Gretchen Wedge
May 4, 2020
Gretchen Wedge, age 80, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Allegan Medical Care Community. Gretchen was born Gretchen Helena Lange on August 14, 1939, fourth of eight children of Theodore and Josephine (McGeath) Lange of Allegan, Michigan. Like her siblings, she was raised with a strong faith and an exuberance for the love of her family. On...
Scott Alan Brock
May 4, 2020
Scott Alan Brock, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 42. Scott was the son of Paul and Brenda (Wood) Brock. He was born on April 28, 1978 in Kalamazoo. He grew up in Vicksburg and attended school there. He worked for a few companies in Kalamazoo and Allegan County. He enjoyed visiting his...
Elrene Dirkin
May 3, 2020
It is with sad hearts we are Posting the obituary for our dear sister, Elrene. It is with rejoicing hearts we know she is now pain free and at peace in the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. ✝️ Gobles, MI — Elrene Ione Gulbrand Dirkin, age 71; was taken from this earthly home to be with her Savior...
Catherine Loraine Torrans
May 2, 2020
Catherine (Kate) L. Torrans age 94 of Ypsilanti, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 2, 2020. She was born in Berwyn, IL on February 13, 1926, the daughter of Ernie and Rose Porath. Both Harold Shannon and her second husband, Richard Torrans, preceded her in death along with her sister, Agnes Sabonis and her step son, Steve Torrans. In 2005...
Beth Ann Haines
May 1, 2020
Beth Haines of Adrian, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the age of 66. She was born March 1, 1954 in Vicksburg, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Lowe. She grew up in Vicksburg and graduated from Vicksburg High School then Kellogg Community College. Beth enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed relaxing...
Kelly Brooks
Apr 29, 2020
Kelly Brooks, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 57. Kelly was born to Roger Hilts and Rose Hall on March 26, 1963. He is survived by his mother; Rose Hall: siblings; Todd Brooks, Della Hilts, Shelly Belka, Christina Thompson, and Theresa Clark. Kelly is preceded in death by his father; Roger Hilts. The...
Elisabeth Cerda
Apr 29, 2020
Elisabeth Cerda (Betty), of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born in Steyr, Austria, on May 9, 1926 as the only child of Franz and Maria (Kleine) Sindelar and spent the WWII years in Austria, finishing high school there. In 1945, at the end of the war, Steyr was first occupied...
Justin Colt Browne
Apr 29, 2020
Justin Browne, of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 33. He was greatly loved by his friends and family and will be dearly missed. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).
Martha James
Apr 27, 2020
Martha James, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 57. Cremation has taken place per Martha's wishes. 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...
Betty Ilene Lampen
Apr 26, 2020
Betty Lampen passed away peacefully on Sunday evening April 26th at Three Rivers Hospital. Betty Ilene Lampen was born on July 25, 1926 in Scott, Indiana, the daughter of Ethan Allen Strawser and Maybelle (Platz) Strawser. She was the 14th of 15 children. In her mid 40's she decided to get a birth certificate as none had been issued with...
Wanda Gayle Baker
Apr 26, 2020
Baker, Wanda Gayle (Bishop) 4/12/1948 - 4/26/2020 Gayle Baker, of Fulton passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in Portage, MI. She was born April 12, 1948 in Milledgeville, TN the second of seven children born to the late Paulus Bishop and Louise (Comer) Bishop and was raised in Parchment, MI. Gayle married the love of her life Jim Baker on...
Richard Thomas Kovach
Apr 25, 2020
Richard Thomas Kovach of Plainwell passed away in his home on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 72. Rich was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 30, 1948, the son of the late John E. Kovach Sr. and Vera (Landells) Kovach. He was also preceded in death by 3 siblings, James Kovach, Diane Gettys, and Melvina “Millie” Wasson....
Trevor L. Gargus
Apr 24, 2020
Trevor L. Gargus, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 38. Trevor was born May 20, 1981. Trevor is survived by his wife of five years; Mamie (Weston) Gargus: his two children; Cadence and TJ: parents; Deslin Gargus and Lorianne Brinkert: sister; Kelly (Chris) Easter: nephews; CJ and Zion. Trevor is preceded in death...
Helen Logee
Apr 23, 2020
Helen Logee, of Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 101. 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 "Dick" Lee Vlasak
Apr 22, 2020
Richard Vlasak, age 79, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born in Tabor, South Dakota on March 14, 1941 to parents, Clarence and Helen (Noll) Vlasak. He married Carole Ann Hlavac on September 4, 1965 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Tabor, South Dakota. Dick served four years in the United States Navy. After, he went...
Rose Urbanic
Apr 22, 2020
Rose Urbanic, of Plainwell passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the age of 92. Rose was born on June 11, 1927 to William & Anna (Switalski) Kujawa. While visiting Rose’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 M. Garmire
Apr 21, 2020
Ernest Marshall Garmire crossed over at the age of 89, on April 21, 2020 to join his beloved wife. Ernest also known Ernie, was born on December 9, 1930 in Wayland Michigan. Ernie was proceded in death by the love of his life, Rosalie Moreen Garmire,Grand Children: Nichole Lee Andrews, Luke Chad Andrews, Austin Robert Andrews and Todd Marshall Garmire....
Frances Jane Blank
Apr 21, 2020
Frances Jane Blank, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 86. Frances was born on February 13, 1934 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Russell and Velma (Pillars) Blank. Frances has been cremated and a burial of her ashes will be held at a later date at the Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park on...
Vern Cochran
Apr 21, 2020
Gerald Lavern “Vern” Cochran, of Allegan passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 88. Vern was born on May 22, 1931 in Holland. He was the son of Samuel and Cydnia (Knapp) Cochran. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, serving on a aircraft carrier. He was married to Christine “Chris” Johnson and...
Stephen Joel Crane
Apr 18, 2020
Stephen Joel Crane, of Battle Creek formerly of Scotts passed away on Saturday April 18, 2020 at the age of 82. Stephen was born on June 23, 1937 in Detroit and was the only child of Leland and Cecilia (Lenaham) Crane. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball. After high school he proudly served his country in the United...