Obituaries
Laverne Stafford
Oct 4, 2022
Laverne Stafford, of Portage, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the age of 86. Laverne was born on June 4, 1936, to Edgar and Marriam (Reynolds) Paris. Laverne graduated from South High School in 1954 and joined the Naval Reserves of Youngstown, OH, shortly after until she was honorably discharged in 1958. Laverne married Bert Secrist...
Gerald Geddings
Sep 29, 2022
Gerald N. Geddings, Sr.
1932-2022
Gerald (Jerry) Geddings Sr, 90, passed away at his home in Portage after a short illness. Gerald was born September 1932 to Edward and Mille Geddings in Mason City, IL. His siblings Jay, Sidney, Doris and Eva preceded him in death. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central H.S. and joined the U.S. Air Force.
Gerald married...
Sanford "Sam" Loyal Miller
Sep 29, 2022
Sanford “Sam” L. Miller, age 96, of Vicksburg, Michigan, died peacefully at his home with family by his side on September 29, 2022. Sam was born in Butler, Indiana and together with his wife Geraldine, who preceded him in death, made their home in Vicksburg since 1952. He was a lifelong member of Lakeland Reformed Church and his family and...
Clarence "Larry" Charkowski
Sep 28, 2022
Clarence P. Charkowski, Jr, known as “Larry” of Plainwell, MI peacefully went home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at age 82. He is the son of the late Clarence P. Charkowski, Sr “Bojack” and Lucille (Niedzwieski) born January 21, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI. It was a nun educator at St. Mary’s elementary school who renamed him...
Dolores Joan Lash
Sep 27, 2022
Dolores Joan (Holroyd) Lash of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 87. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 23, 1935, the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Dewey) Holroyd.
She grew up in Mendon, MI on a farm owned by her parents, and from a very young age she learned the value...
Isabel Silva
Sep 27, 2022
Isabel (Guerrero) Silva of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 83. She was born in Weslaco, TX on July 8, 1939, the daughter of Santos and Maria (Reyes) Guerrero.
She was a loving, caring and selfless mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and her greatest joy was spending time with family. She enjoyed watching...
Willis Doezema
Sep 27, 2022
Willis Doezema, 87, of Shelbyville, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Willis, the son of the late Frank & Jennie (Balfoort) Doezema, was born in Cascade, MI, moving to Shelbyville in 1942 where he grew up farming with his dad. After attending East Martin Christian School and a year at Martin...
Marjorie Wahley
Sep 26, 2022
Marjorie Wahley, of Vicksburg, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the age of 93. Marjorie was born to Guin and Gladys (Lyon) Sherman on July 14, 1929. She is retired from the Compliance department of the Department of Agriculture. In her spare time, she liked to garden and take care of all her bird visitors. Margorie is...
William Charles Stevens
Sep 25, 2022
William Charles Stevens August 9, 1936 ~ September 25, 2022 William Stevens, 86 of Decatur, Michigan passed away Sunday September 25, 2022 in Temperance MI. He was born in a barn on the corner of Lawrence Rd & Marcellus Hwy, Michigan on August 9, 1936 and grew up in Wakelee the son of John Daniel and Bernice Clementine (Roland) Stevens....
Fred Olm
Sep 24, 2022
Fred Olm, champion wrestler, loving son, husband, brother, indulgent son-in-law, best daddy in the world, grandpa, beloved uncle, soon to be great-grandpa--he was a star in his world and ours, and we are devastated that he passed away early Saturday morning, after just turning 84, but happy he is at peace. Born in Ticonderoga, New York, to Fritz and Ada...
Charles Axtell
Sep 22, 2022
Charles A. Axtell, of Vicksburg, MI passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 66. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 22, 1956, the son of Charles & Dolores (Ludwig) Axtell.
Charles graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1974 and remained a lifelong resident of Vicksburg. He met Shirley Jenks in high...
Kathleen Kay Dalrymple
Sep 22, 2022
Kathleen Kay Dalrymple of Portage, MI passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 70. She was born in Plainwell, MI on January 11, 1952, the daughter of Freligh and Shirley (Carmean) Dalrymple.
Survived by her Children: Joanne Dalrymple (Theresa Pluido), Duane Dalrymple, Ellen Chapman (Brian Chapman), grandchildren Cody, Kayce, Liliana, Kristalyn, and Blaizson. Brother Freligh Jr....
Larry Knowlton
Sep 21, 2022
Larry C. Knowlton, of Vicksburg passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the age of 75. Larry was born on March 12, 1947 in Allegan, MI. He was the son of Johnie and Mary (Stoneburner) Knowlton. Larry graduated from Vicksburg High School and was a member of the Class of 1965. While in high school he...
John Bradford Berney
Sep 18, 2022
John B. Berney, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. John was born on September 8, 1962.
The complete obituary is being written
While visiting John’s webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family.
The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand...
Kathryn "Sarge" Welcher
Sep 17, 2022
Kathryn “Kate” Welcher, of Plainwell, MI passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 81. She was born on August 22, 1941, to Paul and Barbara (Nyberg) Welcher. Kathryn served her country as a medical nurse in the US Army. Kate loved to read, watch gameshows and old westerns. She always loved to garden. She dedicated...
Robert "Bob" Steeves
Sep 17, 2022
Robert “Bob / Chief” Franklin Steeves passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 75. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 19, 1947, to Frank (Bub) and Rita (Gallagher) Steeves. Bob attended Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois. He worked for the Nash Engineering Company for over 40 years.
Bob is survived by his...
Patricia Brown
Sep 15, 2022
Patricia Ann Brown born on January 16, 1946 - in Osceola AR, to the union of George and Vergie Robinson. Patricia departed this life on September 15, 2022, due to a brief illness. Patricia more affectionally known as Pat, moved to Benton Harbor, MI at a very early age.
Pat was a 1964 graduate of Benton Harbor High School,...
Kyle Edward Kreiter
Sep 14, 2022
Kyle Edward Kreiter, age 38, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022. Kyle was born to Bruce Kreiter and Pam Schwindy on April 21, 1984. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visit with family and friends on Monday, September 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Avink McCowen Secord Funeral Home Portage Chapel: 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI...
Ruth Brown
Sep 14, 2022
Ruth Brown, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 70.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Ruth's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Brown family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...
Edith Marie Hall
Sep 13, 2022
Edith Marie Guarisco/Hall
Edith Marie Hall went to Heaven on September 13, 2022, at the age of 96. She was born to Eugene and Mary Packard on June 21st, 1926, in Watervliet, Michigan. Edith was married to Jasper O. Guarisco in 1947 for forty-three years until his death in 1991. She also remarried Richard A. Hall in 2001 for...
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