Joan Lou Stiver
Jun 19, 2022
Joan Lou (Schimdt) Stiver of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born in Schoolcraft, MI on April 20, 1932, the daughter of Helen Cooper and John Schimdt.
She was known for being a hard worker and that showed in the long hours and dedication she put in working on the...
Ruth Ann Buchnat
Jun 18, 2022
Ruth Ann Buchnat January 7, 1950~ June 18, 2022 Ruth Ann Buchnat, 72 of Newberg passed away Saturday June 18, 2022 in Dowagiac MI. She was born in Chicago IL on January 7, 1950 the daughter of Jerome and Charlotte (Zapalski) Buchnat. Ruth was a Weighmaster, working for many years at a Steel Mill. Ruth loved all kinds of animals,...
Carole Ann Strong
Jun 18, 2022
Carole Ann (Stauffer) Strong of Benton Harbor, MI passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born in Caledonia, MI on October 14, 1939, the daughter of Lyle and Margaret (Morway) Stauffer.
A complete obituary is currently in process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Carole’s guestbook and/or share...
Marcee Schwenter
Jun 18, 2022
Marcee Schwenter, of Portage, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the age of 78.
Marcee was employed until retirement at the Kalamazoo State Hospital. She was an accomplished artist and writer throughout her life. Even in her later years, she explored the latest art techniques and enjoyed teaching others. She was a very...
Joe David McCrorey
Jun 17, 2022
Joe David McCrorey of Portage, MI passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the age of 65. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 16, 1956, the son of Harry and Sharon (Laughlin) McCrorey.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Joe's guestbook and/or share a memory with...
Betty J. Randall
Jun 15, 2022
Betty J. Randall passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She is now reunited with her husband Ernest. Betty was born October 29, 1929, in Vicksburg, MI to Frank and Vera (Rugg) Noel. She is survived by her children: Penny Randall, Sue Randall-Wright and Dan (Angie) Randall; grandchildren: Stacie (Sean) Forward, Kyle (Donna) Wright and Kaci Randall; great grandchildren: Dallas...
Bernice Mildred Flinn
Jun 14, 2022
Bernice Mildred (Burlew) Flinn of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 86. She was born in Three Rivers, MI on April 26, 1936, the daughter of Erwin and Mary (Hafelt) Burlew.
On April 28, 1957, she was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life: Kenneth W. Flinn, together they started...
Gloria June Mendham
Jun 14, 2022
Gloria J. Mendham, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born on June 10, 1945 in Vicksburg. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Rena (Vermeulen) Caswell. Growing up, she attended Vicksburg Community Schools and graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1963. Three short years later on September...
Larry Bontrager
Jun 14, 2022
Larry Bontrager passed away suddenly at home on June 14, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born February 11, 1942 to Harry and Lillian (Warfield)Bontrager in Kalamazoo, MI
He is survived by his loving wife of 49years, Vada (Stanfill). They were Married March 31, 1973 in Kalamazoo, MI
Larry is also survived by...
Lewis Edward Lipes
Jun 13, 2022
Lewis Edward Lipes Sr. of Scotts, MI passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the age of 81. Lewis was born in Eagle Rock, Virginia on February 10, 1941, to Eddly Harvey and Ruby Lee (Ford) Lipes. He was a Specialist in the United States Army, and former race car builder and mechanic, and retired from Mead after many...
Charlene Marie Patrick
Jun 10, 2022
Charlene Marie Patrick (B. April 12, 1952) passed away peacefully at her home Friday, June 10th, 2022, at the age of 70. The widow of James T. Patrick, she leaves behind her three sons James, Anthony, and Johnathan; her daughters-in-law, Lucy, Kimberly, and Kristy; Her grandson Nathanael; And her siblings Judy and Eddie.
She was a homemaker for the majority of...
Kevin B Spoelhof
Jun 10, 2022
Kevin Blair Spoelhof, of Schoolcraft passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the age of 51. Kevin was born on May 18, 1971 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Gary and Mary Ann (Rice) Spoelhof.
Kevin has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Kevin's guestbook...
Dawn Arlene Lint
Jun 10, 2022
Dawn Arlene Lint of Kalamazoo, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1957, the daughter of Lyle and Frances Lint.
She graduated from Parchment High School in 1976. Dawn worked at Illinois Envelope until her accident in 1981.
She will be fondly remembered for her love of family, her great...
John VerSteeg
Jun 10, 2022
John H. VerSteeg went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 10, 2022. John was born March 9, 1943 in Sheldon, Iowa, son of Melvin A. Sr. and Eunice M. (DeBruin) VerSteeg. He had resided in the Kalamazoo area since graduating from Hope College in 1965. He served in the Air Force National Guard from 1966 to 1970. In...
Babriano Jimenez
Jun 6, 2022
Babriano Jimenez of Orangeville, MI was called home by his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born in Orangeville, MI on January 15, 1946, the son of Baleriano and Rosaria (Frausto) Jimenez.
He graduated from Martin High School in 1966, following graduation he honorably served his country by joining the United...
Elsie Janice Autry-Garrett
Jun 5, 2022
Elsie Janice (Ford) Autry-Garrett of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 1, 1945, the daughter of Farrell and Irene (Brinks) Ford.
She worked many years at the Battle Creek Federal Center, before retiring. Following retirement she volunteered her time serving many different fields later...
Joel Russell Carr
Jun 4, 2022
Joel Russell Carr August 25, 1941~ June 4, 2022 Joel Carr, 80 of Red Run Road, Big Fish Lake, died Saturday morning, June 4, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI of complications from a lung infection. Joel was born on August 25, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Russell Lee Carr and Viola (Fryear) Carr, and...
Larry Boelman
Jun 4, 2022
Larry H. Boelman passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born June 1, 1943, in Kalamazoo, MI to Jerry and Grace (Bolhuis) Boelman. He grew up in the Oakwood and Portage areas before moving to Mattawan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosi; his children: Machelle Powell and Michael (Tracy) Boelman;...
Betty J. Dibble
Jun 2, 2022
Betty Jane (Kline) Dibble passed away peacefully June 2, 2022 at her home in Vicksburg, Michigan. She was born on March 27, 1928 in Lawton, Michigan to Verelyn Joseph and Wima Lucille (Cooper) Kline. She was the oldest and last surviving of 3 siblings; Barbara Lucille (Kline) Eberstein, Janet L Hardy and Verelyn Joseph Kline Jr. Betty married Elwood LaVerne...
Melanie R. Brock
Jun 1, 2022
Melanie Ruth Brock of Portage, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 43. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 12, 1978, the daughter of Paul & Brenda (Wood) Brock.
Melanie spent her entire life in Kalamazoo and St. Joe counties. She enjoyed visiting places along the Lake Michigan shoreline, such as South...