Obituaries

Aug 15, 2018

Beloved Mother Our Mother passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Deane Hodgson and her parents, Glenn and Dorothy (Middelton) Kline. She is survived by her four children: Denise (Doug) Scott, Debbie (Mike) Hargreave, Ray (Betsy) Hodgson and Rick (Michelle) Hodgson; siblings: Ken...

Aug 14, 2018

Aug 13, 2018

William A. Wolthuis, of Plainwell passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 63. Bill was born on December 12, 1954 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of John and Mildred (Zidell) Wolthuis. Bill graduated from Plainwell High School in 1973. After high school he began his career with the Brown Company in Kalamazoo which is now...

Aug 12, 2018

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Loretta J. Poulsen was a blessing to everyone she met. She worked hard, but she took the time to enjoy life along the way, too. Blessed to share more than 70 years with the love of her life, Loretta was so...

Aug 11, 2018

Hunt, Oscar 7/17/1935 - 8/11/2018 Vicksburg Oscar Lewis Hunt Jr. Vicksburg, Mi Passed away Saturday August 11th, 2018 surrounded by his family, friends and neighbors. Oscar was born July 17, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Mi. The son of Wilma(Hettinger) and Oscar Hunt, Sr. Oscar is survived by his son Dale of Vicksburg, daughter Linda(Richard) of Welaka, Fl and Bear Lake, Mi.,...

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...