Obituaries
Donald "Don" Knapp
Jan 19, 2021
Donald E. Knapp went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 19, 2021. Don was born on March 20, 1935 to John and Effie (DeWolf) Knapp. Don is survived by his wife of 65 years, MaryLynn. His daughters, Linda (Tim) Clysdale, Lori (Austin) Terry. His brother Bob (Carol) Knapp. Grandchildren Ryan (Trish) Terry, Chad (Jessy) Terry, Kayla...
Mavis Louise Kerr
Jan 19, 2021
Mavis Louise Kerr, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego. Mavis was born on September 4, 1931 to Ezra and Ita Johnson. While visiting Mavis’ webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord...
Katharina Harrison
Jan 17, 2021
Katharina Harrison, 88, of Vicksburg passed away at her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Katharina was born on August 28, 1932 in Oldenburg, Hungary to Karl and Theresia (Bauer) Reisch. When Katharina was 11 years old, she and her family were forced to move from their homeland of Hungary to Germany. It was there, at 22 years old, that...
David Landrum
Jan 17, 2021
David E. Landrum, 79, of Vicksburg, MI passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2021. He was born September 7, 1941 to John C. Landrum, Sr. and Donna (Shrock) Landrum in Elkhart, IN. Dave graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1961. While serving in the army in the State of Washington, he met his wife, Lorna. They moved their young family...
Nelva Luchies
Jan 17, 2021
Nelva Jean Luchies, 82, died a peaceful, natural death at her home, in Mattawan, Michigan, on January 17, 2021. She was born May 7, 1938 in Holland, Michigan, the eldest daughter of Harold and Gladys (Mulder) Ter Haar. Nelva was a Zeeland High School “Chick” and graduated in 1956. After graduation, she began a proud family legacy by obtaining Bachelor...
Terry Perk
Jan 17, 2021
Lyle Terry Perk, 85, Kalamazoo, MI. 01/17/2021. Born April 26th, 1935 to Lyle and Gladys (Snell) Perk, he passed away on 01/17/2021. Known to all his friends as Terry, he grew up on the East side of Kalamazoo. He attended Brucker Elementary, St. Mary's, and Roosevelt Junior High School. At the age of 13, his dad built him a go-cart,...
Donald Nicholas Korte
Jan 15, 2021
Donald Nicholas Korte, age 92 of Portage, MI formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away January 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Marjorie (deceased) for 58 years. Loving father of Peter (deceased), Paul (Joy), Ann (Robert) Pefley, Mary (David) Curtis, Andrew (Leeann), Susan (Paul) Hinz, John (Diana), Matthew (Lisa), Barbara DiStefano, Robert (Gayle). Grandfather of 23 and Great-Grandfather of 17. In accordance...
Michael Bickings
Jan 15, 2021
Michael Bickings, age 64, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 15, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1956. A full obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Michael's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home;...
Keith Edward Buckmaster
Jan 15, 2021
Keith Edward Buckmaster, age 57, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 15, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1963 the son of Virgil and Esther (Hale) Buckmaster. He graduated from Vicksburg high school in 1981. On August 15, 1987 he was united in holy matrimony to Dawn Peterson, they’ll have been married 35 years in August. Keith was...
Bradley Stroup
Jan 14, 2021
Bradley Earl Stroup, age 49 of Mendon, MI passed away peacefully at his home after losing his battle with lung cancer. He was the loving husband of Karey Anne and they shared 12 beautiful years together. Born June 14th, 1971 to the parents of Varon (Pete) Rowe and Janice Arnold (White). He attended Three Rivers High School. He was employed...
Jeanne Tindall
Jan 14, 2021
Tindall Jeanne A. Jeanne A. Tindall, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away with loving family by her side, on Wednesday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 92, due to Covid 19 complications. She resided at Friendship Village, Kalamazoo, Michigan and formerly lived on Indian Lake in Vicksburg, Michigan. Jeanne was born on March 24, 1928 in Kalamazoo and...
Melinda Sue Breault
Jan 14, 2021
Melinda Sue Breault, age 56, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 14, 2021. She was born on March 18, 1964 in Arizona the daughter of John and Mary (Somsel) Bowman. A full obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.mccowensecord.com please take time to sign Melinda's guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with...
Patricia Ruth Gillespie
Jan 14, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Gillespie, passed away on Thursday, January 14 , 2021 at the age of 82. Pat was born on October 29, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Frohmader) Gillespie. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Pat's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by...
Dortha Lee Conley
Jan 14, 2021
Dortha (Donna) Conley A pillar of faith and a safe haven for her family, Donna Conley knew that her strength was not her own. She credited all good things in this life and all her hope for the future to the steadfast love of the Lord and clung to the promise of His unending mercies and great faithfulness. (Lam. 3:21-26)...
Margaret L. Rolfe
Jan 13, 2021
Margaret (Margot) Louise Rolfe 92, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Holland, Michigan. She was born April 7, 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Margaret and Fred LaCrone. Margot grew up in Kalamazoo, graduated from State High in 1946 and earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Western Michigan College of Education. She taught for twenty-five years,...
Dolores Anna Howard
Jan 12, 2021
Dolores Anna Howard July 31, 1934 ~ January 12, 2021 Dolores Anna Howard, age 86 of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at her home in Wyoming, MI. Dolores was born in Elk City, Oklahoma on July 31, 1934, to Joseph Antone Spieker and Georgia Ann (Chervenka) Spieker. On February 11, 1952, in Canute, OK, she was...
Lee F. Phelps
Jan 12, 2021
Lee F. Phelps, of Schoolcraft passed away on Monday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 82. Lee is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kay; three sons: Larry (Dawn) Phelps, of Vicksburg; Buzz (Kristina) Phelps, Nappanee, IN; Kurt (Rachel) Phelps, of Schoolcraft; 12 grandchildren: Andrew, Aaron, Adam, Jacob (Heather), Justin, Micah, Kayson, Gracie, Gentzen, Mark, Halle, and Stephen....
Christopher Todd Ritchey
Jan 12, 2021
Christopher Todd Ritchey, of Bellevue passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 36. Christopher was born on August 17, 1984 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He was the son of William and Kathryn (Hilderbrandt) Ritchey. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Christopher's webpage, please take time to sign his guestbook by...
Charlene Joan Horvath
Jan 11, 2021
Charlene Joan Horvath September 18, 1945 ~ January 11, 2021 Charlene Joan Horvath, age 75 of Lawton, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at White Oaks Nursing Home of Lawton, MI. Charlene was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 18, 1945, the daughter of Charles Edward Horvath and Frances Dorothy Mellin. Charlene loved spending time with her family...
Biruta Astra Abuls
Jan 11, 2021
Biruta Abuls July 28, 1929 – January 11, 2021 Biruta Abuls, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Dzintars Abuls. She is survived by three children: Peteris (Cherie) Abuls of Winnetka, IL; MIkelis (Tia) Abuls of Brookfield, WI and Diana (Andris) Karklins of Plainwell, MI and eight...
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