Kevin Boney

Kevin Boney

Nov 18, 2022

Kevin L. Boney of Plainwell, MI passed away on November 18, 2022, at the age of 63. He was born on May 29, 1959, the son of Leelon “Jake” and Pauline Boney. 

Kevin is preceded in passing by his parents.

Left to cherish Kevin’s memory is his son: Sean Boney, and brother: Steven "Joe" Boney.

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Jack Dwight Kelley

Jack Dwight Kelley

Nov 18, 2022

Jack Kelley, 72, of Vicksburg, passed away with family by his side on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his home. Jack was born on April 5, 1950, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Orlia & Ruth (Green) Kelley.

Jack is survived by his wife Christina; his children: Brian Ryder, Ken Owen and Bonnie Ryder; 5 grandchildren:  Angela Rance, Alyssa...

James Joseph Hokanson

James Joseph Hokanson

Nov 17, 2022

James Joseph Hokanson December 3, 1961 ~ November 17, 2022 James Joseph Hokanson, 60 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday November 17, 2022 in Kalamazoo Michigan. James was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 1961 the son of Eugene Carl Hokanson and Opal Lula (Barker) Hokanson. James coached youth football with the Orland Park Pioneers in Orland Park, IL...

Charlene May Salisbury

Charlene May Salisbury

Nov 17, 2022

Charlene M. Salisbury, 93, of Cooper Township, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at her daughter’s home. Char was born on Nov. 30, 1928, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Dorr and Lulu (Bronson) Wiley. Her family farmed for many years. Char often said that her least favorite farm task was going to get the cows from the pasture and...

Wayne Kay Swartz

Wayne Kay Swartz

Nov 16, 2022

Wayne Kay Swartz April 16, 1942~ November 16, 2022 Wayne Kay Swartz, 80 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Wednesday November 16, 2022 at home. He was born in Schoolcraft, Michigan on April 16, 1942 the son of Homer K. and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz. On March 5, 1960, in Newburg, Michigan he married Sharon Joyce Tase who preceded him in death...

James Randall Thomas Sr.

James Randall Thomas Sr.

Nov 15, 2022

James Randall Thomas, Sr. July 10, 1946 ~ November 15, 2022 James Randall Thomas, Sr., 76 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at home. He was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on July 10, 1946 the son of LeVerne Elwin Thomas and Evelyn Hazel (Eggleston) Thomas. On June 24, 1966 in Lawton OK., he married Barbara J. Apted...

Phillip Wilson

Phillip Wilson

Nov 14, 2022

Phillip C. Wilson, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2022, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Phil was born September 28th, 1948 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, the son of Carl and Mildred (Bowles) Wilson. He was employed as a Service Attendant/Mechanic by Parchment Marathon (now Parchment Service Center) for 5 years followed by Western Electric/Michigan Bell/Ameritech/SBC/AT&T for 27...

Bonnie F. Holmes

Bonnie F. Holmes

Nov 13, 2022

Bonnie Faye Holmes (Berning) most desired to be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She left this life for eternity on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at home with her loving husband, Tom, at her side.

Bonnie was born on August 21, 1934, to Harley and Evelyn Berning in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.  Due to the untimely death of her mother...

John Edward Morgan

John Edward Morgan

Nov 12, 2022

John Edward Morgan, age 84, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in the presence of his family in Kalamazoo, MI.

John was preceded in death by his father John Hannon Morgan 1958, mother Nellie Hale Morgan 1980, and brother Nathan Eugene Morgan 1935. He is survived by his children John Leon (Karen) Morgan, Janelle Baker, Joseph (April) Morgan; grandchildren Katelyn...

Tracey D. Lafler

Tracey D. Lafler

Nov 10, 2022

Tracey D. Lafler, 59, of Parchment, passed away Thursday November 10, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Tracey was born December 12, 1962, in Royal Oak, the daughter of William and Sandra (Barry) Lafler, Jr. Tracey graduated from Parchment High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Tracey loved watching WWE wrestling, she loved horses and volunteered at Cheff...

