Obituaries
Richard "Rick" Troxell
Jun 26, 2020
Richard "Rick" Troxell, of Marcellus passed away at home on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the age of 68. Richard was born on August 2, 1951 in Three Rivers. He was the son of Richard and Carol (Wright) Troxell. He was married to Geneva Robb. Richard has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. While at Richard's...
Thomas Page Day
Jun 26, 2020
THOMAS PAGE DAY 3/21/1933 - 6/26/2020 Shelbyville, MI Thomas P. Day age 87, died June 26, 2020 at his home from complications with a heart condition. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 21, 1933 the only child of Lyman G. Day and Eva D. (Gemberling) Day. Thomas attended Kalamazoo Central High School, class of 1951, then enlisted in...
Kenneth Heikes
Jun 25, 2020
Kenneth Heikes, of Vicksburg passed away on Thursday, June 25. 2020 at the age of 80. Ken was born December 2, 1939 in Vicksburg. He was the son of Glenn and Ruth (Barendreght) Heikes. He went through Vicksburg Schools and graduated with the Class of 1958. After high school he received his Associates Degree from Michigan State University. Ken served...
Steven Michael Simon
Jun 24, 2020
Steven Michael Simon, of Vicksburg passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 69. Steve was born on May 23,1951 to Elmer and Valeria (Osworth) Simon. Steve could usually be found at Angel’s Crossing Golf Course with his longtime friend Dave. Steve is survived by his wife of 40 years Linda (Buytendorp) Simon: children; Lane (Julie) Terrell...
Betty Marie Hetrick
Jun 24, 2020
Betty Hetrick, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the age of 84. A complete obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).
Barbara Kay Simunovic
Jun 23, 2020
Barbara Simunovic, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the age of 85. A complete obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).
Richard Freeman
Jun 23, 2020
Richard Freeman, July 3, 1935 passed away on June 23, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Ml, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born to George & Claire (Wedel) Freeman in Vicksburg Ml. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ellent; brothers, Eldon (Bob) and Harry. Dick leaves behind his wife, Rose Brenner; children/step children, Steven & Colleen Ullrey, Kevin Ullrey,...
Della Mae Spencer
Jun 22, 2020
Della Mae Spencer, of Gobles formerly of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the age of 71. Della was born on March 18, 1949 in Vicksburg. She was the third of four children of Harry and Mary (Viro) Spencer. She attended Vicksburg Schools with the Class of 1968. Della was Born Again and Baptized at the Journey...
Phillip Gordon Rath
Jun 22, 2020
Phillip Gordon Rath passed away suddenly on June 22, 2020, at the age of 69. Phil was born on December 13, 1950 to Gordon & Alice (Stemen) Rath. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 13 at 11:30 at Avink Funeral Home; 5975 Lovers Lane Portage, MI 49002. A private internment will take place at Ft. Custer National...
George Wedel
Jun 21, 2020
George Eugene Wedel, of Scotts, MI, passed away Sunday, June 21, just a few days past his 81st birthday. He was loved by so many in his community, business, church & family. George was born June 16, 1939, and grew up in Kalamazoo with his three brothers, Harley (deceased), Richard (deceased) and Roger. He met his high school sweetheart, Joyce...
Ruth Shirley Waid
Jun 21, 2020
Ruth S. Waid of Rockford, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the age of 96. She was born to Paul and Carrie (Church) Jackson on July 3, 1923 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Ruth graduated from Rockford High School class of 1941. In 1942, she married the love of her life, Russell C. Waid and together they had...
Andrew Samson
Jun 20, 2020
Andrew E. Samson, of Kalamazoo passed away on June 20, 2020 at the age of 58. Andrew was born on April 9, 1962 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Arthur and Marlene (Wakefield) Samson. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. The Samson family is being cared for by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society,...
Robert Soter
Jun 19, 2020
Robert Soter, of Vicksburg passed away on June 19, 2020 at the age of 68. Robert was born on April 29, 1952 to Samuel and Tina Soter in Buffalo New York. Bob was a drummer for 59 years, as he started to teach himself to play the drums at 9 years of age and his older sister purchased him his...
Charlie Stanski
Jun 19, 2020
Charlie Stanski, gifted athlete, family man and kind soul, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2020 with Carole, his wife of 39 years, by his side. Charlie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 2, 1925. He was inducted into the Indiana Hall of Fame in 2011 as the leader of the 1942-1943 basketball State Championship for Fort Wayne...
Terry Eaton
Jun 18, 2020
Terry Lee Eaton, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the age of 76. Terry was born on April 23, 1944 to Erwin and Isadore (Nelson) Eaton. Terry was proud to serve his country during the Vietnam War. Terry also worked for Michigan Department of Transportation for 30 years. In his spare time Terry enjoyed gardening, hunting,...
Timothy Eugene Price
Jun 13, 2020
Timothy E. Price, age 41 of Vicksburg, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at home after a courageous fight against cancer. Tim was born on March 14, 1979 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Robert E. and Lynne M. Price. He was united in marriage to Jennifer A. Glaser-Price on November 15, 2019. Tim was a 1997 graduate of Vicksburg High School...
Mae Tien Fowler
Jun 13, 2020
Tien-Fowler, Mae (nee Mills) Mae Tien Fowler, 91, of Plainwell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John Tien, daughter-in-law Marjie Tien, and great grandson Jeremy Tien. Born March 6, 1929 to Roy and Lettie Mills of Chicago, IL and Martin, MI Mae...
Ethel Jean Town
Jun 12, 2020
Ethel passed away Friday morning June 12th at Rose Arbor Hospice Care Facility in Kalamazoo after a short illness. Ethel was born in Climax Township, December 30, 1938 to Glenn and Mildred (Simmons) Forney. Ethel attended Climax-Scotts School and graduated in 1956. After graduation, she worked many years at the Shakespeare Company, Wes-Tab Office Supplies, and most recently at Wal-Mart,...
Silas "Frank" McKinney
Jun 11, 2020
Silas “Frank” McKinney of Plainwell, passed away on June 11, 2020 at the age of 96. Frank was born to Roy and Dolly (Griffin) McKinney in De Soto Illinois. He was a trucker for 53 years traveling all over the country while doing so. He is survived by his wife Harlene McKinney, one daughter Shirley (Darryl) of Boulter of Hastings;...
Rebecca Ann Chadwell
Jun 11, 2020
The family of Becky Chadwell is sad to share that Becky passed away peacefully from brain cancer on June, 11 2020, at home with her husband and mother by her side. Rebecca Ann Chadwell, 55, a life long resident of Portage, Michigan, was born on July 31, 1964 the daughter of Robert Matthew and Dolores (Drenth) Scobey of Portage, MI....
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