Obituaries

Winfield "Win" Scott Matteson Jr.

Winfield "Win" Scott Matteson Jr.

Aug 31, 2022

 

Winfield Scott Matteson Jr., age 90, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022. Win was born on August 8, 1932, to Winfield Matteson Sr, and Chloe (DeForest) Matteson.

Win is survived by his wife June; his children: Winfield III (Bette) Matteson, Laura (Rich) Hunderman, Kevin (Kelli) Matteson, Jon (Teri) Matteson and Shelee (Stephen) James, stepchildren Mary...

Diane G. Parsons

Diane G. Parsons

Aug 30, 2022

 

Diane G. Parsons, of Vicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the age of 78. Diane was born on June 17, 1944 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Clinton and Freda (Wisser) James. Diane attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and Loy Norrix High School. After dating for a time Diane and Lloyd Parsons, found themselves deeply in...

David Alan Smith

David Alan Smith

Aug 30, 2022

David Alan Smith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather  as well as a beloved friend and middle school science teacher, passed away on August 30, 2022.  He had just celebrated his 74th birthday with some of his closest friends and family. 

Dave was born on August 7, 1948 to Dolores (Borton) and Francis L. Smith. He grew up...

Margaret Mary Baker

Margaret Mary Baker

Aug 29, 2022

Margaret Marie Baker of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 74. She was born on February 17, 1948 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Merle and Doris (Byington) DeWeerd.

A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Margaret's guestbook and/or share a memory with her...

Luppo Toren

Luppo Toren

Aug 28, 2022

Luppo Toren of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on August 28, 2022, at the age of 74. He was born in Winschoten in the Netherlands on August 29, 1947, the son of Edo and Antje (Bakker) Toren.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Luppo's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.

The Toren family is being cared for by the...

Robert "Bob" Smith

Robert "Bob" Smith

Aug 25, 2022

 

Robert “Bob” H. Smith, age 63, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Bob was born on June 21, 1959, to Earl & Dorothy (Lowery) Smith.  Following his wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial celebration of life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Yorkville Community Church - 11523 East D Ave. Richland, MI.  

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Marilyn Julia Wierenga

Marilyn Julia Wierenga

Aug 22, 2022

Marilyn Julia (Hassett) WierengaAugust 20, 1933 – August 22, 2022

Marilyn, 89, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Monday, August 22nd. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ray Wierenga; Grandaughter Rebecca Swope; her parents Nate & Ina Tarr; Sister Diane Leidy; Brother In Law Chuck Leidy; Mother-In-Law Jennie Wierenga. She will be...

Joanna Zimmerman

Joanna Zimmerman

Aug 21, 2022

Joanna Zimmerman June 25, 1952 ~ August 21, 2022 Joanna Zimmerman, of Marcellus Michigan, passed away at home surrounded by family. She was born in Three Rivers MI, June 25, 1952, the daughter of John Henry Claridge and Mary Ann (Pettibone) Claridge. On October 1, 1982, in Kalamazoo MI she married Paul D. Zimmerman Sr. who preceded her in death....

Richard C Stewart Jr.

Richard C Stewart Jr.

Aug 21, 2022

 

Richard Clarence Stewart Jr. was 60 years old living in the city of Battle Creek, MI when he passed unexpectedly. His passing was on August 25, 2022. He joined the Navy in 1978 and was awarded the Battle E Award on Dec. 13, 1979. 

Dad loved his EBay! He uploaded items weekly and enjoyed going to auctions to purchase...

Janet R. Khabeiry

Janet R. Khabeiry

Aug 21, 2022

 

Janet R. (McKinney) Khabeiry of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born the eldest of five siblings on September 14, 1942 in Lancaster, CA the daughter of Vernon and Veneece (Lyon) McKinney. While growing up in Lancaster she achieved high grades throughout school.  Janet was a hard worker and...

Kent Barnes

Kent Barnes

Aug 21, 2022

 

 

Kent A. Barnes passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born August 6, 1940, in Kalamazoo, MI, son of William G and Emma Cecelia (Whitcomb) Barnes, who preceded him in death. Kent was also preceded in death by his sons, Ronald L. and Steven A.; brothers, William, Thomas, and Philip; and...

Laurie Cole

Laurie Cole

Aug 21, 2022

 

Laurie Cole, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 58. She was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on August 16, 1964.

She had lived in Plainwell, Kalamazoo & Florida throughout her lifetime. Laurie has many family members and friends who cared for her very deeply. She will forever be in our hearts.

While...

Barry Alan Bly

Barry Alan Bly

Aug 18, 2022

 

Barry A. Bly of Vicksburg, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the age of 75. Barry was born on November 26, 1946 in Flint, MI. He was the son of Cleo “Van” and Pearl (Kelley) Bly. Barry’s dad was a traveling sales rep for Eckrich Meat and because of that he did a lot of traveling. This...

Edwin "Ed" Broadhurst

Edwin "Ed" Broadhurst

Aug 18, 2022

 

Edwin Allen Broadhurst passed away suddenly on August 18, 2022, at the age of 72.  Ed was born on April 1, 1950, to Carlyle & Myrtle (VanArsdal) Broadhurst. Ed enjoyed golfing regularly with Jim Pegg. Visit with family and friends on Wednesday, August 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Avink McCowen Secord Funeral Home Plainwell Chapel;...

Teresa Lynne Taylor

Teresa Lynne Taylor

Aug 17, 2022

 

Teresa Lynne Taylor of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 14, 1955, the daughter of Pete and Beverly (Hatfield) Bray. In her passing she has been reunited with her children: Joshua and Jodee Taylor, who passed in 2019. Left to cherish her memory is...

Scott L. VanDyke

Scott L. VanDyke

Aug 17, 2022

 

Scott L. VanDyke of Portage, Mich. passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born in Kalamazoo, Mich. on June 17, 1956 the son of Jack and Lois VanDyke.

Scott graduated from Portage Central High School in 1975 and during his time there he was a star athlete in football and baseball; he...

Marilyn Ann Boyce

Marilyn Ann Boyce

Aug 16, 2022

Marilyn Ann (Colvin) Boyce was born March 3, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan to Fred and Eva (Hart) Colvin. She moved to Allegan in 1947 when her father assumed ownership of the Ford dealership. She graduated with the Allegan High School Class of 1953, which she remained involved in until her passing through helping plan the annual class reunion, regular lunch...

Marianne Kurdys

Marianne Kurdys

Aug 15, 2022

Marianne Kurdys, age 88, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away at home with family on August 15, 2022. Marianne was born in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys (McDermott)  Jeakle and has now joined David, her husband of sixty-six years, her parents, her son Joel, her brothers Clifford ‘Mick’ and Clyde ‘Pete’ and many special friends in eternal joy....

Richard Frank Kubicek

Richard Frank Kubicek

Aug 14, 2022

Richard Frank Kubicek of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 87. He was born on July 2, 1935, in Covert, MI the son of Frank and Violet (Parker) Kubicek.

A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Richard's guestbook and/or share a memory with...

James Theodore Bunn

James Theodore Bunn

Aug 10, 2022

James Theodore Bunn August 7, 1963 ~ August 10, 2022 James (Jim) Bunn, age 59 of Newaygo, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. James was born to Elden and Alice Bunn on August 7, 1963 in Culver City, California. On July 15, 1989 in Grand Rapids, he married Lachelle Renee Reid who...