Robert Cortellessa
Apr 5, 2020
Robert Michael Cortellessa, son of Domenic Cortellessa and Camille Raiola, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 2nd, 1957. He was a husband, a father and a friend to many. Robert passed away on April 5th, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is survived by his two children, Presley and Vince Cortellessa, his wife Lisa Cortellessa and...
Violet Celelia Sisson
Apr 4, 2020
Violet Sisson was born Violet Cecelia Chubb on May 5, 1934 in Kalamazoo Michigan. She died of natural causes on April 4, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Violet is survived by her Husband, Gerald Sisson of Pullman Michigan, her Sister Jean Barday and family of Colorado; her four children and their spouses: Steve and Tambre Patchett recently of Pearce...
Lewis A. Huisman
Apr 4, 2020
Lewis Arthur Huisman, of Shelbyville passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 96. Lewis was born on January 18, 1924 in Wyoming, MI. He was the son of Derk and Myrtle (Connor) Huisman. He graduated from Martin High School with the Class of 1941. After high school he served his country in the United States Army...
Emil James Tomanek
Mar 29, 2020
Emil J. Tomanek Jr., age 93, of Glenn, MI. died on March 29, 2020 at MediLodge of Holland. Emil was born in Cicero, IL on October 15, 1926 to Emil and Mary Tomanek. Emil served in the United States Navy during WWII. He graduated from Western Michigan University receiving both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He taught and coached in...
Terry Hatfield
Mar 27, 2020
Terry Ann Hatfield, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the age of 65. 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 (269-344-5600).
Dennis R. Brooks
Mar 26, 2020
Dennis R. Brooks, of Plainwell passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age of 76. Dennis was born on February 1, 1944 to Richard and Ethel (Clark) Brooks. He is survived by his son Scott Brooks, sister Deloris Schau, brother Don (Margaret) Brooks, sister in law Tricia Brooks and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...
Raymond C. Warner
Mar 26, 2020
A passionate man, Ray Warner lived his life with great love for his wife, children and grandchildren. Hardworking and successful, he enjoyed the physical labor of farming for a majority of his life. Although he spent many years busy on the family farm, his greatest treasure was the time he spent with his close-knit family, especially around the holidays. A...
James Gordon Meech
Mar 25, 2020
James Meech, of Otsego passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 76. 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 McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall & Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269-685-5881).
Maude Ann Hess
Mar 25, 2020
Maude Ann Hess, of Portage passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 73. Maude was born on September 14, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of OK and Margaret (Anderson) Wiswell. While going to Portage Public Schools she met the love of her life, Ford Hess. They married on August 31, 1963. Together they...
Mary Rose Cook
Mar 25, 2020
Mary Rose Cook, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Mary was born on April 1, 1927 in South Haven, MI. She was the daughter of Raymond and Rosallia (Larenz) Konrath. She later married Roger Cook. She had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area and a faithful member of St. Ambrose...
Rose Elizabeth Moore
Mar 24, 2020
Rose Elizabeth Moore, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 104. Rose was born on November 13, 1915 in Leonidas, MI. She was the daughter of Earl and Nora (Lunger) Lash. Rose married Floyd Moore on December 21, 1960. She worked as a cook for over 25 years at the State Hospital before retiring....
Ernest Tarkir
Mar 23, 2020
Ernest Tarkir, of Athens passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 70. Ernest was born on August 3, 1949 to Anthony and Louise (Golec) Tarkir. While visiting Ernest’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 A. Glasgow
Mar 23, 2020
Ernest A. Glasgow, Sr. of Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Ernest was born on May 12, 1925 and was the son of John and Laura (Henley) Glasgow. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He was a gunner on the USS Dearborn. On April 11, 1980 he married...
Arlie Joyce Bennett
Mar 23, 2020
Arlie Joyce Bennett was born in Antrim County, Michigan on November 22, 1921 and grew up on a farm located at the corner of US 31 and Essex Rd. She lived an amazing and fascinating life. During her school years, she attended the one room school house of Maple Hill, and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1939. After...
Kathy Lange
Mar 22, 2020
Kathy Lange was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived her life fully by extending herself selflessly to others. Her family was her greatest source of pride. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for them or anyone in need. A natural nurturer, no one was ever made to feel a stranger in her presence. Kathy leaves behind a wonderful...
Andrew Smith
Mar 22, 2020
Andrew Smith, 97, passed away March 22, 2020, at Sojourner Place, Kalamazoo, MI. He was born February 14, 1923 in Kalamazoo, one of thirteen children of William Smith and Lupke Meulman. Andrew left school after the 8th grade to help with the family celery farm. At the age of 55, he went to night school and received his high school...
Jill Ann Gaston
Mar 21, 2020
Jill Gaston, of Plainwell passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the age of 77. 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 McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall & Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269-685-5881).
Anna J. Burson
Mar 21, 2020
Anna Burson, age 94, of Schoolcraft, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Anna was born on August 17, 1925 to Kenneth & Irene (McClain) Nichols. She is survived by her children: David (Linda Sue) Burson of Schoolcraft, Vikki (Denny) Plothow of Portage, Stephen (Linda Jean) Burson of Schoolcraft Jeff Burson of Schoolcraft; her grandchildren:...
Theresa Huntington
Mar 20, 2020
Theresa (Coffinger) Huntington went home to be with the lord on Friday March 20, 2020. She was born to Ernest and Marilda (Hopkins) Coffinger on May 22, 1924. At the age of 18, she was joined in marriage to Marion (Babe) Huntington on April 24, 1943. They later welcomed nine children. Theresa loved crocheting Christmas ornaments, and making quilts for...
Patrecia Rose Ellinger
Mar 20, 2020
Patrecia Rose Ellinger, 73, of Portage passed away on March 20th, 2020. Patrecia was born on August 21, 1946, to Bill and Julia McCrorey in Kalamazoo, Michigan; the only daughter of four children. Growing up she attended St. Augustine Catholic High School in Kalamazoo. Soon after she married and had five children. Being married to a military man, Pat made...