Robin E. Jablonski
Feb 14, 2020
Robin E. Jablonski, of Richland passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the age of 65. Robin was born on May, 11, 1954 in Neosho, MO. He was the son of Gene and Clara (Bittner) Jablonski. Robin graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 1972. After high school he served in the United States Army. Then...
Paul Lee VanDyken
Feb 13, 2020
Paul Lee VanDyken, age 75 of Rockford, Michigan passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Graveside Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com .
Lloyd William Harber
Feb 13, 2020
Lloyd W. Harber, of Vicksburg passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 94. Lloyd was born on December 5, 1925 in Hannibal, MO. He was the son of George and Ona (Boucher) Harber. Lloyd graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1944. After high school he proudly served in the United State Navy during...
Andrew Donald Blodgett
Feb 12, 2020
Andrew Donald Blodgett of Schoolcraft passed Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the age of 81. Andrew was born on October 17, 1938 in Kalamazoo. He was the middle son of Leroy and Sadie (Cook) Blodgett. On September 7, 1956 he married Joyce Ryskamp. They were married for 33 years and had six children together. Andrew was very well known in...
Sue Ann Pompey
Feb 11, 2020
Sue Ann Pompey, age 77 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Nicholsville, Michigan on July 25, 1942 the daughter of Leo Robert and Katharyn Jane (Wright) Bradley. On February 16, 1959, in Cassopolis, Michigan she married Earl Joseph Pompey, Jr. who preceded her in death January 29,...
Parmer Mac "Bud" Terry
Feb 11, 2020
Bud passed away peacefully at home after a valiant battle with leukemia. Although a cancer diagnosis early in retirement was a shock to him, he didn’t let it define him. He continued to do many things that he loved, including traveling to Florida, keeping beautiful gardens, tinkering at his workbench and watching NASCAR and old westerns. Bud served in the...
Martin Racz
Feb 9, 2020
Martin Racz Sr. passed away on February 9, 2020. Martin was born to Gabor and Agnes Racz on July 8, 1926. Martin proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. Martin worked for many years and retired from James River. In his spare time, he was known to have a book in his hands, filling his...
Myra Lou Jackson
Feb 7, 2020
God molded Myra with a caring heart, gentle hands, loving arms, unwavering faith, self-sacrificing generosity, infectious laughter, encouraging words, creative spirit, and unconditional love, and gave her to this world as a most precious gift. One of Myra's favorite locations was the beach and the fresh water of Lake Michigan, especially if she was with family and friends. She also...
Ronald Hough
Feb 6, 2020
With a journey that spanned times of great change around him, Ronald Hough lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was vibrant and fun-loving with a zest for life that was contagious to all who were near. Ron was deeply devoted to his family, and he was happiest when surrounded by his friends and loved...
Brian Jay VerMeulen
Feb 6, 2020
Brian Jay VerMeulen, age 60 Lifelong Portage, MI resident Brian VerMeulen passed away suddenly in his home on February 6, 2020. Brian was born on November 19, 1959 to Gerald A. and Marilyn J. (Huyser) VerMeulen. Brian is survived by his brother Barry A. VerMeulen along with several aunts, uncles and many cousins. Brian was a Portage Central High School...
Leona "Elaine" Stephens
Feb 5, 2020
Leona “Elaine” Stephens, of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the age of 76. Elaine was born on March 11, 1943 in Sault Ste Marie, MI. She was the daughter of Clifford and Leona Belle (Riley) Niskala. On September 8, 1959, she married her first husband, Ernest Bruseau in Newberry, MI and had three children. On August...
LaDonna Williams
Feb 5, 2020
LaDonna Williams passed away peacefully on February 3, 2020. LaDonna retired from Bissel after many years of work. Cremation has taken place per her wishes. She is survived by her son; Charles (Kelly) Williams: daughter; Natalie Williams: 8 grandchildren: and many great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Larry (Jenny) Gross and Viola Fay Justham. The family is having a celebration...
Peggy Lambert
Feb 3, 2020
Marjorie June (Peggy) Lambert, 91, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Mecosta, MI. She was born in Battle Creek on June 26, 1928, the eldest child of Raymond and Ethel (Daniels) Brown. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Vicksburg where Peggy spent her childhood and much of her adult life. She always considered Vicksburg "home." She was close to...
Eugene E. Zang
Feb 3, 2020
Eugene (Gene) Zang, of Portage Michigan, passed away peacefully due to multiple complications at Rose Arbor Hospice on February 3, 2020 at the age of 89. He will be dearly missed by his wife, family, and many friends. Gene was the son of John Otto Zang and Alma Ida Doletzke. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan with his five brothers:...
LeeAnn Armella Knapp
Feb 2, 2020
LeeAnn passed away on February 2, 2020. Further details are forthcoming in the coming days.
Phyllis Jean Simmons
Feb 1, 2020
Phyllis Jean Simmons, of Climax passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 88. Phyllis was born May 23, 1931 on the family farm in Climax, MI. She was the daughter of Sherry and Alma (Staffen) Baughman. She graduated from Climax High School with the Class of 1949. On May 10, 1951 she married the love of...
Davyd Ross Swanson
Feb 1, 2020
Davyd Swanson, age 61, of Plainwell, passed away suddenly on February 1, 2020. Dave was born on March 22, 1958 to Willis & Mary (Deschaine) Swanson. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering is being planned for spring or early summer. Dave’s family includes his wife of 36 years, Deb; his children: Bill (Jessica) Swanson, Erik (Kelsey)...
Carole Jean Keast
Jan 28, 2020
Carole Jean (TenBrink) Keast, Age 77 of Galesburg, passed away on Jan 28th, 2020 surrounded by her family. Carole was born on April 27, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI to Donna Jean and Donald TenBrink. Carole spent her career as a cosmetologist and thoroughly enjoyed caring for her clients. She enjoyed tending to her yard, loved caring for all animals, and...
Nancy I. Mikle
Jan 27, 2020
Nancy I. Mikle, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 79. Nancy was born on March 24, 1940 in Bronson. She was the daughter of Omer and Ruby Sanders. On January 12, 1957 she married the love of her life, Donald Mikle. She enjoyed crocheting and when she was younger bowling on leagues. But...