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...
Janet Butcher
Aug 2, 2021
Janet Butcher, of Portage, MI passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the age of 66. She was born on January 18, 1955 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Fred and Alberta (Windham) Stone. Janet worked for many years at General Motors. Janet loved to craft, play bingo, and loved karaoke. Janet is survived by her husband of 19...
Lotte Christoph
Jul 31, 2021
Lotte Christoph, of Portage, MI passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the age of 90. She was born on November 12, 1930 in Berlin, Germany the daughter of Gustav and Frieda (Papke) Wiedemann. Lotte enjoyed her time spent at St. Michael's Lutheran church making quilts for the needy and even worked at Meijer for a period of time....
Ronald Roger Rhoades
Jul 30, 2021
Ronald Roger Rhoades February 9, 1956 ~ July 30, 2021 Ronald Roger Rhoades, age 65 of Schoolcraft, Michigan passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of Kalamazoo. Ronald was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on February 9, 1956, the son of Clarence Nelson Rhoades and Dorothy Marie (Reish) Rhoades. On July 23, 1977, in Marcellus, Michigan he married...
Daniel "Dan" Dorgan
Jul 28, 2021
Daniel Dorgan of Plainwell, MI passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2021 at the age of 61. Dan is survived by his mother Doris; his siblings: Rosemary (James), Joel (Kimberly), Craig (Margaret), Keith (Holly); his nieces and nephews: Elizabeth, Matt, Adam, Phil, Riley, Olivia, Quinn, Colin, Megan Ann, Megan Brianne, Erin, Abbey, Patrick and several great nieces and nephews. Dan...
Penny Kay Jackson
Jul 27, 2021
Penny Kay Jackson, of Portage, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 63. She was born on June 15, 1958 in Pennsylvania the daughter of Dan and Mary (Johnson) Gruver. She is survived by her three children, who made up the entirety of her world, Lena (age 36), Janet (age 33), and Sarah (age 28)....
Bonnie Sue Felthoff
Jul 27, 2021
Bonnie Sue Felthoff, of Centreville, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 69. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 25, 1952 to parents Herbert and Margaret (Dorbin) Felthoff. On November 19, 1953, she was joined by a sister Carol (Felthoff) Watson. Bonnie lived most her life in Vicksburg, MI. After graduating from Vicksburg...
Gerald D. Laing
Jul 26, 2021
Reverend Gerald D. Laing, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Gerald was born on October 18, 1929 in Lansing, MI. He was the youngest of six children, with nicknames such as, “the curly red headed little boy”, “Red”, “Popsicle” later in life by his daughter. He grew up on a small farm....
Sharlene Lockner
Jul 26, 2021
Sharlene Lockner passed away at her home on July 26, 2021 in Vicksburg, MI with her family at her side at the age of 83. Sharlene was born on November 5, 1937 to Charles and Hazel (Dunning) Litten in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the youngest of seven daughters. Sharlene married the love of her life, Jack Lockner, on January 29,...
Patricia "Pat" Hageman
Jul 25, 2021
October 29, 1929 was the beginning of The Great Depression. It was also the beginning of the life of Patricia Vivian Bradley Hageman for the next 91 ¾ years, daughter of Joseph and Evelyn Bradley. Patricia was born in Kalamazoo and passed away at home on July 25, 2021 from complications of Alzheimer’s. Patricia is proceeded in death by her...
Joan Knowles
Jul 25, 2021
Joan Knowles, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born on September 21, 1929 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Frank and Charlotte (Wizalis) Loeffler. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Joan's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or...
Merle L. Coville
Jul 24, 2021
Merle L. Coville, Sr, of Scotts passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 88. Merle was born on October 7, 1932 in Climax. He was the son of William and Ella (Randall) Coville. Merle graduated from Climax High School in 1951. After high school he proudly served his country by joining the United States Air Force....
Betty Donovan
Jul 20, 2021
Betty Donovan of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 67. She was born on December 31, 1953 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Allen and Dorothy (Amsler) Dove. Betty loved to spend time with her family and friends. She spent time doing puzzles and crossword puzzles. Betty enjoyed and looked forward to...
Steffanie S. Anderson
Jul 20, 2021
Steffanie Anderson was a beautiful person through and through. She had genuine compassion for people and her easy-going personality made nearly everyone feel like they had known her for years. Her family meant the world to her. Gone too soon, Steffanie leaves behind a wonderful legacy of living life to the fullest and never taking life too seriously. She will...