Obituaries
Ernest Tarkir
Mar 23, 2020
Ernest Tarkir, of Athens passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 70. Ernest was born on August 3, 1949 to Anthony and Louise (Golec) Tarkir. While visiting Ernest’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 A. Glasgow
Mar 23, 2020
Ernest A. Glasgow, Sr. of Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Ernest was born on May 12, 1925 and was the son of John and Laura (Henley) Glasgow. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He was a gunner on the USS Dearborn. On April 11, 1980 he married...
Arlie Joyce Bennett
Mar 23, 2020
Arlie Joyce Bennett was born in Antrim County, Michigan on November 22, 1921 and grew up on a farm located at the corner of US 31 and Essex Rd. She lived an amazing and fascinating life. During her school years, she attended the one room school house of Maple Hill, and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1939. After...
Kathy Lange
Mar 22, 2020
Kathy Lange was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived her life fully by extending herself selflessly to others. Her family was her greatest source of pride. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for them or anyone in need. A natural nurturer, no one was ever made to feel a stranger in her presence. Kathy leaves behind a wonderful...
Andrew Smith
Mar 22, 2020
Andrew Smith, 97, passed away March 22, 2020, at Sojourner Place, Kalamazoo, MI. He was born February 14, 1923 in Kalamazoo, one of thirteen children of William Smith and Lupke Meulman. Andrew left school after the 8th grade to help with the family celery farm. At the age of 55, he went to night school and received his high school...
Jill Ann Gaston
Mar 21, 2020
Jill Gaston, of Plainwell passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the age of 77. 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).
Anna J. Burson
Mar 21, 2020
Anna Burson, age 94, of Schoolcraft, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Anna was born on August 17, 1925 to Kenneth & Irene (McClain) Nichols. She is survived by her children: David (Linda Sue) Burson of Schoolcraft, Vikki (Denny) Plothow of Portage, Stephen (Linda Jean) Burson of Schoolcraft Jeff Burson of Schoolcraft; her grandchildren:...
Theresa Huntington
Mar 20, 2020
Theresa (Coffinger) Huntington went home to be with the lord on Friday March 20, 2020. She was born to Ernest and Marilda (Hopkins) Coffinger on May 22, 1924. At the age of 18, she was joined in marriage to Marion (Babe) Huntington on April 24, 1943. They later welcomed nine children. Theresa loved crocheting Christmas ornaments, and making quilts for...
Patrecia Rose Ellinger
Mar 20, 2020
Patrecia Rose Ellinger, 73, of Portage passed away on March 20th, 2020. Patrecia was born on August 21, 1946, to Bill and Julia McCrorey in Kalamazoo, Michigan; the only daughter of four children. Growing up she attended St. Augustine Catholic High School in Kalamazoo. Soon after she married and had five children. Being married to a military man, Pat made...
Sue Ann Hanna
Mar 20, 2020
Sue Ann Hanna, of Scotts, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the age of 66 surrounded by family. Sue was born to George and Betty (Leversee) Srackangast on January 18, 1954. Sue is survived by her husband; Colin Hanna: children; Christopher (Kelly), Dennis, and Kyle (Holly): grandchildren; Nate, Ally, and Isabella: siblings; Jim Srackangast and Beth Jackson: and...
Joyce E. Sommerfeld
Mar 19, 2020
Joyce Elaine Howard, age 80, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly of Caseville, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 after a long battle with breast cancer. Joyce, the daughter of the late Bert and Edith (Maynard) Howard, was born in Lake Township, Michigan on March 12, 1940. She grew up in a large, loving family in Caseville, Michigan and after graduating from...
Jerald Lee Updegraff
Mar 18, 2020
Jerald Lee Updegraff passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2020, at the age of 62. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 9, 1957 to Jerald Dean & Joan Marie (Houseman) Updegraff. Jerald serviced his country in the Armed Forces. He is survived by his brother Ron (Valerie) Updegraff. Jerald had a good voice and enjoyed singing. Following his...
Julia Marie Smith
Mar 18, 2020
Although she was taken from her loved ones much too soon, Julia Smith touched the lives of so many in such a special way. She has been described as a beautiful soul as her beauty was on both the inside and the outside. Deeply devoted to her loved ones, Julia was blessed beyond measure to witness her family tree blossom...
Virgene Rae Price
Mar 17, 2020
Virgene Rae Price, of Portage formerly of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 79. Virgene was born on January 14, 1941 in Weidman, MI. She was the daughter of Clare and Ruth (Hart) Oberlin. On December 17, 1988 she married Leonard Price and together blended their families together. Virgene is survived by her four...
Billie Lorretta Wilkes
Mar 16, 2020
Billie Wilkes, age 87, of Plainwell, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2020. Billie was born on May 27, 1932 to Robert & Myrtha (Chapman) Brazier. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering is being planned for this summer. Billie’s family includes her children: Bob Wilkes, Jody (Bob) Rabidoux and Carl (Kerry) Wilkes; ten...
Carol Hogg
Mar 15, 2020
Carol Ann Hogg, of Portage passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 74. Carol was born May 24, 1945 to Thomas and Ann Hogg. Carol will always be remembered by her customers at the hair salon. Carol is survived by a niece: Audrey; a cousin: Janice; and her good friend Donna Stratton and her family. Carol...
Ruth M. Rosegrant
Mar 14, 2020
ROSEGRANT, Ruth M. (Drusie) January 30, 1922 – March 14, 2020 Ruth Marie (Meyer) Rosegrant (“Drusie”), age 98, of Kalamazoo, MI, died peacefully on March 14, 2020, in her Friendship Village apartment, with family at her bedside. A Missouri farmgirl who taught at Western Michigan University until her retirement, Drusie saw many changes through her long and rich life. Born...
Gary Junior Osborne
Mar 11, 2020
Gary J. Osborne, 78 of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on March 11, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born February 6, 1942 in Battle Creek, the son of William and Evelyn (Crowell) Osborne. Gary graduated from Battle Creek Central High school. He retired from Kellogg Company in 1995 after 34 years. Gary is survived by a brother, Larry...
Dolores Pauline McPeck
Mar 9, 2020
Dolores Pauline McPeck, of Galesburg passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 77. Dolores was born on August 12, 1942 in Three Rivers, MI. She graduated from Marcellus High School. After high school she married Pete Bingman who passed during the Vietnam War. Later she was wed to Charles McPeck and together they raised a family...
Mildred Eliza Meyle
Mar 9, 2020
Mildred Midge Matteson Meyle passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020. She was born September 26, 1921, in Portage MI. Midge graduated from Portage Agriculture School. Midge married Melvin Meyle on February 16, 1940 and were together 75 years. She owned her own beauty shop in Texas Corners for 20 years. Midge is survived by her three daughters: Judy (Chuck)...
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