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...

Jan 1, 2019

Charlene Hamlin passed away on January 1, 2019. She was born May 1, 1958 to William Hamlin and Charlotte Buckallew. Services will be held at First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 S. Westnedge, Portage, MI, 49002 at 11am on January 18, 2019. In liew of flowers friends are asked to donate to The Bridge Church in honor of Charlene.

Dec 30, 2018

Jimmie Flodell Appleton McAnaw, Flo 9/29/1932 - 12/30/2018 Kalamazoo Having celebrated her 29th birthday 57 times, Flo McAnaw passed away on December 30, 2018 in Kalamazoo, MI. Jimmie Flodell Appleton McAnaw was born on September 29, 1932 in Gibson County, Tennessee to Alta Mary Johnson Appleton and James Roy Appleton. She was the sixth daughter born into a family of...

Dec 27, 2018

John Herbert Lynn Sr., 76, passed away doing what he loved traveling the country. He is survived by: brother; Richard Lynn, children; Shelly Jo Lynn, John (Diane) Lynn Jr., Lorri (Terry) Hutchins, Suzie (Jason) LaMere: grandchildren; Joseph, Scott, Sarah, Emily, Samantha, Parker: 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife; Vicki E. (Galbreath)...

Dec 26, 2018

Dec 21, 2018

On December 21, 2018, Leone Viola (Schoch) Huff of Volinia went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior. She passed away at her home after a long illness surrounded by her family. Leone was born in Howadsville, MI on December 26, 1914, to Leora and Arthur Schoch. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to a...

Dec 21, 2018

Collins, Norman Joseph 10/24/1949 - 12/21/2018 Schoolcraft Norman Joseph Collins, 69, of Schoolcraft passed away December 21, 2018 after a heart attack. He was born October 24, 1949 in Kalamazoo, the son of Elmer and Genevieve (Skoglund) Collins. Surviving are his wife Tena Ross-Adams Collins, step-sons Nickolaus (Katarina), Timothy, Nathanyell (Kimberly) and Brandon and step-grandson Elliot Farrell. He was preceded...

Dec 18, 2018

Dirkse, Kenneth 5/21/1925 - 12/18/2018 Kalamazoo Ken Dirkse, loving husband of Joan (deceased), passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 18, 2018. He was born at home in Kalamazoo to Isaac and Minnie Dirkse on May 21, 1925. Ken served with the Army in the Philippines during World War II, volunteering right out of high school. He later served in Korea,...

Dec 17, 2018

Dec 13, 2018

Kenneth L. Neal III, age 56, of Jones, MI passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Kenneth was born in Elkhart, on June 17, 1962 the son of Kenneth Neal II and Shirley R. Neal. He had two sisters: Susan (Wes) Elliott of Arkansas and Michelle (David) Neuenschwander of Florida. Kenneth is survived by two children: one son: Travis...

Dec 13, 2018

Dec 12, 2018

Waldron, Marcia 9/4/1937 - 12/12/2018 Schoolcraft Marcia (Axtell) Waldron, 81, formerly of Schoolcraft, MI, died peacefully in her sleep on December 12th at Grace Healthcare in Three Rivers. Marcia was born September 4, 1937, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was predeceased by her parents, Everett and Olive (Bremer) Axtell of Schoolcraft and her former husband, Edwin Waldron, of Oshtemo, MI. Marcia...

Dec 11, 2018

Russell J. Geddings 59, passed away Dec. 11, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Russell is survived by his parents, Gerald N. Geddings and Beverly J. Geddings. Two brothers, Gerald N. (Carol) Geddings Jr. Kenneth E. (Amy) Geddings and a sister, Peggy L. (James) Doxey. Two nephews, Evan Doxey Kalamazoo, Noah Geddings Saginaw, and a niece Alexis Geddings Saginaw. As per...

Dec 11, 2018

With a level head and an unwavering sense of calm, Louise A. Gates lived a heart-centered life rich in faith and family. A loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, Louise embraced her roles with honor and passion leading her family by example and celebrating each day as a gift. Cherished by many, Louise's beautiful life will long inspire those...

Dec 11, 2018

Linda grew up in the Kalamazoo area and graduated from Portage Central High School. She lived next to Austin Lake and enjoyed water skiing and even got a boat for her birthday one year. She loved anything outdoors including gardening, camping, or even just being outside soaking up the nature that surrounded her. She retired at Western Michigan University where...

Dec 10, 2018

Judy was born to Frank and Margaret Waldeck on June 29, 1953 in Detroit, MI and was raised in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. She graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1971 where she met the love of her life, Jerry. They were joined in marriage in 1975, forever being high school sweethearts. Judy and Jerry later moved to...

Dec 9, 2018

Phyllis Stephens was a devoted wife, proud mother, loving grandmother and great grandmother who modeled generosity and kindness to all who were touched by her presence. She held many special gifts and talents during her lifetime including baking, knitting and crocheting, and her love of working in her flower gardens. Her rich legacy of compassion and unconditional love will forever...

Dec 8, 2018

David Lee Bushouse of Oshtemo, MI, passed away peacefully at home December 8, 2018. He was born August 9, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI to Howard and Wilma (Ntcros) Bushouse and was a 1960 Graduate of Kalamazoo Central High. On May 8, 1964 he was united in marriage to Cynthia Boyce. As an Oshtemo Township Resident for over 60 years he...

Dec 8, 2018

A woman of strength, vision, and opinion Patricia Irene Choffin, 89, lived her life with an undauntable commitment to serving others. Genuinely devoted to those she served, Pat relished nothing more than organizing and pouring her passions into her work. She was a woman who embraced life's joys and challenges equally, recognizing the gifts in both and refusing to let...

Dec 6, 2018

Randy Lee Boss, of Plainwell passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 57. Randy was born on July 13, 1961 in Plainwell. He was the son of Richard and Shirley (Seekman) Boss. Randy was a senior computer systems analyzer. Randy is survived by his step children Katherine Hardwood of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Matthew (Missy) Harwood of...