is survived by his wife of 25 years, Goldie, his children: Jeff (Julie) Cosgrove, Anne (Gary) Delger, along with Goldie’s three girls, Julie (Dennis) Goodwin, Rebecca (Dave) Goricki, Laura (Todd) LaBonne; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren as...
Matthew Fevig
Mar 7, 2022
Matthew M. Fevig was born on Thanksgiving morning November 27, 1975, during a massive snowstorm in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Michael and Gail Fevig. He passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the age of forty-six in Portage, MI. Matt was greeted into his glorious new home in heaven by his late sister: Melissa and his grandparents: Glen...
Roger Lee Swartz
Mar 6, 2022
Roger Lee Swartz July 25, 1943 - March 06, 2022 Roger Lee Swartz, age 78 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. Roger, son of Homer K. Swartz and Maxine Lucille Kahler, was born July 25, 1943 in Three Rivers, Michigan. He graduated from Marcellus High School in 1961. He worked at several different companies throughout his life...
Scott Edward Richardson
Mar 6, 2022
Scott “Scotty” Edward Richardson of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the age of 58. The sixth child of Rupert and Mildred Richardson, he was born in Tehran, Iran on August 14, 1963 while his father was advisor to the Iranian Air Force.
He is preceded by his parents and sister: Cynthia “Cid” Richardson.
Scott will...
Dale Betwee
Mar 6, 2022
Dale Between, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the age of 78.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Dale's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Betwee family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation...
Ronald Hollister
Mar 3, 2022
Ronald Burr Hollister of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on December 31, 1940, in Sturgis, MI the son of Burr and Eunice Ann Hollister.
He graduated from Bronson High School in 1959, following graduation he completed an apprenticeship in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting and was a licensed...
Kelly Jo Douglas
Mar 2, 2022
Kelly Douglas of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at the age of 64. He was born on September 20, 1957 in Kalamazoo MI, the son of Paul Douglas and Patricia (Morrison) Miles. His mom moved to California when Kelly was 3 and eventually remarried Bill Miles. Following high school, he proudly served his country by enlisting...
LaVerne David Brown
Mar 2, 2022
LaVerne David Brown, 88, passed away peacefully March 2, 2022 near his home in The Villages, Florida. Known as Verne, Dad or Grandpa to his loved ones, he will be deeply missed. He was a quiet man always ready with a quick smile or a tight hug.Verne was born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1933 to Reon & Velma Brown...
Richard "Butch" G Lafler, Sr.
Feb 28, 2022
Richard Gene Lafler, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 28, 2022. He was born at home on June 7, 1944 to James M. “Cecil” Lafler and Neva “June” Josephine (Taylor) Lafler.
“Butch,” as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Fulton. As a young man, he...
Susanne Schipper
Feb 27, 2022
Susanne Louise Schipper, 85, passed away on February 27, 2022. Her Celebration of Life will be held at Unity of Kalamazoo, 1204 Whites Rd, Kalamazoo MI at 1 PM on March 17, 2022. Susanne (known to many as Susie) was born on April 18, 1936 in Kalamazoo MI where she lived all of her life.She retired from the Kalamazoo State Hospital...
Charles Arno McClish
Feb 27, 2022
Charles “Butch” Arno McClish of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 8, 1945, the son of Arno and Wilma McClish.
He spent his childhood in Battle Creek, MI until the age of 14 when his family moved to Colon, MI. Following high school,...
Amy Jo Woodruff
Feb 27, 2022
Amy Jo Woodruff was born July 7, 1978, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Richard and Diane (Haas) Woodruff. Amy passed away in her sleep on February 27, 2022.
She was a long-time resident of Plainwell. Amy graduated from Allegan County Development Center in 2004. She went on to own her own business, Red Zebra Paper Products, where she sold...
Patrick Edward Schoetzow
Feb 25, 2022
Patrick Edward Schoetzow January 10, 1958~ February 25, 2022 Patrick Edward Schoetzow, 64 of Marcellus Michigan passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Paw Paw. He was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on January 10, 1958 the son of Patrick Schoetzow and Shirley Marie McNeal Schoetzow. Patrick was a construction worker, working many years for himself. He graduated from Constantine High...
Robert Portera
Feb 24, 2022
Robert “Bob” Portera, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the age of 65. Bob was born to Anthony and Ann (Borchers) Portera on December 15, 1956. Bob served his country proudly in the Army. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 plus years. Bob loved the New York Yankees and the Buffalo...
Delbert Charles Jr.
Feb 23, 2022
Delbert (Del) Charles Jr. of Three Rivers, MI passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care Facility on February 23, 2022 at the age of 97 years. Del was born on June 22, 1924 in Schoolcraft, MI the son of Delbert and Leitha Charles. Del is survived by his children, Rebecca (James) DeLaBarre and Bradley (Jodie) Charles; grandchildren, Matthew (Allison)...
Thomas "Tom" Earle
Feb 23, 2022
Thomas Earle, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 67. Tom was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Harker) Earle on June 19, 1954. Tom is survived by his siblings, Joe Earle of Gobles, Fred (Maryann) Earle of Three Rivers, Billy Earle of Vicksburg, Teresa Earle of Vicksburg, and Gloria (Dennis) Meloche of Brownstown;...
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