Obituaries
Walter H. Waltz
Aug 1, 2023
Walter H. Waltz
Of Meza, AZ formerly of Kalamazoo, MI
Walt Waltz of Mesa, AZ died peacefully at his residence, Las Palomas Senior Living, on August 1, 2023. Walt was born August 11, 1940 in Detroit, MI the second child to Rose Mary (Caloia) and Henry John Waltz. He was the captain of the Kalamazoo Central baseball team and graduated...
John A. Graham "Chico"
Aug 1, 2023
John A. Graham, “Chico”, of Otsego, Michigan, passed away on August 1, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was 82 years old.
John was born July 14, 1941, in Allegan, Michigan, to Vera (Hodge) Graham, and Robert Graham. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1960. John attended Western Michigan University, where he studied Physics.
He worked for...
Delores (Dee) VanderVeen Alton
Aug 1, 2023
Delores (Dee) VanderVeen Alton, age 85, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2023. Dee was born in Muskegon, Michigan, November 2, 1937, and throughout her life she lived in Grand Rapids, Martin, Plainwell, and for the past 4 years she resided in Zephyrhills, Florida. Just a month ago she returned to Michigan where she...
James R. Dean
Aug 1, 2023
James Randel Dean, of Schoolcraft, age 82, passed away peacefully with family and friends at his side on August 1, 2023, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, MI.
James was born on the family farm in Portage, April 1941 to Leslie and Alice Mae (Burson) Dean. One of four siblings, James grew up in Portage and attended Portage High...
Judith A. Preston
Jul 30, 2023
Judith A. Preston, of Schoolcraft, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the age of 82. Judy was born July 18, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Norman and Wilma (Solomon) Drake.
She graduated from Portage High School with the class of 1959. When Judith was young, she loved to go to Long Lake Roller Rink and roller...
Jeffrey Bruce Brininger
Jul 28, 2023
Jeffrey Brininger, 65, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 28th, 2023. Jeff was born on February 8th, 1958 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jeff retired in February 2022 from Precision Dose in South Beloit, Illinois.
Jeff is survived by his Wife; Dawn Brininger; his Children, Randy (Jessica) Brininger, Jamie Brininger, and Amy (Luke)...
Martha Irene Bowen
Jul 28, 2023
Martha Irene Bowen of Vicksburg, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior in the morning, on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on Monday, November 6, 1939, in Pontiac, MI to Albert Norman and Martha Elizabeth Hawkins.
Martha graduated from Spring Arbor High School in 1957. She married William David Bowen on...
Jack E. Anderson
Jul 27, 2023
Jack Eugene Anderson, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the age of 85. Jack was born on April 6, 1938 in Newberry, MI. He was the son of Jack I. Anderson and Bernadine Hillman. Jack was a graduate of Newberry High School with the Class of 1956. After high school he attended Central Michigan University...
James Jay Reynolds Sr.
Jul 26, 2023
James Jay Reynolds, Sr. April 1, 1934 ~ July 26, 2023 James Jay Reynolds, Sr., 89 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Wednesday July 26, 2023 at home. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 1, 1934 the son of Roy Stanley and Harriet Blanche (Bohney) Reynolds. On August 25, 1956 he married Janice Margaret Medd who preceded him...
George V. Wood aka Woody Houston
Jul 26, 2023
George “Woody” V Wood, Jr (aka Woody Houston and Wooster), of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the age of 56. He was born on August 28, 1966 in Pontiac, MI. He was the son of George Sr and Freda (Allmon) Wood. Woody was married to Colleen Wood. He was known by fans of WKFR 103.3...
Edward L. Howrigon
Jul 25, 2023
Edward L. Howrigon passed away peacefully in his home on July 25, 2023. He was born in Plainwell, MI on July 22, 1942, the son of Marshall Howrigon & Lena (Pease) Howrigon (Hollis Henry). Ed Married Sandy (Mengel) February 9, 1988 in Las Vegas, and they have been inseparable ever since. Ed was Preceded in death by his parents, 3...
Marc Kodiak Hassett
Jul 23, 2023
Marc Kodiak Hassett, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the age of 71. Marc was born on November 25, 1951. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
Marc has been cremated and will be buried with military honors at Fort Custer...
Cheryl Ellen Tuinstra
Jul 16, 2023
Cheryl Ellen Tuinstra, beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and lifelong beautician, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Born on April 25, 1949, to Donald and Margaret (Burt) Rambadt, Cheryl dedicated her life to her family and was an active member of her church.
On June 25, 1971, Cheryl married the love of her life, Gerrit "Gary" Tuinstra, with...
Carol Lynn Graves
Jul 15, 2023
Carol Lynn Graves was born on August 23rd 1959, in Alama MI, as a child she spent many summers in Canada with her parents and siblings. She graduated from Portage Central in 1977.
Carol Married in 1979 having her first son Chad Franks followed by her second Josh Sager in 1980 and her third daughter Lacey Sager in 1983.
Carol...
Carol Lynn Graves
Jul 15, 2023
Carol Lynn Graves, of Vicksburg passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 63. She was born on August 23, 1959 in Alma, MI. Carol was the daughter of Frank and Marleen (Boyer) Wallace.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Carol’s guestbook and/or share a...
Norman Gerald Snyder
Jul 15, 2023
Norman G. Snyder Sr. passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, July 15 at Ely Manor in Allegan, MI.
He was born on September 29, 1939, in Delton, the son of Ernest and Dot (Reed) Snyder. Norman worked for Plainwell Paper Mill most of his life. He enjoyed going fishing, going to the Gun Lake Casino, and riding...
Brian James Willoughby
Jul 15, 2023
Brian James Willoughby died peacefully and unexpectedly on July 15, 2023 at his Vicksburg home. He was an amazing son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, and human with a kind and gentle spirit. Brian was an extraordinary selfless person who brought his own brand of humor whenever friends and family were together.
He enjoyed spending time with his wife and...
Bradley VandenAkker
Jul 14, 2023
Bradley John VandenAkker passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 14, 2023. Brad was born January 3rd 1981 to Lisa J VandenAkker.
He grew up in Schoolcraft MI, where he also graduated from Schoolcraft Community Schools in 2000. He enjoyed creating art, but his passion was in athletics, playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track & field. He was...
Garry Allan Briggs
Jul 14, 2023
Garry Allan Briggs, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 74. Garry was born on February 21, 1949 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Oliver and Jessie (Evans) Briggs. Garry attended Vicksburg school up until the point he wanted to leave school and proudly serve his country in the United States Army....
Jayce Sebastien Kraus
Jul 13, 2023
The Family of Johnathan "Jayce" Kraus is deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 16, 2023, due to complications from Type 1 Diabetes.
Jayce will be remembered by his father, John Kraus Jr., his mother, Susan (Joseph) Blood, his sister Lauren (Austin) Jackson and his two nephews Ellis and Edwin Jackson. He also leaves behind a large and loving...
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