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...
Etta Josephine Gould
Dec 21, 2020
Etta Josephine Gould, age 100, of Vicksburg passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 21, 1920 the daughter of Charles Gleason and Gertrude May Truax. She married the love of her life Bramwell Kenneth Gould on November 15, 1940. Together they raised six children in the Vicksburg...
Nora Jean Dodsworth
Dec 20, 2020
Nora J. Dodsworth (Hillman), age 88, was called home to be with her husband, children, and her Lord and Savoir on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Nora was born in Otsego Township on October 7, 1932, to Theodore Hillman and Bertha McCormick. She was a devoted member of Doster Reformed Church and enjoyed attending services in Orangeville and Gun Lake when...
John Greene
Dec 20, 2020
John Greene, age 82, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. John was born on July 9, 1938 to Robert and Betty (Gilman). Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. John’s family includes; his two sons Rob Greene and Bill Greene; 3 grandchildren, Andrew (and Megan) Greene; Ben...
James Edward Fess
Dec 19, 2020
James Edward Fess, Jr. of Scotts, MI passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Jim was born on November 21, 1955 in Vicksburg, MI. He was the son of James Sr. and Kathryn Jean (Jennings) Fess. Jim graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1974 where he participated in football, track, basketball, theatre, and choir. After high school he joined the...
Barbara Ann Ross
Dec 18, 2020
Barbara Ann Ross of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1942 in Kalamazoo and lived much of her life in the Winchell neighborhood. The last two years she lived comfortably at Friendship Village. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and worked as a chemist at Amway. Her family describes her...
Viola F. Daymon
Dec 18, 2020
Susie (Viola F.) Daymon of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 18, 2020, in Hemet, CA, at the age of 88. Susie was born on September 21, 1932 in Luther, MI and was the daughter of Thomas and Viola (Lindsey) Wilson. She married David Daymon on August 14, 1954. Susie is survived by her husband David,...
Sharon Duncan
Dec 18, 2020
Sharon Duncan, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the age of 72. Sharon was born on July 19, 1948 in Holland, Michigan. She was the daughter of Clearance and Connie (Jansen) Hughes. Sharon is survived by her husband; Larry Duncan: children; Randy DeVore, Renee DeVore, Shelly Artis, Sherrie (Bob) Millward, Clifford (Missy) DeVore, Rochelle (Mike) Cline,...
Sharon Louise Root
Dec 17, 2020
Sharon Louise Root, age 79, of Three Rivers, MI passed away on December 17, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Melvin and Viginia (Bishop) Llewellyn. A full obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Sharon's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing...
Clare G. Seaburg
Dec 15, 2020
Clare Gene Seaburg, of Schoolcraft passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 93. Clare was born on March 16, 1927 in Cassopolis, MI. He was the son of Frank and Aletha (Sutherland) Seaburg. He graduated from Hartford High School. After high school he was drafted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War....
James Hugh Bridgeman
Dec 15, 2020
James Hugh Bridgeman, age 72, of Portage, MI passed away in Kalamazoo, MI on December 15, 2020. He was born on January 6, 1948 the in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James Daniel and Betty (Cooley) Bridgman. A full obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at James' webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign...
Ernest Porath
Dec 14, 2020
Ernest (Ernie) Porath 09/23/1928 ~ 12/14/2020 Ernest Bernard Porath, 92, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 in Dowagiac MI. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on September 23, 1928, the son of Ernest Porath and Rose (Mohnen) Porath. Ernie was married May 22, 1948 to Ellamae Hibbard in Three Rivers MI. Ernie was a Manager and Owner...
Olin K Eggleston
Dec 14, 2020
Olin K. Eggleston February 22, 1940 ~ December 14, 2020 Olin K. Eggleston, age 80, of Marcellus passed away Monday, December 14 at Three Rivers, Hospital. He was born in Marcellus, Michigan on February 22, 1940, the son of Frank and Nellie (White) Eggleston. On December 3, 1996, in Cassopolis, he married Elaine Mary Clark who survives. Olin was a...
Julia Susan Beran
Dec 14, 2020
Julia (Julie) Susan Beran, 77, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away December 14, 2020. She was born September 1, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI to Louis C. and Camilla A. (Hatley) Berky. Julie was a loving, caring, kindhearted wife, mother, and grandma. She lived for her family and treasured her husband, children, and grandkids. Julie met the love of her life before...
Lavina Marie Maxam
Dec 14, 2020
Janet (Lavina) Marie Maxam, age 71, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Detroit, MI on December 22, 1948 the daughter of Merle Lybrink and Marie Brown. She was married to Charles Maxam for 50 years, survived by three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grand children. She was appreciated for...