Obituaries
Charles Lockner
Sep 18, 2021
Charles (Stub) R. Lockner passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Bangor, MI. The son of Charles and Ethel (Geuze) Lockner. He will be fondly remembered by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Craig Fuller; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Virginia Lockner; grandson Jeremy Lockner; and granddaughter...
Richard Tudor Wheatley
Sep 18, 2021
Richard (Ric) Wheatley, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on September 18, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital’s ICU. His wife Delia (Dee) was at his side. Ric was born on September 2, 1954, in Osaka, Japan to Lt. Col. Melford Wheatley and Marcine (Schuerer) Wheatley. This was also his grandmother Mable Wheatley’s birthday. Ric graduated from Mt. Clemens High School and...
Carol Ann Sonnevil
Sep 16, 2021
Carol Ann Sonnevil April 20, 1944~ September 16, 2021 Carol Ann Sonnevil, age 77 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 in Kalamazoo MI. She was born in Swartz Creek, Michigan on April 20, 1944 the daughter of F. D. and Dorothy (Granger) Bloss. On November 30, 1963 she married Wayne Lee Sonnevil in Swartz Creek Michigan. Carol...
Karen Ann Fredrickson
Sep 16, 2021
Karen A. Fredrickson, age 55, passed away on September 16, 2021. The complete obituary is in the process of being written.
Dennis Lynn Anderson
Sep 15, 2021
Dennis Lynn Anderson of Paw Paw, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the age of 65. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Garrett, IN the son of Wier Anderson and Chloe Yontz. Dennis worked as a Chemical Operator for Pfizer, formerly known as Upjohn and Pharmacia, retiring from there after 25 years. In his spare...
Brian Thomas Klintworth
Sep 14, 2021
Brian Thomas Klintworth, of Otsego, suddenly passed away resulting from a car accident on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at the age of 34. Brian was born on January 17th, 1987 in Berrien Springs. Brian was the son of Lori Boodt and Patrick Klintworth. On May 4th, 2018 Brian married his girlfriend of 9 years and love of his life Krystal...
Coralee Pearl Behr
Sep 14, 2021
Coralee Pearl Behr, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the age of 67. She was born on July 24, 1954 in Lansing, MI. The daughter of Robert and Lois (Evert) Fulton. Coralee is an amazing child of her risen savior, Jesus Christ. He taught her how to love others and she does it faithfully. All...
Ida E. Sprague
Sep 13, 2021
Ida Elaine Sprague Ida was born September 17, 1921, to Delbert and Ruth (Jones) Sherwood. She lived in Otsego her entire life. Ida graduated from Otsego High School in 1939 and attended Maher’s Business College in Kalamazoo. She had worked in offices at Fuller Mfg., Otsego Falls, State Farm Insurance and as a bookkeeper for Sprague Machine Shop. February 14,...
Tracy Leon Wagner
Sep 11, 2021
Tracy Leon Wagner, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the age of 80. He was born on March 25, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI. The son of Ronald and Margaret (Tracy) Wagner. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Tracy's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
Henry Christopher Evans
Sep 11, 2021
Henry Christopher Evans Sr. was a man who was very loving and caring all his life. His greatest joy was working as a welder for a steel mill and went on to become an amazing cook at LaGrange Hospital and Best Foods. As well as being a grandfather that inspired all. Henry left this world peacefully at his home Saturday,...
Deborah "Deb" Shannon
Sep 9, 2021
Deborah I. Shannon, age 66, of Schoolcraft, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021. Deb was born on June 11, 1955, to Duane & Evelyn (Yonokvitz) Soderquist. Deb is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rick; her children: Sarah (Mike) Zavoral, Joseph (Jolene) Shannon and Mary (Richard) Ditson; 14 grandchildren: Emily (Travis), Avery, Kaelen, Addison, Evelyn,...
Margie Cheryl Smith
Sep 9, 2021
Margie Cheryl Smith of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born on Wednesday, February 4, 1948, in Moro, AR the daughter of Claude and Lula Lincomfelt. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Margie’s tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
David Weyenberg
Sep 8, 2021
With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around him, David Weyenberg was a hardworking and honorable man who brought countless blessings to those around him. He had a great sense of humor and when you became a friend you were a friend for life. There was no greater gift in David’s life than his family,...
Margaret Leona Dooley
Sep 8, 2021
Margaret Leona Dooley of Vicksburg MI, quietly passed at her home on Friday, September 10, 2021. Margaret (Maggie) was born at Ardmore Hospital, Ferndale, MI on March 10, 1948, the second daughter of Albert and Rosemary Simmons (Webb). Maggie spent her younger years growing up in Royal Oak and Southfield, Michigan, where she ultimately graduated from Southfield High School with...
Kimberly Pearl Cochran
Sep 6, 2021
Kimberly Pearl Cochran of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 38 at Ascension Borgess Hospital after contracting COVID. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 22, 1983, the only child of Roy Jr. and Shelby (Roush) Cochran. Kimberly was a lover of animals and had a special place in her heart for...
Russell G. Winquist
Sep 3, 2021
Winquist, Russell G. 8/14/1925 - 9/3/2021 Portage, MI On Friday September 3, 2021, Russell Gustav Winquist passed away after a long and brave struggle with cancer. A WWII Navy veteran who served in the S. Pacific, he had just celebrated his 96th birthday with his loving family: devoted companion of 28 years, Donna Smith; son Stephen (wife Linda); and daughters...
Cindy Jo Wilson
Sep 2, 2021
Cindy Jo – Decker Wilson Born August 10th, 1958, in Vicksburg Michigan passed away peacefully September 2nd, 2021. She is proceeded in death by her parents Carl and Elizabeth Decker, Her mother-in-law Jean Wilson, and older sister Carol Plantier. She is survived by her husband of 29 years Matthew Wilson of Vicksburg, Her son and Daughter-in-law Joe and Heather Glidden...
Sharon Marie VanGemert
Sep 1, 2021
Sharon M VanGemert, age 64, of Plainwell, went to be with her Lord on September 1, 2021. Sharon was born on October 16, 1956 to Richard & Sharon (Versaw) Ulrich. Sharon is survived by her children: Meg (Dion) Buchino, Emma (Rick Burd) Mendoza, John VanGemert and Thomas VanGemert; five grandchildren: Adrian, Brandon, Devin, Brice, and Charlee Lou; her siblings: Dick...
Sharon Moon
Sep 1, 2021
Sharon Moon of Kalamazoo, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the age of 64. She and her twin sister: Karen were born on November 19, 1956, in Long Beach, CA to Eldo “Glenn” Ridenour and Janet Anderson. She is preceded in her passing by her parents and her brother: Kevin Ridenour Left to cherish Sharon’s loving...
John Skinner II
Aug 31, 2021
John H. Skinner II passed away on August 31, 2021, with his wife and daughters by his side. John was born on February 17, 1942 in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan to Jean (Palmer) and John Skinner. He was a life-long resident of Michigan, living in Schoolcraft the last 43 years. John graduated from Newberry High School in 1960. He proudly...


