Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris August 3, 1984 ~ June 12, 2021 Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris, age 36 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at home in her husband’s arms and surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 3, 1984, the daughter of Daniel Ray Middlestadt and Sheila Ann Ickes. On December...
Judith Ann Stacks of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 62. She was born on September 23, 1958, in Arkansas the daughter of Andrew Stacks and Margaret Whaley. She attended Vicksburg High School. In her younger years she was a truck driver and a home health aide. Judith loved spending time with her...
Eddie Oetman, age 81, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2021 at Vicinia Gardens. Eddie was born on November 14, 1939 in Martin, Michigan to Richard and Ruth (Edwards) Oetman. Visit with his family and friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 at McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall Gren Chapel – 120 S....
A dear mother and loving friend, Eva L. (Thompson) Myrick , 74, of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away in her home, surrounded by family on June 8th, 2021. Born in Marshall Michigan, as an infant she was adopted by Vern and Louise Thompson and was an only child. She attended Portage Central High School. Her youth was spent riding horses, and...
The phrase ‘Not all those who wander are lost’ is often attributed to a variety of different literary sources, but one thing is certain: Jeffrey Lynn Woody’s travels filled his life and the lives of his loved ones with joy. With a passion for the wide-open road, Jeff saw a lot of places and logged a lot of miles, both...
Marilyn J. Kozar of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 85 at Rose Arbor Hospice with her family by her side. Born on November 30, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI, she was middle child of George and Gladys (Werner) Kozar. She later married her husband, Edwin David Wood. She is preceded in death by...
Harold “Junior” Schiedel September 7, 1936 ~ June 5, 2021 Harold Junior Schiedel, age 84 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born in Lawrence, Michigan on September 7, 1936 the son of Harold Junior, II and Jennie Schiedel. On January 14, 1956, in...
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, 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...
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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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;...
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...