Alven "Bill" Neff
Jan 18, 2022
Alven "Bill" Neff of Portage, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 98. Alven "Bill" W. Neff was born on September 13, 1923, to Leonard and Margaret Neff at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. At a young age his family moved to Concordia, Kansas, and later to Washington, Kansas, where he grew up. He became...
Bruce Steketee
Jan 18, 2022
Bruce Michael Steketee was taken from us unexpectedly January 18, 2022. He was born December 11, 1942, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Fred and Teresa (Bruhn) Steketee. He is survived by the love of his life, Reina Dekoff Steketee (married 52 years), and his sweet, adopted animal companion Sophie.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, brother Rick Steketee,...
Linda Louise Willis
Jan 18, 2022
Linda Louise Willis of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born on June 4, 1939, the daughter of Michael Hoover and Alice Slanker.
She graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1957, following graduation she began working for the Parchment Paper Company as an office clerk. Over the course of her life...
Daniel "Dan" Quarry
Jan 18, 2022
Daniel “Dan” Quarry of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 61. Dan was born December 21, 1960 to Dale and Dixie (Ingram) Quarry. Dan loved music, as some would know by his record collection, and going to concerts when he could. He was an avid car enthusiast. He bought a 1967 Mustang the...
Pauline "Virginia" Smith
Jan 16, 2022
Pauline “Virginia” Smith, 96, ended her long struggle with dementia early Sunday morning, January 16, 2022, just 8 days short of her 97th birthday. She had been a resident at Allegan Medical Care Community since her stroke in March, 2019.
Virginia was born on January 24, 1925 in Clyde Township to Dorothy & Elisha Ampey. Virginia grew up near Gobles...
Ronald Steven Niebauer Sr.
Jan 16, 2022
A free-spirited man, Ron Niebauer, enjoyed nothing more than the family entrusted to his care, and in them, he found the greatest joy. He treasured many friendships throughout the years and was a mentor of many through his dedication to helping others. Ron was a hardworking man and enjoyed spending his free time surrounded by those he loved and cared...
John Robert Wills
Jan 15, 2022
John Robert Wills of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born on April 17, 1933 in Groveland, FL the son of John M. Wills and Ruby Carmany. John served in the United States Air Force and will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery of Augusta, MI on...
Nellie Mae Pegg
Jan 15, 2022
Nellie Pegg, 89, passed away January 15th, 2022 in Kalamazoo after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia.
Nellie was born in Otsego, Michigan in 1932 to Ray and Marian Linsley. She grew up in Otsego with five brothers and sisters and graduated from Otsego High School in 1950. She married Kenneth Pegg in 1950 shortly after graduation and was married...
Maruta Gailis
Jan 14, 2022
Maruta Gailis of Portage, MI passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 83. She was born on November 12, 1938, in Latvia.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Maruta’s guestbook and/or share a memory with her family. The Gailis family is being cared...
Angelo Flores
Jan 13, 2022
Angelo Flores of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 45. He was born on December 11, 1976, in French Camp, CA the son of Andy Flores and Jennie Rodriguez.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Angelo’s guestbook and/or share a...
Janet Gendron
Jan 13, 2022
Janet Gendron of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, January, 13, 2022, at the age of 83.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Janet's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Gendron family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...
Timothy Glenn Guerin
Jan 13, 2022
Timothy Glenn Guerin, age 60, passed away with family by his side on January 13th, 2022. Tim was born in Allegan, Michigan on July 7, 1961, to Norman and Nellie “Pearl” (Mealy) Guerin. He grew up in Plainwell with his older brother Norm and his younger sister Maria.
Tim is survived by his two daughters Rose (Angel) Wolfe of Alaska...
Euel E. Graves
Jan 12, 2022
Euel E. Graves of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born on March 22, 1929, in Hanceville, AL the son of Gertis Graves and Montez Smith.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Euel’s guestbook and/or share a...
Faith Marie Shears
Jan 11, 2022
Faith Marie Shears, age 77, of Centreville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born on February 3, 1944, in Lima OH, the daughter of late Fred & Ida Alice (Fetter) Prichard.
Faith married Arthur Shears, Centreville, on June 9, 1967. They would have celebrated 55 years together this year. Faith dedicated her life...
Sanford Cooper Jr.
Jan 11, 2022
Sanford Cooper Jr., of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 46.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Sanford's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Cooper family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes...
Eugene Ray Glittenberg
Jan 11, 2022
Eugene Ray Glittenberg of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age 92. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Roseville, MI the son of Benjimen Glittenberg and Georgia.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Eugene’s guestbook and/or share a memory with...
Sanford Joseph Cooper Jr.
Jan 11, 2022
Sanford Cooper Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 46. He was born on May 24, 1975, in Kalamazoo MI.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being made.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Sanford’s guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Cooper family...
Julie Missias
Jan 8, 2022
Julie (Stennett) Missias, 61, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Rose Arbor, under a handmade quilt, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Julie was born, September 1, 1960 to Charles and Rose Stennett. She grew up on the family farm in Fennville, MI with her parents, three siblings, and countless animals. Julie moved to Kalamazoo to attend the...
Sandra Mae Guiter
Jan 8, 2022
Sandra M. Guiter ,63, passed away January 8, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Sandy was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 16, 1958, to Ivan Llyod and Mary Jane (Jarvis) Guiter. Sandy was strong in her faith and enjoyed spending time with her family. Sandy lived a full life despite a lifelong heart condition, far exceeding her life expectancy thanks...
Susan Lepert
Jan 7, 2022
Susan Lepert of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Friday, January 7, 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 Susan's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Lepert family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and...