Scott Edward Richardson
Mar 6, 2022
Scott “Scotty” Edward Richardson of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the age of 58. The sixth child of Rupert and Mildred Richardson, he was born in Tehran, Iran on August 14, 1963 while his father was advisor to the Iranian Air Force.
He is preceded by his parents and sister: Cynthia “Cid” Richardson.
Scott will...
Dale Betwee
Mar 6, 2022
Dale Between, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the age of 78.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Dale's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Betwee family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation...
Ronald Hollister
Mar 3, 2022
Ronald Burr Hollister of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on December 31, 1940, in Sturgis, MI the son of Burr and Eunice Ann Hollister.
He graduated from Bronson High School in 1959, following graduation he completed an apprenticeship in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting and was a licensed...
Kelly Jo Douglas
Mar 2, 2022
Kelly Douglas of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at the age of 64. He was born on September 20, 1957 in Kalamazoo MI, the son of Paul Douglas and Patricia (Morrison) Miles. His mom moved to California when Kelly was 3 and eventually remarried Bill Miles. Following high school, he proudly served his country by enlisting...
LaVerne David Brown
Mar 2, 2022
LaVerne David Brown, 88, passed away peacefully March 2, 2022 near his home in The Villages, Florida. Known as Verne, Dad or Grandpa to his loved ones, he will be deeply missed. He was a quiet man always ready with a quick smile or a tight hug.Verne was born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1933 to Reon & Velma Brown...
Richard "Butch" G Lafler, Sr.
Feb 28, 2022
Richard Gene Lafler, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 28, 2022. He was born at home on June 7, 1944 to James M. “Cecil” Lafler and Neva “June” Josephine (Taylor) Lafler.
“Butch,” as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Fulton. As a young man, he...
Susanne Schipper
Feb 27, 2022
Susanne Louise Schipper, 85, passed away on February 27, 2022. Her Celebration of Life will be held at Unity of Kalamazoo, 1204 Whites Rd, Kalamazoo MI at 1 PM on March 17, 2022. Susanne (known to many as Susie) was born on April 18, 1936 in Kalamazoo MI where she lived all of her life.She retired from the Kalamazoo State Hospital...
Charles Arno McClish
Feb 27, 2022
Charles “Butch” Arno McClish of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 8, 1945, the son of Arno and Wilma McClish.
He spent his childhood in Battle Creek, MI until the age of 14 when his family moved to Colon, MI. Following high school,...
Amy Jo Woodruff
Feb 27, 2022
Amy Jo Woodruff was born July 7, 1978, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Richard and Diane (Haas) Woodruff. Amy passed away in her sleep on February 27, 2022.
She was a long-time resident of Plainwell. Amy graduated from Allegan County Development Center in 2004. She went on to own her own business, Red Zebra Paper Products, where she sold...
Patrick Edward Schoetzow
Feb 25, 2022
Patrick Edward Schoetzow January 10, 1958~ February 25, 2022 Patrick Edward Schoetzow, 64 of Marcellus Michigan passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Paw Paw. He was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on January 10, 1958 the son of Patrick Schoetzow and Shirley Marie McNeal Schoetzow. Patrick was a construction worker, working many years for himself. He graduated from Constantine High...
Robert Portera
Feb 24, 2022
Robert “Bob” Portera, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the age of 65. Bob was born to Anthony and Ann (Borchers) Portera on December 15, 1956. Bob served his country proudly in the Army. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 plus years. Bob loved the New York Yankees and the Buffalo...
Delbert Charles Jr.
Feb 23, 2022
Delbert (Del) Charles Jr. of Three Rivers, MI passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care Facility on February 23, 2022 at the age of 97 years. Del was born on June 22, 1924 in Schoolcraft, MI the son of Delbert and Leitha Charles. Del is survived by his children, Rebecca (James) DeLaBarre and Bradley (Jodie) Charles; grandchildren, Matthew (Allison)...
Thomas "Tom" Earle
Feb 23, 2022
Thomas Earle, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 67. Tom was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Harker) Earle on June 19, 1954. Tom is survived by his siblings, Joe Earle of Gobles, Fred (Maryann) Earle of Three Rivers, Billy Earle of Vicksburg, Teresa Earle of Vicksburg, and Gloria (Dennis) Meloche of Brownstown;...
Scott Allan Wilson
Feb 23, 2022
Scott Allan Wilson of Vicksburg, MI and formerly of Kalamazoo, MI and Lansing, MI passed away on February 23, 2022, at the age of 59. Scott was born April 18,1962, in Monroe, Michigan. He grew up in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Harry Hill High School in 1980. Scott was a star athlete and excelled in wrestling, track, and football....
Thomas C. Oliphant
Feb 22, 2022
Thomas C. Oliphant of Schoolcraft, MI passed peacefully on February 22, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was 72 years old. Tom was born on December 1, 1949, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Richard and Beulah (Adams) Oliphant.
Visit with family and friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25 at the Schoolcraft United Methodist Church;...
Dakota Dortch
Feb 22, 2022
Dakota James Charles Dortch, of Otsego, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 22, 2022, at the age of 30. He was born on January 15, 1992 in Grand Rapids, Mi to John and Tammy (Kelly) Dortch.
Dakota graduated from Otsego High School in 2010 where he enjoyed being apart of the football, wrestling, track and field, and the band....
Robert Joseph Holland
Feb 20, 2022
Robert J. Holland, of Scotts passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the age of 88. Robert was born on February 12, 1934 in Paw Paw. He was the son of Glenn and Winnie (Gleason) Holland. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On October 5, 1957 he married Kathryn Mortellaro. Robert worked for the Upjohn...
Karl Allen Keeler
Feb 16, 2022
Karl Allen Keeler August 26, 1958 ~ February 16, 2022 Karl Allen Keeler, 63 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away, Wednesday February 16, 2022 at Three Rivers Health. Karl was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 26, 1958 the son of James William and Francis Louise (Fitzsimmons) Keeler. On October 7, 2002, in Elkhart, IN he married Melita who survives...
Beverly B Richards
Feb 15, 2022
Beverly B. Richards was born March 12, 1926, in Kalamazoo, MI. The Daughter of Gardner G. Garlick and Beatrice M. (Schau), passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor on February 15, 2022.
She was a lifelong resident of Portage, attended Portage schools and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She married Monte K. Richards December 8,1972. Bev worked twenty-three years at...
James Terrell Keene
Feb 15, 2022
James Terrell Keene, age 91, of Kalamazoo MI, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor on February 15th, 2022. He was born the second of two children to Bernice Lucille (Terrell) and Leo Eldon Keene, on March 20, 1930 in Kalamazoo.
He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and went on to graduate from Western Michigan University. Jim met the love...