Obituaries

Aug 11, 2018

Aug 10, 2018

Cheek, Suzanne 2/8/1924 - 8/10/2018 Kalamazoo, Michigan Suzanne Jean Gardner Cheek, age 94, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 10, 2018. She was born in Middleville, Michigan on February 8, 1924. Suzanne retired from Kalamazoo Valley Community College after a long career serving in the placement/continuing education department. She enjoyed spending time at her...

Aug 9, 2018

EISZNER, MARGARET K. 1/1/1928 - 8/9/2018 Portage, Michigan Margaret K. Eiszner ("Peg"), of Portage, Michigan, died on August 9, 2018, at Rose Arbor Hospice. Margaret was born January 1, 1928 in Maywood, Illinois, to Mahlon Ellsworth Karau and Gladys Irene Huffman Karau. She graduated from Proviso High School in 1944, and in 1969 earned a BA from Indiana University at...

Aug 9, 2018

Kenneth Allen Fowler, of Ft. Myers, FL formerly of Schoolcraft, passed away on August 9, 2018 at the age of 68. He is survived by his three children: Eric David Fowler, and Adam Scott Fowler (Tammie) of Schoolcraft, and Joshua Mark Fowler of Saginaw; one sister Suzie (Dennis) Fitzgibbon of South Haven. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 1...

Aug 6, 2018

In memory of Rose "Rosie" Hammer (91) of Allegan, who passed away Tuesday August 6th 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Wayland Michigan on June 16 1927. She was the 6th of eight children born to Lewis and Sophie Ambrose. Rose was a devoted wife to her late husband...

Aug 6, 2018

Aug 4, 2018

Butler, Deana Louise Klitch Vicksburg, Michigan Wife, mother, grandmother passed away on August 4, 2018 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The family and friends will gather for celebration of Deana's life on August 19th, 2018 at 11 a.m. at McCowen & Secord Family Funeral Homes, 409 S. Main Street Vicksburg, Michigan 49097. Deana was born September 21, 1957, the...

Aug 4, 2018

Aug 3, 2018

When reflecting on the life of Maxine Tabbia, it is easy to see her love for her family shine through in everything she did. She lived to nurture and care for her family, and the moments she spent with them were the moments she savored most. Mackie was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and with her warm...

Aug 3, 2018

Burhans, Clifford (Bob) 10/16/1925 - 8/3/2018 Plainwell Clifford (Bob) Burhans of Plainwell passed away on 8/03/18 in Kalamazoo. Bob was born 10/16/25 in Lawton to Clifford and Florence Burhans. On 2/1/51 Bob married the love of his life Beatrice (Red) Meacham. Bob was an Army Veteran and served in WW2 and the Korean War. Bob has been an active Member...

Aug 3, 2018

Everyone who met Harris Walters soon learned what he treasured; his relationship with God, his love for his immediate and extended family, his church family and friends, and a strong work ethic. Sports were up there, too, including his beloved Detroit Tigers. His children and many others will remember him as a selfless man who was concerned about the comfort...

Jul 31, 2018

Sandra Pursell Fiebiger, 82, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Sandra was born June 22, 1936 in Springfield, MO, to Ralph and Phyllis Pursell. She married Ted Fiebiger on June 16, 1957 in Grinnell, IA. They moved frequently, living in Wisconsin, Ohio, Kansas and Iowa before coming to Plainwell, Michigan in 1977. Sandra spent over 40 years in Plainwell...

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...