Obituaries
Charlene Kay Chapman
Feb 22, 2026
Charlene “Susie” Kay Chapman, age 77, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away February 22, 2026, at Rose Arbor after a short battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Susie was born in December 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Eugene and Marion Mason. In April 1972, she married Jimmy Chapman, who preceded her in death in September 2025.
Susie worked for many years at Plastic Engineering...
Patricia Ann Fenton
Feb 22, 2026
Patricia Fenton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by her family at Carveth Village. Born Nov. 7, 1943, in Allegan, Michigan to James and Vivian (Griffith) Lang. Pat was one of 10 children born into the family.
On January 6, 1966, Pat married Jack Fenton and over the years they built a family...
Donna Jean Keith
Feb 21, 2026
Donna Jean (Veldt) Keith, 79, of Scotts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Born on November 8, 1946, in Kalamazoo, Donna was the second of five children and the only daughter of John and Denna (Gernaat) Veldt.
Donna graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School and began her working life at Gibson Guitar Corporation, where she worked for fourteen years. It...
Emilia Infantino
Feb 21, 2026
Emilia Infantino, of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on October 1, 1957, Province of Agrigento, Burgio Sicily Italy. She was the daughter of Calogero and Caterina (Ferrantelli) Infantino. Emilia’s journey through life from her challenging beginnings to becoming a beloved matriarch showcases a remarkable story of strength and resilience.
Emilia's...
Barbara Jean Blaisdell
Feb 21, 2026
Barbara J. Blaisdell, of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the age of 97. Barbara was born on September 2, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Cecil and Myrna (Williams) Keeley.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.coom please take time to sign Barb's guestbook and share your favorite memory...
Sharon Lee Santman
Feb 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sharon Santman
Sharon Santman, age 73, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 7, 1952, in Margate, Kent, England, Sharon was the daughter of Richard and Nancy Smith, who preceded her in death. She married Richard Santman on January 7, 1972, beginning a marriage...
Benjamin Francis Darnell
Feb 18, 2026
Benjamin (Ben) was born December 22, 1930, to Benjamin E. and Margaret (Saupp) Darnell in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the oldest of their three children. He grew up in the S. Westnedge area and enjoyed being outside and rode his bike everywhere with his friends. They would go fishing, hunting and exploring. His parents rented a cottage for many summers...
William George Landreville Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
William was born in Webster, MA; the only child of William & Diana (Marie Ricard) Landreville. His younger years were spent between living on his grandparent's chicken farm and weekday boarding school. After primary school the family traveled south chasing employment opportunities, but by the time he was a teenager, they had settled in the Stuart neighborhood of Kalamazoo. Bill...
Donna Ellen Somers
Feb 16, 2026
Donna Ellen Somers of Vicksburg, formerly of Montrose, died Monday, February 16, 2026.
On the morning of Monday, February 16th, 2026, Donna passed peacefully with sunshine streaming through her window and birds chirping outside. She was born in Fife Lake, Michigan, on April 28, 1943, to the late Donald and Alverna (Marvin) Nolff. Donna was raised in Fife Lake, Michigan, on...
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...
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