Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Laura Deerwester, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2021. Beloved mother to Kelly (Steve) Chuchvara, Kristen Burr, and grandmother to Dru Chuchvara. Dearest sister of Jean and Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents Doyle and Ruth Deerwester. Laura was an incredible crafter and creator, adored aunt and sister, and an incredibly generous and loyal friend to many....

Apr 14, 2021

Beverly J Geddings, 87, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2021 at home. Beverly is survived by her husband of 69 years, Gerald N. Geddings Sr.; children, Gerald N (Carol) Geddings Jr., Peggy L. (James) Doxey, and Kenneth E. (Amy) Geddings; six grandchildren, Timothy J. (Betsy) Geddings, Evan Doxey, Alexis Geddings, Noah Geddings, Josh Geddings, and Jeremy Geddings; numerous...

Apr 14, 2021

Timothy C. Meeth, 50, of Parchment, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 14, 2021. Tim was born on March 18, 1971 in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo the son of Craig and Connie (Smith) Meeth and son in law to Gary and Jackie Richstad. Tim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sherry; son, Robby (Hailey) Meeth; mother,...

Apr 13, 2021

Robert “Rob” James Garcia Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 13, 2021 at the age of 42. He was born on September 14, 1978 in Hollywood, FL the son of Robert J. Garcia Sr. and Molly A. Garcia. On August 27, 2011 he was united in holy matrimony with the love of his life: Sara Franklin,...

Apr 11, 2021

Allan Andrew Seelye July 9, 1948 ~ April 11, 2021 Allan Andrew Seelye, age 72, of Decatur, Michigan passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 surrounded by his family at home. Allan was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 9, 1948 the son of Andrew Fred Seelye and Theresa Irene (Wolfert) Seelye. On August 19, 1967, in Decatur he married his...

Apr 11, 2021

David Brownell, of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 63. David was born on December 13, 1957 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Peter and Joyce (Bradley) Brownell. David lived on Austin Lake for 30 years. He followed a life-long dream and opened the Mercantile Kitchen Store for 10 years in Kalamazoo and...

Apr 10, 2021

Christine A. Cochran 8/7/1932 - 4/10/2021 Christine A. Cochran passed away in Allegan, MI on April 10th, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born at home in Valley Twp. on August 8th of 1932, the daughter of Elmer R. and Harriet (Koopman) Johnson. Chris attended MillGrove country school, and graduated from Allegan High School. She then attended Comptometer...

Apr 9, 2021

Richard Jay Henderson passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 9, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born on June 13, 1937 in Wakeshma Twp, MI the son of William and Dorothy (Spealman) Henderson Sr. He attended Vicksburg High School, throughout and shortly after high school he worked at Fulton Service Station, following that he went...

Apr 9, 2021

Dennis Neil McCallum, 58, of Kalamazoo passed away on April 9, 2021 at his home. Dennis was born on December 31, 1962 at Bad Cannstatt Army Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany to Alex M. and Ruth Ann (Pifer) McCallum. He is survived by his daughter, Lenna Sims; his mother, Ruth Ann Nurrie; stepfather Donald Zakrzewski, all of Kalamazoo; his father, Alex...

Apr 7, 2021

Mary Ann Gratkowski Nee: Piekarczyk January 21, 1918 ~ April 7, 2021 Mary Ann Gratkowski (Piekarczyk), age 103, of Marcellus, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on January 21, 1918, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Koscielniak) Piekarczyk. She is the last living sibling out of...

Apr 7, 2021

With a warm smile and a heart filled with gladness, Lois Bernice Evert Fulton lived a life rich in faith and family. A person who embodied the principles of her faith, Lois lived every moment to the fullest. She embraced each day as a gift and welcomed every person as a friend. She possessed a terrific sense of humor and...

Apr 6, 2021

Lori Ann Lindsley passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Vicksburg, MI at the age of 53. She was born on December 18, 1967 in Vicksburg the daughter of Robert and Mary Lou (Kimble) Lewman Jr. Lori graduated from Woodlan high school in 1986, following graduation she worked as a cashier at Ryan’s Party Store for many years. Lori...

Apr 6, 2021

Herschel DeProw, of Paw Paw, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 76. Herschel was born on June 6, 1944 in Tallapoosa, Missouri. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Herschel's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with his...

Apr 2, 2021

Troy Lynn Frank II – was born to Sherrie Millward (DeVore) in Kalamazoo, MI on January 10, 1988. Troy grew up in Calhoun County and graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 2006. Troy loved playing basketball, listening to his music a little too loudly, and gaming with his friends. As a teen, he loved spending time at Gun Lake where...

Apr 2, 2021

Ricci Jo Murphy, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 75. Ricci Jo was born on November 6, 1945 in Redford Township. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Ricci Jo's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a...

Mar 30, 2021

Mar 29, 2021

Patricia Ann Sziede October 10, 1940 ~ March 29, 2021 Patricia Sziede, age 80, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 10, 1940, the daughter of Ralph Edward Rhodes and Iva Bertine McNutt. On March 27, 1981 in Paw Paw, Michigan Patricia married...

Mar 29, 2021

Shirley Ann Johnson of Paw Paw, MI passed away on March 29, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born on June 7, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Joseph and Jessie (Walker) Troff. A full obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Shirley's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...

Mar 29, 2021

Connie Sue Decker of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1951 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Watson) Wrather. A complete Life Story is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Connie's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory...

Mar 28, 2021

Cynthia A. Richardson, affectionately known as Cid by all who knew and loved her, passed away on March 28, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Cid was born in Rome, New York on April 17, 1957 and grew up around the country and the world as a member of a military family. She graduated from Hackett High School in...