Obituaries

Chuck Hamlin

Chuck Hamlin

Jan 11, 2021

With a warm smile, quiet passion, and unwavering focus, Charles "Chuck" Hamlin lived a life devoted to family and serving others. Chuck was a man who always led with his heart and found deep satisfaction in supporting and empowering others. His integrity was unrivaled, his knowledge unparalleled, and his generosity knew no bounds. He delighted in sharing what he knew,...

Carol Ann Reed

Carol Ann Reed

Jan 10, 2021

Carol Ann Reed, 81 traded her walker for wings when she passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, January 9, 2021.Carol was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, a sister-in-law, a daughter-in-law, a granddaughter Ashley Colburn and her beloved son Larry Colburn. Carol was raised in the Chicago area until she fell in love with west...

Roberta Cherie Pfau

Roberta Cherie Pfau

Jan 9, 2021

Roberta C. Pfau, age 89, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 21, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Robert and Sandra (Peirce) Weaver. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Roberta's guestbook by lighting a candle...

Thomas Lee Haggard

Thomas Lee Haggard

Jan 9, 2021

Thomas Lee Haggard, age 80, passed away on January 9, 2021. Tom was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 8, 1940, the son of the late Forrest and Gertrude Haggard. At the young age of 17, Tom joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a Vietnam veteran and after serving his country for 25 years, he retired as a Master...

Ann Jung

Ann Jung

Jan 9, 2021

Ann June Jung, of Scotts formerly of Brown Deer Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the age of 74. Ann was born on June 1, 1946 in Shorewood, WI. She was the daughter of William and Ida (Burnside) Gschwind. She was a 1964 graduate of Granville High School. Ann married Clifford Jung on October 18, 1969 and...

Arthur Visser

Arthur Visser

Jan 8, 2021

Arthur “Art” Visser, 99, of Niles, MI, peacefully passed away Friday night, January 8, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On July 25th, 1921, he married Margaret “Peggy” Wagoner. They enjoyed 78 years of marriage. Art was a hard-worker and an avid car enthusiast. He worked for Bendix Corporation in the brake division for most of his...

Renske Willems

Renske Willems

Jan 8, 2021

Renske Willems, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 92. Renske was born on April 4, 1928 in the Netherlands. She was the daughter of Derk and Jantje (Glotzbach) Ferwerda. Renske "Irene" was married to John Willems. Both Renske and John worked together at the Keebler company in Grand Rapids, MI. She was...

Daniel Joseph Block

Daniel Joseph Block

Jan 8, 2021

Daniel Joseph Block, The man. The myth. The legend. Entered into his eternal life on January 8, 2021 after 57 magnificent years. Daniel was born March 13, 1963, as a child Daniel fell in love with baseball, church, fishing, and good music, passions he'd carry his entire life. Daniel went on to serve in the United States Army where he...

Dennis J Pound

Dennis J Pound

Jan 8, 2021

Dennis J Pound, of Vicksburg, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 65. Dennis was born on February 1, 1955 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the son of Guy Douglas and Jean (Mandigo) Pound. Dennis is survived by his wife of 41, years Diane; daughter, Kimberly Pound; and son, Jay Pound; brother, Doug Pound; and sister,...

Arlene Rose Caro

Arlene Rose Caro

Jan 7, 2021

Arlene Rose Caro April 6, 1930 ~ January 7, 2021 Arlene Rose Caro, age 90, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Medilodge of Wyoming. Arlene was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 6, 1930, the daughter of Earl Arthur and Katherine Ann VanNess. She married James Edward Caro, who preceded her in death. Arlene...

Timothy Paul Mitchell

Timothy Paul Mitchell

Jan 7, 2021

MITCHELL, TIMOTHY PAUL 65 YEARS OLD Tim was born September 9, 1955 in Plainwell, Michigan. He was one of six children born to Delmer (Dick) and Mildred Mitchell. Tim graduated from Plainwell High School, class of 1974, and married his sweetheart Jennifer (Chappell) in 1976. They made their home and raised their children in Otsego. Tim worked for Parker Hannifin...

Bruce Hedges

Bruce Hedges

Jan 6, 2021

Bruce W. Hedges, of Fulton passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 62. Bruce was the son of Chester and Ellen (Wright) Hedges. He was born on April 30, 1958 in Allegan. Bruce went through the Allegan and Otsego schools. On May 20, 1975 he married Sue Leonard, and together they raised two children. He enjoyed...

George Haaf

George Haaf

Jan 5, 2021

George John Haaf was born on July 20, 1927 in Meriden, Connecticut, to parents Adam and Elizabeth (Gorman) Haaf. He is the eldest of five children. His family moved to Long Island, New York where he grew up, while continuing to spend summers on his Grandfather’s farm in Connecticut. After graduating from Andrew Jackson high school in New York, he...

Marium Janet Witt

Marium Janet Witt

Jan 5, 2021

Marium Janet Witt, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 100. Marium was born on November 12, 1920 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of E.O. and Katie (Hoyt) Coontz. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Marium's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook...

Norman Leland Turner

Norman Leland Turner

Jan 4, 2021

Norman L. Turner, age 83, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Norman was born on November 20, 1937 to Lewis & Marion (Rice) Turner. The complete obituary is being written While visiting Norman’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 the Avink...

Kimberly Sue McClure

Kimberly Sue McClure

Jan 3, 2021

Kimberly Sue McClure September 19, 1965 ~ January 3, 2021 Kimberly Sue McClure, age 55 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Bronson Hospital. Kimberly was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1965, the daughter of Ralph Leo Bushman and Joyce Lee Bryant. On February 12, 2019, in Crown Point, IN she married Anthony Ray McClure,...

Ronald Sheely

Ronald Sheely

Jan 3, 2021

Ronald E. Sheely, of Portage passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 75. Ron was born on January 5, 1945 in Camp Shelby, MS. He was the son of Merritt and Viola (Carey) Sheely. Ron was a Road Inspector for the Michigan Department of Transportation. On June 6, 1987 he married his wife Betty. He enjoyed...

David Victor Reigle

David Victor Reigle

Jan 2, 2021

David Victor Reigle October 29, 1940 ~ January 2, 2021 David Victor Reigle, age 80 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Timbers of Cass County. David was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on October 29, 1940, the son of Harry Reigle and Verna Smeltzer. David was a farmer, working for many years and later retiring from...

Myrna Lee Forsythe

Myrna Lee Forsythe

Jan 2, 2021

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Myrna Forsythe was a blessing in the lives of so many around her. She was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and she was known to many for her kind and generous spirit. A more devoted wife and mother...

David Edward Kurdys

David Edward Kurdys

Jan 2, 2021

David Edward Kurdys, age 87, of Temperance, MI passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2021. He was born in Toledo, OH, the son of Aloysius “Ollie” and Joan (Wrobleski) Kurdys. He leaves behind the love of his life, Marianne, his sister Marcia, brother Ron and his wife Edda, sons Greg, Mark and Gary, their spouses Melanie,...

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