Obituaries
Francis Jean Mursch
Jan 1, 2021
Francis "Tomi" Jean Mursch, age 95, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 1, 2021. She was born in Kalamazoo on October 20, 1925 the daughter of Clinton and Edna (Miller) Fisher. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Francis' webpage by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory...
John Junior Koning
Jan 1, 2021
John J. Koning, age 81, of Paw Paw, MI passed away on January 1, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on July 31, 1939 in Kalamazoo the son of John P. and Tina (Kaleward) Koning. In his teenage years John attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. John went on to honorably served in...
Gladys Mary Misiewicz
Jan 1, 2021
Gladys Mary Misiewicz, age 107, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on January 1, 2021. She was born in East Chicago, IL on October 31, 1913 the daughter of John and Teresa (Bernacki) Dubis. A full obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Gladys' webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing...
Kenneth "Kenny" Chamberlain
Dec 31, 2020
Kenneth Garrett Chamberlain August 8, 1955 ~ December 31, 2020 Kenneth “Kenny” Chamberlain, age 65 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday December 31, 2020, at home. Kenny was born in Marshall, Michigan on August 8, 1955; the son of Kenneth L. and Beverly Jean (Warsup) Chamberlain, and was raised by his Uncle George Chamberlain and Aunt Doris Chamberlain, after the...
Nicholas William Machan
Dec 31, 2020
Nicholas W. Machan, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 55. Nicholas was born on January 16, 1965 in Sturgis, MI. He was the son of William and J. Dale (Tibbott) Machan. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Nicholas' guestbook by lighting...
Dena Julene Piper
Dec 31, 2020
Dena Julene Piper, age 72, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on December 31, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Kalamazoo on June 6, 1948 the daughter of LaVerne and Julia (Smith) Brown. She is preceded in her passing by her parents; stepfather: Harold Bent; and brother: Dale Brown. Left to cherish Dena’s loving memory is her husband of...
Barbara Camisa
Dec 30, 2020
Barbara Camisa, age 93, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on December 30, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1927 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of John and Dorothy (Reade) Kates. A full obituary is in the process of being written. Please take time at www.avinkcremation.com to sign Barbara's webpage by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the...
John Irving Schwencer
Dec 30, 2020
John Schwencer passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 82. John was born on February 15th, 1938 in Bedford Township, Michigan. He graduated from Kellogg High School in 1956 where he played football and basketball. He worked as a millwright at Ralston Purina for 40 years and was active with the United Way and the Union Labor...
Jay "Slim" Stull
Dec 30, 2020
Jay Stull, better known as Slim., 49, of Portage, MI passed away peacefully at home December 30, 2020. Slim is survived by his wife; Joyce Stull: daughter; Jailyn Stull of Washington, WV: sister; Lisa (Scott) Balderson of Washington, WV: brothers; Chris (Tessa) Stull of Parkersburg, WV, Brandon (Victoria) Stull of Washington, WV: Sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Rose Ann and Darrell Cox...
Shirley Anne Schiedel
Dec 29, 2020
Shirley Anne Schiedel February 15, 1936 ~ December 29, 2020 Shirley Anne Schiedel, age 84 of Marcellus, passed away December 29, 2020 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers, MI. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on February 15, 1936; the daughter of Sherman Biss and Nellie (Drobny) Biss. On January 15, 1954, in Kalamazoo, Michigan she married Harold Junior...
Steven DeHaan
Dec 27, 2020
Steven L. DeHaan passed away at his home on Sunday December 27, 2020 at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born in Kalamazoo a son of Steven and Laura (Kannegeiter) DeHaan. He graduated from Parchment High School, served in the United States Army and was a deputy with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department for...
Julia G Walden
Dec 27, 2020
Julia G. Walden, age 65 of Three Rivers, MI went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born on July 31, 1955 in Manchester TN, to Ewing & Sallie (Hawes) Willoughby. Julia leaves behind her beloved husband of 40 years, Kenneth Walden Sr; her children: Kenneth Walden Jr of Indianapolis and Jennifer Orozco of Three...
Julia Parker
Dec 26, 2020
Julia Parker, of Holland passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 100. Julia was born on January 14. 1920 in Michigan City, Indiana. She was the daughter of Ellis and Georgia (Clarke) Test. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Julia's guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. Julia is...
Phyllis Montgomery
Dec 26, 2020
Phyllis N. Montgomery, 95 years old, passed away December 26, 2020. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Due to the pandemic, there will only be a private graveside service. Mrs. Montgomery was born to Herman and Marian (Townsend) Fuller on January 1, 1925. Mrs. Montgomery lived most of her life in...
Ruth Wright
Dec 26, 2020
On December 26, 2020, Ruth Janice Wright closed her eyes, quieted her pain and ascended to a beautiful place. Ruth was born to Clifford and Clara (Sullivan) Anderson on November 29, 1934, Thanksgiving Day. Ruth’s birthday was never again on Thanksgiving as President Roosevelt changed the date of Thanksgiving; our Grandmother never quite forgave him. Ruth was born in Spring...
Elaine Shepard
Dec 24, 2020
Elaine (Bourdo) Shepard went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 24th, 2020. She was born the daughter of Charles and Marie (Newman) Bourdo in the town of Orangeville,MI. Throughout her life, Elaine loved to travel, read, play cards, and spend time with her family and friends. She never knew a stranger, and she always kept the faith. Elaine...
Robert "Bob" Eggleston Sr.
Dec 23, 2020
Robert “Bob” Uriah Eggleston, Sr. July 29, 1936 ~ December 23, 2020 Robert “Bob” Eggleston, Sr., age 84 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Marcellus, Michigan on July 29, 1936 to Frank and Nellie (White) Eggleston. On August 27, 1960 in Dowagiac, Michigan he married Rose...
Elmer Thomas Reisner
Dec 23, 2020
Mr. Elmer Thomas Reisner, 82, of Schoolcraft MI, joined his beloved wife, Janet Kay (McDaniel) Reisner, in heaven on December 23, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife Janet, parents Paul and Pauline Reisner and his brother Thomas Reisner. Elmer is survived by his children, Thomas (Jane) Reisner and their children, Deborah and Joshua; Kathy (Matthew) Hunt and their children...
David R. VanDerhoff
Dec 22, 2020
David R. VanDerhoff, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. David was born on August 31, 1953 to Wayne & Nancy (Lucase) VanDerhoff. David is survived by his wife Debra; his children: Kelly & Tommy Wittenburger, Julie & Jeremy Hager; four stepchildren; ten grandchildren; his sister LeAnn (Godwin) Davis; brother Dick (Sue) VanDerhoff as well as several nieces...
Robert Keith Kirby
Dec 22, 2020
Robert Keith Kirby, age 49, of Portage, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 1, 1971 the son of Robert R. and Linda (Sulivan) Kirby. Robert attended Portage Northern High School and was in the graduating class of 1989. Following high school, he honorably served in the United States Armed...
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