Obituaries
Linda Ritsema
Feb 4, 2022
Linda Ritsema, of Portage, MI passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 81. Linda was born to Earl and Billie (Downey) Thompson on October 6, 1940. Linda worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Bronson for 35+ years at the Post Partem Unit. She was known for enjoying holidays and decorating for them all. She always...
Robert Lewis Stroud
Feb 4, 2022
Robert (Bob) Lewis Stroud passed away at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 4, 2022, after losing a significant amount of oxygen to the brain from suffering cardiac arrest the Wednesday prior. He spent that day talking and laughing with loved ones and making plans to visit his brother in Colorado. Bob’s death has come as a sudden and...
Edwin White
Feb 2, 2022
Edwin Robert White was born to the late William George White and Elmira Alice White on November 22, 1931 in Lakin, Kansas. Early in his life Edwin placed his faith in Jesus Christ and had lived the majority of his 90 years of life in service to Christ and His church. Raised under a pastor for a father, Edwin desired...
Brent Richard Benson
Feb 1, 2022
Brent Richard Benson of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Ascension-Borgess Hospital at the age of 73. He was born November 5, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Richard and Elaine (Decker) Benson. Brent graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1966.He is survived by his wife of 35 years Susan; daughters Laura and Jennifer;...
Phillip St. Louis
Jan 31, 2022
Phillip St. Louis, of Portage, MI passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 72.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Phillip's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The St. Louis family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral...
Dolores Elaine Cunningham
Jan 31, 2022
As her family and friends can attest, Dolores Cunningham truly understood the secret to a life well lived. She treasured her family and friends above all else, and she was always willing to go above and beyond to care for others. Dolores was an unwavering source of strength, even in the most difficult of times. Her resilience and endurance were...
Jimmie Lee Taft
Jan 29, 2022
Jimmie Lee Taft of Plainwell, MI passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Clarence and Hilda (Veldt) Taft.
He graduated from Delton High School in 1953, following graduation he proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army until being...
Sandra Marie MacVean
Jan 28, 2022
Sandra MacVean of Martin, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born September 25, 1934, to Eldon VanLent Sr. and Marie (Brown) VanLent of Otsego.
Sandra graduated from Otsego High School in 1952. On January 22, 1972, she married Ron MacVean of Martin. Together they farmed and...
Albert Rhoda
Jan 28, 2022
Albert Rhoda, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 80.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Albert's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Rhoda family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...
Michael Wojciechowski
Jan 28, 2022
Michael Wojciechowski of Plainwell, MI passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Manistee, MI the son of Joseph and Hedwig (Kowalski) Wojciechowski.
He graduated from Manistee High School in 1966, following graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and dutifully served through 1969 during the Vietnam...
Patrick Lee White
Jan 27, 2022
Patrick Lee White of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born on July 18, 1939, in Gary, IN the son of Henry and Estelle (Evans) White Sr.
He graduated from Shelby High School in 1957. Following graduation he married his high school sweetheart: Marlene Riggs on August 29, 1959 at...
Ethlyn Brown
Jan 27, 2022
Ethlyn Brown, of Portage, formerly of Plainwell and Vicksburg, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the age of 90. Ethlyn was born on November 29, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Hawn) Miller. On January 4, 1949 Ethlyn married the love of her life, Jack Brown, together they had three children: Janet,...
Shirley Fay Cole
Jan 26, 2022
Shirley Fay Cole of Vicksburg, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early hours of Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on July 27, 1930, in Dayton, OH the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Robinette) Hipple.
Shirley married Clifford R. Cole on June 29, 1945 and together they had three...
Joyce Keyes
Jan 26, 2022
Joyce Carolyn Keyes of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 80. Joyce was born December 19, 1941, to Harold and Rose (Miller) Manley. Joyce was a saint for putting up with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was well known for her apple fritters...
Rachel Wallace
Jan 26, 2022
Rachel Wallace, of Portage, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 30. She was the loving daughter of Daryl Wallace (Kim) and Patricia Wallace - Magoon (Jeff). Rachel is survived by her step-sisters, Tarah and Marissa Harrison; her brother, Cameron Thompson; step-sister, Lindsay Hendrickson (Denny Slaughter);...
Katharyn Jane Pompey
Jan 25, 2022
Katharyn Jane Pompey March 22, 1963 ~ January 24, 2022 Katharyn Jane Pompey of Marcellus, Michigan passed away January 24, 2022, in her home. Katharyn was born in Dowagiac, March 22, 1963, the daughter of Earl Joseph Pompey and Sue Ann (Bradley) Pompey. Katharyn graduated from Marcellus High School in 1981. She was a forklift driver for many years at...
Joan VanFulpen
Jan 25, 2022
Joan VanFulpen of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the age of 82.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Joan's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The VanFulpen family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes...
Winefred "Penny" Fretwell
Jan 24, 2022
Winefred “Penny” Fretwell
Penny Fretwell, 75, of Wayland Michigan, passed away with her children and their spouses by her side on Monday, January 24, 2022. Penny was born on October 16, 1946 in Martin Kentucky. She was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a great support to her entire family, she was there for her family everyday...
Jeffrey Philip Bell
Jan 24, 2022
Jeffrey Bell of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born on August 2, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI to parents, Ramsay and Virginia BellHe graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1966 and began his journey towards a career in education. He supported himself through his studies while working at Krum-Hallam Chevrolet....
Timothy Alan Kosacek
Jan 24, 2022
Timothy Alan Kosacek of Sterling Heights, MI passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 51. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 2, 1970, the son of David and Janet (Gardner) Kosacek.
Tim graduated from Portage Central High School in 1988. He enjoyed music, especially playing guitar. He was quite gifted and attended the Guitar...
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