Obituaries
Donald Jerram
Jun 24, 2021
Donald Jerram, of Plainwell, passed away on June 24, 2021 at the age of 104. Donald was born on March 28, 1917. In loving memory of our father Don passed away peacefully with family by his side at Rose Harbor Hospice. Don is survived by his 4 children; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and his sister. Don is preceded in...
Linda Sue Fitzgerald
Jun 23, 2021
Linda Sue Fitzgerald of Portage, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 72. She was born on May 14, 1949 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Leonard Koets and Virginia Reed. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Linda's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
James Delbert Barrett
Jun 23, 2021
After a long battle with dementia, he passed on June 23, 2021. Jim was born on September 27, 1938, to Delbert J. and Mary A. (Clancy) Barrett in Kalamazoo, MI. Jim attended St. A Elementary where he met lifelong friend Roger Northrup. He attended Milwood Junior High and graduated from Portage High School in 1956. In February 1960, he married...
Angeline "Angie" Thompson
Jun 23, 2021
Angeline Mae Thompson died peacefully at home on June 23, 2021 at the age of 85. Angie was born on June 10, 1936 to Otto & Evelyn (Wildschut) Haylett. Angie married William Thompson in 1953. She is survived by her sisters Shirley VanRhee, Diana Haskins, and Carol McPherson, as well as several nieces and nephews. Angie was preceded in death...
Shirley Crawford
Jun 22, 2021
Shirley Crawford lived her life as a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother (Nana) and Great Grandmother (Great Nana), and treasured friend to many. She wanted nothing more than the very best for the family she loved. Shirley found great happiness putting the needs of others ahead of her own and lived a lifetime of selflessly giving of her time and resources...
Linda Burton
Jun 21, 2021
Linda Burton, of Vicksburg, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the age of 72. Linda was born on June 30, 1948 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Ottis and Phyllis (Conklin) Burton. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Linda's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
William H Dailey
Jun 20, 2021
On Sunday, June 20, 2021, William H “Bill” Dailey Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus in a place where his joy will never end. Bill was born June 9, 1950, to William Dailey and Lucille (Dailey) Phillippe. He was a proud Marine serving in Vietnam, his honor to country was personified in their motto Samper Fi. Bill is survived...
Annamae Merrill
Jun 16, 2021
Annamae Merrill of Allegan, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born on August 1, 1931 in Allegan, MI the daughter of Dale Stevens and Margaret Haygreen. A lifelong resident of Allegan, Annamae worked at Flashes Publishing and Tibbets & Stech Realty. She would be the first to say that her most...
Sherman O. Moored
Jun 16, 2021
Sherman Orville Moored of Allegan, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 76. He was born on December 12, 1944 in Allegan, the son of Harold Moored and Emma Coffey. Sherman was a lifelong resident of Allegan, Michigan and he graduated from Allegan High School in 1962. He loved participating in wrestling and football....
Esther Josephine Schaafsma
Jun 16, 2021
Ester J. Schaafsma Age 97 Martin, MI Esther J. Schaafsma, age 97, passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 with family by her side at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, MI. Esther was born on November 3, 1923, in Monterey Township, MI, the seventh of nine children born to Garrit and Abbie (nee Koster) Lynema. On May 2,...
William James Stannard
Jun 15, 2021
On Tuesday June 15, Heaven opened the gate and welcomed William James Stannard “Bill” into the loving arms of his Lord. Bill was born on July 3, 1946, to Juanita and Robert E Stannard and grew up with his brother Robert L Stannard (Bob). Bill was a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1964....
Randy Robinson
Jun 14, 2021
Randy Robinson, of Portage, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the age of 70. Randy was born on January 4, 1951 in Paw Paw. He was the son of Louis and Reva (Johnson) Robinson. Randy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane; children, Stacy Bennett and Tony Robinson; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Rosemary (Ric) Sorrentino and Rodney...
Matthew "Matt" Chappie
Jun 13, 2021
Matthew “Matt” Chappie, age 26, of Kalamazoo passed away too soon on June 13, 2021. Matt was born on April 19, 1995 in Paw Paw, Michigan to Gregg Chappie & Julie Rohrer. Visit with his family and friends on Thursday, June 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall Gren Chapel; 120 Woodhams St. Plainwell...
Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris
Jun 12, 2021
Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris August 3, 1984 ~ June 12, 2021 Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris, age 36 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at home in her husband’s arms and surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 3, 1984, the daughter of Daniel Ray Middlestadt and Sheila Ann Ickes. On December...
Judith Ann Stacks
Jun 10, 2021
Judith Ann Stacks of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 62. She was born on September 23, 1958, in Arkansas the daughter of Andrew Stacks and Margaret Whaley. She attended Vicksburg High School. In her younger years she was a truck driver and a home health aide. Judith loved spending time with her...
Eddie Oetman
Jun 9, 2021
Eddie Oetman, age 81, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2021 at Vicinia Gardens. Eddie was born on November 14, 1939 in Martin, Michigan to Richard and Ruth (Edwards) Oetman. Visit with his family and friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 at McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall Gren Chapel – 120 S....
Eva Louise Myrick
Jun 8, 2021
A dear mother and loving friend, Eva L. (Thompson) Myrick , 74, of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away in her home, surrounded by family on June 8th, 2021. Born in Marshall Michigan, as an infant she was adopted by Vern and Louise Thompson and was an only child. She attended Portage Central High School. Her youth was spent riding horses, and...
Jeff Woody
Jun 7, 2021
The phrase ‘Not all those who wander are lost’ is often attributed to a variety of different literary sources, but one thing is certain: Jeffrey Lynn Woody’s travels filled his life and the lives of his loved ones with joy. With a passion for the wide-open road, Jeff saw a lot of places and logged a lot of miles, both...
Marilyn J. Kozar
Jun 6, 2021
Marilyn J. Kozar of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 85 at Rose Arbor Hospice with her family by her side. Born on November 30, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI, she was middle child of George and Gladys (Werner) Kozar. She later married her husband, Edwin David Wood. She is preceded in death by...
Harold "Junior" Schiedel III
Jun 5, 2021
Harold “Junior” Schiedel September 7, 1936 ~ June 5, 2021 Harold Junior Schiedel, age 84 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born in Lawrence, Michigan on September 7, 1936 the son of Harold Junior, II and Jennie Schiedel. On January 14, 1956, in...
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