Obituaries
Eugene Lincoln Sanders Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Eugene Lincoln "Gene" Sanders Jr., age 69, passed away on February 16, 2026.
Born on November 1, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana, Gene was the son of Eugene Sanders Sr. and Carol (Sanders) Newman. He was the second of eight children, growing up surrounded by the lively bond of a large family.
On November 8, 2006, Gene married the love of his life,...
Marcia C. Butler
Feb 15, 2026
Marcia C. Butler, age 85, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1940, to William and Sylvia Try, and lived a life centered on family, simple joys, and the people she loved most.
Marcia will be remembered for her warm spirit and the happiness she found in everyday moments. She especially enjoyed...
James Lee Dekker, Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
James L. Dekker, Jr., age 63, of Scotts, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
James was born on March 9, 1962 in Kalamazoo Michigan. The son of James L. Dekker, Sr. and Sharon A. Eisenhardt.
He is survived by his parents; his children: James L. Dekker, III (Heather) of Georgia, Emilee (Devon) Jones of Dowling, Chelsea (Jarred) Bradfield of Tennessee...
Milton Lewis Sutter
Feb 13, 2026
Milton Lewis Sutter
January 15, 1943 - February 13, 2026
Milton Lewis Sutter, 83, of Portage passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1943, in Traverse City, Michigan, the son of Lowell and Eloise (Beckwith) Sutter.
Milt grew up in Traverse City surrounded by cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was considered the laid back, cool cousin that...
Nancy Helen Heideman
Feb 12, 2026
Nancy was ahead of her time. She graduated from college, drove out to Colorado, lived a little, and then married the love of her life, Fred, at age 28.
She taught elementary school for 34 years and was an excellent mother and grandmother. Nancy loved quilting, knitting, reading, and occasionally basket weaving. Her greatest priority was her children and grandchildren—whenever one...
Mark Alan Weeks
Feb 11, 2026
Mark Alan Weeks, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Warren and Agnes (Hyde) Weeks.
Mark graduated from Portage Northern High School and began his career working alongside his father at Root Springs Scraper in Kalamazoo. He cherished the six years they spent together traveling as salesmen, forming...
Arlene J. Johnson
Feb 7, 2026
Arlene Josephine Johnson, age 87, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior.
Arlene was born on March 5, 1938, in St. Johns, Michigan, to the late Frank and Goldie (Stanger) Kopejtko. Due to her father's career, Arlene lived in every state west of the Mississippi River before turning 18. The...
Richard John Boven
Feb 6, 2026
Richard "Rick" John Boven, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on June 1, 1957, in Kalamazoo, he was the beloved son of Richard G. and Carole (Hinckley) Boven and grew up alongside his brother, Scott, in the community he would proudly call home throughout his life.
Rick graduated from Kalamazoo Central...
Albert Lee Dean
Feb 5, 2026
Albert Lee Dean of Allegan, MI passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the age of 89 years old. He was born in Allegan, MI on October 5, 1936, the son of Arthur and Grace (Harrington) Dean.
Albert is preceded in passing by his parents and brothers.
He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Albert's guestbook and/or...
Reva M. Howell
Feb 5, 2026
Reva Mae Howell, loving mother, grandmother, and wife passed away on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old.
Born on May 9, 1933, in Orangeville, Michigan to Lloyd and Gladys Denniston, she grew up with a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life and a spirit of service that would define her existence.
Known for her...
Peter Leon Rizzo
Feb 2, 2026
Peter Leon Rizzo, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born on November 27, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Peter Joseph and Mary Josephine (Millek) Rizzo. He was a devoted family man, and his life was marked by a deep commitment to his work, family, faith, and...
Delia Prieto
Feb 2, 2026
Delia Prieto, nacida el 8 de marzo de 1967 en Edcouch, Texas, falleció el 2 de febrero de 2026, rodeada del amor de su familia. Vivió la mayor parte de su vida en Michigan, donde construyó un hogar lleno de amor y dedicación. Será recordada por su fortaleza, bondad, humildad y el profundo cariño que brindó a quienes la rodeaban.
Delia...
Cynthia Sweeter
Feb 1, 2026
On February 1, 2026, Cynthia Jean Sweeter passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours following a loving and adventure-filled life that took her many places. Cynthia was born to parents Dr. George W. Fisk and Jean Sweetman Fisk on August 29th, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas where her father was serving as a Congregational minister. She was the third of...
MaryLynn Knapp
Jan 30, 2026
MaryLynn Knapp, age 90, passed away on January 30, 2026. MaryLynn was born in Kalamazoo on April 25, 1935, to Leo and Jean Miller. She attended Kalamazoo Central High School, where she met the love of her life, Don, and later graduated from Vicksburg High School.
MaryLynn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald “Don” Knapp, to whom she...
Alan Haley Bradley
Jan 30, 2026
Alan Haley Bradley of Plainwell, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 86. Alan was born on May 6, 1939, in Bay City, MI. Known as AH to his birth family he was the son of Edward Wendell, “Deke” and Maryan (Watrous) Bradley. Alan lived one day at a time with an appetite for varied experiences...
Nick Oosterbaan
Jan 30, 2026
Nick (Nicolaas) Oosterbaan, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on January 30, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1930, in Schiebroek, the Netherlands and was the firstborn child of Jan Ekkes and Maria Pieternella (de Jonge) Oosterbaan.
Nick immigrated to the United States in 1957, courageously embracing a new...
Marilyn J. Cleary
Jan 27, 2026
Marilyn J. (Allison) Cleary, age 92, passed away on January 27, 2026. Marilyn was born February 9, 1933, in Otsego, Michigan, to Dewight & Vera (Tozer) Allison. Marilyn was the middle child of 5 children in a full and active home. She married Ken Cleary in 1953 and shared over 28 years of marriage with him prior to his passing....
Mary M. Sinclair
Jan 25, 2026
Mary (Callis) Sinclair, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan Mary was born on March 3, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Hannah (Bates) Callis and Thomas Callis. She grew up as the seventh of eight children. When her father unexpectedly passed away in 1937, Mary and her younger sister, Shirley (Stone), were forced to...
Jeffrey Lynn Tennant
Jan 24, 2026
Jeffrey Lynn Tennant, age 79, of Galesburg, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1946, in Benzonia, Michigan, the son of James and Alice (Carlson) Tennant.
Jeff was raised in Onekama, Michigan, where he graduated from Onekama High School in the Class of 1964. During his high school years, he was an avid basketball...
Jon Michael Hultquist
Jan 22, 2026
Jon Michael Hultquist, age 76, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away quietly after a long and courageous battle with COPD. He was born on March 31, 1949, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Raymond Hultquist and Nellie Underwood.
Michael spent his life rooted in the Plainwell community, where his family relocated from Walthill, Nebraska, in 1941. He was known for his love of the...
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