Marshall "Don" Donald Whitaker
Feb 11, 2022
Marshall Donald Whitaker went home to be with Jesus Friday, February 11, 2022. We believe he was reunited in Heaven with his precious parents, 8 brothers and sisters who preceded him in death as well as two infant sons James and John and a very tiny great grandson, Isaiah Aaron Whitaker and a great granddaughter, Nora Katherine Whitaker. “Don” as...
Jonny Richard Vork
Feb 11, 2022
Jonny Richard Vork of Plainwell, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1962 in Cloquet, MN to Bob and Margie (Belgen) Vork.
A complete obituary is curently in the process of being made.
The Vork family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society, 120 South Woodhams...
Daniel "Dan" Jager
Feb 10, 2022
Daniel R. Jager of Shelbyville, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 10, 2022, at the age of 71. Dan was born in Kalamazoo on December 11, 1950, to Ralph & Gertrude (Smit) Jager. Dan grew up farming with his dad. He moved to Martin in 1977 and began Peaceful Road Farms with Terry and Keith...
Dana Everett Russell
Feb 8, 2022
Dana Everett Russell of Martin, MI went to be with his Lord on Feb. 8, 2022, with family by his side. Dana was 56 years old. He was born in Chicago Heights, IL on Jan. 10, 1966, to George Santiago and Evelyn Russell. Dana loved anything to do with Air Soft. He was known as Archrival in the Air Soft...
Jerry R. Guess
Feb 7, 2022
Jerry R. Guess of Plainwell, MI passed away at his home on February 7, 2022, at the age of 83. Jerry was born in Kalamazoo on September 23, 1938, to Ernest and Nora (Dowell) Guess. Jerry worked at Georgia Pacific for 40 plus years. He graduated from Comstock High School in 1958. During school he was very athletic playing football,...
Adrienne Lorene Ikerd
Feb 7, 2022
Departed February 7, 2022. She was born in Kalamazoo, February 10, 1923, daughter of Charles W. and Retah (Johnson) Bennett. Adrienne graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1941, attended WMU and worked briefly at Be-Mo Potato Chips. She was united in marriage to Clarence David Ikerd, September 14, 1945, who preceded her in death, January 19, 1992.
She was...
Robert Ebert Gordon
Feb 5, 2022
Robert Gordon, of St. Joseph, MI Passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born on November 9, 1945, in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Harry and Thelma Gordon.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being made.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Robert's guestbook and/or share a memory...
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...