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...
Michael H. Strong
Nov 21, 2020
Michael H. Strong, 77, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Linda and daughter Lynnette beside him. He had cancer and COPD for a long time. He was the son of Neal and Dorothy Strong. Both his parents preceded him in death. He has two brothers: Edward (Joanna) Strong of Arizona and William Strong of Traverse City, Michigan....
Donald Eugene Quakenbush
Nov 21, 2020
Donald Eugene Quakenbush Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in his home at the age of 90. He was born in Bangor, Michigan at the family home on June 30, 1930. Don was the son of Bert & Fannie (Martin) Quakenbush. After school he joined the Air Force and served for two years. He joined the service because...
Zona Marie Andrews
Nov 20, 2020
Andrews, Zona Marie 7/5/1927-11/20/2020 Zona Marie Andrews, age 93, passed away on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern (Bud) Harry Andrews and her son, Ross Vernon Andrews. She is survived by her loving daughter, Laurie G. Andrews and grandson, Andre V. Andrews. Zona lived life to the fullest- she was a pioneer in her...
Betty Lou Dorey
Nov 18, 2020
Life held many blessings for Betty Lou Dorey. She was thankful for much and lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. Betty found pleasure in many things, but the key to her heart was the unending love she held for her family. Although she could have a strong spirit at times, she held her ground when she needed to,...
Floyd Arthur Moore
Nov 17, 2020
Floyd Arthur Moore, Jr. of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 92. Floyd Arthur Moore, Jr, was the son of Floyd A. Moore and Sara (Brown) Moore was born on September 12, 1928 in Ferndale, Michigan. He served our country in the Navy for 6 years as a medic and worked as a carpenter...
Gilbert Stanley Buck
Nov 17, 2020
Gilbert Stanley Buck, of Paw Paw passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 62. He was born on November 10, 1958 in Kalamazoo, MI. Gilbert was the son of Richard, Sr and Carol (Zoworski) Buck. Gilbert was a loving husband to Teresa for 38 years. Father to Justin and Nicole and proud papa of Emily, Tristan,...
Claude File
Nov 16, 2020
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Claude File, Jr. lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He took his roles as a husband and father to heart, and he worked tirelessly to make sure that his family was provided for. Claude was more...
Debra Marie Gearhart
Nov 16, 2020
Debra Marie Gearhart, age 62, of Nottawa Twp, MI passed away on November 16, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on April 24, 1958 the daughter of James Bradford Sr. and Fern (Dingman) Anway in Sturgis, MI. Debra loved to collect antiques, gardening, and always took a lot of pictures. She had a big heart, fostered several children with...
Barbara C Garland
Nov 15, 2020
Barbara C. Garland, age 94, of Oshtemo, MI passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on May 15, 1926 in Germany the daughter of Friedrich and Marie (Nectterbst) Hoffmann. A full obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Barbara's guestbook by lighting a candle and/or...
Stanley "Grumpy" Bridges
Nov 14, 2020
Stanley Robert Bridges March 5, 1951~ November 14, 2020 Stanley “Grumpy” Bridges, age 69 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, in Marcellus. Stanley was born in Fort Wayne Indiana on March 5, 1951 the son of Robert and Anna Bridges. Stanley was a semi truck driver, working for many years delivering products over the road. Grumpy enjoyed...
Dana Eugene Horner
Nov 14, 2020
Dana Eugene Horner Sept. 19, 1950 ~ November 14, 2020 Dana, age 70 of Marcellus, Michigan formerly of Lafayette IN, passed away Saturday November 14, 2020 in Marcellus. Dana was born in Peru, Indiana on September 19, 1950, the son of Herbert and Dorothy (Bridges) Horner Dana was retired from Alcoa after many years where he did many different jobs...
Cheryl Ann Derrick
Nov 14, 2020
Cheryl Ann Derrick, age 72, passed away on November 14, 2020. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 30, 1948 the daughter of Loyd and Loyola Wilson and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. On January 20, 1968 she married the love of her life Donald Derrick and the two were together for 52 years. Together they...
Faye Yvonne Porter
Nov 14, 2020
Faye Yvonne Porter of Schoolcraft, MI, age 90, passed away on November 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Maryville, TN on April 18, 1930 the daughter of Robert and Sophie (Feezell) Thompson. __________________________________________________________________________ I entered Faye Yvonne Porter’s life in her 52nd year of life. I was lucky enough to have just over 37 years...