Penny Kay Jackson
Jul 27, 2021
Penny Kay Jackson, of Portage, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 63. She was born on June 15, 1958 in Pennsylvania the daughter of Dan and Mary (Johnson) Gruver. She is survived by her three children, who made up the entirety of her world, Lena (age 36), Janet (age 33), and Sarah (age 28)....
Bonnie Sue Felthoff
Jul 27, 2021
Bonnie Sue Felthoff, of Centreville, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 69. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 25, 1952 to parents Herbert and Margaret (Dorbin) Felthoff. On November 19, 1953, she was joined by a sister Carol (Felthoff) Watson. Bonnie lived most her life in Vicksburg, MI. After graduating from Vicksburg...
Gerald D. Laing
Jul 26, 2021
Reverend Gerald D. Laing, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Gerald was born on October 18, 1929 in Lansing, MI. He was the youngest of six children, with nicknames such as, “the curly red headed little boy”, “Red”, “Popsicle” later in life by his daughter. He grew up on a small farm....
Sharlene Lockner
Jul 26, 2021
Sharlene Lockner passed away at her home on July 26, 2021 in Vicksburg, MI with her family at her side at the age of 83. Sharlene was born on November 5, 1937 to Charles and Hazel (Dunning) Litten in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the youngest of seven daughters. Sharlene married the love of her life, Jack Lockner, on January 29,...
Patricia "Pat" Hageman
Jul 25, 2021
October 29, 1929 was the beginning of The Great Depression. It was also the beginning of the life of Patricia Vivian Bradley Hageman for the next 91 ¾ years, daughter of Joseph and Evelyn Bradley. Patricia was born in Kalamazoo and passed away at home on July 25, 2021 from complications of Alzheimer’s. Patricia is proceeded in death by her...
Joan Knowles
Jul 25, 2021
Joan Knowles, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born on September 21, 1929 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Frank and Charlotte (Wizalis) Loeffler. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Joan's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or...
Merle L. Coville
Jul 24, 2021
Merle L. Coville, Sr, of Scotts passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 88. Merle was born on October 7, 1932 in Climax. He was the son of William and Ella (Randall) Coville. Merle graduated from Climax High School in 1951. After high school he proudly served his country by joining the United States Air Force....
Betty Donovan
Jul 20, 2021
Betty Donovan of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 67. She was born on December 31, 1953 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Allen and Dorothy (Amsler) Dove. Betty loved to spend time with her family and friends. She spent time doing puzzles and crossword puzzles. Betty enjoyed and looked forward to...
Steffanie S. Anderson
Jul 20, 2021
Steffanie Anderson was a beautiful person through and through. She had genuine compassion for people and her easy-going personality made nearly everyone feel like they had known her for years. Her family meant the world to her. Gone too soon, Steffanie leaves behind a wonderful legacy of living life to the fullest and never taking life too seriously. She will...
Sharron Mae Dutoi
Jul 18, 2021
Sharron Mae Dutoi July 19, 1941 ~ July 18, 2021 Sharron Dutoi, age 79, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loving family. Sharron was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on July 19, 1941 the daughter of Wilbur and Mae Hurst. On August 8, 1959, in Mishawaka, Indiana she...
Frederick William Ayers Jr.
Jul 18, 2021
Frederick William Ayers, Jr. June 17, 1954 ~ July 18, 2021 Frederick William Ayers, age 67 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday July 18, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Frederick was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on June 17, 1954, the son of Frederick Ayers, Sr. and Lorna (Evanson) Ayers. On June 17, 1988, in Kalamazoo, Michigan he married...
Norman Charles Mills
Jul 18, 2021
An avid golfer and Harley enthusiast: Norman Mills was one of the most genuine, hardworking, and trustworthy people you will ever meet. He was also outgoing and fun loving with a witty sense of humor, and made a lasting impression on anyone he would meet. However, what truly defined Norm Mills was his unfaltering work ethic, reliability, and most importantly:...
Gloria Honor Shumaker
Jul 18, 2021
Gloria Honor Shumaker, age 89, of Plainwell, went to the arms of her Savior on July 18, 2021. Gloria was born on May 10, 1932, in Allegan, MI. to Ted and Mabel (Daniels) Adams. Gloria is survived by her children: Ken (Cindy) Shumaker, Cherie Brown, Linda (Rich) Beverly, Rodney (Amanda) Shumaker; 25 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; her brother George Adams;...
Angelo Ja'Rae Griffis
Jul 17, 2021
Angelo Ja'Rae Griffis of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 28. He was born on November 25, 1992 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Tyrone Griffis and Tiffany Fuller. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Angelo's tribute page, please take a moment to light a candle...
Karen Dean
Jul 15, 2021
Karen Dean, of Galesburg, MI passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the age of 72. She was born on March 7, 1949 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Hilbert and Bernettia (Morehouse) Aukes. Karen loved to do crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and liked to travel to the Beulah area. Karen enjoyed spending time with her grandson and spending...
Johanna Cornelia VanderWeerd
Jul 13, 2021
Johanna Cornelia VanderWeerd of Greenville, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on October 1, 1928 in the Netherlands the daughter of Johan Mulder and Margaret Smith. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Johanna's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
Marilyn McKinley
Jul 12, 2021
(Mabel) Marilyn McKinley was born in Lake Odessa, MI to David and Mabel (Perkins) Smith. She graduated from Albion College in 1951 and earned a masters degree in education from Western Michigan University in 1963. Music, particularly choral music, was a lifelong joy and passion. Marilyn sang in her youth church choir at the age of 10, Albion College Choir,...
Ely David Dunn
Jul 11, 2021
Ely David Dunn of Lawton, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the age of 26. He was born in Nashville, TN on August 31, 1994 the son of David W. Dunn and Connie K. Streich. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 1:00pm at Oak Grove Cemetery located at 1128 East...
Arthur A. Nigg
Jul 10, 2021
Father and Grandfather to his family, Arthur Nigg passed away on July 10, 2021. Art was born on September 8th, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Hazel Masnegetti and Arthur Fred Nigg. He was born into an era of economic hardship, during his youth the Nigg family relocated to the Kalamazoo Valley near Plainwell Michigan to start a new...
Cheryl Lee Herberger
Jul 10, 2021
Cheryl Lee Herberger of Porter Twp, MI passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 60. She was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on December 18, 1960, the daughter of Robert Gilbert and Marie Harlow. Cheryl graduated from Warren Woods Tower High School in Warren, MI in 1978. On October 8, 1983, she was united in marriage...