Obituaries

Nov 11, 2016

Nov 8, 2016

Howard C. Harrington, 84, of Allegan, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Howard was born July 10, 1932 in Cheshire Center, the son of Ernest and Blanch (Noble) Harrington. Howard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 8 years. Following his military service, he was employed at Morgan Appliance where he was...

Nov 7, 2016

Nov 4, 2016

Emily M. DeFries, age 80, of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born June 26, 1936 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Hubert (Fritz) C. and Alice (Starkey)Parsley. She previously worked at Rudy’s Heat Transfer in Dowagiac. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Marcellus V.F.W. Post 4054. She enjoyed crafts, gardening and...

Nov 3, 2016

Locey, James 8/6/1925 - 11/3/2016 Kalamazoo James Gray Locey was born August 6, 1925, the son of Raymond and Sadie Locey. He passed away on November 3, 2016. Jim never met a stranger. He always had many, many friends, many of whom have also gone. He was preceded in death by his parents, and survivors include his wife, Patricia, daughter...

Nov 1, 2016

Evelyn M. Gardner, age 93, of Marcellus, MI passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was born November 26, 1922 in Climax, MI the daughter of Clarence C. and Melva (Geren) Pierce. On August 2, 1942 in Marcellus, MI she married Henry Eugene Gardner who preceded her in death in 1997. Evelyn has been a resident of Marcellus since 1942....

Nov 1, 2016

Oct 30, 2016

Bonnie Jean Shepherd, age 83, of Big Fish Lake, Marcellus, MI passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was born January 8, 1933 in Elkhart, IN the only child of Robert LeRoy and Susan Janetta (Fager) Vickers. On January 17, 1965 she married Henry Shepherd who preceded her in death on September 22, 1997. Bonnie was an active member of...

Oct 27, 2016

Barbara J. Stephayn, age 85, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Riverview Manor, Three Rivers, MI. She was born May 29, 1931, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz. On February 3, 1951 she married John P. Stephayn who preceded her in death in 2008. Surviving are one daughter, Judy (Jerry) Brown of Marcellus; daughter-in-law...

Oct 22, 2016

Oct 21, 2016

Cremation has taken place. Services will be held Nov. 5, 2016, 2pm at Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 4200 Nazareth Rd.

Oct 16, 2016

Carol G. Buder passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, survived by his three children Terry Buder, Deborah Nowak, and Dianne Kinabrew. His beloved wife Jacqueline Arlene Betke Kean Buder preceded him in death on 3/14/2016. Jacqueline's two children preceded her in death Cathy Kean-Klein & Robert Kean. They had many grandchildren, great grandchildren & great-great grandchildren. A blended funeral for...

Oct 13, 2016

Norma Jean (Carpenter)Fruehauf Norma Jean (Carpenter) Fruehauf peacefully passed away on October 13, 2016. Norma was born on November 28, 1931 in Niles, Michigan to Lloyd and Evelyn Carpenter. Her surviving siblings are: Janet (Larry) Barr, Denny (Janice) Carpenter, Lynette (John) Miller, and brother in law Bob Mitchell. Norma was united in marriage to Emil (Roy) Fruehauf on January 17,...

Oct 11, 2016

Oct 5, 2016

Milbeck, "Buzz" Buzzy J. 4/16/1940 - 10/5/2016 Portage Born in Kalamazoo to Donald Henry & Irene Pauline Milbeck. Buzz was in the Real Estate Business for over 50 yrs. 25 as Broker & 25 as Appraiser. He was a Trustee and Supervisor for Texas Township. Was a resident of Eagle Lake for 39 yrs. Buzz is survived by his wife...

Oct 3, 2016

Medler, Ruth 3/16/1924- 10/3/2016 Ruth Jane (Gustin) Medler, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016, while living in Grand Rapids, MI. Ruth was born March 16, 1924 in La Grange, IL. A city girl with a love of baseball, fell for country boy who convinced her to retire to rural lake living. She enjoyed raising her children, spending time...

Oct 2, 2016

Oct 1, 2016

Ardith M. Forman of Mendon, MI went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016 after her battle with Pulmonary Pneumonitis. She was born at home on January 16, 1937 to J.C. and Francis Pence. She worked as a shipping clerk at Peterson Spring for nearly 30 years. Some of the many activities that she enjoyed were spending...

Sep 30, 2016

Carol Elaine (York) Collins, 80, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on September 30, 2016. She fought a courageous battle against cancer with the love and support of her family and many friends. Carol was born in Lyons, Illinois on December 20, 1935 to parents Maxine (Marker) and Robert York. She moved to Three Rivers, MI...

Sep 29, 2016

Stoppelberg, Annajean 1/25/1930 - 9/29/2016 Kalamazoo Annajean passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 29, 2016 at MediLodge. She was born at home January 25, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Lena (Menninga) Haan. On September 2, 1949, Annajean was united in marriage to Cecil Stoppelberg. She enjoyed traveling, reading, attending church, but most of all she loved spending...