Jul 30, 2018

Harrison , Jack A. 3/6/1946 - 7/30/2018 Jack A. Harrison passed away July 30, 2018, at the age of 72. He was born in Kalamazoo, Mi to Ralph and Evelyn Harrison. A 1964 graduate of Portage High School, Jack attended WMU as well. Jack served our country in the US Army in Vietnam. Jack retired as a mail carrier from...

Jul 29, 2018

Albert H. Thomas, Jr., of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 80. Al was born on May 18, 1938 in Vicksburg. He was the son of Albert and Vera (Madison) Thomas. Al married the love of his life, Margie Westra and enjoyed spending his life with her. Burial of Al's ashes will be held...

Jul 29, 2018

Alfred "Al or Tom" Thomas, of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 80. Al was born on May 18, 1938 in Vicksburg. He was the son of Alfred H. and Vera (Mathis) Thomas. Al married the love of his life, Margie Westra and enjoyed spending his life with her. Burial of Al's ashes will...

Jul 26, 2018

Louie Austin Sweet II, age 79, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018.He was born, October 22, 1938, the son of Austin and Muriel E. Sweet. On December 19, 1959, in Northville, MI, he married Margaret G. McGee who passed away December 26, 2008. Louie was a student at Grant High School before joining the U.S. Air Force...

Jul 26, 2018

James J. Carlton December 19, 1928 - April 1, 2017 & Anita Ann (Davis) Carlton June 25, 1929 - July 26, 2018 James J. Carlton, age 88, of Paw Paw, MI, formerly of Marcellus, MI passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2017, surrounded by his family. Anita Ann (Davis) Carlton, age 89, of Paw Paw, passed away in the evening,...

Jul 26, 2018

Victoria "Tori" Lafler of Vicksburg, MI passed away July 26, 2018. Tori's family includes her husband: Willard Lafler; mother: Victoria Dean; children: Timothy Lee Hatter, Robert Michael Hatter, Erick (Amber) James Hatter; step-children: Joseph Alan (Laycie) Lafler, Michael Shane Lafler, Lisa Marie (Andrew) McCall; brothers: Michael Joseph Dean and Robert John Dean; sister: Catherine Marie Hazard; several step-grandchildren, and nieces...

Jul 26, 2018

William George deDie passed away July 26, 2018 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born September 15, 1933 to William and Susie (Posthumus) deDie. He grew up on a celery farm on Centre Street in Portage with his siblings. These included Jennie (Balizs), Henry, Adrian, Winnie (Grooten), Cornelia (Zomer), Samuel, Catherine (Rosie), and Marion (Payne). Later the family...

Jul 26, 2018

Terry Lewis McHugh was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 19, 1955. Terry passed away at his home on July 26, 2018. He is preceded in death by his fathers William Long and Herbert McHugh, brothers Alan Grant McHugh and William Andrew McHugh. Terry leaves behind his wife Linda (Schram) McHugh; his mother Marjory McHugh; brother Scott (Pamba) McHugh; sister...

Jul 24, 2018

With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Ellen Norean White was a blessing to so many around her. She was filled with love for her family, and she was so thrilled to witness her family grow to include the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the great-great-grandchild she treasured. Norean was...

Jul 23, 2018

On July 23, 2018 Vicksburg, MI resident, Dave Brown, passed away at age 70 after he lost a valiant fight with Multiple Myeloma. Dave was a retired Lineman for an electric company who also served in the Military where he was honorably discharged. Dave loved his family and had a passion for building vehicles. That passion for vehicles led him...

Jul 21, 2018

Beverly Munn-Haines was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A caring nurturer, she cherished her years as a mother and was delighted with the arrival of her grandchildren. Living her life to the fullest and enjoying the company of each and every person who came her way, she leaves behind a rich legacy of accepting all people with compassion. Her...

Jul 21, 2018

All who knew Barbara Comstock would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was kindhearted and always looking for ways she could bless others as her spirit of generosity knew no bounds. Barbara was deeply devoted to her roles as a wife and mother, but she just might have argued that nothing was better than...

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Jul 16, 2018

Although he saw so many of the most amazing places, what made these experiences so special for Gary Sparbel was sharing them with his wife. He was kind, helpful, and inquisitive with an insatiable thirst to learn more about the world around him. Gary loved learning more about his roots and was so proud of where he came from. He...

Jul 15, 2018

Brenda Doster, age 51, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 15th, 2018. Born February 3rd, 1967, Brenda was the youngest child of Vivian and William Briggs. Her siblings (Bill, Debbie, Tom & Paul) remember her as a constant presence in their activities, and she loved them all dearly. Brenda attended Portage Northern High...

Jul 14, 2018

Funny, sweet, and kind, Alexzander Hotchkiss always had a smile on his face. Called to do his best to make everyone feel better, Alex was a heart-centered man who thought of others first. A devoted son, brother, and friend, Alex was both humble and generous. Alex inspired others in countless ways and though our days with him were far too...

Jul 11, 2018

Jul 11, 2018

All who knew William Rantz would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He worked hard in everything he did, his work ethic an inspiration to those around him. Bill was a loving and devoted family man, and there was nothing he treasured more than witnessing his family tree blossom to include the children and grandchildren...

Jul 9, 2018

Joseph Alan Bessey, age 51, of Marcellus, passed away unexpectedly, early in the morning, on Monday, July 09, 2018. Joseph was born September 23, 1966, in Paw Paw, MI, the son of Donald A. Bessey and Mary B. Kiggins of Cassopolis. On March 23, 1990, he married Dawn M. Weaver in Cassopolis, MI and together they had one daughter Jessica...