Obituaries

Apr 10, 2020

Betke, Laury Laury Betke, age 63, of Plainwell, passed away on April 10, 2020. Laury was born on January 21, 1957 in Hollywood, California. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned for a later date. Her husband of 45 years, Harry passed away in 2019. Laury’s family includes her children: Tracey (Ross) Robrahn,...

Apr 10, 2020

Greene, Eugenia “Genii” Genii Greene, age 81, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 10. Genii was born on July 16, 1938 to Frederick & Eugenia (Douglas) Chance. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Genii’s family includes her husband of 61 years, John; her two sons Rob Greene and Bill...

Apr 10, 2020

Apr 9, 2020

Sandra “Sandy” Deane Nyberg, of Plainwell peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 9, 2020 at the age of 80. Sandy was born December 20, 1939 to Clifford and Edith (Pyle) Mills. She will be remembered for her spunky personality and how deeply she cared for her loved ones. Sandy was known as a hardworking woman...

Apr 8, 2020

Pamela Lynn Bailey Sullivan, commonly known as AP, Pooh Bear, GAP, or Pammie, passed away on April 8, 2020 at Borgess Hospital at the age of 50. She was the daughter of William Bailey and Mildred (Yant) Bailey. She is preceded in death by her father, William Bailey. Pamela Bailey was born in Plainwell, Michigan on January 11, 1970. She...

Apr 8, 2020

John Joseph Holman, age 81, of Lawton, passed away on April 8, 2020. He was the son of Joseph Holman and Kathryn (Miller) Holman. He moved from South Haven to Mattawan in 1971 and graduated from St. Augustine. John was an electrician for IBEW Local 131 and retired in 2002. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, lawn-care, and projects around the house....

Apr 6, 2020

Martin Joseph Wesaw Jr. (Sonny), age 70, of Plainwell, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born in Watervliet, MI and raised in Hartford until moving to Grand Rapids in 1960. Sonny was a proud member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. He was preceded in death by parents Martin Sr. and...

Apr 5, 2020

Jerry H. Pountain, of Portage passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the age of 66. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Jerry's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home...

Apr 5, 2020

Deloris L. Rozek, of Portage passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the age of 93. Deloris was born on August 5, 1926 in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Augustus and Hazel (Stanger) Hollis. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Deloris' webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a...

Apr 5, 2020

Robert Michael Cortellessa, son of Domenic Cortellessa and Camille Raiola, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 2nd, 1957. He was a husband, a father and a friend to many. Robert passed away on April 5th, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is survived by his two children, Presley and Vince Cortellessa, his wife Lisa Cortellessa and...

Apr 4, 2020

Violet Sisson was born Violet Cecelia Chubb on May 5, 1934 in Kalamazoo Michigan. She died of natural causes on April 4, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Violet is survived by her Husband, Gerald Sisson of Pullman Michigan, her Sister Jean Barday and family of Colorado; her four children and their spouses: Steve and Tambre Patchett recently of Pearce...

Apr 4, 2020

Lewis Arthur Huisman, of Shelbyville passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 96. Lewis was born on January 18, 1924 in Wyoming, MI. He was the son of Derk and Myrtle (Connor) Huisman. He graduated from Martin High School with the Class of 1941. After high school he served his country in the United States Army...

Mar 29, 2020

Emil J. Tomanek Jr., age 93, of Glenn, MI. died on March 29, 2020 at MediLodge of Holland. Emil was born in Cicero, IL on October 15, 1926 to Emil and Mary Tomanek. Emil served in the United States Navy during WWII. He graduated from Western Michigan University receiving both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He taught and coached in...

Mar 27, 2020

Terry Ann Hatfield, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the age of 65. 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, 5975 Lovers Ln., Portage, MI 49002 (269-344-5600).

Mar 26, 2020

Dennis R. Brooks, of Plainwell passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age of 76. Dennis was born on February 1, 1944 to Richard and Ethel (Clark) Brooks. He is survived by his son Scott Brooks, sister Deloris Schau, brother Don (Margaret) Brooks, sister in law Tricia Brooks and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...

Mar 26, 2020

A passionate man, Ray Warner lived his life with great love for his wife, children and grandchildren. Hardworking and successful, he enjoyed the physical labor of farming for a majority of his life. Although he spent many years busy on the family farm, his greatest treasure was the time he spent with his close-knit family, especially around the holidays. A...

Mar 25, 2020

James Meech, of Otsego passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 76. 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 McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall & Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269-685-5881).

Mar 25, 2020

Maude Ann Hess, of Portage passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 73. Maude was born on September 14, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of OK and Margaret (Anderson) Wiswell. While going to Portage Public Schools she met the love of her life, Ford Hess. They married on August 31, 1963. Together they...

Mar 25, 2020

Mary Rose Cook, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Mary was born on April 1, 1927 in South Haven, MI. She was the daughter of Raymond and Rosallia (Larenz) Konrath. She later married Roger Cook. She had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area and a faithful member of St. Ambrose...

Mar 24, 2020

Rose Elizabeth Moore, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 104. Rose was born on November 13, 1915 in Leonidas, MI. She was the daughter of Earl and Nora (Lunger) Lash. Rose married Floyd Moore on December 21, 1960. She worked as a cook for over 25 years at the State Hospital before retiring....