Obituaries
Ruth Ann Meyer
Jun 13, 2024
Ruth A. Meyer of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed peacefully on June 13, 2024, at the age of 97 while in hospice care. She was born on September 25, 1926, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Della James. After graduation from Perry High School, she worked as a telephone operator in Lawrence, Kansas where she subsequently met and married Marvin...
Charline Lucile Patnoude
Jun 13, 2024
Obituary written by Charline Patnoude:
My name is Charline Lucile Lance Patnoude. I was born in a home in Vicksburg, Michigan, on October 14, 1927. My parents were Lina Angeline Barber Lance and Charles Peter Lance.
I started school in a little country school called Maple Grove, between Fulton and Leonidas, MI (yes) we did walk about two to three miles, honest....
Dayla Delain Mackinder
Jun 12, 2024
Dayla Delain (Nutting) Mackinder, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Evergreen Senior Care Center, Battle Creek. Dayla was born June 26, 1935, to the late William and Elva Nutting in Bangor, Michigan. On July 17, 1955, she married her high school sweetheart, Larry, who preceded her in death.
Dayla was never still. She was a 4-H...
Marjorie Louise Hudson
Jun 12, 2024
Marjorie Louise (Shrout) Hudson, age 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. Louise was the oldest of seven children, born to the late William and Anna (Rogers) Shrout in Middletown, Ohio on October 7, 1930. She was a life-long resident of Comstock, graduating with the class of 1949 from Comstock High School.
Louise was a devoted scheduler...
William Charles McVeigh, Jr.
Jun 11, 2024
William Charles McVeigh Jr, age 82 of Vicksburg went to Heaven on June 11, 2024. Bill was born on June 4,1942 in Melrose Park, IL. He was the son of William Charles and Ruth McVeigh.
Bill is survived by his Sons; William Robert McVeigh (Jo Carolyn) of Arlington, TX, Dennis Bernard McVeigh of Vicksburg, MI, Geoff Ondrus (Sherrie) of Conroe, TX;...
George Richard Diethrich
Jun 10, 2024
George Richard Diethrich, of Marcellus, a man of unwavering strength and a sharp engineering mind, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Cassopolis, at the age of 86. Born on August 16, 1937, in Constantine, MI, to Wilbur and Marjorie (Guthrie) Diethrich, George was a distinguished individual whose life touched the hearts of many. George attended Three Rivers schools, and...
Virginia Dinges
Jun 9, 2024
Ginny was born on October 25, 1929 in Kalamazoo, MI and passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice on June 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Wayne Dinges. She is survived by her stepchildren, Steve Dinges, Karel (Al) Smith, Kathy (Steve) McCormick, Chris (Jonathon) Kloosterman, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ginny was a beautiful...
Kay Elizabeth Young
Jun 7, 2024
Kay Elizabeth Young passed away on June 7th, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born in January 20th, 1951 to Ernest and Dorothy (Bennett) Mackie.A full obituary is currently in the process of being written.While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take the time to sign Kay's guestbook and/or share a memory with her familyThe Young family is being taken care of...
Minnie Cleveland
Jun 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Minnie (Marie) Cleveland, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community. Minnie passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, June 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warm memories.
Born as Minnie Westphal in Jones, Michigan, in Cass County, Minnie was...
Susan Harper-Grieger
Jun 3, 2024
Susan Harper-Grieger, known affectionately as Susie, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 79. She was born September 20,1944, in her hometown of Ann Arbor, MI. She was the daughter of James and Victoria (Gellatly) Harper. James passed away when Susan was rather young. Her mother remarried Arthur Spang, who embraced the role...
Thomas Bolf
Jun 3, 2024
Thomas Robert Bolf, age 79, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Tom, middle son of Thomas and Francis (Zagar) Bolf, was born in Paw Paw, Michigan. Tom graduated in 1963 from Plainwell High School. After high school, Tom attended trade school in Chicago. During that time, he met Brenda Vos. They were married in 1974.
Tom loved...
Betty Kuiper
Jun 2, 2024
Betty Elaine Kuiper, 99, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Park Place Assisted Living. She was born on July 14, 1924, to parents Floyd and Hazel (Flanders) Oversmith.
Betty was united in marriage to Kasper Kuiper (deceased), children Carol Pratt (Kuiper) and Joe and Marianne (Shook) Kuiper. Grandchildren, Brian Bates, Kevin Bates, Dale and Lauren (Balestri) and Lisa Pratt....
Richard Dean Burgess, Jr
Jun 2, 2024
Richard Dean Burgess, Jr of Vicksburg passed away at Bronson Hospital on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 64. Richard was born in Vicksburg and was the son of Richard and Claudia Burgess.
Richard is preceded in death by his wife Terri, one son Alexander Burgess, and his best friend Sarge.
Richard is survived by his three children: Joseph Burgess,...
Ford Hess
May 30, 2024
Ford (Butch) Hess of Portage, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday May 30th, surrounded by his family. Ford was born March 1, 1943; in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Norman and Barbara (Loukes) Hess.
He met Maude while attending Portage Public Schools. They were married on August 31, 1963. Together they had four children.
Ford retired from...
Judith Siebler
May 28, 2024
Judith (Judy) Anne Siebler, 79, passed away after a brief illness peacefully on May 28, 2024 in Kalamazoo, MI with her loving sister Pam at her side. Judy was born on April 9, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA to Fred Carl Siebler and Margaret Carroll (Davis) Siebler. Soon thereafter, the Siebler family moved to Aurora, NE to be near family....
Don Miller
May 28, 2024
Don Harvey Miller, 77 years old, Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at his home, May 28, 2024, after a long illness. Don was always up for a fun time, a real people person, he loved to tell stories of his wild side and believe me he had a lot of stories to share. Don was a brilliant man, a gentleman, and...
Sharon Webster
May 23, 2024
Sharon Kay Webster
Oct. 28, 1947 – May 23, 2024
Webster, Sharon age 76 of Scotts Sharon died suddenly at her home in Scotts, May 23, 2024. She was born October 28, 1947, to Arthur and Lila (Hodgman) Burgess.
Sharon has spent her entire life in this area. She was strong, hard worker, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Sharon’s wishes...
Clarice Rench
May 23, 2024
Clarice Rench
Clarice was born on October 4th, 1932, and adopted by Harold & Elizabeth (Hood) Jones. She attended Adrian high school and after graduation attended Adrian college. It was there that she met Leo Rench. They were married in August of 1952 and were together 46 years until Leo’s death in December of 1998. In August of 1953 their daughter...
Beverly J. Ayres
May 23, 2024
Beverly Joyce (Klomp) Ayres died peacefully on May 23rd, 2024, with her family and friends beside her. Beverly was born on March 15th, 1934, in Kalamazoo to John and Harriot (Benedict) Klomp.
Beverly was married for 59 years to Harold Richard Ayres, who passed away in 2011. The two loved to go antiquing together. They had three daughters Wanda Jean Lesterman,...
Dennis VanWeelden
May 22, 2024
Dennis “Denny” VanWeelden came to this world in 1954. He is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 46 years, Pam “Drenth” VanWeelden. Their son, Jeremy, will miss them both greatly.
Denny is survived by his loving parents - Wayne and Bea VanWeelden - who will remember him as a loving and helpful son. Additionally,...
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