Irvin McCullough
Oct 6, 2021
Irvin L. McCullough passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the age of 95. He was born on July 13, 1926. Irvin graduated from Martin High School in 1943. He was employed in the Defense Factory during World War II and served in the Navy. Afterward, he was employed by Valley Metal in Plainwell for several years, before...
Fred L. Stevens
Oct 4, 2021
Fred L. Stevens passed away on October 4, 2021, at the age of 99, outliving his father Louis, mother Vesta, brother Charles, twin sisters Connie and Carol, and his beloved wife Ann Marilyn. He is survived by his daughter, JoAnn and son-in-law David Gerrish. Also surviving are cousins Kurt Wietzke, Susan Dunn, and Louis Stevens, along with many nephews &...
Byron Brazier
Oct 2, 2021
His health gave way and Byron J. Brazier of Plainwell, MI entered heaven on October 2, 2021, at the age of 87. Since cradle roll, he’d been a part of First Baptist Church of Plainwell. He’s worked at the James River Paper Mill in Parchment for 41 years. He was very proud of his British and Scottish heritage. Byron was...
John L. Kye
Oct 1, 2021
All who knew John Kye would agree that he was truly a family man of great integrity. Driven and hardworking, he had a zest for life. John was a true lover of the great outdoors and had a real aspiration for adventure. Gone too soon, he leaves behind a wonderful collection of memories that will surely live on in the...
Thomas "Tom" Kaczmarek
Oct 1, 2021
Thomas Kaczmarek passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the age of 76. He was born on November 2, 1944. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Tom's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory with the family. The Kaczmarek family is being assisted by Avink...
Judith Ann Zimmerman
Sep 30, 2021
Judith Ann Zimmerman, 83, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Judi was born in Oak Park, Illinois on April 25, 1938, the daughter of John Rutkowski and Hazel (Gosselin) Rutkowski. Judi spent her childhood years living in Muskegon, MI and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central in 1956. After high school,...
Bonnie Jean Wilmore
Sep 30, 2021
Bonnie Jean Wilmore May 23, 1944 ~ September 30, 2021 Bonnie Jean Wilmore age 77, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday at Bronson Hospital of Kalamazoo. Bonnie was born in Marcellus, Michigan on May 23, 1944, the daughter of Gene Francis and Emma Mae (McKenzie) Romig. Bonnie worked as a server for the local family restaurant Nip & Tuck and...
Mary Alice Lovins
Sep 29, 2021
Mary Alice was born on February 14, 1931 in Mt. Clemens, MI, to Rachel and Forrest Campbell. She was an only child. While still young, her family moved to Kalamazoo, MI. She attended elementary school in Milwood and graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1948. Shortly after, she met Neal Kizer, of South Bend, IN. They would marry on August 10,...
Enno Bolhuis
Sep 29, 2021
Hardworking, generous, and kind, Enno Bolhuis lived a life rich in faith and family. Enno’s persevering spirit and unwavering faith inspired a life filled with warmth, service, and great love. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Enno always had a smile and embraced each day as a gift. An inspiration to all who were blessed to know him, Enno...
David Hardenbrook
Sep 28, 2021
David Hardenbrook September 5, 1951~ September 28, 2021 David Harold Hardenbrook, age 70 of Marcellus passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at home. He was born in Vicksburg , Michigan on 09/05/1951 the son of Harry Francis Hardenbrok and Alice Cecelia Potter. Nancy R Barnum and David were together for 31 years. David was a “jack of all trades” including...
Janis Dolores Wetherbee
Sep 28, 2021
Janis Dolores (Yager) Wetherbee, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the age of 75. She was born on June 7, 1946 in Dearborn, Michigan. The daughter of Ralph Orville Yager and Helena DeLoris (Frederick) Yager. Janis (Jan) was most recently married to Raymond Clark Wetherbee who preceded her death in 2019. Jan earned a...
WIlliam F. Brumleve
Sep 27, 2021
William F. Brumleve, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Frank and Leona Brumleve. Attended Trinity High School and Bellarmine College (now University) in Louisville. Bill served in the United States Air Force for four years. While stationed in Empire, MI, he met the love of...
Lois Elaine Keith
Sep 25, 2021
Lois was born May 12, 1934, to Richard and Emma (Stuut) VanderRoest. Lois graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1952. She married Leslie Keith on his return from his service in the Air Force in 1953. Visit with family and friends on Monday, October 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall Gren Chapel:...
Doris Marie Endsley
Sep 22, 2021
Doris Marie Endsley of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 7:25 a.m. surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born in Schoolcraft in the family farmhouse on May 10, 1925, to Mabel (Hill) and William Horn. Doris grew up on the farm and told many stories of riding her horse, Topsy, bareback. She graduated from Schoolcraft...
Rosemary Alice Holtzer
Sep 20, 2021
Rosemary passed quietly in her sleep on September 20 , 2021, at Stanford Lodge Assisted Living in Plainwell, MI. Born in Vicksburg, Michigan to Gwendolyn and Wesley Cripps, “Rosie” graduated from Vicksburg High School and attended Ferris State College. She first married Jack Riddle and had three children with him – Jill, Steven and Douglas. She later married B. T....
Martha Joyce Lockwood
Sep 19, 2021
Martha Joyce Lockwood, 78, of Plainwell, MI passed away September 19, 2021, in Grand Rapids, MI surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Joyce was born May 18, 1943, in Plainwell, MI to William Harley and Martha June (Metzger) Madden. Joyce loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents William Harley...
Jenny Thornton
Sep 19, 2021
Jenny Thornton passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the age of 101. She was born on May 5, 1920. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Jenny's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory with the family. The Thornton family is being assisted by Avink...
Melvin Earnest Payne
Sep 18, 2021
Mel E. Payne of Vicksburg passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021, at age 70. Mel was born on November 7, 1950, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of the late Marie (Kinser) and Clifton Payne. He was married to Coleen Payne (Campbell) on August 7, 1976. Mel joined the Salvation Army at a very young age and played in their...
Charles Lockner
Sep 18, 2021
Charles (Stub) R. Lockner passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Bangor, MI. The son of Charles and Ethel (Geuze) Lockner. He will be fondly remembered by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Craig Fuller; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Virginia Lockner; grandson Jeremy Lockner; and granddaughter...
Richard Tudor Wheatley
Sep 18, 2021
Richard (Ric) Wheatley, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on September 18, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital’s ICU. His wife Delia (Dee) was at his side. Ric was born on September 2, 1954, in Osaka, Japan to Lt. Col. Melford Wheatley and Marcine (Schuerer) Wheatley. This was also his grandmother Mable Wheatley’s birthday. Ric graduated from Mt. Clemens High School and...