Mar 20, 2020

Sue Ann Hanna, of Scotts, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the age of 66 surrounded by family. Sue was born to George and Betty (Leversee) Srackangast on January 18, 1954. Sue is survived by her husband; Colin Hanna: children; Christopher (Kelly), Dennis, and Kyle (Holly): grandchildren; Nate, Ally, and Isabella: siblings; Jim Srackangast and Beth Jackson: and...

Mar 19, 2020

Joyce Elaine Howard, age 80, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly of Caseville, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 after a long battle with breast cancer. Joyce, the daughter of the late Bert and Edith (Maynard) Howard, was born in Lake Township, Michigan on March 12, 1940. She grew up in a large, loving family in Caseville, Michigan and after graduating from...

Mar 18, 2020

Jerald Lee Updegraff passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2020, at the age of 62. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 9, 1957 to Jerald Dean & Joan Marie (Houseman) Updegraff. Jerald serviced his country in the Armed Forces. He is survived by his brother Ron (Valerie) Updegraff. Jerald had a good voice and enjoyed singing. Following his...

Mar 18, 2020

Although she was taken from her loved ones much too soon, Julia Smith touched the lives of so many in such a special way. She has been described as a beautiful soul as her beauty was on both the inside and the outside. Deeply devoted to her loved ones, Julia was blessed beyond measure to witness her family tree blossom...

Mar 17, 2020

Virgene Rae Price, of Portage formerly of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 79. Virgene was born on January 14, 1941 in Weidman, MI. She was the daughter of Clare and Ruth (Hart) Oberlin. On December 17, 1988 she married Leonard Price and together blended their families together. Virgene is survived by her four...

Mar 16, 2020

Billie Wilkes, age 87, of Plainwell, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2020. Billie was born on May 27, 1932 to Robert & Myrtha (Chapman) Brazier. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering is being planned for this summer. Billie’s family includes her children: Bob Wilkes, Jody (Bob) Rabidoux and Carl (Kerry) Wilkes; ten...

Mar 15, 2020

Carol Ann Hogg, of Portage passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 74. Carol was born May 24, 1945 to Thomas and Ann Hogg. Carol will always be remembered by her customers at the hair salon. Carol is survived by a niece: Audrey; a cousin: Janice; and her good friend Donna Stratton and her family. Carol...

Mar 14, 2020

ROSEGRANT, Ruth M. (Drusie) January 30, 1922 – March 14, 2020 Ruth Marie (Meyer) Rosegrant (“Drusie”), age 98, of Kalamazoo, MI, died peacefully on March 14, 2020, in her Friendship Village apartment, with family at her bedside. A Missouri farmgirl who taught at Western Michigan University until her retirement, Drusie saw many changes through her long and rich life. Born...

Mar 11, 2020

Gary J. Osborne, 78 of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on March 11, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born February 6, 1942 in Battle Creek, the son of William and Evelyn (Crowell) Osborne. Gary graduated from Battle Creek Central High school. He retired from Kellogg Company in 1995 after 34 years. Gary is survived by a brother, Larry...

Mar 9, 2020

Dolores Pauline McPeck, of Galesburg passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 77. Dolores was born on August 12, 1942 in Three Rivers, MI. She graduated from Marcellus High School. After high school she married Pete Bingman who passed during the Vietnam War. Later she was wed to Charles McPeck and together they raised a family...

Mar 9, 2020

Mildred Midge Matteson Meyle passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020. She was born September 26, 1921, in Portage MI. Midge graduated from Portage Agriculture School. Midge married Melvin Meyle on February 16, 1940 and were together 75 years. She owned her own beauty shop in Texas Corners for 20 years. Midge is survived by her three daughters: Judy (Chuck)...

Mar 9, 2020

Clelia Mae (Keet) Dooley passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born July 28, 1924 to Edward and Vera (Nash) Comstock in Vicksburg, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Louis Dooley, her brother Roscoe Comstock, sisters Donna Baker, Mildred Stanley, and Betty Martin. She is survived by son...

Mar 7, 2020

Ronald (Ron) Bruce Avis, 84, of Vicksburg, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 7, 2020. Ron was the son of Donald “Bud” and Wenona “Nona” Avis of Cedar Springs, Michigan and was born on September 19, 1935. Ron was a Cedar Springs High School graduate and received his electrical license by IBEW out of Chicago, Illinois. He...

Mar 6, 2020

Barbara Strobridge passed away on March 6, 2020. Barbara was born July 25, 1920 to Floyd and Neva (Brooks) Aldrich. She is survived by her children: Barbara Jean Brown, Alice (Tony) Hoitinga, Pauline (Dan) Sturman, and Roger (Sandy) Strobridge: 12 grandchildren: 27 great grandchildren: and 19 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: siblings; June VanIngen...

Mar 6, 2020

In Loving Memory of Lillian Leticia (Bandecchi) Hershey On March 6, 2020, in her sleep at Rose Arbor Hospice, Lillian Hershey was lovingly led by the hand of God to be reunited with the love of her life, Lowell, and all of those who have gone before her. Born September 12, 1924, to Reno and Julia Bandecchi (Italian immigrants from...

Mar 6, 2020

Patricia L. Moyle, of Lawton passed away on Monday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 89. 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).

Mar 5, 2020

Stephan John Roll, age 65 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Memorial donations may be directed to Wright Way Rescue, 5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com .

Mar 5, 2020

Mar 5, 2020

Maryon Willyard, of Allegan, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan at the age of 97. Maryon was born December 13, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Duncan and Maryon (O’Connor) Metcalfe. She graduated from Avalon High School, Pittsburgh, PA, in 1941. Moving with her family to Grand Rapids, Michigan in the early...

Mar 3, 2020

Ruth Preston, of Three Rivers passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the age of 64. 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).