Keith Wayne Chapman
May 20, 2020
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Keith Wayne Chapman of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully at home at the age of 61. Keith was born February 22, 1959 and was the son of Gary and Marilyn Younkers, the younger brother to John Chapman, older brother to Gary Yonkers Jr. (Amie) and Kim Yonkers Gygax (Gary). He was a loving father, grandfather, son,...
William Joseph Hessler
May 19, 2020
Bill (Ace) Hessler, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away May 18,2020. Bill was born August 30, 1932 to Joseph and Adele (Boeske) Hessler in Dearborn, MI. Bill graduated in 1950 from Redford High School in Detroit, MI, after playing three years as the All Area High School football lineman and kicker. Upon graduation, Bill enlisted in the U.S....
Betty Jeanne Kelley
May 18, 2020
Betty Kelley, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the age of 92. Betty was born on January 8, 1928 to John and Kathryn (Winkles) Young, in Shelbyville 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...
Jean Christine Priebe
May 16, 2020
Jean Christine Priebe born April 14, 1929 in Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home in Otsego at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bill Priebe. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wings of Hope Hospice, 530 Linn...
Kenneth J. Jager
May 16, 2020
Ken passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on February 17, 1933 in Plainwell, the son of Fritz and Lillian (Wigginton) Jager. Ken thought very highly of his family of eight children, 2 step-sons, many grandchildren and great grandchildren and was proud to be their...
Mary Lou Mason
May 16, 2020
Mary Lou was born to Maynard and Fern (Hess) Fellows on October 28, 1928 on their farm in Prairie Ronde Township. She attended the Clark country school and graduated from Mattawan High School. She attended Parsons Business School and also Western Michigan University while she worked there. In 1959 she started working as a secretary in the Kalamazoo Public School...
Shirley Ann Johnson
May 13, 2020
SHIRLEY ANN JUDKINS JOHNSON COX FUNERAL HOME BASTROP, LOUISIANA Mrs. Shirley Ann Johnson was born at Bastrop, Louisiana on April 17, 1943 to the late Jefferson Davis Judkins and Irene Ridenour Judkins. She passed away, surrounded by her family, at the home of her son in Schoolcraft, Michigan on May 13, 2020. Shirley is also preceded in death by her...
Bryan Jesus Amador Sanchez
May 13, 2020
Bryan Jesus Sanchez, of Kalamazoo passed away on May, 13 2020 at the age of 21. Byran was born on August 29, 1998 to Jesus and Yesenia Amador in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. While visiting Bryan'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...
Megan Elizabeth Farrish
May 12, 2020
Megan Elizabeth Farrish Megan Elizabeth Farrish was born in Ruston, Louisiana on March 2, 1992 and passed away in an automobile accident in Allegan County, MI on May 12, 2020. She moved with her family, as a baby, to a small town in East Texas in 1996. In Nacogdoches, Megan wanted to be involved in everything that she loved. She...
Nancy Louise Roelof
May 12, 2020
Nancy Louise Roelof, of Portage, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the age of 79. Nancy was born on October 22, 1940 in Smithers, West Virginia to her proud parents Troy and Violet (Feathers) Brown. On August 11, 1967 Nancy married the love of her life, Henry "Hank" Roelof...
Winifred P Like
May 11, 2020
Winifred “Winnie” Like, passed away May 11, 2020 at the age of 87. Winnie was born on August 6, 1932 to Don and Rosa (Councell) Cochran in Kalamazoo Michigan. Winnie worked for Parker Hannifan until 1978, when she became part-owner of the Redwood Tavern in Augusta until her retirement in 1995. In the 1990’s, Winnie followed her dream of using...
Dwight Haines
May 10, 2020
Dwight Haines, of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 56. Dwight was born on February 20, 1964 in Benton Harbor. He was the son of Clarence and Margaret (Sutcliffe) Haines. Dwight graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1982. A fun-loving, outgoing and caring individual, Dwight had a deep love for music that he shared...
Mary A. VanderRoest
May 8, 2020
Mary A. VanderRoest passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Portage MI of the COVID-19 virus, at the age of 98. Mary was born in Kalamazoo, MI and was a welcome addition to Raymond and Sadie Locey’s family. She was preceded in death by her only sibling, James Locey, whom she adored, her devoted...
Eunice LaFountain
May 7, 2020
Eunice Louise “Tootie” LaFountain, of Plainwell, died Thursday May 7, 2020 at the age of 82. Eunice was born on February 16, 1938 to Max and Helen (Shingledecker) Harrison in Plainwell, Michigan. She passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Eunice was an avid member of her church, Doster Community Church, where she volunteered for over...
George Bowling
May 6, 2020
George Bowling, of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 75. George was born on December 29, 1944 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of Bane and Eunice (Rose) Bowling. George proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam from 1964 to 1965. George retired from tool manufacturing after 25...
James Leon Ellinger
May 6, 2020
Jim Ellinger was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Active throughout his life, he treasured his years serving the community he loved. Living his life to the fullest and enjoying the company of each and every person who came his way, he leaves behind a rich legacy of accepting all people with compassion. His warm personality, genuine friendship, and...
Larry Agema
May 6, 2020
On May 6th, 2020, Lawrence “Larry” Agema passed away peacefully, after his long battle with cancer. He was 72yrs old. Born August 27th, 1947, the son of Paul and Lois Agema. He was a life-long resident of Portage, MI, besides a short time spent in Indianapolis for school. He married Barb Miller in 1976 and they spent the next 43...
Richard (Rich) Dean Rumsey
May 5, 2020
Richard (Rich) Dean Rumsey, age 66 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on July 26, 1953 the son of Duane (Duke) Archie Rumsey and Mary Marie (Reames) Rumsey. On June 18, 1993, in Cassopolis, Michigan he married Susan Marie Stanard who survives....
Mary Jane Newman
May 5, 2020
Mary J. Newman, long-time Lake Station, IN resident, died May 5, 2020. Born to Alice and Peter Debus in Galien, MI on October 17, 1934, Mary’s life was filled with love, laughter and adventure. The oldest of six children, Mary’s family moved from Michigan to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1946, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. Mary met...
Kenneth Jay Talsma
May 4, 2020
Kenneth Talsma, age 79, of Plainwell, passed away on May 4th. Kenneth was born on April 10th, 1941 to John and Clara (Leep) Talsma. To his peers and family Kenneth was known as a “gear head”. He loved working, rebuilding, restoring cars and owned Talsma Auto Upholstery business. He loved attending car shows, stock car races and was an award-winning...