Joan Winona Stout
Oct 13, 2024
Joan W. Stout, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. Joan was born on July 25, 1937, in Quincy IL. Joan and her family moved from Quincy to Kalamazoo when she was young and lived in the Kalamazoo/Otsego area for most of her adult life.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, James; and...
Dolores Rohloff
Oct 11, 2024
Dolores Agnes Rohloff, born in Detroit, MI, on August 17, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Pilbeam) Selkirk.
Dolores will be fondly remembered for her boundless generosity and unwavering love toward her family and friends. Her kindness and selflessness touched the lives...
Brenda Schanz
Oct 9, 2024
Brenda Kay Schanz (Pridemore), age 70, of Mendon Township, MI, passed away on October 9, 2024, after a lengthy battle with respiratory illness.
Born on October 3, 1954, in Garden City Hospital, Brenda was the daughter of Clarence and Bertha Pridemore. She graduated from Taylor High School and spent nearly twenty years working at DHL before turning her focus to the...
Timothy VanderMey
Oct 9, 2024
Timothy Marc VanderMey, of Portage, MI passed away on October 9th, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born on May 18th, 1955, in Grand Rapids, MI, and was the son of Edward and Helene (Tanis) VanderMey. Timothy was not only known for his friendship, faith, and work ethic, but for his love of music and good times.
A graduate...
Clara Pearson
Oct 9, 2024
Clara Pearson passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Clara was born October 2, 1925 in Vandalia, Michigan to Fred and Nina Marie (Smeltzer) Newman. Clara graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1943. She married her husband Jack on September 21, 1946. Jack passed away on June 11, 2004.
Clara enjoyed going to the casino with her...
Louise Hurdelbrink
Oct 8, 2024
Louise M. Hurdelbrink, age 90, of Plainwell (Gun Lake), Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 8, 2024. Louise was born July 18, 1934, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Louis and Ruth (Cheney) Stickel.
On April 28, 1956, she married Richard K. Hurdelbrink and lived in the Gun Lake/Orangeville area for the past 68 years. Louise and Richard traveled throughout...
Sally Ost Comer
Oct 8, 2024
“I love talking and laughing and sharing with you and I love you more than I can say. I love that you’re both my mom and my friend.” -- a message to Sally on her 75th birthday from her daughter.
Sally Ost Comer, age 82, died at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Sally Lou Ost...
Nancy Smith
Oct 7, 2024
Nancy L Smith passed away Monday October 7, 2024. Nancy was born March 10, 1933, at home in Comstock, Michigan to Otis F. and Evelyn (Gossen) Jones. Nancy was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and married her husband, Richard, of 58 years on June 15, 1951. Richard passed away in 2009.
They enjoyed traveling during Richard’s service in the...
Edward Pearson
Oct 4, 2024
Edward "Ed" F. Pearson, of Portage passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the age of 79. Ed was born on April 6, 1945 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Bernard and Ruth (Allen) Pearson.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign his guestbook and/or share your favorite memory...
Edward F. Pearson
Oct 3, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Edward F. Pearson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Ed peacefully passed away on October 3, 2024 at the age of 79.
Born on April 6, 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan Ed grew up with a passion for music, sports and a deep love of community. After graduating from high school, Ed went...
Ethelmae Sell
Oct 3, 2024
Ethelmae “Evie” (Vozar) Sell, aged 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, on July 25, 1933, to Stephen and Sadie (Tomcyek) Vozar, Evie was the embodiment of a life lived to the fullest, with a heart wide open to family, friends, and everyone she encountered.
In 1938, Evie moved to Grand Haven, MI,...
Gertrud Ristori
Oct 2, 2024
Gertrud “Trudi” Ristori
Born Gertrud Hotz in Milhausen, Germany September 12, 1927, she was the youngest of five children. She would tell stories of riding her bike to the nearby city of Heidelberg and her mother baking bread on Sundays. During WWII, she was separated from her family for safety concerns and moved away from the area. She remembered the day...
Timothy Sabin
Sep 30, 2024
Timothy Kevin Sabin (age 70), of Three Rivers Michigan passed away peacefully at his daughters home on Sept 30, 2024. Tim was born on May 21, 1954 in Albion, Michigan to the late Milford and Norma (Hardwick) Sabin. He graduated from Vicksburg High School.
In his teen years he became infatuated with the girl across the street. Years later, standing on...
Mary Ann Adams
Sep 26, 2024
Mary Ann Adams passed away on September 26, 2024, while under the care of the Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan, Michigan. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She was a legal secretary for Ryan and Ryan Law. Prior to this, she worked at The Nuthouse in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she met and...
Andrew Joseph Harma, Sr.
Sep 25, 2024
Andrew Joseph Harma, Sr., of Delton passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on March 28, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and was the son of Wayne and Mary (Tavern) Harma. Andy was not only known for his professional achievements but also cherished for his vibrant personality and the countless memories he...
John Bierema
Sep 25, 2024
John Edso Bierema, of Plainwell passed away on September 25, 2024, at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo, at the age of 94. He resided at Park Village Pines under their great care for the past two years.
Over the years John had served his Lord and Savior as an elder, both as Sunday School teacher and superintendent, and evangelism committee member....
Merle Leister
Sep 24, 2024
Merle Ruth Leister of White Pigeon, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the age of 86.
Merle was born in Stoughton, Saskatchewan, Canada to William and Ivah (Cody) Brewer on April 11, 1938.
Merle and Larry were married on January 11, 1963. She and Larry enjoyed traveling and trips to the casino, and spending...
Marella Norman
Sep 24, 2024
Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Allegan, MI, at the age of 91. Born on August 8, 1933, in Hopkins, MI, to Grover and Florence Clawson, Marella was raised with strong family values and a love for education.
A graduate of Hopkins High School, class of 1950, Marella went on to...
Hubert Campbell
Sep 21, 2024
Hubert "Herb" Henry Campbell, age 95, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and dedication to his family and community. Born on February 2, 1929, in Linton, Indiana, Hubert was the son of Cortlon "Cortland" and Mary Campbell. After the passing of his mother, he was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Max...
Bonnie Simmons
Sep 21, 2024
Bonnie Rose Simmons, aka “Far Away Gramma”, age 76, passed away with her children by her side on September 21, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on June 23, 1948, in Plainwell, Michigan to Clarence and Mary (Pavlak) Orr of Martin, Michigan, Bonnie was a beacon of kindness and generosity, known for her unwavering, selfless devotion to her family and friends....