Annamae Merrill
Jun 16, 2021
Annamae Merrill of Allegan, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born on August 1, 1931 in Allegan, MI the daughter of Dale Stevens and Margaret Haygreen. A lifelong resident of Allegan, Annamae worked at Flashes Publishing and Tibbets & Stech Realty. She would be the first to say that her most...
Sherman O. Moored
Jun 16, 2021
Sherman Orville Moored of Allegan, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 76. He was born on December 12, 1944 in Allegan, the son of Harold Moored and Emma Coffey. Sherman was a lifelong resident of Allegan, Michigan and he graduated from Allegan High School in 1962. He loved participating in wrestling and football....
Esther Josephine Schaafsma
Jun 16, 2021
Ester J. Schaafsma Age 97 Martin, MI Esther J. Schaafsma, age 97, passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 with family by her side at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, MI. Esther was born on November 3, 1923, in Monterey Township, MI, the seventh of nine children born to Garrit and Abbie (nee Koster) Lynema. On May 2,...
William James Stannard
Jun 15, 2021
On Tuesday June 15, Heaven opened the gate and welcomed William James Stannard “Bill” into the loving arms of his Lord. Bill was born on July 3, 1946, to Juanita and Robert E Stannard and grew up with his brother Robert L Stannard (Bob). Bill was a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1964....
Randy Robinson
Jun 14, 2021
Randy Robinson, of Portage, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the age of 70. Randy was born on January 4, 1951 in Paw Paw. He was the son of Louis and Reva (Johnson) Robinson. Randy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane; children, Stacy Bennett and Tony Robinson; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Rosemary (Ric) Sorrentino and Rodney...
Matthew "Matt" Chappie
Jun 13, 2021
Matthew “Matt” Chappie, age 26, of Kalamazoo passed away too soon on June 13, 2021. Matt was born on April 19, 1995 in Paw Paw, Michigan to Gregg Chappie & Julie Rohrer. Visit with his family and friends on Thursday, June 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall Gren Chapel; 120 Woodhams St. Plainwell...
Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris
Jun 12, 2021
Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris August 3, 1984 ~ June 12, 2021 Sherry Lynn (Middlestadt) Farris, age 36 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at home in her husband’s arms and surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 3, 1984, the daughter of Daniel Ray Middlestadt and Sheila Ann Ickes. On December...
Judith Ann Stacks
Jun 10, 2021
Judith Ann Stacks of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 62. She was born on September 23, 1958, in Arkansas the daughter of Andrew Stacks and Margaret Whaley. She attended Vicksburg High School. In her younger years she was a truck driver and a home health aide. Judith loved spending time with her...
Eddie Oetman
Jun 9, 2021
Eddie Oetman, age 81, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2021 at Vicinia Gardens. Eddie was born on November 14, 1939 in Martin, Michigan to Richard and Ruth (Edwards) Oetman. Visit with his family and friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 at McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Marshall Gren Chapel – 120 S....
Eva Louise Myrick
Jun 8, 2021
A dear mother and loving friend, Eva L. (Thompson) Myrick , 74, of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away in her home, surrounded by family on June 8th, 2021. Born in Marshall Michigan, as an infant she was adopted by Vern and Louise Thompson and was an only child. She attended Portage Central High School. Her youth was spent riding horses, and...
Jeff Woody
Jun 7, 2021
The phrase ‘Not all those who wander are lost’ is often attributed to a variety of different literary sources, but one thing is certain: Jeffrey Lynn Woody’s travels filled his life and the lives of his loved ones with joy. With a passion for the wide-open road, Jeff saw a lot of places and logged a lot of miles, both...
Marilyn J. Kozar
Jun 6, 2021
Marilyn J. Kozar of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 85 at Rose Arbor Hospice with her family by her side. Born on November 30, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI, she was middle child of George and Gladys (Werner) Kozar. She later married her husband, Edwin David Wood. She is preceded in death by...
Harold "Junior" Schiedel III
Jun 5, 2021
Harold “Junior” Schiedel September 7, 1936 ~ June 5, 2021 Harold Junior Schiedel, age 84 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born in Lawrence, Michigan on September 7, 1936 the son of Harold Junior, II and Jennie Schiedel. On January 14, 1956, in...
Elizabeth O'Connor
Jun 3, 2021
Elizabeth O’Connor, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 93. Elizabeth was born on April 3, 1928 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Edward and Alice (Welling) Hudson. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Elizabeth's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting...
Leonard Lewis Matchinski
Jun 3, 2021
Leonard Lewis Matchinski, of Kalamazoo, passed away on June 3, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born on December 8, 1931, in Corinne, Michigan, the son of Reinhart and Alma (Lintz) Matchinski. He leaves his sister, Arlene Wages of St. Augustine, FL; three children: Kathie Dunlap and her spouse Daniel of Haubstadt, IN, Linda and her spouse William...
Larry & Kailey Walker
Jun 3, 2021
Kailey and Virgil “Larry” Walker, of Galesburg passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Kailey was born on February 14, 1991 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the second of four children for Denise (Weld) and Ronn Thomas. She was a graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School with the Class of 2009. She loved music and playing board games. She will be...
Elsie Lucille Carvell
Jun 1, 2021
Elsie L. (Wolthuis-Desness ) Carvell, 92, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice with her family at her side. Elsie was born February 24, 1929 in Vicksburg, MI., the daughter of John R. and Myrtle (Hendricks) Wolthuis. Elsie grew up in Vicksburg on their family farm on “Dutchman’s Road” with her siblings MaryAnn, John, Betty, Louis...
Ronald L. Eaton
Jun 1, 2021
Ronald L. Eaton passed away with his son by his side on June 1, 2021, at the age of 74. Ron was born on January 28, 1947, to Kenneth & Dorothy (Born) Eaton. Ron married the love of his life Karen September 25, 1971. He is survived by his son Jason (Tracy) Eaton; five grandchildren: Shan (Mollie Hageman) Pileri, Taylor...
Mary Carolynn Howard
May 30, 2021
Mary Howard was a wonderful person to know and to love. Generous, compassionate, as well as a hard worker, Mary lived her life giving so much of her time and resources to the community she loved. She adored her family and loved spending time with them. Mary’s warm personality and wonderful sense of humor will be lovingly remembered and greatly...
Charles Reedy Harley
May 29, 2021
Charles Reedy Harley May 21, 1935 ~ May 29, 2021 Charles Reedy Harley, age 86 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Charles was born in Knottsville, Kentucky on May 21, 1935, the son of Thomas Callie Harley and Mary Catherine Fulkerson. On June 22, 1954, in Kentucky Charles married the...