Deborah L. Stone

Deborah L. Stone

Nov 9, 2022

 

Deborah Stone, 66, of Gobles, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  She was born August 18, 1956, the daughter of Roger and Carol “Sue” (Hutchinson) Rantz. Debbie loved skiing and worked in the family business at Timer Ridge Ski Area, where she was the head of Group and Season Ticket Sales. She was united...

Virginia Allen

Virginia Allen

Nov 7, 2022

Virginia (Townsend) Allen stepped out of the confines of her earthly body into her heavenly home on November 7, 2022. She was born to Howard and Elizabeth Boss on June 11, 1938. She lived much of her life in Plainwell and Allegan and graduated from Plainwell High School. 

Her legacy to each of us here, her love of life, her...

Ralph E. Bumgardner, Jr.

Ralph E. Bumgardner, Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

Ralph E. Bumgardner, Jr., of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ralph was born March 10, 1934, in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Ralph and Avis (Douglas) Bumgardner. He was employed by Arco Industries for nearly 40 years and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

 

Ralph is survived by his wife, Roslyn Bumgardner; three...

Kenneth Laverack

Kenneth Laverack

Nov 3, 2022

Kenneth Laverack of Plainwell, MI passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born in Comstock, MI on August 22, 1931, the son of Samuel and Fannie (House) Laverack.

In his early years the family moved to a farm at Silver Creek. During those formative years Ken hitchhiked into Plainwell for football practice everyday....

Jaunita L. Richards

Jaunita L. Richards

Nov 3, 2022

Jaunita Louise Richards, 57, of Vicksburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was born September 20, 1965, the daughter of Robert and Naomi (Stout) Richards. Jaunita was employed at Western Diversified Plastics (formerly EPC) as a quality control supervisor, where she was employed for almost 30 years.

She is survived by her sister, Irene Milbrandt; one niece, Rachel Neidlinger...

Sandra Jean Timm

Sandra Jean Timm

Nov 1, 2022

Sandra Jean Timm May 23, 1940 ~ November 1, 2022 Sandra Jean Timm of Three Rivers Michigan, age 82, passed away on November 1, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1940. Preceded in death by her husband Harvey Allen Timm, mother Frances Marie Watson, father Norris Lorenzo Watson, sister Nancy Lou Watson, daughter Judith Kay Timm and son Steve...

Judith A. Knobloch

Judith A. Knobloch

Oct 30, 2022

Judith Ann Knobloch, 78, of Mattawan passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at MediLodge of Portage. She was born March 2, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald and Eleanor (Mohney) Ridenour. Judy was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Knobloch in 1994, he preceded her in death in 1997. Judy was employed at Impact Label, retiring in 2004....

Carol Anne Saline

Carol Anne Saline

Oct 29, 2022

Carol Anne (Davis) Saline went to be with her Savior on October 29, 2022. She passed peacefully at home with her dog Sunshine on her lap. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James “Jim” Arthur Saline, a son, Ronald Earl (Nancy) Saline, daughters, June Ilene (Ted) Axe, Dawn Starr (Jeff) Adam, Robin Carol (Rob) Rose, ten grandchildren,...

Peyton Eileen Boyce

Peyton Eileen Boyce

Oct 28, 2022

Peyton Eileen Boyce of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. She was born on August 10, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Jacob and Katelyn (Miller) Boyce.

She will be fondly remembered for her dark curly hair, big brown eyes, and sweet nature while fighting as a little heart warrior.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Virginia VanPeenen

Virginia VanPeenen

Oct 25, 2022

Virginia Stafford Anderson Van Peenen, aged 110 and 297 days, joined her beloved Jesus in heaven, October 25, 2022. She passed at home in Cary, NC, with her loving family by her side. She was born January 29, 1912, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Elsie and William Stafford.

Virginia attended Kalamazoo Public Schools through high school and attended Kalamazoo...