Obituaries
Margie Lou Peterson
Aug 11, 2021
Margie Lou Peterson February 12, 1927 ~ August 11, 2021 Margie Lou Peterson, age 94 of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Edgewood Nursing Home of Three Rivers. Margie was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on February 12, 1927 the daughter of Glenn Jacob and Daisy Fern (Paulus) Selner. Margie was a clerk, working for many years in...
Gail Somerville
Aug 11, 2021
Gail Sandra Sowle Somerville, 82, of Portage, Mich., died August 11, 2021, at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Gail was born in 1939 in Ithaca, Mich., to Leland and Leola Sowle. She spent her early years on the family farm and had fond memories of that time. An outstanding student, Gail graduated as valedictorian of...
Steven Richard Roberts
Aug 11, 2021
Steven Richard Roberts of Kalamazoo, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 37. He was born on February 6, 1984 in Detroit, MI the son of Joseph Roberts and Janice Dandurand-Baker-Harris. Steven is survived by his Father, Joseph Roberts; Brother, Todd (Jennifer) Baker; Step-father, Ed Harris; Nephew & Niece, Lake & Brooke; Grandmother, Barbara...
Dermont "Dutch" Poley
Aug 11, 2021
Obituary for Dermont E. Poley Dermont E. Poley "Dutch" passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021 surrounded by his children. His wife, Barbara Berry-Poley (Bobbi) passed away three months earlier while they were still residing in Tavares, Florida. Following her death, he moved to Michigan to be closer to his family. Dutch was born in Adrian, Michigan on April 10th,...
Nancy Jo Vandergeest
Aug 11, 2021
Nancy Jo Vandergeest, of Three Rivers passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 77. Nancy was born on June 13, 1944 in Boise, ID. She was the only child of William and Patricia Howe. Nancy was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School with the Class of 1962. After high school she met the love of...
Ralph Arthur Warning
Aug 10, 2021
Ralph Arthur Warning passed away suddenly on August 10, 2021. He was born on Jan. 3, 1951 in Black River Falls, WI. the third of five born to Norm and Mildred (Taylor) Warning. Visit with family and friends on Sunday, August 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Marshall Gren Chapel: 120 S....
David Lee Sehy
Aug 10, 2021
David Lee Sehy was born at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Virginia Ruth (Rich) Sehy and John Joseph Sehy Jr. on March 10th, 1942. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on August 10th, 2021. He was known for many accomplishments throughout his lifetime, including a Tree Service he owned many years ago; Dave's Tree...
Bernice "Bea" Morgan
Aug 9, 2021
Bernice “Bea” Morgan, of Plainwell, MI passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born on September 15, 1929 in Hartford, MI. The daughter of Charles and Lydia (Ekstrom) Blackwell. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Tressler. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 35 years, Glenn Morgan....
Helen Vallier
Aug 8, 2021
Helen Vallier, of Otsego, MI passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 94. She was born on January 12, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI. The daughter of Clifford and Glenda (Doxy) McLean. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Helen's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or...
Kenneth David Curtsinger
Aug 8, 2021
Kenneth David Curtsinger was born October 29, 1957 in Decatur, Illinois. He was the son of Elwood Curtsinger Sr. and Odema Huff. On December 01, 2020 he married the love of his life and relocated to Three Rivers, Michigan. Every moment of Ken's life revolved around the love and compassion of his family, friends and dogs. Kenny was especially proud...
Violet Mae Murphy
Aug 8, 2021
Violet Mae Murphy (née White) passed away on August 8, 2021, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on May 15, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, the third and youngest daughter of Viola and Cyril White. After working as a pediatric nurse for several years, she took a break following the birth of her son Jeffrey Sean in...
Dale Talsma
Aug 7, 2021
Dale A. Talsma, of Martin passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the age of 78. Dale was born on August 9, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Nicholas and Josie (Hoekstra) Talsma. As a young boy he went through Martin Schools before graduating from Kalamazoo Christian with the Class of 1959. After high school he...
David B. McCon
Aug 6, 2021
David B. McCon Jr of Paw Paw passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 73. David was born on September 28, 1947 in Lawrence, MI. He was the son of David Sr. and Arlene (Strand) McCon. Dave graduated from Brandywine High School in 1965. Dave was truck driver in earlier years and enjoyed traveling and seeing...
Suzanne M. Hutchinson
Aug 6, 2021
Suzanne Marie Hutchinson (Brown) 92, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021. She was born December 18, 1928 to Isabelle and Gerald Brown at William Crispe Hospital in Plainwell, MI. Suzanne lived most of her life in Plainwell, and married her childhood sweetheart, LaVern Hutchinson on September 21, 1952. She had two daughters, Lyn (Spontelli) and Robin (Courts). She is...
Jerry Shumaker
Aug 5, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Shumaker of Plainwell, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 81 at Wings Home. Jerry was born on February 5, 1940. He was the son of Harold and Nina "Mae" (Bixler) Shumaker. He graduated from Plainwell High School in 1958. He worked as a dispatcher for a trucking company in Kalamazoo for over 30...
Duane Allen VanderHorst
Aug 5, 2021
Duane Allen VanderHorst of Portage, MI passed on to glory on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the age of 85. He was born on Friday, September 27, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Peter VanderHorst and Katherine TenBrink. Duane graduated from Portage Central in 1954. Soon afterwards, he joined the United States Navy and served until 1957. On April...
Michael Edward Keenum
Aug 4, 2021
Michael Edward Keenum August 22, 1949 ~ August 4, 2021 Michael Edward Keenum, age 71 of Cassopolis, Michigan passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Borgess Ascension Hospital of Kalamazoo. Michael was born in Inglewood, California on August 22, 1949 the son of Harold Jean Keenum and Betty (Sinkular) Hall. On April 20, 1979, in Orland Park, Illinois he married...
Charles "Bud" Brotebeck
Aug 4, 2021
Charles “Bud” Brotebeck, of Portage, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born on January 12, 1931 in Flint, MI the son of Bernard and Anna (Kott) Brotebeck. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Bud's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
Beverly Patricia Anderson
Aug 3, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Anderson, born Beverly Patricia Dewey, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the afternoon of August 3, 2021, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was 93 years old. Pat was born in Sparta, Michigan on June 4th, 1928 to Harold and Florence Dewey. She grew up with one brother, Garth, and one sister, Rosemary. She met her husband of 70...
Trevor Jon Jennings
Aug 2, 2021
“Everyone loves Trevor.” A phrase spoken by all who met Trevor Jon Jennings because he would truly do anything for anyone in need. His kind personality and heart of gold will always be cherished and remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Everyone who knew Trevor described him as a kind, honest, laid-back, happy young man. Trevor leaves...
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