Obituaries
Betty Jane Short
Sep 9, 2020
Betty Short passed away on Sept. 9, 2020. Betty was born on March 11, 1929 to James & Inez (Court) McEwen. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Betty's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with her family. Betty's family is being cared...
Beverly J. Nimmo
Sep 8, 2020
As her family and friends can attest, Beverly Nimmo was a loving and sacrificial woman who loved to share her time with others more than anything else. She had a strong work ethic that served her well throughout her entire life and served as an inspiration to all who were near. Bev liked to surround herself with those she loved,...
Tammie Marie Schlotterback
Sep 8, 2020
Tammie Marie (Sikkenga) Schlotterback, passed away peacefully at the home of her parents, Carl and Jeanette Sikkenga of Kalamazoo on Tuesday September 8, 2020. She was born on July 6, 1967 at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Tammie was married to Tim Schlotterback in July of 1987; who preceded her in death in 2006. Tammie graduated from...
Vera Vivian Harris
Sep 6, 2020
Vera Vivian (Ragan) Harris October 4, 1926 ~ September 6, 2020 Vera Vivian (Ragan) Harris, age 93 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, September 6th, at Thurston Woods Nursing Home. She was born in Granger, Indiana on October 4, 1926 the daughter of Orville and Myrtle (Smith) Ragan. On July 23, 1948, in Dowagiac, Michigan she married Norwood Harris who...
Kent Edward Weinberg
Sep 6, 2020
Kent Edward Weinberg September 1, 1947 ~ September 6, 2020 Kent Edward Weinberg, age 73 of Decatur, Michigan passed away Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on September 1, 1947 the son of Fredrick Richard Weinberg and Virginia Rose (Ganser) Weinberg. On August 21, 1971, in Mishawaka, Indiana he married Susan Marie...
Clara Martha Teeple
Sep 4, 2020
Clara Martha Teeple, of Sturgis passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the age of 91. Clara was born on October 29, 1928 in Dearborn, MI. She was the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Stam) Rantz. She was married to Vernon Hugh Teeple whom preceded her in death in 2009. A complete obituary is in the process of being...
James D. Anderson
Sep 3, 2020
James Davis Anderson died peacefully on September 3, 2020. He was 92. Born July 28, 1928 in Kalamazoo to Lylah (Davis) and Hubert Anderson, he grew up with one sister, Jane Springer. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and went on to Western Michigan University where he met his wife, Patricia Dewey. They married in 1950. In 1959, Jim...
Sharon Louise Zakrzewski
Sep 3, 2020
Sharon L. Zakrzewski, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020 at the age of 80. Sharon was born on December 27, 1939 in Boone, IA. She was the daughter of John and Virginia (Smith) Stevens. A complete obituary is in the process of being written While at Sharon's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
Daniel Schuring
Sep 2, 2020
Daniel Jay Schuring Portage, MI, Dan passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 64. He was born December 18, 1955 in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Margaret (Newmeyer) Schuring. Dan was a semi driver for USF Holland for many years and had also worked for Kalamazoo County Road...
Charles L. Beacham
Sep 2, 2020
Charles L. Beacham Sr., of Delton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday September 2, 2020 at the age of 88. Charles was born on April 30, 1932 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was the son of James and Leora (Cochran) Beacham. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Charles's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to...
Stanley Cash Roberts
Sep 2, 2020
Stanley C. Roberts, of Portage passed away on Wednesday September 2, 2020 at the age of 81. Stan was born on May 6, 1939 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Casimier and Dorothy (Olin) Roberts. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Stanley's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign his guestbook by...
Donald Gardiner
Sep 1, 2020
Donald W. Gardiner, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 after a short stay at Bronson Hospital following a serious head injury from a fall taken in his home. Don was born on August 5, 1961 in Kalamazoo MI. He was the son of Charles and Rita Gardiner Ginnelly (Klein). He attended St. Joseph Elementary where his mother...
Kathleen Ann Maher
Aug 31, 2020
After a sudden and all too swift battle with cancer, Kathi Maher passed away peacefully August 31, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo. Born March 9, 1960 to parents Ed and Barbara Maher. She was a graduate of Portage Central High School (‘79). Kathi’s pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She was completely devoted and blessed to see...
Julie A Wetherbee
Aug 31, 2020
Julie Ann Wetherbee passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born November 20, 1968 in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Raymond and Sharron (Harris) Wetherbee. Julie attended public schools in Vicksburg and Kalamazoo. She resided in the Mattawan area for many years and had been employed by Mattawan Consolidated Schools. Julie...
Henry Juergen McKeever
Aug 30, 2020
Henry J. McKeever, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday August 30, 2020 at the age of 67. Henry was born on May 10, 1953. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Henry's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with his family. The...
Robert "Bob" C. Lewis
Aug 29, 2020
Bob Lewis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Active throughout his life, he treasured his years serving the community he loved. Living his life to the fullest and enjoying the company of each and every person who came his way, he leaves behind a rich legacy of accepting all people with compassion. His warm personality, genuine friendship, and...
Max Cooper
Aug 27, 2020
Max Cooper went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Max was born on September 2, 1931 to Fred & Frieda (Lowe) Cooper. Max is survived by his daughters Ruth (Charles) Creameans and Kathy (David) Bryer; his grandchildren: Caitlin Bryer and Charlie Creameans and his niece Gail Kuhlman. Max was preceded in death by his parents and...
Ross Allen Fockler
Aug 27, 2020
Ross Fockler went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Ross was born on January 2, 1940 to Ronald and Genevieve (Guilford) Fockler in Gregory Michigan. Ross is survived by his sisters; Marilyn(Larry) Hogan of Columbia, Missouri and Susan Fockler of Lincolnville, Maine; his daughters and sons: Cherie (Roger) Allen of Vicksburg Michigan, Leroy Fockler of Vicksburg,...
Laurie Ann Janing
Aug 25, 2020
Laurie Ann (Phelps) Janing, age 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 25, 2020 from Hypertension Cardiovascular Disease. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan November 04, 1963 to James (Jim) and Joyce Mae Phelps. Laurie, aka "sweetheart", graduated from Three Rivers High school in 1981. Afterwords, she devoted her life to being a great mother and homemaker,...
Darell Duane Iobe
Aug 24, 2020
Darell Duane Iobe, age 69, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on November 7, 1950 the son of Duane H. and Dorothy M. (Smith) Iobe. He was raised in the Athens-Colon area, graduating from Athens High School. Darell honorably served his country in the...
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