Jerome Dale Lambert
Jul 2, 2021
Jerome Dale “Jerry” Lambert, of Augusta, Michigan died Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 79 of a stroke. He was born February 12, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Jurien Paul “Bud” Lambert and Virginia Anna “Ginny” (Snyder) Lambert. He attended Richland area schools and had the distinct pleasure, and very memorable experience, of having Hazel Wildermuth as his...
Leila Johnson
Jun 29, 2021
Leila Pauline Johnson passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Dale Sharon Gunther of Kansas City, Missouri on June 29, 2021 at the age of 101. She was surrounded by her children. Leila was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 22, 1920, daughter of Dales and Gladys Wilson. She had two brothers, Dale Kenneth Wilson and C. Richard...
Richard Alan Horschak
Jun 29, 2021
Richard Alan Horschak, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away suddenly June 30, 2021. He was born in Iron County, Michigan September 24, 1948. He proudly served his country in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. For many years Richard volunteered as a VA Medical Center Ambassador in Battle Creek logging close to 4,000 hours of service. He also...
Patrick "Pat" Mizer
Jun 29, 2021
Pat Mizer was a deeply kind and compassionate person. Genuine as well as generous, he was quick to share his time and resources with anyone in need. He loved people and always looked for ways to encourage others and support the family he loved. His witty humor brought lightness, joy, and laughter to every gathering. Deeply loved, Pat will be...
Wilma Marie Keck
Jun 28, 2021
Wilma Marie Keck, of Lawton, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on January 13, 1943 in Jackson County, KY to Delbert and Alma (Brewer) Fields, one of six children including: Delbert “Monroe” Fields, Marvin Fields, Sue Reynolds, and Wayne Fields all of whom have preceded her in death; her youngest brother Toby...
Teresa Ann Nix
Jun 27, 2021
Teresa Ann Nix June 26, 1965 ~ June 27, 2021 Teresa Ann Nix, age 56 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of Kalamazoo. Teresa was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on June 26, 1965, the daughter of Kenneth Kay Green Sr. and Linda Marlene Dean. On December 2, 1988, in Paw Paw, Michigan...
Patricia Kasdorf
Jun 26, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Kasdorf, 90, passed away June 26, 2021 at home with family. She was born November 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Lucius and Mildred (Lester) Boynton. She earned a Master's Degree from Western Michigan University. She went on to a career as a preschool and early elementary teacher. She spent the last 16 years of her career as...
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...