Henry "Ray" Rothlisberger
Oct 19, 2020
Ray Rothlisberger “Big Ray” Ray, age 77, was called home to the Lord on Oct. 19, 2020. Big Ray was born on July 9, 1943 to Henry & Molly (Schildt) Rothlisberger. Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Marcene; his children: Susan Loftus, Laurie (Scott) Hatella, Deborah Peterson, Ray Rothlisberger, Craig (Julie) Lewis and Brett (Pam) Lewis; his sister Donna...
Bonnie L (Wedel) Russell
Oct 18, 2020
Bonnie Lynne (Wedel) Russell, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Sunday, October 18, with family at her side. The family will greet friends on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 2:00-5:00 PM and the service will be held on Monday, November 16th, 2020, 11:00 AM at the County Christian Evangelical Free Church in Scotts. Everyone that knew Bonnie, loved her. She loved people...
Karl Martin Gelbke
Oct 17, 2020
Karl Martin Gelbke, of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the age of 93. Karl was born on April 19, 1927 in Berlin Germany. He was the son of Karl and Johanna Gelbke. Karl served in the Luftwaffe (Air Force) towards the end of World War II. In the German Air Force, he was assigned as a...
Meryl Nancy Aimino
Oct 17, 2020
Meryl Nancy Aimino, of Three Rivers passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the age of 100. Mrs. Aimino was born on September 19, 1920 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of Walter and Victoria (Gilstorf) Markle. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Meryl's guestbook by...
Christine Lucille Schofield Mills
Oct 16, 2020
Christine Schofield Mills 8/9/1945 – 10/16/2020 Christine Schofield Mills, of Plainwell. Chris died after a short illness on October 16th, 2020, just 2 months after her 75th birthday. Chris was born in Plainwell, Michigan on the day the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan to John and Ruth Schofield. The fourth girl of a sibship of six, she was able...
Roger Alexander Webb
Oct 12, 2020
Roger A. Webb, 92, of Sturgis MI, passed away on October 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born in Grand Rapids MI, the youngest son of Robert P. Webb and Adelaide M. King. At the age of 17 he followed his brothers, David and Leslie into the service of our country. Roger served in the...
Mark Pedler
Oct 11, 2020
K. Mark Pedler, of Three Rivers, Michigan, formally of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 60. He was born on December 30, 1959 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was a graduate of Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana and was a journey-man Tool & Die Maker for 25 years. Mark is proceeded in death...
Emelda Ann Bartell
Oct 10, 2020
Emelda A. Bartell, of Wayland, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the age of 87. Mel was born in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Ann (Bernatowicz) Kotarski. She married Thomas H. Bartell (D) and moved to Wayland, MI in the late 1950’s. As a business owner, Mel owned and operated several successful restaurants including Bartell’s Restaurant,...
Keith Lewis Stark
Oct 9, 2020
Keith L. Stark, age 31, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 9, 2020. Keith was born on August 25, 1989 to Larry & Chrystal (Crocker) Stark. Keith loved to fish and was a big University of Michigan Fan. He loved his family and friends and will be deeply missed. While visiting Keith’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by...
Helen Whitman
Oct 9, 2020
Helen Jean Whitman, a longtime resident of Constantine, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the age of 67. She was born in Goshen, Indiana on December 6, 1952. She retired from Sigma Wire in Elkhart, Indiana. Helen loved the Lord and attended church at Christian Fellowship Center in Sturgis for many years. She was...
Auston Tyler Baker
Oct 8, 2020
Auston Tyler Baker March 27, 1992 ~ October 8, 2020 Auston Tyler Baker, 28, of Marcellus, passed away suddenly on Thursday October 8, 2020. Auston was born March 27, 1992, in Niles, MI to Richard and Larinda (Criffield) Baker, who survive. Auston enjoyed traveling for his work as a Nuclear Technician. When he was not traveling he enjoyed working at...
James Dale Hamilton
Oct 8, 2020
James (Jim or POPO) D. Hamilton Sr, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the age of 82. James was born on March 30, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Sol & Douglas (Yarbrough) Hamilton. POPO left the world and is now watching his grandchildren on a baseball or track field, giving words of encouragement as...
Devota Inez Mendez
Oct 8, 2020
Devota I. Mendez, age 96, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Devota was born on January 18, 1924 to William & Priscilla Lane. Devota held a strong faith and a love for all. She had a heart of gold and was generous beyond measure. She was always ready to help her family out and would do anything she could...
Todd Clark McConnell
Oct 8, 2020
Todd C. McConnell Aug. 31, 1960 - Oct. 8, 2020 Todd passed unexpectedly on Oct. 8 at the age of 60. He grew up in Augusta, MI until the age of 12, when the family moved to Montgomery, AL. He returned to MI in 2009. He worked doing construction and landscaping and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. He is preceded...
Mr. John Manuel Garcia
Oct 7, 2020
John M Garcia 02/01/1943 ~ 10/07/2020 John M Garcia, III, 77 of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at Grace Health Care, Three Rivers, MI. John was born in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan on February 1, 1943 the son of John Manuel Garcia and Mildred Christine Garcia who preceded him in death. John was an EMT for...
Bernice A. Shoup
Oct 7, 2020
Bernice (Bea) Shoup grew up in an era where hard work, diligence, and determination were important survival tools; especially when you lived on a farm just before, through, and after the depression. She carried that work ethic through her life and taught her children accordingly. It was fitting that she left this life with the same focus and diligence that...
Marilyn Jean Hostetler
Oct 7, 2020
Marilyn J. Hostetler, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 61. Marilyn was born on February 10, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was the daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Snell) Tackett. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Marilyn's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
Bonnie Sue Ward
Oct 6, 2020
Bonnie S. Ward, age 69 of Allegan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Wings of Hope Hospice Home of Allegan. Bonnie was born on June 8, 1951 in Allegan, Michigan to Edward and Dorothy (Simmons) Page. She later graduated from Allegan High School. Bonnie was married to Kenneth Ward for over 40 years. She was a kind,...
Micheal Lee Retherford
Oct 5, 2020
Michael L Retherford Jr., 52, of Plainwell, passed away suddenly, in his home on Monday, October 5th, 2020. Mike was born January 1st, 1968, to Michael and Gloria (Fox) Retherford, in Plainwell. Mike graduated from Plainwell High School in 1986. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughter, and he also loved spending time at the...
Marilyn Baird
Oct 4, 2020
Dearly loved and admired, Marilyn Baird was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She added much to the lives around her with her loving spirit, giving nature and encouraging words. Family was by far Marilyn’s greatest joy and in them she found those who knew and loved her best. She savored much, enjoyed the company of good friends,...