Sep 23, 2018

Daniel Kent Jamieson died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the age of 76. Dan was born January 7, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan to the late William Parker Jamieson and Beatrice Ruth (Hickey) Jamieson. Dan is survived by his wife Martha Jamieson, children Cameron (Pamela Bodnar) Jamieson of Grosse Pointe, Michigan and Emily Jamieson (Mike McIntosh) of Jenison, Michigan and grandchildren:...

Sep 23, 2018

Mary Ellen was born in Beckly West Virginia to the parents of Robert and Lois (Jessup) Hurley on July 25th, 1946 and entered into eternity with her Lord Jesus Christ on September 23rd, 2018. Mary Ellen was raised in Lincolnton, North Carolina and after all these years still considered North Carolina home. Mary Ellen resided in Vicksburg Michigan with her...

Sep 20, 2018

Someone once said that having somewhere to go is home, having someone to love is family, and that having both is a blessing. For Gloria Manuszak, family was by far her greatest joy. With unending love, limitless dedication, and immeasurable devotion, Gloria was a loving example in all she said and did. Her quick wit, caring nature and selfless ways...

Sep 17, 2018

Freda Olive (Brandt) Smith of Galesburg, Michigan was born on April 13, 1924 in Flint, Michigan, to Daniel & Lucille (Fleury) Brandt. Freda graduated from Flint Northern, Flint Junior College, Western Michigan with a BA, and the University of Michigan with an MA. She took further studies at Wayne State, Western and Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. While...

Sep 16, 2018

Sep 16, 2018

MARTENS, RONALD ADDISON Of Fulton and Gun Lake Died September 16, 2018. Born December 14, 1929 in Kalamazoo to Harold and Cora DeYoung Martens. He attended the South Westnedge School and the Leggett School in Wakeshma Township. He was the valedictorian for the Class of '48 at Athens Agricultural Schools. Ron was the recipient of a Regents Alumni Scholarship which...

Sep 15, 2018

Betty Jane (Hoover) McLane November 5, 1923 - September 15, 2018 Betty Jane (Hoover) McLane, age 94, of Kalamazoo, previously of Volinia Township, passed away late Saturday morning on September 15, 2018. Betty was born November 5, 1923, the daughter of John C. and Maude Agnes (Berry) Hoover in South Bend , IN. She was one of eight children: four...

Sep 13, 2018

Linda Madden, age 79, of Middleville, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2018. Linda was born on November 8, 1938 to Andrew & Virgie (Stantz) Ozanich. Visit with her family and friends on Monday, September 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home Marshall & Gren Chapel; 120 S. Woodhams St....

Sep 11, 2018

Dennis "Denny" Boyle was a marvelous man who gave generously of his time and talent. He found profound satisfaction in helping others. Denny lived a life of "giving and doing", a life that added immensely to the lives of his wife and family and to all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Denny was generous to a fault....

Sep 10, 2018

Jeffry Lynn Kuhnle July 16, 1952 – September 10, 2018 Jeffry Lynn Kuhnle, age 66, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. He was born July 16, 1952, in Pique Ohio , the son of Robert and Patricia Kuhnle. He is survived by two daughters Trina Patterson, of Kalamazoo and Lacey Kuhnle of Tennessee, Mother Patricia of Three Rivers,...

Sep 9, 2018

Uithoven, Ellen Formerly Ellen Palmer Ellen Uithoven, age 89, of Vicksburg, passed away with family by her side on September 9, 2018. Ellen was born on December 27, 1928 to Earl & Helen Hitchcock. Visit with her family and friends on Friday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Vicksburg United Methodist Church; 217 S. Main St....

Sep 7, 2018

Reynolds, Sue 4/30/1946 - 9/7/2018 Lawton Sue Reynolds, (Duane/Fields), 72, Lawton, MI Sue passed away at home surrounded by family. She was retired from Lawton Community Schools after 30 years of service. She enjoyed driving the bus and working with middle school children. Most of those years she was known as Sue Duane. Her pride was her children, grand children...

Sep 7, 2018

Sep 7, 2018

Edith May grew up on the Clark Farm outside Schoolcraft Michigan. She was the eldest of six children (June; Marilyn; Ardis; Ralph and Beverly). She was raised by Helen and Alvin Forsyth and assisted her parents on the farm growing up. She helped with the daily livestock chores before and after school, worked in the family garden and helped direct...

Sep 6, 2018

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Fredrick "Fred" Simkins was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was a lifelong member of the community he loved, and it has been said that he was generous to a fault. A more devoted family man would be hard...

Sep 4, 2018

Harriett, the daughter of Donald and Mary Jane Swartz, was born on December 29, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. Upon graduation from Schoolcraft High School and Western Michigan University, she taught at Milwood Elementary School in Kalamazoo for 41 years (all but one year in the same room). An educator, historian, author, gardener, she spent her entire life immersed in her...

Sep 4, 2018

Sep 3, 2018

Carol Ann Riggs, 63, of Marcellus, MI, passed away in her home after a long illness surrounded by family on September 3rd, 2018. Carol was born December 25th, 1954, in Niles, Michigan. The daughter of James and Katherine (Owen) Lamb. She had two brothers who preceded her in death: James Lamb and Larry (Barb) Lamb along with her parents and...

Sep 3, 2018

Sep 3, 2018

Fredericka "Freddi" Coppes was born at home on Patterson Street in Kalamazoo, on May 10, 1928. She was the daughter of Edward and Theresa (Holtman) Mastenbrook. Her mom was a housewife, and her father owned and operated a large timbering company (woodyard) that milled raw timber and dried it for a year to sell it. His business is noted for...