Obituaries
Elizabeth O'Connor
Jun 3, 2021
Elizabeth O’Connor, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 93. Elizabeth was born on April 3, 1928 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Edward and Alice (Welling) Hudson. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Elizabeth's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting...
Leonard Lewis Matchinski
Jun 3, 2021
Leonard Lewis Matchinski, of Kalamazoo, passed away on June 3, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born on December 8, 1931, in Corinne, Michigan, the son of Reinhart and Alma (Lintz) Matchinski. He leaves his sister, Arlene Wages of St. Augustine, FL; three children: Kathie Dunlap and her spouse Daniel of Haubstadt, IN, Linda and her spouse William...
Larry & Kailey Walker
Jun 3, 2021
Kailey and Virgil “Larry” Walker, of Galesburg passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Kailey was born on February 14, 1991 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the second of four children for Denise (Weld) and Ronn Thomas. She was a graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School with the Class of 2009. She loved music and playing board games. She will be...
Elsie Lucille Carvell
Jun 1, 2021
Elsie L. (Wolthuis-Desness ) Carvell, 92, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice with her family at her side. Elsie was born February 24, 1929 in Vicksburg, MI., the daughter of John R. and Myrtle (Hendricks) Wolthuis. Elsie grew up in Vicksburg on their family farm on “Dutchman’s Road” with her siblings MaryAnn, John, Betty, Louis...
Ronald L. Eaton
Jun 1, 2021
Ronald L. Eaton passed away with his son by his side on June 1, 2021, at the age of 74. Ron was born on January 28, 1947, to Kenneth & Dorothy (Born) Eaton. Ron married the love of his life Karen September 25, 1971. He is survived by his son Jason (Tracy) Eaton; five grandchildren: Shan (Mollie Hageman) Pileri, Taylor...
Mary Carolynn Howard
May 30, 2021
Mary Howard was a wonderful person to know and to love. Generous, compassionate, as well as a hard worker, Mary lived her life giving so much of her time and resources to the community she loved. She adored her family and loved spending time with them. Mary’s warm personality and wonderful sense of humor will be lovingly remembered and greatly...
Charles Reedy Harley
May 29, 2021
Charles Reedy Harley May 21, 1935 ~ May 29, 2021 Charles Reedy Harley, age 86 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Charles was born in Knottsville, Kentucky on May 21, 1935, the son of Thomas Callie Harley and Mary Catherine Fulkerson. On June 22, 1954, in Kentucky Charles married the...
George Wisniewski
May 29, 2021
George Wisniewski, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the age of 83. George was born on February 28, 1938 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of Charles and Angeline (Rusin) Wisniewski. George proudly served his county in the Navy. George is survived by his wife, Kathleen VanDerSlice; children, George (Wendy) Wisniewski Jr., Angelina Kuhl (Gerard Luciani), and...
Ellen Mae Zemek
May 28, 2021
Ellen Mae Zemek passed away on May 28, 2021 in Kalamazoo at the age of 83. She was born July 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Plucinski) Kempa. She graduated from the Iron River High School. She was preceded in death by five older brothers, Frank, Walter, Joseph, Ben and Robert Kempa and her two older...
Cody J. Gonder
May 27, 2021
Cody J. Gonder May 28, 1991~ May 27, 2021 On May 27, 2021, Cody J Gonder, 29, went to his heavenly home after passing away in Bronson Methodist Hospital Trauma Center due to sustaining a life ending injury. Cody was born on May 28, 1991, to Mondae L Broadway in Three Rivers, MI. He grew up with his sister Hope...
Erdean Marie Lingerfelt
May 27, 2021
Erdean Marie Lingerfelt passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on May 27, 2021 with a firm belief in knowing where she was going. Born November 26, 1929 to James and Rose (Shagena) Morell in Sandusky, Michigan. Known for her dark hair and dark brown eyes and beautiful high cheek bones. Her nurturing and loving qualities she shared with...
Charlene Fay Carten
May 26, 2021
Charlene Fay Carten passed away on May 26, 2021, at the age of 80. Charlene was born on August 3, 1940 to George & Bonna (Gillmore) Tiff. Charlene married Chuck on January 23, 1960. She is survived by her children: Kimberly Cochran, Karen Carten and Becky (Julie) Carten-Crandell; four grandchildren: Trevor Cochran, Mindy (Michael) Daws, Leah Carten-Crandell and Aaron Carten-Crandell;...
William Henry Oldenkamp
May 24, 2021
Deeply committed to his family and faith, Bill Oldenkamp’s life will be remembered as both loving and selfless. Equipped with a strong work ethic as well as an ability to work alongside a wide variety of people over the years, led to many successes throughout his life. Although he will be deeply missed, Bill leaves behind a rich collection of...
Charles Hugh Maxam
May 24, 2021
Charles Hugh Maxam of Vicksburg, MI passed away on May 24, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born on July 13, 1945 in Vicksburg, MI the son of Charles and Flavia (McCole) Maxam. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Charles' tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or...
Richard Glenn Huffstutter
May 23, 2021
Richard Glenn Huffstutter of Portage, MI. passed away at his home on May 23, 2021. Richard "Dick" was born on April 21, 1943 in Tiptonville, Tennessee. He was the first son to JD Huffstutter and Evelyn (Griffin) Huffstutter/Racz. In 1945 the family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan as his father had a job at Southerland Papermill. Richard enlisted in the Army...
Barbara A. Leverette
May 22, 2021
Barbara Ann Leverette, age 88, of Marina, California, passed away 5-22-21 at home. She was born to the late Jack Austin Brown and Nona Marie Sanne in Lake Charles, Louisiana on 4-22-33. Barbara graduated high school and became a licensed practical nurse. She married the late Homer Hayward Leverette and they lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan as well as other cities...
Gary Junior Hobson
May 20, 2021
Gary Junior Hobson November 26, 1962 ~ May 20, 2021 Gary Junior Hobson, age 58 of Hephzibah, Georgia; formerly of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Augusta Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Gary was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 26, 1962 the son of Phillip Gary Hobson and Kathryn King. On August 17, 1986 in Vanceburg,...
Melvin Lyle Taylor
May 18, 2021
Melvin Lyle “Duke” or “Mel” Taylor was born to Margaret and Fred W. Taylor on October 31, 1949, in Kalamazoo, MI. Having an avid interest in all things flight he collected model airplanes and rockets as well as many kinds of books on the history of flight, kite making, and other areas related to flight. When Melvin thought it appropriate,...
Anna Springer
May 17, 2021
When reflecting on the life of Anna Springer, it is easy to see that her unconditional and selfless love is the common thread woven throughout her life’s tapestry. With her faith as a cornerstone, she exemplified what it means to love others more than yourself. Anna took her roles as a wife and mother to heart, but she just might...
Sharon Stuller
May 15, 2021
Sharon "Sue" Stuller, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the age of 69. Sue was born on February 27, 1952 in Montgomery, WV. She was the daughter of Denver and Mabel (Hodges) Dempsey. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Sue's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
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