Apr 9, 2021

Richard Jay Henderson passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 9, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born on June 13, 1937 in Wakeshma Twp, MI the son of William and Dorothy (Spealman) Henderson Sr. He attended Vicksburg High School, throughout and shortly after high school he worked at Fulton Service Station, following that he went...

Apr 9, 2021

Dennis Neil McCallum, 58, of Kalamazoo passed away on April 9, 2021 at his home. Dennis was born on December 31, 1962 at Bad Cannstatt Army Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany to Alex M. and Ruth Ann (Pifer) McCallum. He is survived by his daughter, Lenna Sims; his mother, Ruth Ann Nurrie; stepfather Donald Zakrzewski, all of Kalamazoo; his father, Alex...

Apr 7, 2021

Mary Ann Gratkowski Nee: Piekarczyk January 21, 1918 ~ April 7, 2021 Mary Ann Gratkowski (Piekarczyk), age 103, of Marcellus, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on January 21, 1918, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Koscielniak) Piekarczyk. She is the last living sibling out of...

Apr 7, 2021

With a warm smile and a heart filled with gladness, Lois Bernice Evert Fulton lived a life rich in faith and family. A person who embodied the principles of her faith, Lois lived every moment to the fullest. She embraced each day as a gift and welcomed every person as a friend. She possessed a terrific sense of humor and...

Apr 6, 2021

Lori Ann Lindsley passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Vicksburg, MI at the age of 53. She was born on December 18, 1967 in Vicksburg the daughter of Robert and Mary Lou (Kimble) Lewman Jr. Lori graduated from Woodlan high school in 1986, following graduation she worked as a cashier at Ryan’s Party Store for many years. Lori...

Apr 6, 2021

Herschel DeProw, of Paw Paw, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 76. Herschel was born on June 6, 1944 in Tallapoosa, Missouri. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Herschel's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with his...

Apr 2, 2021

Troy Lynn Frank II – was born to Sherrie Millward (DeVore) in Kalamazoo, MI on January 10, 1988. Troy grew up in Calhoun County and graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 2006. Troy loved playing basketball, listening to his music a little too loudly, and gaming with his friends. As a teen, he loved spending time at Gun Lake where...

Apr 2, 2021

Ricci Jo Murphy, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 75. Ricci Jo was born on November 6, 1945 in Redford Township. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Ricci Jo's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a...

Mar 30, 2021

Mar 29, 2021

Patricia Ann Sziede October 10, 1940 ~ March 29, 2021 Patricia Sziede, age 80, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 10, 1940, the daughter of Ralph Edward Rhodes and Iva Bertine McNutt. On March 27, 1981 in Paw Paw, Michigan Patricia married...

Mar 29, 2021

Shirley Ann Johnson of Paw Paw, MI passed away on March 29, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born on June 7, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Joseph and Jessie (Walker) Troff. A full obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Shirley's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...

Mar 29, 2021

Connie Sue Decker of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1951 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Watson) Wrather. A complete Life Story is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Connie's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory...

Mar 28, 2021

Cynthia A. Richardson, affectionately known as Cid by all who knew and loved her, passed away on March 28, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Cid was born in Rome, New York on April 17, 1957 and grew up around the country and the world as a member of a military family. She graduated from Hackett High School in...

Mar 27, 2021

Richard “Dick” Anton VanderStraaten of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 22, 1951, the son of Marvin and Norma (Hartleroad) VanderStraaten. He is preceded in his passing by his parents and brothers: John and James VanderStraaten. Left to cherish Dick’s loving memory are his...

Mar 23, 2021

Delores Dean, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the age of 89. Delores was born on March 1, 1932 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Louis and Marie (VanLoveren) Delobel. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Delores's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting...

Mar 22, 2021

Janice Ann Youngs January 20, 1952 ~ March 22, 2021 Janice Ann Youngs, age 69 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday March 22 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on January 20, 1952 the daughter of Frederick and Grace (White) Youngs. Janice was a cashier, working for K-Mart 31 ½ years and many years at Meijer. Janice enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2021

Marshall Beachler was born to John Webster Beachler and Barbara Lee (Wolfe) Beachler on December 6, 1956. In high school in Logansport, he was in Key Club, played the lead in Oklahoma!, and was on the swim team. A naturally talented vocalist, he was also in the swing choir and had the privilege of travelling to perform for the National...

Mar 21, 2021

Millard Owen Gaylor of Kalamazoo, MI while surrounded by family passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born on July 4, 1932 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Owen and Gladys (Hodge) Gaylor. Mid grew up on a farm in Union City with his parents and 5 siblings. He graduated from Union...

Mar 19, 2021

May 23, 1962-March 19, 2021 Bob was the beloved son of Louis and Suzanne (Ughetti) Wheeler, he will be missed dearly by a son Louis; sisters: Sally (Kim) Conolly and Amy Lou Wheeler; brother, John (Kim) Wheeler and three grandsons:Tripp, Wyatt and Theodore. Bob was preceded in death by his parents an brother Mark. Per Bob's wishes cremation has taken...

Mar 17, 2021

A genuine soul, a compassionate person, and always one with something to say in any situation, Dick leaves behind many loved ones and friends. We will miss the place he held in our lives, and we will never forget him. Dick's life began during the 1950's decade which was a time of confidence for Americans. It is often called the...