Obituaries

Jan 23, 2022

Jean Pott of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the age of 80. She was born on November 20, 1941 in Columbia, SC the daughter of Harold and Louise Hughes.

A complete obituary is currently in process of being written.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Jean's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.

The Pott...

Jan 23, 2022

Joyce Darlene Sinclair was born on June 23, 1936 in Summitville, Indiana to Willard and Helen Bright, and passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 at the age of 85 with her family by her side.

Joyce attended school in Summitville, Indiana, proudly graduating with the class of ‘54, and immediately began her working career going to work at the...

Jan 23, 2022

William George Romanak, 77, of Mattawan, Michigan passed away with family by his side on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Bill was born on November 3, 1944, in Minnesota to Michael & Rose (Holewai) Romanak. He graduated from Mattawan High School in 1962. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1966. He worked as a Union...

Jan 23, 2022

Jan 23, 2022

Deeply committed to his family, Leo Swiat’s life will be remembered as both loving and selfless. Jovial and outgoing as well as equipped with a strong work ethic, suited him well to work alongside a wide variety of people over the years. Successful throughout his life, Leo leaves behind a rich collection of wonderful memories for all who knew and...

Jan 21, 2022

Thomas Edward Gentry of Portage, MI passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born in Kalamazoo on August 20, 1955 the son of Lewis Gentry and Rita Lang.

A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Thomas' guestbook and/or share a memory with his...

Jan 19, 2022

Wednesday morning, January 19th, 2022, Susan Marie Sayles passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her family, after a brave fight with stroke complications from the last few years.

Susan is survived by her husband of 39 years, Andrew Sayles, her triplets, Aaron, Nicole, and Ashley Sayles, her father, Laddie Quick, her 4 siblings, Jacqueline...

Jan 18, 2022

Alven "Bill" Neff of Portage, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 98. Alven "Bill" W. Neff was born on September 13, 1923, to Leonard and Margaret Neff at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. At a young age his family moved to Concordia, Kansas, and later to Washington, Kansas, where he grew up. He became...

Jan 18, 2022

Bruce Michael Steketee was taken from us unexpectedly January 18, 2022.  He was born December 11, 1942, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Fred and Teresa (Bruhn) Steketee. He is survived by the love of his life, Reina Dekoff Steketee (married 52 years), and his sweet, adopted animal companion Sophie.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, brother Rick Steketee,...

Jan 18, 2022

Linda Louise Willis of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born on June 4, 1939, the daughter of Michael Hoover and Alice Slanker.

She graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1957, following graduation she began working for the Parchment Paper Company as an office clerk. Over the course of her life...

Jan 18, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Quarry of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 61. Dan was born December 21, 1960 to Dale and Dixie (Ingram) Quarry. Dan loved music, as some would know by his record collection, and going to concerts when he could. He was an avid car enthusiast. He bought a 1967 Mustang the...

Jan 16, 2022

Pauline “Virginia” Smith, 96, ended her long struggle with dementia early Sunday morning, January 16, 2022, just 8 days short of her 97th birthday. She had been a resident at Allegan Medical Care Community since her stroke in March, 2019.

Virginia was born on January 24, 1925 in Clyde Township to Dorothy & Elisha Ampey. Virginia grew up near Gobles...

Jan 16, 2022

A free-spirited man, Ron Niebauer, enjoyed nothing more than the family entrusted to his care, and in them, he found the greatest joy. He treasured many friendships throughout the years and was a mentor of many through his dedication to helping others. Ron was a hardworking man and enjoyed spending his free time surrounded by those he loved and cared...

Jan 15, 2022

John Robert Wills of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born on April 17, 1933 in Groveland, FL the son of John M. Wills and Ruby Carmany. John served in the United States Air Force and will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery of Augusta, MI on...

Jan 15, 2022

Nellie Pegg, 89, passed away January 15th, 2022 in Kalamazoo after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia.

Nellie was born in Otsego, Michigan in 1932 to Ray and Marian Linsley. She grew up in Otsego with five brothers and sisters and graduated from Otsego High School in 1950. She married Kenneth Pegg in 1950 shortly after graduation and was married...

Jan 14, 2022

Maruta Gailis of Portage, MI passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 83. She was born on November 12, 1938, in Latvia.

A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Maruta’s guestbook and/or share a memory with her family. The Gailis family is being cared...

Jan 13, 2022

Angelo Flores of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 45. He was born on December 11, 1976, in French Camp, CA the son of Andy Flores and Jennie Rodriguez.

A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Angelo’s guestbook and/or share a...

Jan 13, 2022

Janet Gendron of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, January, 13, 2022, at the age of 83.

A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Janet's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.

The Gendron family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...

Jan 13, 2022

Timothy Glenn Guerin, age 60, passed away with family by his side on January 13th, 2022. Tim was born in Allegan, Michigan on July 7, 1961, to Norman and Nellie “Pearl” (Mealy) Guerin. He grew up in Plainwell with his older brother Norm and his younger sister Maria.

Tim is survived by his two daughters Rose (Angel) Wolfe of Alaska...

Jan 12, 2022

Euel E. Graves of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born on March 22, 1929, in Hanceville, AL the son of Gertis Graves and Montez Smith.

A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Euel’s guestbook and/or share a...