Obituaries
Kenneth R White
Aug 10, 2026
Kenneth R. White of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on January 22, 1949, the son of Charles and Patricia (Teachout) White.
Kenneth graduated from Lawrence High School. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam for over six years. He received ten decorations...
Sheryl Anne Robbins
Jul 31, 2026
Sheryl Anne "Sherry" Robbins, age 67, of Vicksburg, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Stewart and Marilyn (Dresser) Turner. As the oldest of three daughters, Sherry grew up in a home where compassion and hospitality were a way of life. Her...
Pamela Marie Boudreau
Apr 3, 2026
Pamela Boudreau, 81, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Pam grew up on Village Street and graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1962. She went on to study at the Art Institute of Chicago before earning her degree in Art from Western Michigan University, where she later earned a Master’s in...
Beatrice Ann Kunkle
Aug 11, 2026
Beatrice Ann (Simerlink) Kunkle, age 87, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Andrew and Evelyn (Hamill) Simerlink.
After graduating from high school, Beatrice received a scholastic scholarship to attend Youngstown State University. It was there that she met the love of her life, Lawrence Kunkle. Within...
William "Bill" Jay Miller
Aug 7, 2026
William "Bill" Jay Miller of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 3, 1949, the son of William and Virginia (Robinson) Miller.
Bill attended Portage Northern High School and was a member of its first graduating class. During his high school years, he sang in a...
Mitchell James Green
Aug 2, 2026
Mitchell James Green, of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the age of 36. He was the son of Steven and Janet (Gordon) Green. He was born on November 15, 1989, in Kalamazoo.
Mitchell was a proud graduate of the Vicksburg Community Schools and graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 2007. Throughout his life, Mitchell...
Donald Scott Paff
Aug 4, 2026
Donald Scott Paff
August 7, 1962 – August 4, 2026
Donald Scott Paff, lovingly known as "Scott," passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at the age of 63, surrounded by the love of his family. While our hearts are broken, we are forever grateful for the years, memories, laughter, and unconditional love he gave so freely. If you knew Scott, you...
Jon E. Tomer
Aug 13, 2026
Jon E. Tomer, of Portage passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on August 11, 1938, in Hudson, MI. He was the son of Robert and Doris (Winters) Tomer.
A memorial gathering is being planned for a later date.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Jon’s guestbook and share your favorite memory...
Wynell Yeager
Aug 9, 2026
Donna Wynell Yeager of Texas Corners, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday August 9, 2026 while surrounded by family. Wynell was born October 8,1935 in Pampa, Texas, the daughter of Wayland Birtie Weatherred and Byrdie Gaither Weatherred. She received her B.A. degree from West Texas State University and attended Indiana University for graduate studies. Wynell...
Timothy Elkey
Aug 7, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Francis Elkey of Galesburg, MI passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on October 16, 1951, in Rutland, VT the son of Robert and Phyllis (Herrick) Elkey.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Tim’s guestbook and/or share a memory...
Janet Kay Bohnet
Aug 4, 2026
Janet Kay Bohnet, age 72, of Gobles, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1954, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Throop) Bohnet.
Janet dedicated her life to caring for others. After earning her nursing degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, she began a career as a Registered Nurse, faithfully serving...
Charles Douglas Gates
Aug 3, 2026
Charles Douglas Gates, 89, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, in Portage, Michigan. Charles was known as Charlie and Chuck to those who knew him.
Charlie was born on August 30, 1936, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the youngest of four children born to Stanton and Dexie (Johnson) Gates.
Charlie attended Portage High School until he joined the...
Shirley May Cramer
Jul 27, 2026
Shirley May Cramer, age 92, of Portage, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Born on May 15, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Shirley was the daughter of Eber A. and Viola M. Holden. She lived her life with an unwavering positive attitude, a wonderful sense of humor, and a contagious laugh that could brighten...
Jacob Alexander Beltz
Jul 26, 2026
Jacob Alexander Beltz, age 32, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1994, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of David Earl and Dawn Marie (Bontrager) Beltz.
Jacob was a hardworking man who found his calling in the skilled trades. After completing trade school, he became a Union Carpenter, taking great pride in...
Michael John Stacey, Sr.
Jul 19, 2026
Michael John Stacey Sr., age 60, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 26, 1966 to Bonnie and Arnold Stacey.
Throughout his life, he experienced many challenges and many joys. Those who knew him remember him in different ways and from many different seasons of his life. He will be remembered by his...
Christopher Beau Clark
Jul 16, 2026
First of three children, Christopher Beau Clark was born to Penelope and Steven Clark on April 23, 1978 in Port Byron, Illinois. Beau departed from this life in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by friends and family at age 48 on July 16, 2026. Beau learned in early July that he had days to weeks left in this...
Nikki Sisson
Jul 16, 2026
Nikki Ray (Macioroski) Sisson, age 79, of Portage, Michigan, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1946, in Billings, Montana, the daughter of Chet and Mamie (Jonas) Macioroski.
Nikki was a woman of determination, curiosity, and intellect. She moved from Billings to Leavenworth, Kansas, to attend the University of Saint Mary, becoming only the...
Carole Jean Stanski
Jul 14, 2026
Carole Jean Stanski of Portage Michigan passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of July 14th, 2026. Carole was born October 30, 1931, in Kalamazoo Michigan where she has resided most of her life. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Alice Gemberling, and by her husband Charlie Stanski, Charlie’s son, Mark Stanski, and granddaughter,...
Frederic Wayne Patchett
Jul 13, 2026
Frederic Wayne Patchett
February 12, 1959 – July 13, 2026
Frederic Wayne Patchett, age 67, of Allegan, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at Medilodge of Portage, with his beloved wife by his side. Fred met his final days following a courageous 22-month battle with cancer, facing his illness with the same strength and resilience that defined his life.
Born in Allegan...
Nicholas Mostifa Heidarisafa
Jul 11, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" Mostifa Heidarisafa, age 36, of Augusta, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1990, in Normal, Illinois, the fifth of eight children born to Hamid and Carol Heidarisafa.
Nick graduated from Gull Lake High School in 2009 and went on to complete coursework at Kellogg Community College. Throughout his life, he...
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