Jan 18, 2019

Paula Jeanne Lippincott Walker Paula Jeanne (Lippincott) Walker, 87, of Portage, MI, passed away on January 18 at Rose Arbor Hospice shortly after being diagnosed with liver cancer. She was born on November 10, 1931, in Doylestown, PA, the daughter of Chester Yerkes Lippincott and Pauline Wolfe Lippincott. She was a graduate of Doylestown High School (1949), the University of...

Jan 18, 2019

Patricia A. Richmond, of Schoolcraft passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 78. Pat was born on January 19, 1940 in Ottumwa, Iowa. At Pat's request she is being cremated and no services are planned at this time. Please visit Pat's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com for more service information, as well as signing the guestbook and sharing...

Jan 16, 2019

With a heart that beat to bless others in ways both great and small, Etta Knapp was such a gift to others. She was a nurturer at heart, and she was kind, compassionate, and accepting of others in every way. Etta was deeply devoted to her family, and there was nothing that made her more proud than witnessing her family...

Jan 16, 2019

All who knew Judy Burchett would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was fairly reserved and never really let things bother her with a zest for life that was contagious to all who were near. Judy was deeply devoted to her family, and there was nothing she treasured more than being surrounded by their...

Jan 15, 2019

Janet L. Brinkert, age 83, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 surrounded by her family. Janet was born October, 19, 1935 to Walter Jennings and Ruth Sandell. After graduating high school she worked for the Schoolcraft School system in her younger years before moving on to Kalamazoo County State Bank where she retired after 23...

Jan 12, 2019

Jan 12, 2019

Jan 9, 2019

Ilene A. Benthin May 25, 1929 – January 09, 2019 Ilene A. Benthin, age 89, of Marcellus, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 9, 2019. Ilene was born May 25, 1929, the daughter of Harry Gene and Susan Pearl (Tenny) Inman, in Athens, MI. On September 15, 1950, Ilene married Marlan J. Benthin in Schoolcraft. Marlan passed away November 13,...

Jan 9, 2019

Charlene Harrington, age 87, of Plainwell, passed away on January 9, 2019. Charlene was born on May 2, 1931 to Charles and Thelma (Jackson) Buxton. Visit with her family and friends on Sunday, January 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home Marshall & Gren Chapel; 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080. A...

Jan 9, 2019

Wheeler , Nancy Sue Portage In loving memory of Nancy S. (Brightwell) Wheeler of Portage, MI. Born to Arthur and Wilma Brightwell on September 8, 1960. Nancy passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 with her family by her bedside. Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Vaughn J. Wheeler, father,...

Jan 9, 2019

Mark Alan Todd age 63, left this earth of natural causes on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his home in Plainwell Michigan. He was born on June 16, 1955 in Allegan Michigan to Norman and Betty (Cook) Todd. He was proceeded in death by his Father Norman Todd, Mother Betty Todd and Sister Deborah Todd. He is survived by two...

Jan 8, 2019

Nancy Vivian Christophersen January 21, 1924- January 8, 2019 N. Vivian Christophersen, age 94, of Frankfort, MI, formerly of Jones, passed away Tuesday evening, January 8, 2019. Vivian was born January 21, 1924, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Olin Almarian Rifenberg Sr. and Mae Phillips Rifenberg. Surviving are Vivian’s five children; four daughters: Loma Bolt of Buford, GA, Carol...

Jan 7, 2019

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Raymond Poulsen made the most of the days he was given. He was a man of honor and integrity who has been described as a hero. Ray was deeply devoted to his family, and he was so proud to witness his...

Jan 7, 2019

Lyle was born on a farm and spent early years helping his dad and mom with farm chores. He sometimes walked but mostly ran to school with his 2 younger sisters, Geneva and Charline. They moved to several different farms in the area, finally moving into town in Vicksburg, where his father, Charlie got a job at the paper mill....

Jan 4, 2019

Kathryn F. Holland, of Scotts passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 83. Kathryn was born on November 5, 1935 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Samuel and Ann (Recupero) Mortellaro. Kathryn graduated in 1954 from the St. Augustine Catholic High School. She later married Robert Holland on October 5, 1957. She worked for over...

Jan 3, 2019

Marion Vergho died January 3, 2019. She was born in Monroe, Michigan March 13, 1921 to Martin and Julia Boldt. She was one of eight siblings and the last survivor even though she was the fourth born. She had a twin brother Marvin who passed away when they were 32-years old, a very heart wrenching loss for her. She married...

Jan 3, 2019

Donna J. Newcomb, age 88, of Portage, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3rd, 2018 surrounded by her family. Donna was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI and graduated from St. Joseph and Kalamazoo Central Schools. She met the love of her life, William, when she was 17. She worked her magic on him at the diner where they...

Jan 3, 2019

When reflecting on the life of Daniel Fearn, words such as strong-willed, determined, and compassionate come to mind, but no greater word could describe his life than generous. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured the time he spent with his growing family and enjoyed the company of each and every one of them. His passion for...

Jan 1, 2019

Mark Daniel “Danny” Motter, age 63, of Lawton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 01, 2019. Dan was born on Tuesday, April 05, 1955, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the sixth of what would eventually become the seven children born to Ira and Gladys L. (Oswalt) Motter. He was a short and (in his words) "husky" child...

Jan 1, 2019

With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Marcella Erskine lived a life of purpose while holding her loved ones near. She was strong-willed and incredibly independent with the ability to give everything her all. Bid was a loving wife and mother, but she just might have argued that...