Howard Eugene Henderson
Aug 22, 2019
Born to E. Dwight and V. Lucille Henderson, Howard lived all his life in the Kalamazoo area. Educated in Kalamazoo Public Schools and MSU; he was married to his best friend and life long sweetheart, Ilah Reid. Howard loved the Lord with all his heart, serving as Elder, as well as Deacon at Fourth Reformed Church and presently worshiped at...
William Miner
Aug 22, 2019
William Miner II passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by family. More information to come. Please visit his page at www.avinkcremation.com to leave a memory, sign the guest book, or leave a photo for the family. Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society. 129 S. Grand St., PO Box 417, Schoolcraft, MI 49087.
Nelson Curtis
Aug 22, 2019
Nelson Reed Curtis, of Kalamazoo passed away August 22, 2019 at the age of 82. Nelson was born November 23, 1936 to Harold and Emalene (Barlow) Curtis. Nelson is survived by his wife: Marina (Smith) Curtis; 2 daughters: Roberta Emalene Curtis and Caroline (John) Koryto; 2 grandchildren; Connor and Cole Koryto: brother; Ron Curtis: and several nieces and nephews. Nelson...
E. Lloyd Ludwig
Aug 22, 2019
E. Lloyd Ludwig passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019. Lloyd was born November 16, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Cleon and Cora (Bupp) Ludwig. He was the 6th out of 7 children. He resided in Grand Rapids, Holland, and finally Kalamazoo. Lloyd had several jobs including as a gas station attendant, Sutherland Paper Company, and finally 21 years...
Irene W. Green
Aug 19, 2019
Irene Green, age 92, of Vicksburg, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2019. Irene was born on October 4, 1926 to Delbert & Mary (Bush) Burr. Irene's family includes her daughter Janet Green ( Robert Poats), her sister-in-law Doris Burr as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53...
June Bobish
Aug 19, 2019
June Bobish, of Schoolcraft, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2019 at the age of 103. June was one of four children. Her sister Margaret and Brothers: Forrest and John. Until June's passing she was the oldest living graduate of Vicksburg High School. After graduation June went to cosmetology school in Grand Rapids. Upon graduation she returned to Vicksburg go...
Bonnie Sue Gose
Aug 19, 2019
A blessing to everyone who knew and loved her, Bonnie Gose added much to the lives of others. With ways all her own, she raised her family and worked hard her whole life through all while enjoying life fully and completely at every opportunity. Bonnie's family was her greatest joy, and in them she found her delight. A joy to...
Ronald Wayne Hicks
Aug 18, 2019
Ronald (Ron) W. Hicks 08/07/1954 – 08/18/2019 Ronald (Ron) W. Hicks, age 65, of Marcellus, was resurrected on August 18, 2019 surrounded by the comfort of family in his home. Ron loved God, his family and friends deeply. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as Private First Class (E-2). Ron enjoyed Fishing,...
Martha Aldrich
Aug 16, 2019
Martha Shook Aldrich was born in Brewer, Maine on December 29, 1921 to Alice and Joseph Rideout. She completed high school in Brewer and two years of study at Beal College of Business, before moving to Washington DC to work with the War Department in the Pentagon during World War II. It was there that she met her future husband,...
Otto John Cerda
Aug 13, 2019
Otto died on August 13, 2019 in Kalamazoo after an extended struggle with vascular dementia at the age of 93. He was born in Cushing, Oklahoma, on March 22, 1926, one of eight children of Luciano and Juanita (Torres) Cerda. The family emigrated from Mexico, moved north and eventually settled in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. Otto met his future...
Janice Applebey
Aug 10, 2019
Janice "Jan" Applebey, of Vicksburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was known as "Mom", "Sis", "Jan", "Auntie Jan", "Granny" and "Apple" to all of us who loved her. Jan was born January 18, 1940 to Stanley Hattis and Helena Shlagor in Kalamazoo. Jan is the proud mother of two children: Kerenda Applebey and Ron (Kim) Applebey;...
Karl Joseph Albert Kraft Jr.
Aug 7, 2019
Karl Joseph Albert Kraft, Jr. February 16, 1960 – August 7, 2019 Karl Joseph Albert Kraft, Jr., age 59, of Decatur, was resurrected, early Wednesday morning, August 7, 2019, surrounded by family. Karl was born February 16, 1960, in Paw Paw, the son of Karl Joseph Albert Jr. and Marjorie Elizabeth (Irish) Kraft. On December 17, 1998, he married Susan...
Richard John Weston
Aug 4, 2019
Richard "Rich" John Weston, of Parchment passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the age of 51. Please visit Rich's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can ready updated service information, read his obituary, order flowers for the family, and share a memory. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft,...
Thomas Moon
Aug 3, 2019
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, Thomas Charles Moon, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at his home in Delton, Michigan. Tom was born on April 1, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas Lloyd Moon and Alice June Moon. He grew up in Plainwell, Michigan, where he was called "Tommy" by all who knew...
Doris Roseanna Grimm
Aug 3, 2019
Doris Roseanna Grimm, of Plainwell passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the age of 85. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm at the McCowen & Secord Family Funeral Home, Marshall-Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell (269-685-5881). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 12 noon at the same location. Please visit...
James Franklin Wiseman
Aug 1, 2019
James Franklin Wiseman January 31, 1935 - August 1, 2019 James Franklin Wiseman, age 84, of Marcellus, passed away in the early morning on Thursday, August 1, 2019 surrounded by family. James was born January 31, 1935, in Bellepoint, West Virginia, the son of Charles F. and Hazel M. (Phoebus) Wiseman. On April 17, 1954, he married Marie Lou Houseworth,...
Eleanor Davison
Aug 1, 2019
Eleanor Davison, of Holland passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 102. Please visit Eleanor's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can get updated obituary information, sign the guestbook, and share a memory with the family. Memorial service is Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Freedom Village, 145 Columbia Ave., Holland, MI 49423 on the...
Robert Britton
Aug 1, 2019
With a vibrant personality and a heart made of gold, Robert Britton was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man of many special interests but it was evident in every way that his family meant the world to him. There simply wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for each and every one of them! Over the years,...
Marjorie E Clark
Jul 31, 2019
There is no doubt that Margie Clark lived a life richly blessed with many warm memories that touched the hearts of many. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, her family meant the world to her and there simply wasn't anything that she wouldn't do for each and every one of them. Active as well as independent throughout her life, she...
Robert Hildebrand
Jul 31, 2019
A passionate man, Bob Hildebrand lived his life with great love for his wife, children, and grandchildren. A hardworking and successful mason, he enjoyed building and physical labor for a large majority of his life. Although he spent many years fishing and entering tournaments, his greatest treasure was the time he spent with his close-knit family, especially around the holidays....