Obituaries
Roger A. Kniss
Jun 25, 2023
Roger A. Kniss, of Schoolcraft passed away on June 25, 2023 at the age of 75. Roger was born on October 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Edwin and Jeanette (Klosterman) Kniss. He was a member the Delton-Kellogg High School Class of 1966. After high school he joined the United States Air Force and served...
Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Hufford
Jun 24, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Mae Hufford, 64, of Schoolcraft, MI, peacefully passed away Saturday,
June 24th 2023. She was born on April 29th, 1959 in Vicksburg, MI to Gordon and Nancy
(Crago) Bozell. She was one of four children. Cindy graduated from Portage Central High
school in 1977. You could find her cruising Westnedge in her red, silver striped 1977 Camaro,
...
Darlene M. Kohn
Jun 24, 2023
Kohn, Darlene M (1953-2023) 69 years old of Plainwell passed away June 24, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of complications with cancer and entered the presence of her Savior. Darlene and her twin sister Charlene were born October 4, 1953 to Roy and Connie Shively in Plainwell, where she has been a lifelong resident.
Darlene met the love of...
James Russell Cline
Jun 22, 2023
James Russell Cline
Jim was born March 26, 1927, in Hartford City, IN to Harold Francis & Thelma Liona (Sample) Cline. Jim, a World War II veteran, enjoyed a long and wonderful life, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ MediLodge of Portage, where he had resided the past two years. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Dan Salerno
Jun 22, 2023
Daniel Dominic Salerno, 70, of Kalamazoo, MI, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Born July 14, 1952, in Battle Creek, MI, Dan was the son of Anthony Francis Salerno and Ruth Marie (Mescher) Salerno, both of whom predeceased him.
A 1970 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School and 1974 graduate of...
Tamita "Tami" Lee
Jun 19, 2023
Tamita R. Lee age 59, went suddenly to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her home. Tami, as she was known to everyone, was born on a crisp 5th of December in 1963, Tami was welcomed and beloved as the 8th and youngest child of Donald Bladen and Wayva (King) Bladen in Marion, Indiana.
Tami and...
Mona Eve Erickson
Jun 19, 2023
Mona Eve Erickson was born in Plainwell, Michigan on October 9, 1949, to Joseph and Rose Bourdages. As the second child and oldest daughter of 6, her caring and helpful nature blossomed from a young age. She grew up on Jersey Street in Plainwell, where she enjoyed a very happy childhood. The family has fond memories of singing Christmas carols...
Elnora Lillian Raiche
Jun 17, 2023
Elnora (Elanor) Lillian (Macomber) Raiche, age 91, died peacefully on June 17, 2023, in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 22, 1932, the daughter of Harkless R. Macomber and Dorothy May (Lee) Macomber.
Elanor married Donald H. Raiche on December 7, 1968. She was a devoted wife and longtime member of the Apple Farm...
Gail Yvonne Aitken
Jun 11, 2023
Gail Yvonne Johnson was born on July 3rd, 1959, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the first Johnson to be born in the wolverine state. Her mom and dad were both from the Pineville, KY area, and lived there until they emigrated north to find better economic circumstances.
She grew up on beautiful Long Lake in Portage, MI. Spending her childhood...
Morse Elton Thornburgh
Jun 10, 2023
Morse Elton Thornburgh November 22, 1937 ~ June 10, 2023 Morse Elton Thornburgh, 85 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at home. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on November 22, 1937 the son of Roy Thornburgh and Elva (Youngman) Thornburgh. On June 10, 1961, in Marcellus, Michigan he married Judy Mae Shannon who preceded him in...
Clara Lou "Lulu" Gamble
Jun 8, 2023
Clara L. “Lulu” Gamble, 94, died June 8, 2023 in Kalamazoo, MI. Clara was a graduate of Alabama State College for Women, Montevallo (Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Master of Arts in Physical Education). She also completed post-graduate study in Dance at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Clara taught at Oklahoma A&M...
Jen Laker
Jun 7, 2023
Jennifer Carol Laker, of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice after a short, but brave, battle with cancer at the age of 52. She was born on Christmas day, 1970, to Kenneth and Nancy Webster.
After graduating from Otsego High School, she completed training to become a medical assistant. She was a dedicated...
Donna G. Lewis
Jun 7, 2023
Donna Lewis, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Kalamazoo MI after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final season of a remarkable life.
Donna was born in the small midwestern town, Shelby, OH, on January 14, 1928 to parents Robert and Helen Guthrie. She was the oldest of four...
Collette R. Fullmer
Jun 5, 2023
Collette R. Fullmer, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on January 15, 1933, and lived a life filled with love, strength, and cherished family bonds.
Collette faced life's challenges with unwavering resilience, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. She was...
Patricia L. Finnegan
Jun 2, 2023
Patricia L. Finnegan left this earth June 2, 2023, at her home in Otsego after a brief illness. She was born to Edward and Alice Schrey in Chicago, Illinois in 1943. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at the University of Miami in 1965, and spent the next few years teaching elementary school in Chicago, Illinois and Grand...
Patricia Mae Pell "Tricia"
Jun 2, 2023
Patricia Mae (Mitchell) Pell passed away June 2, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 24, 1956, to the late Lewis and Flora Mae Mitchell.
Tricia enjoyed planting flowers, relaxing by her pool, and taking vacations. She also enjoyed camping, bowling, and golfing with her family and friends.
Patricia...
Chester Leo Oisten
Jun 1, 2023
Chester Leo Oisten, peacefully went to join our savior in heaven on June 1st, 2023. Chester was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Minnie Pearl (Jenkins) and Charles Oisten. After he proudly served his country in the Army, He enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers and many other projects. Chester attended The Church of God in Otsego with his family. He spent...
Glenn Lee Francisco
Jun 1, 2023
Glenn Lee Francisco, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, June 1st 2023. Glenn was born January 1, 1962 in Plainwell, Michigan. Glenn was the 4th child of the 5 children of John & Marcia Francisco. His siblings include Penny Francisco, Wendy Dunshee, Shelley (Kevin) Kling, Rod (Deborah) Francisco all from the Plainwell/Otsego area. He had...
India Francis Grimm "Fran"
Jun 1, 2023
India Francis Grimm “Fran” of Plainwell, MI left her home of 75 years for the last time on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Fran was born on April 9, 1929, to Howard & Pearl Prolo. She grew up in the Plainwell area and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1947. While working in the onion fields, she met Lester Grimm. They...
Mary Jane Kreidler
May 31, 2023
Kreidler, Mary Jane (Smith) 7/30/28 – 5/31/23. Mary Jane was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and passed away in Syracuse with her daughter, Laura, by her side. Her beloved husband, John, died in 2013. She is survived by her daughters Susan (Michael Arruda), Laura (Greg Siwinkski) and Kathy, as well as her grandchildren, An and Mai Siwinski.
Mary Jane attended...
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