Dennis W. Hands, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Obituary – Dennis W. Hands Jr.
January 16, 1972 – December 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Dennis W. Hands Jr., on December 6, 2024, in Lake Forest, California. Dennis was 52 years old and is survived by his beloved wife, Kristen Hands, and their two children, Capriana and Carter Hands, all of whom...
Marian Haney
Dec 4, 2024
Marian Haney, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Born June 19,1935 to LaRue and Gladys Mudget. She was later blessed with a wonderful step-father, Rich Stuifbergen. She married Leon Haney in 1964.
Marian attended Wayland High School. She proudly spent the majority of her working years as the school secretary of Cooper Elementary. Her smile and kindness will be remembered...
David Townsend
Dec 4, 2024
David William Townsend, age 78, a resident of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 4, 2024. Born on July 21, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, David was the beloved son of Theodore Townsend and Phyllis Townsend Norkey. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his step-father Jack Norkey and step-mother...
Brenda Pomeroy
Dec 4, 2024
Brenda C. Pomeroy of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024, just two days after celebrating her 82nd birthday.
Brenda was born on December 2, 1942, in Hardy, Arkansas, to Cloyce and Gladys Ary. As the eldest of six children, she embraced her role as a loving and protective sister early in life. Brenda graduated from Clarkston High School...
Louise Griggs
Dec 2, 2024
Louise Mae Griggs (Horn) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 2, 2024. A lifelong resident of southwest Michigan, Louise was born and raised in Schoolcraft and graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1956.
She met the love of her life, Russell P. Griggs, through her father’s home-heating oil delivery business. Russ began as an employee and soon became...
Patsy Wuis
Nov 29, 2024
Patsy Ann Wuis, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at home with family by her side. Patsy was born February 11, 1944, to Adam and Thelma (Patrick) Hall.
She is survived by her children: Susan (Kevin) LaDuke of Otsego and Robert (Sharon) Wuis Jr. of Plainwell; her sisters: Cheryl and Brenda both of Otsego...
Norman Earl Marble, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
Norman Earl Marble, Sr., of Portage formerly of Augusta, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 7, 1941, in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of Harry and Jennie (Shugars) Marble. Norman grew up in the Comstock area and attended Comstock Public Schools. Norman’s journey through life was marked by hard work,...
Dolores Linstead
Nov 26, 2024
Dolores Lee Linstead, age 81, passed away Tuesday November 26, 2024 at home with her three children by her side. Dolores was born November 9, 1943 to the late Victor Sr, and Maxine (Castor) Campbell in Kalamazoo.
She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1961 and went on to attend a local beauty college and became a beautician. Later, she...
Paul Melving Beckwith II
Nov 25, 2024
Paul Melvin Beckwith II, 55, of Spartanburg, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away on Monday morning, November 25, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Paul was born on March 1, 1969, in Owosso, MI, a son of the late Paul Melvin Beckwith I and Sharron Lee Dawson Beckwith.
Paul graduated from Corunna High School in 1989. He would then...
Monica Hughes
Nov 25, 2024
Monica Hughes passed away on November 25th, 2024. Monica was born on April 11th, 1942, in Chicago, IL to Anne and John Mihalo and had one younger sister, Johnetta, who preceded her in death. Monica graduated from George Rogers Clark Highschool in 1960 and then attended Indiana State College in Terra Haute, Indiana. She married Robert Hughes, who she went...
Robert A. Johnston
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Arvin Johnston, of Scotts passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 95. Robert was born on February 19, 1929, in Grand Junction, the son of the late Bert and Helena (Williams) Johnston. Robert graduated from Bloomingdale High School with the Class of 1947. He was a truck driver for 35 years. After he retired, he...
David Oglesbee
Nov 23, 2024
David Lee Oglesbee, age 82, of Martin, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 23, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family. David was born on May 29, 1942, in Saranac, MI, to Raymond and Edna (Bethard) Oglesbee Sr.
David married the love of his life, Judi (VanderPloeg) Oglesbee, on May 10, 1963, at East...
Margaret Dentler
Nov 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Dentler, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on November 13, 1948.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Connie Winbigler and Eugene Freeze, her loving husband, Thomas Dentler, her daughter, Sheryl Hager, and her sister,...
Gerald "Jerry" Fenner
Nov 22, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Fenner, of Plainwell, died peacefully at Bronson Hospital on Friday, November 22, 2024. Jerry was born January 12, 1934, to Gerald and Evelyn Fenner. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Kathryn, first wife Pat and stepson Mike Welcher.
Jerry was a farmer by trade enjoying being outside and caring for the land. His love for...
Mark G Behrens
Nov 20, 2024
Mark G Behrens, 74, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away from this earth into the presence of his lord and savior Jesus Christ on 11/20/2024 after a short bout with cancer. Mark was born in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Lloyd “Mick” and Stella “Mae” Behrens [Visscher] on 11/6/1950. He was a model of faith, integrity, clear thinking, wise provision, perseverance,...
William Camp
Nov 19, 2024
William T. Camp, the son of Lawrence and Reeva Campagnano, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on March 4, 1938, in Watertown, New York.
He was preceded in passing by his wife of 60 plus years: Sandy; son: William T Camp II; daughter: Judith A. Camp.
Bill is survived by one son: David...
Gary Sutherland
Nov 18, 2024
Gary Alan Sutherland, 72, passed away at his home on November 18, 2024. He was born November 21, 1951, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Bernard & Ruth (Scharping) Sutherland Jr. Gary graduated from Plainwell high school. In 1971, he was drafted into the Army where he served his country proudly until his discharge in 1977.
After his service, he returned to Plainwell...
Verna Marie Kimsey
Nov 16, 2024
Verna Marie Kimsey (Vallentgoed) died November 16, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, of natural causes. Verna, known to her friends and family as Marie, was born in Detroit and grew up on a dairy farm outside of town. She moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University and never left. Marie is pre-deceased by her husband Ernest Neil Kimsey and survived...
Gertrude Chapin
Nov 16, 2024
Gertrude Regina Chapin passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 surrounded by her husband and daughters at her home in Schoolcraft, Michigan.
Gertrude (Trudi) was born October 27, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Earl and Wilma Buchanan. Her mother and father both died when Trudi was very young and she and her siblings became wards of the City of Boston entering the...
Betty Ann Butcher
Nov 16, 2024
Betty Ann Butcher, of Portage; a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away, on November 16, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on October 14, 1937, in Vicksburg, Michigan. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Daisy (Barber) Grinder.
Growing up in Vicksburg, Betty graduated from Vicksburg High School as a proud member of the Class of 1955. Her greatest...