Obituaries
Lois Eleanor Fox
Dec 31, 2021
Lois Eleanor Fox January 18, 1921 ~ December 31, 2021 Lois Eleanor Fox, 100 of Volinia, Michigan passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 in Dowagiac. She was born in Bristol, Indiana on January 18, 1921, the daughter of William Jasper Morris and Edith Mae Menges. On April 15, 1949, in Elkhart, Indiana she married Paul C. Fox who preceded her...
James Hector Wiseman
Dec 30, 2021
Jim or James (‘JW’) H. Wiseman, of Jones, Michigan, founder, and owner of Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, passed away Thursday, December 30th with his 3 daughters and his life partner at his side at the age of 84. As a boy Jim, also known as JW, grew up in Southfield in the Detroit area where he learned to...
Marjorie Heath
Dec 30, 2021
Marjorie (Marge) Ann Heath (Stull), 86 of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Rose Arbor Hospice on December 30, 2021. Marge was born November 20, 1935, to Carl W. Stull and Helen Anna Stull (Bills) in Paw Paw, Michigan. Marge graduated from Paw Paw High School and went on to work as a Dental Assistant for many...
Ronnie Briggs
Dec 30, 2021
Ronnie Briggs of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 71.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While visiting Ronnie's tribute page, please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory with his family. The Briggs family is being assisted by Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral...
Hascall D Baker
Dec 29, 2021
Hascall D. Baker of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born on October 26, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Hascall Baker and Magda Griffith.
His family moved to the Vicksburg area when he was ten years old. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1955, following graduation he proudly...
Sanita Jegorova-Magnuson
Dec 29, 2021
Sanita Jegorova-Magnuson of Parchment, MI passed away on December 29, 2021, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 33. Sanita was born on August 28, 1988, in Riga, Latvia the daughter of Vita Jegorova.
A complete obituary is currently being written. While visiting Sanita’s tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory with the...
Gerald LeRoy Melville
Dec 28, 2021
Gerald L. Melville 10/20/1923 ~ 12/28/2021 Gerald Melville, 98 of Marcellus Michigan passed away peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born October 20, 1923, in South Bend, IN., to Edmund Marshall Melville and Mabel Johnson Melville. He graduated from Three Rivers High School and served in the US Army from 1943 to 1946...
Judith Ann Labadie
Dec 28, 2021
Judith Ann Labadie passed away with family by her side on December 28, 2021, at the age of 82. She was born on June 27, 1939, to Francis & Gladys (Farrington) Arkoette. Visit with her family and friends on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Avink McCowen Secord Funeral Home, Portage Chapel; 5975 Lovers...
Mary Joann Knapp
Dec 27, 2021
Mary J. Knapp passed away on December 27, 2021, at the age of 78. She was born on November 24, 1943, to Orville and Beverly (Dewey) Hockett. Mary is survived by her daughter Susan Knapp; her daughter-in-law Kelli Knapp; stepsons, Andy Hitchcock, Richard Hitchcock and Steve Hitchcock; her sister Brenda (Ron) Hershberger; her grandchildren Heather (David) Stine, Erika Bowen, Andrea...
Linda Kay McCall
Dec 25, 2021
Linda Kay Nordin McCall died on Christmas morning 2021 at her cottage on the lake with her husband Kevin by her side. Linda was a lifelong Kalamazooan. Daughter of Robert J. and Celia (VanDyken) Nordin, she graduated from "Old" Central High School in 1965 where she was active in the band, serving as baton twirling majorette and drum major. At...
Margaret I. Chapin
Dec 24, 2021
Margaret Irene Chapin, of Schoolcraft passed away December 24, 2021 at her home peacefully surrounded by family. Margaret (Margie) was born March 26, 1934 to Frank and Maude (Heath) Fuller in Avoca, Michigan in a farm home that was previously owned by her grandparents. She eventually resided with her family in Schoolcraft, Michigan where she graduated from Schoolcraft High School...
Charlotte Ideus
Dec 24, 2021
Charlotte Ideus of Richland, MI passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 95.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While visiting Charlotte's tribute page, please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory with her family. The Ideus family is being assisted by Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes,...
Dorla Woodward
Dec 24, 2021
Dorla Woodward of Otsego, MI passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 91.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While visiting Dorla's tribute page, please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory with her family. The Woodward family is being assisted by Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes,...
Dean Duane Gould
Dec 24, 2021
After a years-long battle against Parkinson's Disease, Dean Duane Gould of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully Friday at the age of 90. Dean was born in Flint, Michigan in 1931 to Mildred and Dan Gould. He married Joanne Hess in 1953 before joining the Air Force, becoming a pilot, and flying fighter jets in the Korean War. After returning...
Andrew Holt
Dec 24, 2021
Andrew Mark Holt went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021. Andy was the youngest of six children born to Milan (Bob) and Doris Holt. He was born on September 7, 1961. Andy graduated from Comstock High School and later enlisted in the United States Marines, serving his country in Okinawa, Japan. Over the years,...
Vera Mae Milbocker
Dec 23, 2021
Vera Mae Milbocker, 95 of Allegan, passed away on December 23rd with family by her side.
She was born on January 5, 1926 the daughter of Flloyd and Viola Puckett. On July 28, 1951 she married the love of her life Alonzo “Bones” Melvin. Together they had three sons, Mike ( Barb) Melvin, Steven ( Kathleen) Melvin and Jeffery (Darla)...
Donald Gordon Jones
Dec 23, 2021
Donald Gordon Jones passed away on Thursday December 23, 2021 due to a heart attack. Don was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1937 to Cleora and Author Jones. His father, who worked for IBM was transferred first to Aurora, Illinois and later to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Don was drafted into the Korean War while still in high school. After returning...
Janet Haas
Dec 21, 2021
Janet K. Haas, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the age of 80. Jan was born on November 5, 1941 in Marcellus, MI. She was the daughter of Walter and Lovella Haas. Jan loved her pets and all living creatures. She was passionate about her faith and regularly attended mass at St. Martin of Tours Catholic...
Geraldine Ann Bent
Dec 21, 2021
Geraldine Ann Bent of Otsego, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the age of 83. She was born on January 28, 1938, in Saugatuck, MI the daughter of Herman Van Huis and May Morse.
A complete obituary can be found in the Community Shopper's Guide.
While visiting Geraldine’s tribute page please take a moment to light a...
Derek Justin Guthrie
Dec 21, 2021
When reflecting on the life of Derek Guthrie, it is easy to see his unwavering strength and his unconditional love for his family. He was a serving member of his community, and he was always willing to help those around him in ways both great and small. Derek’s resilience and endurance were truly a testament to his inner strength and...
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