Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Patrick Lee White of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born on July 18, 1939, in Gary, IN the son of Henry and Estelle (Evans) White Sr.

He graduated from Shelby High School in 1957. Following graduation he married his high school sweetheart: Marlene Riggs on August 29, 1959 at...

Jan 27, 2022

Ethlyn Brown, of Portage, formerly of Plainwell and Vicksburg, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the age of 90. Ethlyn was born on November 29, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Hawn) Miller. On January 4, 1949 Ethlyn married the love of her life, Jack Brown, together they had three children: Janet,...

Jan 26, 2022

Shirley Fay Cole of Vicksburg, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early hours of Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 91.  She was born on July 27, 1930, in Dayton, OH the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Robinette) Hipple.

Shirley married Clifford R. Cole on June 29, 1945 and together they had three...

Jan 26, 2022

Joyce Carolyn Keyes of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 80. Joyce was born December 19, 1941, to Harold and Rose (Miller) Manley. Joyce was a saint for putting up with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was well known for her apple fritters...

Jan 26, 2022

Rachel Wallace, of Portage, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 30. She was the loving daughter of Daryl Wallace (Kim) and Patricia Wallace - Magoon (Jeff). Rachel is survived by her step-sisters, Tarah and Marissa Harrison; her brother, Cameron Thompson; step-sister, Lindsay Hendrickson (Denny Slaughter);...

Jan 25, 2022

Katharyn Jane Pompey March 22, 1963 ~ January 24, 2022 Katharyn Jane Pompey of Marcellus, Michigan passed away January 24, 2022, in her home. Katharyn was born in Dowagiac, March 22, 1963, the daughter of Earl Joseph Pompey and Sue Ann (Bradley) Pompey. Katharyn graduated from Marcellus High School in 1981. She was a forklift driver for many years at...

Jan 25, 2022

Joan VanFulpen of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the age of 82.

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

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

The VanFulpen family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes...

Jan 24, 2022

Winefred “Penny” Fretwell

Penny Fretwell, 75, of Wayland Michigan, passed away with her children and their spouses by her side on Monday, January 24, 2022. Penny was born on October 16, 1946 in Martin Kentucky. She was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a great support to her entire family, she was there for her family everyday...

Jan 24, 2022

Jeffrey Bell of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born on August 2, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI to parents, Ramsay and Virginia BellHe graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1966 and began his journey towards a career in education. He supported himself through his studies while working at Krum-Hallam Chevrolet....

Jan 24, 2022

Timothy Alan Kosacek of Sterling Heights, MI passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 51. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 2, 1970, the son of David and Janet (Gardner) Kosacek.

Tim graduated from Portage Central High School in 1988. He enjoyed music, especially playing guitar. He was quite gifted and attended the Guitar...

Jan 23, 2022

Jean Pott of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the age of 80. She was born on November 20, 1941 in Columbia, SC the daughter of Harold and Louise Hughes.

A complete obituary is currently in process of being written.

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

The Pott...

Jan 23, 2022

Joyce Darlene Sinclair was born on June 23, 1936 in Summitville, Indiana to Willard and Helen Bright, and passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 at the age of 85 with her family by her side.

Joyce attended school in Summitville, Indiana, proudly graduating with the class of ‘54, and immediately began her working career going to work at the...

Jan 23, 2022

William George Romanak, 77, of Mattawan, Michigan passed away with family by his side on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Bill was born on November 3, 1944, in Minnesota to Michael & Rose (Holewai) Romanak. He graduated from Mattawan High School in 1962. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1966. He worked as a Union...

Jan 23, 2022

Jan 23, 2022

Deeply committed to his family, Leo Swiat’s life will be remembered as both loving and selfless. Jovial and outgoing as well as equipped with a strong work ethic, suited him well to work alongside a wide variety of people over the years. Successful throughout his life, Leo leaves behind a rich collection of wonderful memories for all who knew and...

Jan 21, 2022

Thomas Edward Gentry of Portage, MI passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born in Kalamazoo on August 20, 1955 the son of Lewis Gentry and Rita Lang.

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

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

Jan 19, 2022

Wednesday morning, January 19th, 2022, Susan Marie Sayles passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her family, after a brave fight with stroke complications from the last few years.

Susan is survived by her husband of 39 years, Andrew Sayles, her triplets, Aaron, Nicole, and Ashley Sayles, her father, Laddie Quick, her 4 siblings, Jacqueline...

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...

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,...

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...