Norman Lee Hamann
May 31, 2022
Norman Lee Hamann Sr, of Kalamazoo, passed away, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2022 at the age of 86 after a long illness. Norm was born in Gypsum, Ohio on January 27, 1936, the son of the late Leonard and Agatha Hamann.
He attended Wayne High School where he graduated in 1954. His childhood was a happy one shared...
Sheila Rae Thompson
May 31, 2022
Sheila R. Thompson, of Schoolcraft passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the age of 82. Sheila was born on August 27, 1939 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Norman and Wilma (Solomon) Drake. She graduated from Portage High School with the Class of 1957. In her earlier years she loved to go to Long Lake Roller...
Betty Jean Ahlberg
May 30, 2022
Betty Jean Ahlberg, age 87, of Shelbyville, MI, passed away in her sleep May 30, 2022, at her home in Michigan. Betty was born November 22, 1934, to Basil and Leora (Robar) Kershaw.
On September 8, 1951, Betty was married to Don Ahlberg, and they fell just three months shy of being married for sixty years at the time Don...
Bernadean Phyllis Miller
May 29, 2022
Bernadean Phyllis Miller December 25, 1930 ~ May 29, 2022 Bernadean Phyllis Miller 91, of Marcellus Michigan passed away May 29, 2022 at home. She was born in Lansing, MI December 25, 1930, the daughter of Pearl Edna Pettit. On July 12, 1979 in Portage MI she married Richard “Dick” Miller who preceded her in death on December 7, 2020....
Donald "Don" Wooldridge
May 29, 2022
Donald (Don) Wayne Wooldridge, 78, of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Robert and Thelma (Sones) Wooldridge. Don graduated from West High School in Davenport and Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos. He worked for John Deere, Clark Equipment, and Desert Mountain Golf...
Sherri Auten
May 29, 2022
Sherri Auten, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the age of 47. Sherri will always be remembered by lots of Vicksburg residence for working at Felpausch for 17 years, her musical talent, song writing talent, and her personality. Sherri is survived by her mother, Mary Auten; brother, Michael (Michelle) Auten II; nieces and nephew, Nathan,...
Ronald "Bubba" Turks
May 28, 2022
Ron “Bubba” Turks’ love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Ron passed away on May 28, 2022 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with Sarcoma, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He was born March 26, 1963, the son of Ruth...
Lois Jean Ellison
May 26, 2022
Lois Jean Ellison went to Heaven to be with our Lord with a smile on her face May 26, 2022, at age 81.
Jean was born March 13, 1941 to Delbert and Lois Franks. She was the eldest child and had many siblings, some of which have preceded her in death. Jean has now joined her parents and four sons,...
James "Jim" Thomas Schnelker
May 26, 2022
James "Jim" T. Schnelker, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 35. Jim was born on October 26, 1986 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Theodore and Renata Schnelker.
He is survived by his parents: Theodore and Renata Schnelker, of Kalamazoo; one sister: Joanna (Nicholas) Merrill; and two nieces: Zofia and Zara. He...
Elida Muniz
May 26, 2022
Elida Muniz of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born May 18, 1942 in Mercedes, Texas. Elida was one of 8 children born to Guadalupe and Matilde Espinoza. She grew up in South Texas where she enjoyed dancing and traveling. Elida married Ruben on November 27, 1965, celebrating their 56th...
Ilah G. Henderson
May 25, 2022
Ilah Gay Henderson passed away May 25,2022. She was born in Tyner, Indiana on August 27, 1935 to the late Haven and Lennia Reid. After moving to the Kalamazoo area during her childhood she later met and married her best friend and love of her life, Howard Henderson.
God was always first in her life, followed closely by her wonderful...
Janet Ann Rantz
May 25, 2022
Janet Ann Rantz, of Shelbyville, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Janet was born October 3, 1933, in Prairieville, MI to Earl and Margaret (Parker) Johncock. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harold; her children: Ron (Melodye) Rantz, Don Rantz, Darlene (Knick Knickerbocker) Rantz, Dean Rantz, Kelly Rantz and Margie (Brian...
Jenny L Gormley
May 25, 2022
Jenny Lynn (Schultz) Gormley was called home on May 25th, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born on March 17th, 1945 (St. Paddys Day) to Charlotte May (Snyder) Brown and Albert D. Schultz in Newport KY and moved to Michigan at a young age. Jenny was one of seven children (1 brother and 5 sisters). She will be...
Thomas Michael Guthrie
May 24, 2022
Thomas Michael Guthrie of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 68. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 10, 1953, the son of Theodore and Arlene (Hunt) Guthrie.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Thomas’ guestbook and/or share a...
Lesa Marie Sanchez
May 23, 2022
Lesa Marie (Williams) Sanchez of Otsego, MI passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 61. She was born in Plainwell, MI on February 13, 1961, the daughter of James Williams and Francis (Lang) Gren.
She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1979. Throughout her life she has demonstrated a strong character and work ethic that evolved...
David Lee Mullenix
May 22, 2022
David Lee Mullenix July 26, 1944 ~ May 22, 2022 David Mullenix, 77 of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away Sunday May 22, 2022, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with his family by his side. He was born in Marion, IN on July 26, 1944 the son of Don E. and Betty Louise Clapp. On May 28, 1977 he married LaRae...
Jeffery "Terry" Haley
May 22, 2022
Jeffery “Terry” Haley, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 64.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Terry's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Haley family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...
Treva Snyder
May 20, 2022
Treva affectionately known as "Big Grandma”, of Plainwell, MI passed away peacefully on Fri. May 20th,2022 at the age of 92. Treva was the 2nd of 5 children born on Sept. 10th,1929 to Lyman and Wava (Cosgrove)Kelsey of Martin, MI. Treva's parents both worked as farmers and were grateful to be able to provide for their family. Treva graduated high...
Terry Lee Dyrcz
May 18, 2022
Terry Lee Dyrcz Born April 24, 1957, son of Stanley & Jean Dyrcz of Decatur Michigan. Terry departed this earth May 18, 2022 to go and enjoy the most ultimate hunt in heaven. Terry was a lifelong resident of Decatur. Known around town for his love of hunting, guns and tractors. Oh, the adventures he had during his lifetime with...
Lottie L. Koster
May 18, 2022
Lottie Koster, of Plainwell, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Lottie was born June 10, 1927, in Frankfort, IN to Floyd & Maude (Beard) Barnaby. She is survived by her daughter Sherry (Al) Selen; grandchildren: Brian (Meredith), Jessica (Paul), Matthew (Julie), Kyle (Stephine) and Hunter; five great grandchildren; her daughter-in-law Michelle as well as several nieces and nephews. ...