Robert Perkins
Mar 4, 2024
Robert "Bob" Perkins, a beloved member of the Plainwell, MI community, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on January 3, 1966, in Kalamazoo, MI, Bob was the cherished son of Sidney and Dorothy Perkins.
Bob attended Gull Lake High School and later found fulfillment in his career as a Forklift Operator, working at Tower...
Ruth Barrows
Mar 4, 2024
Ruth Barrows, born October 14, 1930, passed away on March 4, 2024. She grew up on a farm near Shelbyville and later graduated from Wayland High School.
In May of 1950, Ruth married Bernard Barrows, and they raised four children: Kathy Claus (Phoenix, Arizona), Bruce Barrows (Plainwell), Susan Root (Delton), and David Barrows (Plainwell). Ruth was a grandmother to five grandchildren...
Vern Bennett
Mar 3, 2024
Vern C. Bennett, 72, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 3, after a long struggle with Alzheimers, dementia, and heart disease. He was in hospice care at Battle Creek Veterans Hospital when he passed.
Vern was born October 25, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Vernie (Tom) Bennett and Violet Rose (Wolf) Bennett. The family moved to Bangor, Michigan,...
Mary Hinds
Mar 2, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Hinds passed away on March 2, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1933, in Deweyville, Ohio to parents Daisy and Rolley Cunningham.
She was preceded in death by her son Jeffery; two brothers: Walter and Arthur and a sister Ruth as did a dear aunt, Florence and her Uncle Joseph.
Mary is survived by her three children:...
Shirley Haaf
Mar 2, 2024
In loving memory of Shirley Jean Haaf (Saviano), age 89, from Kalamazoo, MI passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Shirley was born in Chicago, IL on October 9,1934. She is preceded in death by her husband George Haaf, father Joseph Malacha, mother Elizabeth Niemann, and sister Patricia Study. Shirley is survived by ten...
Sandi Marie Sanders
Mar 1, 2024
Sandi Sanders, 59 years old, of Constantine, Michigan passed in her home on March 1, 2024 @ 5:48am surrounded by her family and close friends.Survived By:Mother: Sandra Mathews Daughter: Cassandra McWatters Granddaughter : Taylor Arterburn Great grandson DaeMari Davis Grandson: Bryce Watkins Daughter: Jillian Burkhart Son In law: Rob Burkhart3 grandsons Seth, Bo & GrahmDaughter: Ashley Bugajski Son In Law: Matthew Bugajski 2 grandsons: Josiah & Matty Granddaughter:...
Esther Wyman
Feb 25, 2024
Esther Louise Wyman, beloved sister, mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & dear friend died peacefully at dawn on February 25th, 2024. Esther was born in Lawton, Michigan to Cecil & Louise Wyman (Emery) along with 4 brothers & 4 sisters. Growing up one of nine kids working on a farm may have inspired her pursuit for the finer things in life.
After...
Kay Holmes
Feb 25, 2024
Kay Holmes of Marcellus passed away on February 25 just a few days short of her 83rd birthday after a long struggle with both cancer and dementia. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Owosso, Michigan to Gustin and Edna Greenwald. After graduating from Owosso High School in 1959, Kay went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts from...
Lois Bauman-Wood
Feb 23, 2024
Lois E. Bauman-WoodFebruary 23, 2024Lois Ellen Bauman-Wood Born July 13, 1931 - Died February 23, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born to James B and Winifred Whitney in Farmington Michigan, and was the last of 7 children all of whom preceded her in death.She was married to Eugene E. Bauman May 27, 1950 until his death January...
Modesta Jean DeKam
Feb 22, 2024
Modesta Jean DeKam, age 98, passed away early Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. She was born May 5, 1925 to Paul and Zeta Holton. She married Richard G. DeKam on May 5, 1952. Modesta was very active in Sigma Beta Phi sorority for many years.
She is survived by her five children: Richard (Dianne) DeKam, Mary (Bryce) Brown, Tom (Lori) DeKam,...
Charles Stefanac
Feb 17, 2024
Charles D. Stefanac, age 86 passed away February 17, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimers & Vascular Dementia. Charles was at home under Hospice care until February 6, 2024, at which point he was transferred to Centrica Rose Arbor Hospice Place before passing away peacefully.
Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years Elaine (Waldecker) Stefanac; 2 daughters,...
Judy Ellen Shumaker
Feb 15, 2024
Judy Ellen Shumaker, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1943, to Larry and Mary Flegal in Mishawaka, Indiana, and spent her early years in Kalamazoo, Michigan before moving to Plainwell, Michigan in 1953.
On August 21, 1964, Judy married the love of...
Bill Austin
Feb 14, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ira William (Bill) Austin Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Bill departed from this world on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Vicksburg, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of many with his warmth,...
Arthur Bennett
Feb 13, 2024
Arthur James Bennett, a beloved resident of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on February 13, 2024. Born on April 21, 1931, in Battle Creek to Albert and Iris (Stein) Bennett, Arthur's journey was one defined by passion, dedication, and love.
Arthur was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Ellen, who preceded him in death...
Nancy Kissinger
Feb 12, 2024
Nancy Carol Kissinger of Plainwell, MI, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on October 3, 1935, to her parents Vern & Pearl (Carlisle) Anspaugh.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her very special sister Wanda Petill and her brother Robert Anspaugh. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of...
Dorothy Ramsey
Feb 12, 2024
Dorothy Marie Ramsey of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born on October 28, 1926, to loving parents Frank and Pauline (Wachowiak) Faulhaber.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 57 years, Sam and her son Jeff. She leaves behind cherished memories and...
George Sampley
Feb 11, 2024
George L. Sampley06/25/1942 – 02/11/2024
George Sampley, 81, of Three Rivers, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 11, 2024. George was born June 25, 1942, in Jackson County Alabama. George attended Kalamazoo Central Highschool. He married his beloved wife of 62 years, Karen Frick of Portage. He retired from Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Union. Karen...
Maureen Rininger
Feb 9, 2024
Maureen Rininger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away February 9, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born on December 23, 1955, in Plainwell, Michigan to her loving parents, Morris and Betty Scott.
Cherishing Maureen’s memory are those who survive her: Her beloved husband, David Rininger; her children Lindsey Pompileo and Andre Arguijo; her son-in-law, Chris Pompileo, grandchildren...
Robert J. Dedo Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Robert Joseph Dedo Jr., age 78, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. Robert was born on June 5, 1945.
While visiting Robert’s webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please sign the guestbook and/or share a memory with the family. Military honors will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Tuesday, February 20th at 1:30 p.m. If you are attending please arrive at...
John Henry Coats
Feb 8, 2024
John Henry Coats passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 93 surrounded by family in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is survived by son John Christopher (Michael Hand), daughter Heather (Jason) Zerban, grandson Ethan (Grace) Dunlop, granddaughter Abby Dunlop, and sister Jane (Coats) Nichols, as well as many extended family members. He was preceded in death by wife Helen,...