John Robert Wills

John Robert Wills

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...

Nellie Mae Pegg

Nellie Mae Pegg

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...

Maruta Gailis

Maruta Gailis

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...

Angelo Flores

Angelo Flores

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...

Janet Gendron

Janet Gendron

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...

Timothy Glenn Guerin

Timothy Glenn Guerin

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...

Euel E. Graves

Euel E. Graves

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...

Faith Marie Shears

Faith Marie Shears

Jan 11, 2022

Faith Marie Shears, age 77, of Centreville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born on February 3, 1944, in Lima OH, the daughter of late Fred & Ida Alice (Fetter) Prichard.

Faith married Arthur Shears, Centreville, on June 9, 1967. They would have celebrated 55 years together this year. Faith dedicated her life...

Sanford Cooper Jr.

Sanford Cooper Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

Sanford Cooper Jr., of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 46.

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

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

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

Eugene Ray Glittenberg

Eugene Ray Glittenberg

Jan 11, 2022

Eugene Ray Glittenberg of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age 92. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Roseville, MI the son of Benjimen Glittenberg and Georgia.

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

Sanford Joseph Cooper Jr.

Sanford Joseph Cooper Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

Sanford Cooper Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 46. He was born on May 24, 1975, in Kalamazoo MI.

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

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Sanford’s guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.



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Julie Missias

Julie Missias

Jan 8, 2022

Julie (Stennett) Missias, 61, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Rose Arbor, under a handmade quilt, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Julie was born, September 1, 1960 to Charles and Rose Stennett. She grew up on the family farm in Fennville, MI with her parents, three siblings, and countless animals. Julie moved to Kalamazoo to attend the...

Sandra Mae Guiter

Sandra Mae Guiter

Jan 8, 2022

Sandra M. Guiter ,63, passed away January 8, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Sandy was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 16, 1958, to Ivan Llyod and Mary Jane (Jarvis) Guiter. Sandy was strong in her faith and enjoyed spending time with her family. Sandy lived a full life despite a lifelong heart condition, far exceeding her life expectancy thanks...

Susan Lepert

Susan Lepert

Jan 7, 2022

Susan Lepert of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the age of 64.

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

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

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

Sherry Kay Simons

Sherry Kay Simons

Jan 6, 2022

Sherry Kay Simons passed away peacefully and was received into the loving arms of her heavenly father with her husband, Frank, and their two daughters, Jody and Julie by her side early Thursday morning, January 6, 2022. Sherry was 78 years old. She had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area.

Sherry was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on December...

Mary Hitson

Mary Hitson

Jan 6, 2022

Mary Hitson of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 84.

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

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

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

Roy James Williams

Roy James Williams

Jan 5, 2022

Roy James Williams, of Portage passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 89. Roy was born on December 13, 1932 in Bear Lake, MI. He was the son of Caleb and Jennie (Holter) Williams.

A complete obituary is in the process of being written.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Roy's guestbook and/or share...

Richy Chan

Richy Chan

Jan 4, 2022

Richy Chan of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the age of 60.

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

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

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

Robert Charles Steward

Robert Charles Steward

Jan 4, 2022

Robert Charles Steward of Portage, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born in Lake Odessa, MI on February 27, 1936 the son of John and Laura (Pfieffer) Steward.

Robert (Bob) graduated from Vermontville High School and went on to attend Kalamazoo College where he played basketball and football. He graduated in 1958,...

Ernest Emile Dyer

Ernest Emile Dyer

Jan 4, 2022

Ernest Emile Dyer passed away on January 4th, 2022 at the proud age of 98 surrounded by his wife of almost 70 years, Helena, his three daughters, Carol, Patricia, and Anne, his son in law, John (Anne) and his grandchildren, Emily and Matthew. Ernest, fondly called Ernie, was resilient in body and mind, known for being the most affectionate man...