Obituaries
Mary "Ma" Ann Claridge
Dec 6, 2020
Mary Ann "Ma" Claridge 4/21/1925 ~ 12/6/2020 Mary Ann "Ma" Claridge, 95 of Marcellus, Michigan transitioned peacefully, Sunday, 12/6/2020 at her Home surrounded by her family and friends. Mary Ann "Ma" was born in Crown Point, IN on 4/21/1925 the daughter of Claude Roswell Pettibone and Helen Irene (Hixon) Pettibone. On November 4, 1949, at Michigan State University, she married...
Joyce D. Hoeksema
Dec 6, 2020
Joyce Hoeksema was a caring and giving person. She lived her life with a positive outlook that supported her during life's greatest challenges. Fun-loving, yet strong willed, she was well loved by her family and there was never any doubt that she was in charge! Her story begins on May 19, 1937 in Three Rivers, Michigan while the nation was...
Ivan Max Honeysett
Dec 5, 2020
Ivan Max Honeysett, age 82, of Plainwell, MI passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born December 22, 1937 on the family farm in Plainwell to Claud and Hulda (Amick) Honeysett. On June 21, 1957 he was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Sadie Braamkolk....
Phillip George Stearns
Dec 5, 2020
Phillip George Stearns, age 76, of Plainwell, MI passed away on December 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hastings, MI on February 21, 1944 the son of George and Beaulah (Reed) Stearns. He graduated from Allegan High School in the class of 1962. In January of 1963 he married the love of his life and...
James Alan Cripe, Sr.
Dec 4, 2020
James “Jim” A. Cripe, Sr. August 27, 1931 ~ December 4, 2020 James A. Cripe, age 89, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in South Bend, IN on August 27, 1931 the son of Cecil and Verna (Melser) Cripe. On October 21, 1955, in Middlebury, IN he...
Patricia Rene Aldrich
Dec 4, 2020
Patricia Rene Aldrich, age 92, of Schoolcraft passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2020 at White Oaks Assisted Living Center. Patricia was born on September 13th, 1928 to Emerson and Bernice Houts. She was married to Neal C. Aldrich on September 24th, 1948. Pat grew up and lived in Schoolcraft her whole life. She loved her little town and being...
Gerold Wayne Merchant
Dec 4, 2020
Gerold Wayne "Jerry" Merchant, of Grand Junction passed away on Friday December 4, 2020 at the age of 92. Jerry was born on December 17, 1927 in in Bangor, Michigan. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Emmy; his parents Albert and Delberta (Hurley) Merchant; two brothers Ed and Merl; and two sisters: Joyce Mosher and Dolores West. Jerry...
Darlene A. Dennis
Dec 2, 2020
Darlene A. Dennis, age 60 of Otsego, Michigan passed away suddenly of natural causes on December 2, 2020 at 11:35 pm at her home in Otsego. Darlene was born on July 10, 1960 to Jerry Lee Bowen Sr. and Charlotte (Sims) Bowen. Darlene is survived by her husband Bill and children Cassandra Dennis (Andrew), Nicole Walker (Adam) Kaija and Jeremiah...
Barbara Lower
Dec 1, 2020
Barbara Lower, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 90. Barbara was born on July 12, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was the daughter of Bert and Lulu (Barens) Moulenbelt. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Barbara's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
Wayne E. Kissinger
Nov 29, 2020
Wayne E. Kissinger, of Plainwell passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 86. Wayne was born on January 5, 1934 in Plainwell, MI. He was the son of Charles and Wilma Kissinger. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Wayne's guestbook by lighting a candle...
Donna Mae Hill
Nov 28, 2020
Donna M. Hill, age 84, of Portage, MI passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born in Sheboygan, WI on May 3, 1936 the daughter of Karl and Elsie (Jurk) Laue. Donna married Robert “Bob” Hill on July 25, 1959 in Sheboygan, WI. She has been described by her children as an angel...
Mary K. Dudley
Nov 27, 2020
Mary Katherine Dudley, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 103. Mary was born on December 18, 1916 in Dowagiac, MI. She was the daughter of George and Anna (Doster) Willson. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Mary's webpage by lighting a...
Cheryl Ruth Lanz
Nov 26, 2020
Cheryl Ruth Lanz, age 60, of Plainwell, MI passed unexpectedly on November 26, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Oakland, MI on June 15, 1960 the daughter of Bill and Ruth (Busby) Jesmore. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Cheryl's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or...
Charmaine Elizabeth Collings
Nov 25, 2020
Charmaine passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 68. Complete obituary is in the process of being written. The family is working with Avink Funeral Home and Cremation, 129 S. Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
Betty Jane Schten
Nov 24, 2020
Betty Jane Schten January 24, 1928 ~ November 24,2020 Betty Jane Schten, age 92, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, in Lawton. She was born in Marcellus, Michigan on January 24, 1928 the daughter of Valentine W. and Nona Belle (Maillat) Beadle. On November 13, 1948, in Marcellus, Michigan she married Donald R. Schten who preceded her...
Dorothy Jane Guilfoyle
Nov 24, 2020
Dorothy Jane Guilfoyle, age 101, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Vibrant Life Assisted Living Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Dorothy was born on January 10, 1919 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Franklin and Cora (Vette) Benessi. She was joined in marriage to Daniel W. Guilfoyle on May 21, 1938. Dorothy is proceeded in death...
Joan G Holmgren
Nov 23, 2020
Joan G Holmgren, age 91, formerly of Toms Rivers, NJ passed away on November 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Joan loved people and everyone she met became her friend. She had a big heart and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to shop and in recent years enjoyed going to the casino with her...
Gordon L. Mitchell
Nov 23, 2020
Gordon L. Mitchell, of Fulton passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the age of 89. Gordon was born on November 6, 1931 in East LeRoy, MI. He was the son of Roe and Opal (Chichester) Gordy married his high school sweetheart Mildred (Snyder) Mitchell on January 22nd, 1950 and lived on their family farm for almost 60 years....
Nona I. Mattheis
Nov 22, 2020
Nona's life began August 11, 1911 on a farm located on Silver Street, south of Vicksburg, the daughter of Soloman and Ada Bastian. she attended strong school until the age of 10 when the family moved into town and she finished her schooling at Vicksburg High school. Nona began her working life at Elam's stationary in the cafeteria. During this...
Paul Eisenhardt
Nov 21, 2020
The world lost a great person, Paul “Champ” Eisenhardt, on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born in Kalamazoo and raised in Comstock where he graduated in 1958. Paul was a star athlete. He received awards in Varsity track, Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Continuing on as an adult, He played fast pitch softball. Champ was also an avid bowler. While living on...
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