Obituaries
Marvin Earl Anson
Jul 13, 2020
Marvin Earl Anson passed away peacefully on July 13, 2020 in Otsego. He was born on October 8, 1927 to Earl & Coral Anson. Visit with his family and friends on Sunday, July 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall-Gren; 120 S. Woodham St. in Plainwell. A graveside committal service will be held...
Robert Merrill
Jul 12, 2020
With a bounce in his step, an ever-present smile on his face, and with a whistling tune, Robert Merrill was truly a joy to know and love. A man who loved a good adventure, he was a likable fellow with a quick sense of humor. Whether for family, friends, or the community, it was in Robert’s nature to serve others....
Frances Zucco
Jul 12, 2020
FRANCES ZUCCO, nee Renguso, age 89 passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020 after a long and fulfilling life. She was born in New Orleans, LA. on September 18, 1930 to Anthony and Anna (Puma) Renguso. She then moved to Chicago where she met and married the love of her life, the late Arthur J. Zucco. She enjoyed vacationing in...
Joseph Ottney
Jul 12, 2020
Joseph Richard Ottney passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Joe was born on September 24, 1959. The complete obituary is being written. While visiting Joe’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home and Cremation Society; 129 S. Grand St....
Todd Harold Weinberg
Jul 11, 2020
With an undaunting spirit and tremendous strength, Todd Weinberg lived a life rich in faith, family, and friends. Todd was a kind man who welcomed everyone as a friend and whose integrity was most evident. He embraced life's joys and trials with gratitude and strength, inspiring all who were blessed to know him. Never one to require the spotlight, Todd...
Tareies Brown
Jul 11, 2020
Tareies Brown, of Kalamazoo passed away on July 11, 2020 at the age of 44. Tareies was born on June 6, 1976 to Albert Perry and Victoria Brown in Milwaukee, Wiscon. Tareies loved his family. He was kind, generous and would give anything to make the people in his life happy. He was an amazing artist who drew pictures for...
Wayne Hoke
Jul 10, 2020
Wayne Hoke, of Galesburg passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 80. Wayne was born on March 19, 1940 to William and Elizabeth (Delcamp) Hoke in Goshen Indiana. Wayne will be remembered as a kind man from a large family who loved square dancing and old western films and music. Wayne is survived by his wife Sharon...
Otto Nap
Jul 9, 2020
Otto Nap, of Portage passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the age of 87. Otto was born April 18, 1933 to Otto & Margaret (Whiteman) Nap. Otto is survived by his daughter; Pamela and son in law Rickey: special niece; Linda: numerous other nieces and nephews, great and great great, and great great great nieces and nephews: his...
Leo Moran
Jul 9, 2020
Leo was born in Otsego Township and lived in Plainwell his entire life. After graduation from Plainwell High School, Leo worked in the fruit cannery and the Marathon gas station before landing a job at Plainwell Paper. He worked at the mill until it closed, doing different jobs in the production department and in the maintenance shop. Before retirement, he’d...
LeRoy V. Lampen
Jul 6, 2020
LeRoy Vaughn Lampen April 12, 1926 – July 6, 2020 LeRoy Lampen, age 94, of Jones, passed away peacefully at Bowman Place with his son Michael at his side. LeRoy Vaughn Lampen was born at the family farm in Jones, Michigan on April 12, 1926 the son of Tony Lampen and Louisa ( Meyer) Lampen. The neighbor Helene Avery assisted...
Rebecca "Becky" Fullmer
Jul 6, 2020
.Rebecca “Becky” Fullmer, of Kalamazoo passed away on July 6th, 2020 at the age of 57. Becky was born on June 27, 1963 to Charles and Collette (McNamara) Fullmer in Kalamazoo. One of the most cherished traits about Becky was her love and dedication of being a mom. She was loving, caring and very family oriented. She was a selfless...
Jose Esequiel Castillo
Jul 4, 2020
Jose Esequiel Castillo, 47, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 at home. Jose was born in Corpus Christi TX, on Sunday April 22, 1973 the son of Roberto Castillo and Melba Castillo. Jose was a contractor doing flat cement work for many years. Jose Loved Water especially fishing and swimming, he enjoyed listening to music, and he...
David William Allen
Jul 3, 2020
David William Allen passed away on July 3, 2020 in Kalamazoo. He was born on July 28, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Jane Allen. David is survived by Linda Allen, his wife of 47 years; two brothers: James (Katie) Allen and Larry (Elaine) Allen; his sister Helen Burgraaf; children: Sherri (Jeff...
Jean Heath
Jul 3, 2020
Jean Heath, of Portage, passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 73. Jean was born on November 8, 1946 to her parents, Elbert (Jean) Herbert and Lillie Kirk of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jean was a professional and worked hard her entire life, balancing her home life and her career with excellence and always ensuring her family they were...
Linda Diane Tetzloff
Jul 3, 2020
Linda D. Tetzloff, of Kalamazoo passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 60. Linda was born on July 14, 1959 to Ralph and Delores (Blazejak) Tetzloff in San Diego, California. A complete obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted in the coming days. While visiting Linda’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the...
Betty Cook
Jun 30, 2020
Betty Cook, of South Haven passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 96. Betty was born on January 28, 1924 to Leonard and Alma (Jack) Hartman in Richmond, Indiana. While visiting Betty’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the...
Patricia Ann Ross
Jun 29, 2020
Pat Ross was a beautiful person to know and to love. She lived her life selflessly giving so much of her time and resources to those she loved. Never one to hold a grudge or have a mean word to say about anyone, she modeled being accepting and understanding of all others. Pat was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother...
Shirley A. Motter
Jun 27, 2020
Shirley A. Motter, age 71, of Marcellus, MI passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at home. She was born February 9, 1949 in Bristol, PA, the daughter of Louis and Anna (DiPalna) Sessa. On January 1, 1966 in Bristol, PA she married Gerald E. Motter who preceded her death in May 2010. Shirley has been a resident of Marcellus since...
Jimmie Ray Conley
Jun 27, 2020
Jimmie Ray Conley, 87, born January 27, 1933 at Staffordsville, KY, passed away on June 27, 2020 peacefully at Wings Home in Allegan, MI. Jimmie enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, snowmobiling, grooming the snowmobile trails, Kentucky family reunions, casino hopping, woodworking and traveling. He was one of the founding members of the Allegan County Snowmobile Club. During his lifetime, Jimmie worked...
Margaret McClish
Jun 27, 2020
Margaret May McClish, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at the age of 90. Margaret was born on January 21st, 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Lewis and Helen (Griffin) Crawford. Margaret went through Portage schools and graduated with the Portage High Class of 1948. Margaret was married 60 years to her high school...
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