Ruth Dykstra
Mar 19, 2022
Ruth (VanWieren) Dykstra passed away at home on March 19, 2022. It brings to and end her lengthy mission of sending cards and notes of encouragement to the folks on her prayer list . The family she leaves behind includes Rev. Leon Dykstra, her husband of 75 years, daughters Lori Fairman, Lisa (Ken) Baas; grandchildren Melissa Cagle, Rebecca (Tim)...
Betty Lou Strobel
Mar 18, 2022
Betty L. Strobel passed away peacefully Friday, March 18, 2022 in her home in the presence of her family.
Betty was born in Kankakee, IL on November 26, 1942. She was one of eight children born to Glenn and Marjory Wilfong. On June 2, 1984, she married Alfred (Skip) Strobel and enjoyed 37 wonderful years with him.
Betty spent her...
Len Lesman
Mar 16, 2022
Len Lesman
March 16, 2022
Len was born March 27, 1943, to the late Leonard and Helen (Williamson) Lesman in Kalamazoo. Len struggled with Pulmonary Fibrosis the last year of his life.
After working for his father at Lesman’s Market in his teen years, he drove a bread truck for Roskam Baking Co.; a milk truck for Koning Dist. Co.,...
Sylvanus "Skip" Franklin Reed, Jr.
Mar 14, 2022
Sylvanus “Skip” Franklin Reed Jr. passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 14, 2022. He was born February 20, 1940 in Yankee Springs, MI.
He was the son of Sylvanus Reed Sr. and Maxine Gile. After his father passed away during the Korean Conflict in 1950, he was raised by his mother, Maxine, and stepfather Leighton Sage.
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Glenna Marie Momany-Hurst
Mar 14, 2022
Glenna Marie Momany-Hurst, 31 of Scotts, MI, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. Glenna was born March 18, 1990 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Michael Glen Momany and Julie Morrow-Momany Prange.
Glenna is survived by her parents; sister: Kaylee Jo Hoeger; step-father: Jeffrey Lee Prange and many aunts, uncles, cousins and niece. She is preceded in death by grandparents: Glen and Mable...
James Edward Johnson Sr.
Mar 13, 2022
James Edward Johnson Sr. September 04, 1943 ~ March 13, 2022 James Edward Johnson Sr. passed away peacefully at his home early Sunday morning on March 13, 2022 with his family and friends around him. James was born on September 4, 1943 in Bainbridge, Michigan to Paul Edward and Ida May (O’Neill) Johnson. James was the 2nd oldest of 14...
Scott Golichowski
Mar 13, 2022
Scott Golichowski, of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the age of 53.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Scott's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Golichowski family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation...
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...