Ronald L. Francisco
Jun 2, 2020
Ron was born on the kitchen table, in the depths of the Depression, on a hard-scrabble dairy farm in Cressy Corners, which in those years was a stop along the C K & S railroad, roughly half-way between Doster and Richland Junction. After turning 19, and leaving briefly to serve his country, he decided given the choice he'd just as...
Phillip Hinson
Jun 2, 2020
Phillip M. Hinson, of Schoolcraft passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the age of 56. Phil was born on July 30, 1963 in Anderson, IN. He was the son of Archie and Joyce (Langford) Hinson. He graduated from Climax-Scotts High School with the Class of 1981. When he was 18 years old, he got a job at Stewart...
Eddie Piontek
May 31, 2020
Eddie Piontek, of Kalamazoo passed away on May 31, 2020 at the age of 81. Eddie was born on January 14, 1937 to Edward Piontek and Grace (Molter) Piontek in Benton Harbor. While visiting Eddie’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...
Michael Scott Mortimore
May 30, 2020
Michael Scott Mortimore, 21 of Marcellus/Dowagiac, Michigan passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on June 5, 1998 the son of Daniel Scott Mortimore and Tammie Jo Mortimore. Michael graduated from Dowagiac High School in 2017. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed playing softball and played pool on league. He Loved to hunt and fish...
Kim Micheal Coulter
May 30, 2020
Kim Coulter, of South Haven, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the age of 60. Kim was born on April 16, 1960 to Mickey & Patricia (Crockett) Coulter. Kim was known for his infectious smile and his ability to turn a tough situation into laughter. He loved sports of all kinds! Golf was his game to play and...
Ruth Ann Ochala
May 29, 2020
Ruth Ann Ochala, 88, formerly of Jones and Three Rivers, Michigan passed away at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born January 25, 1932 in Three Rivers the daughter of Clark (Pete) and Jennie (McGary) Ulrich. On November 5, 1950, she married Frank K. Ochala of Jones who preceded her in death....
Michael Meredith
May 29, 2020
Michael Meredith, of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away on May 29, 2020 at the age of 70. Michael was born on September 2nd 1949 to Evans and Mildred (Gordon) Meredith in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He will be remembered as a man of many trades because he could fix or build anything. Michael enjoyed watching boxing and spending evenings at Firekeepers, mostly for...
Marihelen Niskala
May 28, 2020
Marihelen Niskala, of Schoolcraft, MI, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 at Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, MI at the age of 91. Per Marihelen's wishes, she has been cremated and no service will be held. While visiting Marihelen’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The...
Darrell Kellogg
May 28, 2020
Darrell Len Kellogg born April 22, 1952 in Benton Harbor, Michigan and died May 28, 2020 at his home in Plainwell, MI after a year-long battle of cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Bobby Kellogg and Betty Abraham Kellogg and sister Deborah Finley. Darrell did some local theatre several years ago, enjoyed writing poetry, telling stories and...
Gloria Ross
May 28, 2020
Gloria Ross, of Richland passed away on Thursday, May 28, 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, 5975 Lovers Ln., Portage, MI 49002 (269-344-5400).
Sue Moore
May 27, 2020
By Linda Lane Sue Moore, editor of the South County News and a decades-long area activist, was honored by community leaders at an Aug. 25 “farm-to-table” dining event hosted by three Vicksburg organizations – the Cultural Arts Center, Historical Society and Farmers Market. The evening event featured small-plate appetizers from local farms prepared by Main St Pub, small-pour pairings of...
Donna Smith
May 26, 2020
Donna Bee (Woolsey) Smith, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 78 after a short illness. Donna is survived by her husband of 57 years, Phillip. She is also survived by 4 sons and their spouses, 2 brother and 1 sister. Donna will also be missed by her 8 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and...
Donald Edward Hunt
May 24, 2020
Donald Hunt, of Three Rivers passed away on Sunday May 24, 2020 at the age of 64. Donald was born on February 8, 1956 to Donald and Dorothy (Christian) Hunt in Wayne Michigan. While visiting Donald'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...
Charles "Chuck" Forman
May 23, 2020
Charles Leslie Forman, 82, went home to be with the Lord on May 23rd, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer. Chuck was born to Charles and Ruby Forman on May 24th 1937 and lived in the Kalamazoo area his entire life. He met and married Ardith Marian Pence in 1953 and enjoyed 63 years of marriage. They had 3...
Zelma M. Largent
May 22, 2020
Largent, Zelma Zelma Largent, age 86, of Plainwell, passed away at home peacefully with her son by her side on May 22, 2020. Zelma was born on November 26, 1933 to James & Mabel (Roberts) Brower. A graveside service has taken place. Zelma’s family includes her son Michael; her brother Alvin (Linda) Brower and her sister Mary Ellen (Jim) Steele;...
William Nelson Beverly
May 22, 2020
William N. Beverly III passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, in Kalamazoo. Bill was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 29, 1942, son of William N. Beverly Jr. and Jane-Anne Vaupel Beverly. He is survived by wife Martha Staples Beverly of Kalamazoo; one sister, Lisa Beverly Fitzpatrick of Watervliet, Michigan; two sons, Bill Beverly of Hyattsville, Maryland, and Tom...
Ryan "Pye" Miller
May 22, 2020
***Due to the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic, the family request that anyone attending please respect current recommended social distancing practices of 6 feet and mask. Anyone with concerns or feeling ill please leave the family your favorite memory of Ryan on this webpage for the family to achieve and take a moment during the day to remember Ryan....
William Harvey Fry
May 22, 2020
William H. Fry, of Grand Ledge passed away on Friday May 22, 2020 at the age of 50. William was born on November 6, 1969 to William and Wanda (Montgomery) Fry in Montpelier Ohio. While visiting William'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...
Norman Wayne Essex
May 21, 2020
Norman Wayne Essex, 77, of Marcellus, passed on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home. He was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on November 25, 1942 the son of Frank Dixon Essex and Edith Francis (Alden) Essex. On March 7, 1964 he married Marilyn (Sue) Kahler who survives. Wayne was a Journeyman working for GM for many years. He loved animals especially...
Lorraine Johnson
May 20, 2020
Lorraine Sophie Nelson Johnson, age 92, died at home in Plainwell, Michigan on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born March 8, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois Lorraine attended Steinmetz High School, North Park Junior College and Carthage College. She married Charles Henry Johnson in 1948 and together they lived in Greencastle, Indiana and Stevens Point, Wisconsin before moving to Plainwell. Lorraine taught...