William Henry Rowekamp
Sep 12, 2019
Passed away on Sept. 12, 2019. "Bill" was born in Marietta, OH on Feb. 20, 1930. He was selected All-state in football and basketball at Marietta High School. He attended West Point where he played football and basketball. After his sophomore year, he transferred to the University of Missouri to complete his education. Despite being drafted in the third round...
Robert Abernathy
Sep 10, 2019
Robert “Bob” Abernathy, 88, passed away Sept. 10, 2019. Bob was born May 14, 1931 to James and Cathryn Abernathy. Bob is survived by his sister; Marjorie Horton: daughter; Roberta (Ken Imel) Zinsmaster: step children; Vivian June (Albert) Malin and Carol (Roger) Terpstra: grand children; Jason (Jennifer Ward) Hageman, Jaimie (Brad Cook) Hageman, Gregory (Angela Benson) Malin, Anne (Tom) Feirick,...
Robert Abernathy
Sep 10, 2019
Robert "Bob" Abernathy, 88, passed away Sept. 10, 2019. Bob was born May 14, 1931 to James and Cathryn Abernathy. Bob is survived by his sister; Marjorie Horton: daughter; Roberta (Ken Imel) Zinsmaster: step children; Vivian June (Albert) Malin and Carol (Roger) Terpstra: grand children; Jason (Jennifer Ward) Hageman, Jaimie (Brad Cook) Hageman, Gregory (Angela Benson) Malin, Anne (Tom) Feirick,...
James "Bimbo" Edward Kelley
Sep 8, 2019
James “Bimbo” Edward Kelley November 14, 1946 - September 8, 2019 James “Bimbo” Edward Kelley, age 72, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. James was born in Lawrence County, Alabama on November 14, 1946, the son of Henry Jackson Kelley and Cary Lacy (Terry) Kelley. James mainly worked construction as a laborer....
Guy Jay Bowen
Sep 7, 2019
Guy Jay Bowen, of Marcellus formerly of Schoolcraft, passed away on September 7, 2019 at the age of 63. Guy was born on October 25, 1955 in Sturgis, MI. He was the son of Charles and Shirley (Bawden) Bowen. Guy graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1974. He owned and operated the Guy Bowen Plumbing and Repair and was a...
Larry Lee Rumsey
Sep 6, 2019
Larry Lee Rumsey June 25, 1941 – September 6, 2019 Larry Lee Rumsey, age 78, of Jones, Michigan passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Larry passed peacefully at Cass County Medical Facility due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his son Shawn (Janice Sager) Rumsey, sister: Eileen Foghino, nephew: Chuck (Jackie) Foghino, nieces: Sherry (Kyle) Lewallen and...
Jackie "Granny" Hunt
Sep 6, 2019
Jacqueline "Jackie" E. Hunt, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 86. Jacqueline Elaine Ringler was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1933 to Rose & Harold Ringler. She married Douglas R Hunt after knowing him for only 2 weeks, they were married almost 50 years. She worked as a visiting nurse for many...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hunt
Sep 6, 2019
Jacqueline "Jackie" E. Hunt, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 86. Jacqueline Elaine Ringler was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1933 to Rose & Harold Ringler. She married Douglas R Hunt after knowing him for only 2 weeks, they were married almost 50 years. She worked as a visiting nurse for many...
Paul Verlon Morgan
Sep 5, 2019
Morgan, Paul Plainwell, MI Paul Morgan, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Paul was born on February 9, 1928 to Marvin & Cordie (Jones) Morgan. Military honors and burial will take place on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Encounter Church; 202 S....
Larry Curry
Sep 4, 2019
Larry Gene Curry passed away at his home on September 4, 2019 surrounded by family. Larry was born to Russell and Florence (Knight) Curry on August 22, 1942. He joined the Air Force in 1962 where he served 4 years as a firefighter, stationed in Bossier City, Louisiana. He worked for General Motors for 30 years until his retirement. On...
Beth Michelle Locker
Sep 4, 2019
Beth Michelle Locker, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 54. Beth was born on December 4, 1964 in San Antonio, TX. She was the daughter of John Grant and Melanie (Ailes) Mursch. Beth was a 1982 graduate of Portage Central High School. In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to Bob Seger...
Frank Bruce Connell
Sep 2, 2019
Frank Bruce Connell, 87, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, September 2, 2019, at his home in Vicksburg, Michigan. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 4, 1932, he was son to the late Norton F. Connell and Ruth Palmer Connell. He was preceded in death by his son Timothy and wife, DeLois Ann McNew Connell. He is survived...
Terry Lee McMillan
Sep 2, 2019
Terry Lee McMillan, of Schoolcraft passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 69. Terry was born on January 22, 1950 in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Charles and Pheobe (Welcher) McMillan. He graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1969. Terry is described as an outdoorsman who was one with nature, and lived life...
Terry Lee McMillan
Sep 2, 2019
Terry Lee McMillan, of Schoolcraft passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 69. Terry was born on January 22, 1950 in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Charles and Pheobe (Welcher) McMillan. He graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1969. Terry is described as an outdoorsman who was one with nature, and lived life...
Grace Marie Martin
Aug 29, 2019
Grace M. Martin Grace M. Martin, age 73, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, August 29, in Cassopolis. She was born September 24, 1946, in Goshen, IN, the daughter of Charles and Verna (Cook) Squires. Grace was a dairy farmer for over 14 years in Burr Oak, MI. She Loved spending time with her Great grandson, loved her gardening so...
Claudette Webber
Aug 28, 2019
Claudette Webber of Sturgis, born March 30, 1933, passed away at home on August 28, 2019. Claudette is survived by her husband of 64 years; Robert “Bob” Webber: and her children; Michael and Jaymme. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand St., PO Box 417, Schoolcraft, MI 49097.
Joseph Chrystler
Aug 25, 2019
Joseph A. Chrystler, age 83, of Mattawan passed away on August 25, 2019. Joe was born October 5, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joe graduated from Sturgis High School in 1953 and from Western Michigan University in 1965. He was a CPA and served as a US Bankruptcy Trustee for forty years. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Kreling) Chrystler;...
Mildred Irene Walker
Aug 24, 2019
Mildred Irene Walker (Boss) of Plainwell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24th, 2019. Born on August 18th, 1931, she had just celebrated her 88th birthday surrounded by family. She was known as "Millie", "Mom", "Grams" or "Grandma", or just simply "Walker" by those who loved her. Millie was the daughter of Dewey and Helen (Thompson) Barber....
Jason Travis DeMott
Aug 23, 2019
Jason Travis DeMott, of Battle Creek passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 34. Jason was born on March 27, 1985 in Battle Creek, MI. He was the son of Harlan and Sandra DeMott. Jason was a 2004 graduate from Gull Lake High school in Richland, Michigan. After graduating Jason worked as a cashier/greeter for McDonald's...
Gladys "Lucille" Melville
Aug 22, 2019
Gladys “Lucille” Melville, age 94, of Marcellus, passed away early Thursday morning, August 22, 2019, peacefully in her sleep. Lucille was born on April 21, 1925 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of Robert F. and Iva P. (Luskleet) Midkiff. On November 20, 1943, she married Leslie E. Melville in Benton Harbor, MI. Together they had five children: Sandra, Donna,...