Lynn Alyce Oliveri
Apr 17, 2019
Lynn A. Oliveri, of Plainwell passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the age of 70. Lynn was born on October 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Frederick and Shirley "Sweet" (Dunlop) Davis. She served her country during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force for three years. After her years of service, she became a letter...
Janet Parker
Apr 16, 2019
Janet Kathryn (Southworth) Parker January 12, 1937- April 16, 2019 Janet Kathryn (Southworth) Parker, age 82, of Marcellus, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2019. Janet was born in Kalamazoo on January 12, 1937, the daughter of Maynard N. and Marie R. (Mitchell) Southworth. On June 26, 1955, Janet married Ralph W. Parker in Schoolcraft at the First Presbyterian...
Otto Koomans
Apr 15, 2019
Otto Koomans went home to be with the Lord on April 15 at Bronson Hospital with pancreatic cancer. Otto was born in Chicago, IL in 1936 to John and Johanna Koomans, who preceded him in death. Following WWII, at the age of 10, Otto accompanied his mother, an employee of the American Dutch Red Cross in Chicago, to the Netherlands...
Janet Lee Noonan
Apr 14, 2019
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Janet Noonan was a blessing to all who were near. She accomplished a great many things and did so many of the things she loved, but what made these experiences so extraordinary was sharing them with the ones she loved. Janet...
Marian L. Griner
Apr 13, 2019
Marian L. Griner July 16, 1931-April 13, 2019 On April 13, 2019 Marian passed away peacefully in the home she loved. She was born to Fred Willis and Mary Jane Cook on July 16, 1931 in Gobles, Michigan. She grew up around Marcellus but graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1950. She worked at Ingersol Drug Store where she met...
Ann Elizabeth Chapman
Apr 13, 2019
Ann Elizabeth Chapman met Jesus on April 13,2019 at 10:36pm at Rose Arbor Hospice after a brief illness. Ann is survived by her sister Dee (Art) Schultz along with her nieces and nephew who always called her “Auntie A”, Elizabeth Bidelman, Kimberly Chapman, Lori Wood, Maria Baker, Julia Wooldridge and Steven Schultz. She was proceeded in death by her parents...
Donald Lash
Apr 12, 2019
Donald O Lash, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 89. Don was born on November 4, 1929 in Vicksburg. He was the son of Earl and Nora (Lunger) Lash. He served his country during World War II in the United States Air Force for three years. After he returned from the service, he...
Sharon Hartzell
Apr 11, 2019
Sharon Hartzell August 1, 1951 -April 11, 2019 Sharon Hartzell, age 67, recently of Marcellus, passed away Thursday night, April 11, 2019. Sharon was born August 1, 1951, the daughter of Albert and Iva (Mikel) Lesiewicz. Sharon is survived by her significant other Henry William Preis, her son Calvin Hartzell of Marcellus, two grandchildren: Victoria, Terance “TJ”, four great-grandchildren: Ella,...
Phyllis Wolf
Apr 10, 2019
Phyllis I. Wolf, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the age of 99. Phyllis was born December 29, 1919 in Mulberry, IN. She was the daughter of Alta and Mable (Buck) Hetrick. She was married to George Wolf II. Phyllis was a member of the Milwood United Methodist Church for over 67 years. At Milwood UMC,...
Ray Dean Rhodes
Apr 5, 2019
Ray Rhodes Sr. of Three Rivers, MI passed away on April 5, 2019. A service for Ray and his wife, Delores, will be held at a later date.
Ray Dean Rhodes
Apr 5, 2019
Ray Dean Rhodes Sr., age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on April 5, 2019. Ray was born on August 4, 1936 to LeRoy & Virginia (Hysell) Rhodes. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family is planning a memorial service for Ray and his wife at a later date. You may leave a memory online at www.avinkcremation.com. The...
Vivian Blanch Dunklee
Apr 4, 2019
Outgoing and generous of heart, Vivian "Becky" Dunklee lived a life rich in family and friends. A loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, Becky embraced her roles with honor and enthusiasm leading her family by example and celebrating each day as a gift. Cherished by many, Becky's beautiful life will long inspire those who knew her best. Despite the...
Linda Lee Swartz
Apr 1, 2019
Linda Lee Swartz April 2, 1962 - April 1, 2019 Linda Lee Swartz, age 56, of Marcellus, passed away early Monday morning on April 1, 2019. Linda was born April 02, 1962, in Muskegon, Michigan the daughter of John Lee Batten and Florence Evelyn Kops. On May 4, 1996, she married Douglas Swartz in Marcellus. Linda is survived by her...
Connie Allgor
Apr 1, 2019
Connie was a loving mom and “nana”. She enjoyed cooking and she loved to travel. Connie cherished many things in life, but what she loved most was being a mom and “nana” to her children and grandchildren. Family was very important to her. Connie will forever be remembered and missed by all who knew her. Constance L. Allgor of Vicksburg,...
Evelyn Jeanette Scoble
Apr 1, 2019
Evelyn was a very loving and kind woman who was dedicated to everything she set her mind to. She was very devoted to Christ, so she enjoyed doing shoe box for children and other various activities at her church. Evelyn was the kind of person that would help anyone. She will forever be remembered and loved by all who knew...
LeRoy Gary VanMaanen
Mar 27, 2019
LeRoy VanMaanen of Portage MI passed away suddenly at Bronson Hospital on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 sadly on his 80th birthday. LeRoy's family includes Gloria VanMaanen his wife of 13 years, his children Debra Comstock, Barbara VanMaanen, Nancy (Joe) Fink, Gary (Dawn) VanMaanen, and step children Sherri (Mike) Pence, Steve (Elva) Arend, John (Sue) Arend and Wendy(Robb) Rittner and 21...
Jennifer Sanders
Mar 27, 2019
Jennifer Elaine Sanders passed away on 27 March 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born in Kalamazoo on 21 July 1979, the daughter of James Richard and Susan Meyers Sanders of Plainwell, and sister of Jamie Kathryn Sanders of Kalamazoo. Jen was raised on 14 beautiful acres in Gun Plain Township, and graduated with honors from Plainwell High School in...
Tommy Lee Brown
Mar 26, 2019
It fills our hearts with sadness to learn of the passing of Tommy Lee "Buddy" Brown (71), of Kalamazoo, on the morning of Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Tommy Lee was born on June 30, 1947 in Davenport, Iowa to Thomas Leonial Brown and Irene Louise (Johnston) Brown. He attended and graduated from Vicksburg High School. Before high school could become...
Martha Louise Taylor
Mar 25, 2019
Martha Taylor, age 72, formerly of Marcellus passed away March 25, 2019. She and her husband Ron, were snowbirds for the last 4 years in Destin, Florida. Martha was born in Albion MI on January 31, 1947, the daughter of Rev. Kenneth Jacobs, Sr. and Louise Owen Jacobs. Martha graduated from Marcellus High School in 1965 and resided in Marcellus...
Richard Colingsworth
Mar 24, 2019
Rich Colingsworth was a passionate person. When reflecting on his life, words such as easy going, quick-witted, and fun-loving come to mind, however, perhaps the word that paints the most vivid picture of him is hardworking. He was always looking for ways to give to others whether his family, his friends, or others within his greater community. A friend to...