Obituaries
Henry Christopher Evans
Sep 11, 2021
Henry Christopher Evans Sr. was a man who was very loving and caring all his life. His greatest joy was working as a welder for a steel mill and went on to become an amazing cook at LaGrange Hospital and Best Foods. As well as being a grandfather that inspired all. Henry left this world peacefully at his home Saturday,...
Deborah "Deb" Shannon
Sep 9, 2021
Deborah I. Shannon, age 66, of Schoolcraft, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021. Deb was born on June 11, 1955, to Duane & Evelyn (Yonokvitz) Soderquist. Deb is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rick; her children: Sarah (Mike) Zavoral, Joseph (Jolene) Shannon and Mary (Richard) Ditson; 14 grandchildren: Emily (Travis), Avery, Kaelen, Addison, Evelyn,...
Margie Cheryl Smith
Sep 9, 2021
Margie Cheryl Smith of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born on Wednesday, February 4, 1948, in Moro, AR the daughter of Claude and Lula Lincomfelt. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Margie’s tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
David Weyenberg
Sep 8, 2021
With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around him, David Weyenberg was a hardworking and honorable man who brought countless blessings to those around him. He had a great sense of humor and when you became a friend you were a friend for life. There was no greater gift in David’s life than his family,...
Margaret Leona Dooley
Sep 8, 2021
Margaret Leona Dooley of Vicksburg MI, quietly passed at her home on Friday, September 10, 2021. Margaret (Maggie) was born at Ardmore Hospital, Ferndale, MI on March 10, 1948, the second daughter of Albert and Rosemary Simmons (Webb). Maggie spent her younger years growing up in Royal Oak and Southfield, Michigan, where she ultimately graduated from Southfield High School with...
Kimberly Pearl Cochran
Sep 6, 2021
Kimberly Pearl Cochran of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 38 at Ascension Borgess Hospital after contracting COVID. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 22, 1983, the only child of Roy Jr. and Shelby (Roush) Cochran. Kimberly was a lover of animals and had a special place in her heart for...
Russell G. Winquist
Sep 3, 2021
Winquist, Russell G. 8/14/1925 - 9/3/2021 Portage, MI On Friday September 3, 2021, Russell Gustav Winquist passed away after a long and brave struggle with cancer. A WWII Navy veteran who served in the S. Pacific, he had just celebrated his 96th birthday with his loving family: devoted companion of 28 years, Donna Smith; son Stephen (wife Linda); and daughters...
Cindy Jo Wilson
Sep 2, 2021
Cindy Jo – Decker Wilson Born August 10th, 1958, in Vicksburg Michigan passed away peacefully September 2nd, 2021. She is proceeded in death by her parents Carl and Elizabeth Decker, Her mother-in-law Jean Wilson, and older sister Carol Plantier. She is survived by her husband of 29 years Matthew Wilson of Vicksburg, Her son and Daughter-in-law Joe and Heather Glidden...
Sharon Marie VanGemert
Sep 1, 2021
Sharon M VanGemert, age 64, of Plainwell, went to be with her Lord on September 1, 2021. Sharon was born on October 16, 1956 to Richard & Sharon (Versaw) Ulrich. Sharon is survived by her children: Meg (Dion) Buchino, Emma (Rick Burd) Mendoza, John VanGemert and Thomas VanGemert; five grandchildren: Adrian, Brandon, Devin, Brice, and Charlee Lou; her siblings: Dick...
Sharon Moon
Sep 1, 2021
Sharon Moon of Kalamazoo, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the age of 64. She and her twin sister: Karen were born on November 19, 1956, in Long Beach, CA to Eldo “Glenn” Ridenour and Janet Anderson. She is preceded in her passing by her parents and her brother: Kevin Ridenour Left to cherish Sharon’s loving...
John Skinner II
Aug 31, 2021
John H. Skinner II passed away on August 31, 2021, with his wife and daughters by his side. John was born on February 17, 1942 in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan to Jean (Palmer) and John Skinner. He was a life-long resident of Michigan, living in Schoolcraft the last 43 years. John graduated from Newberry High School in 1960. He proudly...
Mark A. Weed
Aug 30, 2021
With an infectious laugh and a passion for life, Mark Allen Weed lived each moment to the fullest. Mark welcomed each day as a gift and always led with his heart. He possessed a bright, energetic personality and a gift for knowing how best to support others. He never hesitated to lend his compassion or give of himself in an...
Allen Mendel Kelly
Aug 29, 2021
Allen Mendel Kelly of Scotts, MI passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 85. He was born on September 27, 1935, in Vicksburg, MI the son of David and Erma (Cusick) Kelly. He grew up in Vicksburg and graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1954. During his high school years he loved to...
Karen Louise Berry
Aug 29, 2021
Karen Louise Berry of Vicksburg, MI passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2021, at the age of 83. She was born on July 27, 1938, in Ludington, MI the daughter of Helen Sauers. Karen graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1956. Following graduation she met and married Richard Walter Berry, together they started a...
Garry Phillips
Aug 27, 2021
Garry Stephen Phillips passed away on August 27th, 2021 after a long battle with several illnesses. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran (1963-1968). He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha (Judy) of Schoolcraft, two sons, Garry (Kim) Phillips of Holland, John (Amy) Phillips of Grandville, grandchildren Heather Phillips of...
Jacquelyn Luplow
Aug 25, 2021
Jacquelyn Doris Wardlaw (Luplow) passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2021. She was born Jacquelyn Doris King on July 10th,1924 in Flint Michigan. Preceding her in death was her father Earl J. King, mother Alce Lucille Todd King and stepfather Kenneth J. Toohey, big brother Robert Orill King, his wife Betty, and nephew Robert Lee King. Jacquelyn...
Betty Jennatta Slack
Aug 25, 2021
Slack, Betty 3/13/1933 - 8/25/2021 Paw Paw Betty Slack passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Adrianna and Blaine Welker on March 13, 1933, at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Betty loved helping people. She volunteered at a nursing home visiting residents with her Shitzu, Muffin. She was also a volunteer at Bronson hospital, taking...
Diana Covault
Aug 25, 2021
Diana Covault, of Otsego, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born on May 28, 1945 in Plainwell, MI. The daughter of Lucille (Miller) and Lavern Oisten. Diana retired from Parker Hannifin, where she worked in the brass division for over 40 years. She loved to...
William "Bill" Johnson
Aug 24, 2021
William (Bill) Tell Johnson, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away quietly on August 24, surrounded by his family. Born on June 7, 1930 to Agnes (Stuut) and Harold Johnson in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bill married and had 4 children. He worked for many years as a truck driver for Tripp Trucking, Michigan Express and Holland Motor Trucking. He subsequently worked as...
Toni Perricone
Aug 22, 2021
Toni Janette Perricone, of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the age of 79 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 8, 1941 in Leslie, MI. The daughter of Max and Verna (Laberteaux) Mills. Toni is survived by her children, Charles Ray, Malia Rose (Steve), and Amy Louise; grandchildren, Chase (Katie) Perricone, Sam Perricone...
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