Obituaries
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,...
Paula Milbeck
Feb 7, 2024
Paula Lynn (Matyas) Milbeck of Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on July 23, 1943, to loving parents Andrew and Olene (Harper) Matyas.
Paula was preceded in death by her beloved husband Buzz, and her son Donald. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.
Paula is survived...
Vickey Roe
Feb 5, 2024
Vickey Roe of Bangor passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 5th 2024. She was born December 20th 1956 in Sturgis Mi to Walter Roe and Dorothy Sheldon.
Vickey was a very happy and loving person, she had a great love for cats and gardening. Her creativity in her gardens would amaze anyone who seen them, they...
Clifford "Butch" Louis Miller
Feb 5, 2024
Clifford Louis Miller, known by many as Butch, passed away on February 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, kindness, and a great sense of humor. Born on June 25, 1940, in Battle Creek, MI to parents Clifford and Edna Miller, Cliff lived a remarkable life enriched with diverse experiences.
He attended Vicksburg Community Schools and proudly graduated from Vicksburg...
Tina Hadley
Feb 2, 2024
Tina Hadley passed away February 2, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Tina was born at University Hospital in Ann Arbor on February 4, 1968. In 2000 moving to Paw Paw, MI for 6 years. In 2013 moving into Vicksburg, MI until 2024. Surviving Tina are her children, Thomas Hadley, and Faith Hadley of Vicksburg, MI, brother, Thomas Szegda of...
Donna Barrett
Feb 2, 2024
Donna Barrett
Scotts, MI
Donna was born in Waltham, MA on May 12, 1934 to Marjorie and Reginald Webster.
She graduated from Waltham High School and Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts.
Donna was married in 1956 to Paul B Barrett and they moved to Kalamazoo, MI where she began her teaching career at McKinley Elementary until 1964. In 1979, she resumed her love of...
Douglas Minshall
Feb 2, 2024
Doug Minshall, Age 67 of Kalamazoo passed away on February, 3rd 2024. Doug was born on February, 26th 1956 to the late John and Larraine Minshall. Doug spent his childhood in Doster, Michigan alongside his brothers and sisters Marilyn Minshall of Doster; Darlene Gleason (Bob) of Otsego; Rosemary Elkins (David) of Otsego; Johnie Minshall of Kalamazoo; Doug was known for...
James Lemon
Jan 31, 2024
James Richard Lemon of Lady Lake, Florida formerly of Scotts, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born on May 9, 1942, in Kalamazoo the son of Richard and Jean (Eastman) Lemon.
He graduated from Galesburg High School and went to work as a steam pipe fitter as well as assisting his parents...
Leo Diewald
Jan 30, 2024
Leo Franz Diewald, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home in Indian Land, South Carolina. Leo was born September 3, 1930, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Emil and Barbara (Lemuth) Diewald. As a child, Leo loved spending time with his father and playing with his younger twin sisters. He loved music and learned to play the piano and...
RoxyAnn Jenkins-Nicks (Thomas)
Jan 29, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of RoxyAnn Jenkins-Nicks (Thomas) on 01/29/2024 in Comstock, Michigan, She passed away peacefully along side of family, friends and Hospice. RoxyAnn was born on November 7, 1947 in Kalamazoo at Bronson Hospital.
She was Nurses aid, Veterinary Tech, Homemaker, Mother, Foster Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and friend. She enjoyed knitting,...
Marilou Genevieve Westcott
Jan 29, 2024
Marilou Genevieve Westcott passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice early Monday morning, January 29, 2024, at the age of 93 years. She was born at home, September 23, 1930, in Portage, Michigan, to Daniel H. Westcott and Agnes E. (Lake) Westcott.
Marilou graduated from Comstock High School in 1948, married Max D. Ickes in 1949, later divorced and raising two...
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