Jean Heath
Jul 3, 2020
Jean Heath, of Portage, passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 73. Jean was born on November 8, 1946 to her parents, Elbert (Jean) Herbert and Lillie Kirk of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jean was a professional and worked hard her entire life, balancing her home life and her career with excellence and always ensuring her family they were...
Linda Diane Tetzloff
Jul 3, 2020
Linda D. Tetzloff, of Kalamazoo passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 60. Linda was born on July 14, 1959 to Ralph and Delores (Blazejak) Tetzloff in San Diego, California. A complete obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted in the coming days. While visiting Linda’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the...
Betty Cook
Jun 30, 2020
Betty Cook, of South Haven passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 96. Betty was born on January 28, 1924 to Leonard and Alma (Jack) Hartman in Richmond, Indiana. While visiting Betty’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the...
Patricia Ann Ross
Jun 29, 2020
Pat Ross was a beautiful person to know and to love. She lived her life selflessly giving so much of her time and resources to those she loved. Never one to hold a grudge or have a mean word to say about anyone, she modeled being accepting and understanding of all others. Pat was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother...
Shirley A. Motter
Jun 27, 2020
Shirley A. Motter, age 71, of Marcellus, MI passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at home. She was born February 9, 1949 in Bristol, PA, the daughter of Louis and Anna (DiPalna) Sessa. On January 1, 1966 in Bristol, PA she married Gerald E. Motter who preceded her death in May 2010. Shirley has been a resident of Marcellus since...
Jimmie Ray Conley
Jun 27, 2020
Jimmie Ray Conley, 87, born January 27, 1933 at Staffordsville, KY, passed away on June 27, 2020 peacefully at Wings Home in Allegan, MI. Jimmie enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, snowmobiling, grooming the snowmobile trails, Kentucky family reunions, casino hopping, woodworking and traveling. He was one of the founding members of the Allegan County Snowmobile Club. During his lifetime, Jimmie worked...
Margaret McClish
Jun 27, 2020
Margaret May McClish, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at the age of 90. Margaret was born on January 21st, 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Lewis and Helen (Griffin) Crawford. Margaret went through Portage schools and graduated with the Portage High Class of 1948. Margaret was married 60 years to her high school...
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...