Obituaries

Betty Elaine Shearer

Betty Elaine Shearer

Sep 12, 2023

 

Betty Elaine Shearer, a beloved resident of Vicksburg, MI, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on May 21, 1931, in Alamo, MI, to Oscar and Opal (Hamlin) Allison.

Betty's journey in life was marked by numerous achievements and cherished moments. She graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1949 and...

Wayne Carl Watts

Wayne Carl Watts

Sep 11, 2023

Wayne Carl Watts of Plainwell, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on September 21,1954, the son of Carl and Doris Watts.

Visit with family and friends on Thursday, September 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...

Susan Marie Sabin

Susan Marie Sabin

Sep 10, 2023

Susan Marie Sabin peacefully passed away September 10, 2023. Susan was born March 3, 1945 to Herbert & June Potter of Vicksburg.  She joined her sisters Judy & Joyce.  She loved the Lord with all her heart.  She was a member of Chapman Memorial Church of the Nazarene.  She loved greeting at the doors and church and always had a...

Robert "Bob" J. Norcross

Robert "Bob" J. Norcross

Sep 10, 2023

On Sunday morning, September 10, 2023, Bob Norcross entered into his heavenly home to be with his Savior at the age of 90. Bob was born in Kalamazoo to Frank and Iva Baxter on May 31, 1933, however, he lost his father at a very young age. His mother married George Arthur Norcross a few years later who adopted Bob...

Jerry Kuiper

Jerry Kuiper

Sep 8, 2023

Jerry Kuiper went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2023, at the age of 99. He was the son of Henry and Antje (Sportel) Kuiper and had 14 siblings. Jerry was born in Portage, MI on October 6, 1923, and had lived there for most of his life. Jerry was a World War II veteran. He retired...

Mary Ann Byers

Mary Ann Byers

Sep 3, 2023

Mary Ann Byers passed away September 3rd, 2023 at her home in Vicksburg, MI with her family by her side.  Mary Ann was born October 2, 1942 to Victor and Maxine (Castor) Campbell.  She was preceded in death by her mother and father and her son Christopher Byers.  She leaves behind her spouse Woody Byers of Vicksburg, a son Steven...

Dustin J. Strayer

Dustin J. Strayer

Sep 2, 2023

Dustin J. Strayer, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away on September 2, 2023 after a long time illness. Dustin was born on June 24, 1969, the son of Howard and Clarice (Vining) Strayer.

Dustin was a 1988 Centreville High school graduate. He recently moved to Michigan after living the past 35 years in California. He spent 8 years in the Marine...

John D. Ralston

John D. Ralston

Aug 31, 2023

John D. Ralston, age 59, of Marcellus, MI formerly of Jenison, MI passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. John was born February 7, 1964 in Elgin, IL to Robert H. and Leota Corinne (Shockley). He graduated from Berrien Springs High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. John’s goal in life was to help other people through difficult times and...

Toni L. Gard

Toni L. Gard

Aug 29, 2023

Toni Lorene Gard, 73, of Jones, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at home in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 24, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of five children born to Anthony Majka and Doris Elizabeth (Hopkins) Majka. She married Kenneth Edgar Gard, Jr. May 18, 1968 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Toni was a...

Gloria Jeanne Senne

Gloria Jeanne Senne

Aug 26, 2023

Gloria Jeanne Senne passed away early Saturday morning, August 26 at the age of 96 years. She was born in Kalamazoo on June 9, 1927.   Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Harry W. Gray and Eva (Sizer) Gray, and her stepmother Martha Gray.  Also preceding her were her husband, Frank, who died in 2016 after 68 years of...

Thomas Owen Meyers

Thomas Owen Meyers

Aug 24, 2023

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE is set to take place on Saturday, February 24th at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, located at 11611 Shaver Rd. in Schoolcraft from 11:30am - 3:30pm.

Thomas Owen Meyers, the only son born to Kenneth and Eva (Blink (nee Pincomb)) Meyers on November 9th, 1951, peacefully left this world, on August 24th, 2023.

Living in South West Michigan...

Cathoriene Lou Cummins

Cathoriene Lou Cummins

Aug 23, 2023

Cathoriene Lou Cummins went to be with the lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born on July 21, 1931 in St Johns, Michigan. Daughter of Harold and Audrey (Argersinger) Getz. She was a life-long seamstress. On June 9, 1951, Rene was united in marriage to Gilbert Cummins. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Surviving...

Ginger May VanDeLaare

Ginger May VanDeLaare

Aug 22, 2023

Our family is heartbroken to announce the death of our mother, Ginger (Virginia) May VanDeLaare 86 of Kalamazoo on August 22, 2023 after a sudden, brief and unexpected  medical illness. Her children were all gathered by her side to comfort her in her last moments.  She expressed feeling peace, knowing that the Lord was ready to bring her to Heaven.

Born...

Donald Lee Tinkey

Donald Lee Tinkey

Aug 18, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Donald L. Tinkey accepted a new adventure, he is now towing the stars and clouds of our lives. Donald Lee Tinkey was born April 25th, 1969 to Richard L.and Mary L. (Hunt) Tinkey. 

He resided in the Kalamazoo area for most of his life. He worked for over 30 years as a tow truck driver at...

Evelyn Ann Brockway

Evelyn Ann Brockway

Aug 17, 2023

Evelyn Ann Brockway, 84, Kalamazoo, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away peaceably on August 17 at the Alamo Nursing Home.  She was born May 13, 1939 in Valparaiso, IN, the daughter of LeRoy and Margaret (Wayne) Manning. 

She attended Valparaiso High School and moved to Kalamazoo in 1968 where she met and married the love of her life, Carlton Brockway. ...

Robert Maurice Graves III

Robert Maurice Graves III

Aug 15, 2023

Robert Maurice Graves III passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born on November 30,1982, to Robert Graves II and Donna (Pierce) Graves.

Robert is survived by his father and his stepfather: Joseph Medina; his children: Sage Graves,Robert Graves IV, and Ramses Graves; his sister Rebecca (Matthew Kendall) Graves; his brotherJustin (Marissa) Graves and his nephews Gage Wilson and...

Edythe Marian Snow

Edythe Marian Snow

Aug 15, 2023

Edythe Marian Snow 

1928-2023 

KALAMAZOO – Edythe Marian Snow, 95, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on June 26, 1928, in Essexville, Michigan, to the late Burch Holmes and Marian L. Enszer. 

Edythe, also known as Grandma and Aunt Edie, was a kind-hearted and fun-loving individual who always had a smile on her...

Phyllis Wesler Long Hicks

Phyllis Wesler Long Hicks

Aug 14, 2023

Phyllis Wesler Long Hicks passed away in the late evening of August 14, 2023, during a short stay at Borgess Hospital. She was 103 years old.

Phyllis was born to Jacob and Gladys Wesler at the family farmhouse in Pine Grove Township, Michigan on January 12, 1920. Phyllis married Elbert (Bert) Long in 1939 and together they had three children....

Robert Eugene Beals

Robert Eugene Beals

Aug 14, 2023

Robert Eugene Beals, age 86, resident of Shelbyville Michigan peacefully passed away of heart failure in his home on August 14, 2023. Born November 10, 1936, to Thelma (Rash) and Ernie Beals. Bob, as he is known by family and friends, grew up near Muskegon Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Steve (Peggy), Clarence (JoAnne),...

William "Butch" John Apted Jr.

William "Butch" John Apted Jr.

Aug 13, 2023

William “Butch” John Apted, Jr. September 15, 1950 ~ August 13, 2023 William “Butch” John Apted, Jr., 72 of Marcellus passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be directed to the Marcellus Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com .

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