Obituaries
Justin Colt Browne
Apr 29, 2020
Justin Browne, of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 33. He was greatly loved by his friends and family and will be dearly missed. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).
Martha James
Apr 27, 2020
Martha James, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 57. Cremation has taken place per Martha's wishes. 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...
Betty Ilene Lampen
Apr 26, 2020
Betty Lampen passed away peacefully on Sunday evening April 26th at Three Rivers Hospital. Betty Ilene Lampen was born on July 25, 1926 in Scott, Indiana, the daughter of Ethan Allen Strawser and Maybelle (Platz) Strawser. She was the 14th of 15 children. In her mid 40's she decided to get a birth certificate as none had been issued with...
Wanda Gayle Baker
Apr 26, 2020
Baker, Wanda Gayle (Bishop) 4/12/1948 - 4/26/2020 Gayle Baker, of Fulton passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in Portage, MI. She was born April 12, 1948 in Milledgeville, TN the second of seven children born to the late Paulus Bishop and Louise (Comer) Bishop and was raised in Parchment, MI. Gayle married the love of her life Jim Baker on...
Richard Thomas Kovach
Apr 25, 2020
Richard Thomas Kovach of Plainwell passed away in his home on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 72. Rich was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 30, 1948, the son of the late John E. Kovach Sr. and Vera (Landells) Kovach. He was also preceded in death by 3 siblings, James Kovach, Diane Gettys, and Melvina “Millie” Wasson....
Trevor L. Gargus
Apr 24, 2020
Trevor L. Gargus, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 38. Trevor was born May 20, 1981. Trevor is survived by his wife of five years; Mamie (Weston) Gargus: his two children; Cadence and TJ: parents; Deslin Gargus and Lorianne Brinkert: sister; Kelly (Chris) Easter: nephews; CJ and Zion. Trevor is preceded in death...
Helen Logee
Apr 23, 2020
Helen Logee, of Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 101. 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 "Dick" Lee Vlasak
Apr 22, 2020
Richard Vlasak, age 79, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born in Tabor, South Dakota on March 14, 1941 to parents, Clarence and Helen (Noll) Vlasak. He married Carole Ann Hlavac on September 4, 1965 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Tabor, South Dakota. Dick served four years in the United States Navy. After, he went...
Rose Urbanic
Apr 22, 2020
Rose Urbanic, of Plainwell passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the age of 92. Rose was born on June 11, 1927 to William & Anna (Switalski) Kujawa. While visiting Rose’s webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord...
Ernest M. Garmire
Apr 21, 2020
Ernest Marshall Garmire crossed over at the age of 89, on April 21, 2020 to join his beloved wife. Ernest also known Ernie, was born on December 9, 1930 in Wayland Michigan. Ernie was proceded in death by the love of his life, Rosalie Moreen Garmire,Grand Children: Nichole Lee Andrews, Luke Chad Andrews, Austin Robert Andrews and Todd Marshall Garmire....
Frances Jane Blank
Apr 21, 2020
Frances Jane Blank, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 86. Frances was born on February 13, 1934 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Russell and Velma (Pillars) Blank. Frances has been cremated and a burial of her ashes will be held at a later date at the Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park on...
Vern Cochran
Apr 21, 2020
Gerald Lavern “Vern” Cochran, of Allegan passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 88. Vern was born on May 22, 1931 in Holland. He was the son of Samuel and Cydnia (Knapp) Cochran. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, serving on a aircraft carrier. He was married to Christine “Chris” Johnson and...
Stephen Joel Crane
Apr 18, 2020
Stephen Joel Crane, of Battle Creek formerly of Scotts passed away on Saturday April 18, 2020 at the age of 82. Stephen was born on June 23, 1937 in Detroit and was the only child of Leland and Cecilia (Lenaham) Crane. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball. After high school he proudly served his country in the United...
Joan Louise Stahl
Apr 18, 2020
Joan Louise Stahl, of Plainwell passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 90. Joan was born on May 5, 1929 in Biggar, Canada. While visiting Joan's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. Joan's family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation...
John "Jack" Reginald Deming
Apr 16, 2020
John (Jack) Reginald Deming, of Vanderbilt passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the age of 92. Jack was born on April 1, 1928 in the family home in the small village of Vanderbilt, just north of Gaylord, MI. Jack was the youngest sibling, with four older brothers, Paul, Howard, Hudson, and Jim and one older sister, Beth. There...
Robert Leigh DeHaan
Apr 15, 2020
Robert Leigh DeHaan, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the age of 85 from complications of Covid-19. He was born on March 9, 1935 in Albert Lea, MN, son of Egbert and Norma DeHaan. His family moved to Kalamazoo, MI shortly after. He eventually met and married the love of his life, Shirley L. Glenn in...
Lester Vigil Collick
Apr 14, 2020
Les, age 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14th as His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ came to welcome him to Heaven. Les was born September 24, 1940 in Detroit to Albert and Mae Collick, graduating from Detroit Cooley in 1958. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jeanne Collick (Meyers), two sons, Alan and Russel Collick,...
Fred Lee Bissell
Apr 12, 2020
Fred Lee Bissell, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the age of 62. Fred was born on November 16, 1957 in Vassar, MI. He was the son of Wilfred and Hazel Bissell Fred served our country proudly in The Marine Corps directly after High School. He then re located to Fontana California where he made...
Stuart Molineaux
Apr 12, 2020
Stuart Renwick Molineaux, of Battle Creek, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2020, at his residence, Care Community, Battle Creek, MI. Stuart Molineaux was the only son of Grace and Forrest Molineaux of Vicksburg, MI, born on August 23,1935. He is survived by four sisters: Sharon Rutz, Marcellus, MI; Debbie Molineaux and Sue Molineaux, both...
Richard D Standish
Apr 10, 2020
Richard D. Standish Sr., age 83, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 10, 2020. Dick was born on February 9, 1937 to Floyed & Mabel (Atkenson) Standish. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A small visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 11:00 to 12:00 at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; 120 S. Woodhams St. in...
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