Troy Lynn Frank II – was born to Sherrie Millward (DeVore) in Kalamazoo, MI on January 10, 1988. Troy grew up in Calhoun County and graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 2006. Troy loved playing basketball, listening to his music a little too loudly, and gaming with his friends. As a teen, he loved spending time at Gun Lake where...
Ricci Jo Murphy, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 75. Ricci Jo was born on November 6, 1945 in Redford Township. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Ricci Jo's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a...
Patricia Ann Sziede October 10, 1940 ~ March 29, 2021 Patricia Sziede, age 80, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 10, 1940, the daughter of Ralph Edward Rhodes and Iva Bertine McNutt. On March 27, 1981 in Paw Paw, Michigan Patricia married...
Shirley Ann Johnson of Paw Paw, MI passed away on March 29, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born on June 7, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Joseph and Jessie (Walker) Troff. A full obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Shirley's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
Connie Sue Decker of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1951 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Watson) Wrather. A complete Life Story is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Connie's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory...
Cynthia A. Richardson, affectionately known as Cid by all who knew and loved her, passed away on March 28, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Cid was born in Rome, New York on April 17, 1957 and grew up around the country and the world as a member of a military family. She graduated from Hackett High School in...
Richard “Dick” Anton VanderStraaten of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 22, 1951, the son of Marvin and Norma (Hartleroad) VanderStraaten. He is preceded in his passing by his parents and brothers: John and James VanderStraaten. Left to cherish Dick’s loving memory are his...
Delores Dean, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the age of 89. Delores was born on March 1, 1932 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Louis and Marie (VanLoveren) Delobel. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Delores's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting...
Janice Ann Youngs January 20, 1952 ~ March 22, 2021 Janice Ann Youngs, age 69 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday March 22 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on January 20, 1952 the daughter of Frederick and Grace (White) Youngs. Janice was a cashier, working for K-Mart 31 ½ years and many years at Meijer. Janice enjoyed...
Marshall Beachler was born to John Webster Beachler and Barbara Lee (Wolfe) Beachler on December 6, 1956. In high school in Logansport, he was in Key Club, played the lead in Oklahoma!, and was on the swim team. A naturally talented vocalist, he was also in the swing choir and had the privilege of travelling to perform for the National...
Millard Owen Gaylor of Kalamazoo, MI while surrounded by family passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born on July 4, 1932 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Owen and Gladys (Hodge) Gaylor. Mid grew up on a farm in Union City with his parents and 5 siblings. He graduated from Union...
May 23, 1962-March 19, 2021 Bob was the beloved son of Louis and Suzanne (Ughetti) Wheeler, he will be missed dearly by a son Louis; sisters: Sally (Kim) Conolly and Amy Lou Wheeler; brother, John (Kim) Wheeler and three grandsons:Tripp, Wyatt and Theodore. Bob was preceded in death by his parents an brother Mark. Per Bob's wishes cremation has taken...
A genuine soul, a compassionate person, and always one with something to say in any situation, Dick leaves behind many loved ones and friends. We will miss the place he held in our lives, and we will never forget him. Dick's life began during the 1950's decade which was a time of confidence for Americans. It is often called the...
Those who were lucky enough to know Donald Bladen understood his reverence for his Lord and Savior. Throughout his life, he leaned on the wisdom that God would always provide for him during any challenge. Faithful, content, and grateful for the countless blessings in his life, Donald was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. With many...
Michael Kevin Imm of Plainwell, MI passed away at his home on March 16, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born on September 19, 1950 in Tucson, AZ the son of Joseph and Annette (Nix) Imm. When reflecting on the life of Michael Imm, words such as dedicated, noble, and tenderhearted come to mind, but it was both...
Beverly Bowen, of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 83. Beverly was born on February 17, 1938 in Sturgis, Michigan. She was the daughter of Archie and Esther (Gest) Sites. She always had a smile on her face and a welcoming hug. Bev’s life started out rough from the very beginning. Her father died...
Betty Jane Webb, age 81, of Sturgis Michigan, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving care givers, grandchildren and daughter. Betty was born September 1, 1939 in Three Rivers, Michigan to OK and Francis (Dimmick) Lunger. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1957. During her senior year she earned the...
Norman Roger Bailey of Plainwell , born in Allegan Mi, May 31st 1939, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called home to heaven March 13th 2021. An avid hunter and fisherman, Norm was the popular owner of Hoot's Bar in Allegan and retired from Rockwell. He was predeceased by parents Malcolm and Dorothy Bailey, sisters JoAnn Gallagher (Ken), Sharon Schmitt...
Anna Geraldean Katje went to be with the Lord, on March 13, 2021, in Grandville, MI. Ann was born August 16, 1932 in Martin, MI, the daughter of Garry and Bessie Katje. She was the second oldest of 11 Katje children. The Katjes had a farm in East Martin. There was always plenty to do raising chickens, dairy cows, and...