Marilyn Mae Ely
Jan 12, 2023
Marilyn M. Ely (Carns), 92, of Vicksburg, passed away on January 12, 2023. Marilyn was born on February 26, 1930 in Allegan, MI the daughter of the late James LeRoy (Roy) and Bertha (Wilson) Carns. She graduated from Bronson School of Nursing in 1951.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Thomas of 64 years. She is survived by...
Gwendolyn Brooke De Young
Jan 11, 2023
Gwendolyn Brooke De Young, 28, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home after an 8 year battle with brain cancer. Gwen was born January 30, 1994, in Paw Paw, daughter of Randy and Cindy (Branch) De Young. Gwen graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 2012, and her love of sports led her to higher education...
Jack David Sziede
Jan 10, 2023
Jack David Sziede December 6, 1934 ~ January 10, 2023 Jack David Sziede, age 88 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo MI. He was born December 6, 1934 in Porter Township, Van Buren County, the son of Herman and Doris E. (Streeter) Sziede. On March 3, 1956, in Schoolcraft, Michigan...
Charles I. LaLande
Jan 10, 2023
We are sad to announce that Charles Irwin LaLande of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born in Marquette, Michigan on March 14, 1948. Charles was a veteran served in the Navy after High School. He worked many years for Firestone and as a maintenance worker for an apartment complex....
Vicky Kay Sibley
Jan 9, 2023
Vicky Kay Sibley October 25, 1953 ~ January 9, 2023 Vicky Kay Sibley, 69 of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 in Elkhart IN. She was born in Michigan on October 25, 1953 the daughter of Everett Charles Hauch and Virginia Hauch. Vicky is survived by her sons; Fred (Mary) Sibley of Marcellus, Eric Kidd of Baton Rouge...
Marilyn & Verlyn Borton
Jan 9, 2023
A memorial gathering to celebrate the lives of both Marilyn and Verlyn (as Marilyn’s service was postponed due to the pandemic) will be held for family and friends at noon on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, located at 409 South Main Street in Vicksburg, Michigan. A luncheon will follow at 2 p.m.
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Kathleen Joy Putman
Jan 9, 2023
Kathleen Joy Putman of Portage, MI passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 9, 1942, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Cam) Putman.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
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Verlyn L. Borton
Jan 9, 2023
Verlyn Leonard Borton, 89, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on January 9, 2023, at Beacon Pointe in Richland, Michigan.
Verlyn was born October 14, 1933, in Vicksburg, Michigan to Leonard and Erma (Martin) Borton. He was the youngest of seven and the only boy. Verlyn grew up helping on the family farm. Verlyn graduated from Vicksburg High School in...
Jennifer R. Maher
Jan 9, 2023
Jennifer Renee Maher, 47, of Portage, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Jenny was born September 25, 1975 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Patricia Maher. Jenny is survived by her daughter, Destiny, and her brother, Chris (Wendy). She was preceded by her mother and grandmother, Crystal Maher. She was employed by Fresenius as a...
Linda J. Young
Jan 8, 2023
Young, Linda J. January 10th,1947- January 8th, 2023 Kalamazoo, MI Linda passed away peacefully Sunday January 8th, 2023 at Glenn Arbor Hospice in Battle Creek, Michigan. Linda was born to William & Joan Young of Cooper Township on January 10th, 1947. Linda graduated with honors from Richland high school in 1965 & continued her education at Davenport University. Linda...
Richard Paul O'Connor
Jan 7, 2023
Richard P. O'Connor, of Sodus, MI passed away on January 7, 2023 at the age of 52. He was born on May 31, 1970 in St. Joseph, MI and was the son of Richard O'Connor and Paula (Adams) Adelman.
Richard has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
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Sylvia Darlene (Dar) Schenck
Jan 6, 2023
Sylvia Darlene (Dar) Schenck, 82, of Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023 at Rose Arbor hospice in Kalamazoo, MI. Always a Hoosier at heart, Dar was born in Warsaw, IN on August 7, 1940 to parents Francis Marion (John) Hill and Grace Christine Hill (née Motts). Dar grew up in Mishawaka, IN. In 1958, she proudly graduated from Mishawaka...
William "Bill" Sorensen
Jan 4, 2023
William Hugh Sorensen, 82, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sharon Stickney Sorensen; daughters Jennifer (Dave) Barry and Katrina (David) Steele; grandchildren Gabriella and Kyle (Lauren) Barry and Brenna, Lydia, and Elyse Steele; great-granddaughters Malaya and Nyla Barry; and other cherished extended family.
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Robert Joseph Babel III
Jan 4, 2023
Bobby peacefully joined the arms of Jesus and was welcomed into the gates of heaven under a full moon on January 4 , 2023. Born and raised in Portage, MI, on West Lake, Bobby was the proud father to Karissa Cline-Babel and the cherished son of Robert Babel II and Cynthia Babel.
Bobby entered this world on August 10, 1988....
Terri Lynn Austin
Jan 4, 2023
Terri Lynn (Acker) Austin of Plainwell, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born in Lansing, MI the daughter of Carl Acker and Betty (Acker) Doerr.
She graduated from Holt High School in 1971 following graduation she attended Lansing Community College. After college she worked as an office manager for Aviso Inc....
Michael Descheneau
Jan 3, 2023
***Please note that the service location has changed. The service will now be held at the Radiant Church, 995 Romence Road, Portage, MI.
Michael David Descheneau, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at home with his loved ones holding him close on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 after a valiant fight with Lewy body Dementia and Parkinsonism.
Mike was...
Greggory Keith Griffith
Jan 1, 2023
Greggory Keith Griffith August 10, 1962 ~ January 1, 2023 Greggory Keith Griffith, age 60 of Jones, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 1, 2023. He was born August 10, 1962 in Hammond IN to David, who precedes him in death, and Betty Griffith who survives. Gregg was a graduate of Minonk-Dana-Ruthland High School in Minonk IL, and attended Louisiana...
Denise A. Felder
Jan 1, 2023
Denise Felder died suddenly on January 1, 2023. She was born May 6, 1960, in Delton, MI. Denise was preceded in death by her husband, James Felder, and her sister, Teresa Masten. She is survived by her daughters Stephanie (Justin) Hunsicker and Tiffany (Brian) Lanning; her granddaughters, Madeline and Kaylee Hunsicker. She is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy (Bob)...
Douglas Dean Duryea
Dec 30, 2022
Douglas Dean Duryea went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022. Doug was born on July 21, 1935, to Ralph and Vivian (Gibson) Duryea. Doug married Marie Genther on January 5, 1957. Although they later divorced, they had 4 wonderful children: Jerri, Raymond, Sarah, and Benjamin. On August 15, 1987 Doug married Shirley Dines. Shirley added 3 daughters...
Glenn Walters-Walker
Dec 30, 2022
Glenn Edward Walters Walker went to his glory on December 30, 2022. Known as the ‘energizer bunny’ by his oncologist and staff, cancer and Covid were what finally stilled his last breath. He passed with peace and dignity under the care of the hospice staff of Centrica Care, his friends Myra Atkinson, Gail Weatherwax, and his sister Patricia Walker as well...