Obituaries
Mark A. Weed
Aug 30, 2021
With an infectious laugh and a passion for life, Mark Allen Weed lived each moment to the fullest. Mark welcomed each day as a gift and always led with his heart. He possessed a bright, energetic personality and a gift for knowing how best to support others. He never hesitated to lend his compassion or give of himself in an...
Allen Mendel Kelly
Aug 29, 2021
Allen Mendel Kelly of Scotts, MI passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 85. He was born on September 27, 1935, in Vicksburg, MI the son of David and Erma (Cusick) Kelly. He grew up in Vicksburg and graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1954. During his high school years he loved to...
Karen Louise Berry
Aug 29, 2021
Karen Louise Berry of Vicksburg, MI passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2021, at the age of 83. She was born on July 27, 1938, in Ludington, MI the daughter of Helen Sauers. Karen graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1956. Following graduation she met and married Richard Walter Berry, together they started a...
Garry Phillips
Aug 27, 2021
Garry Stephen Phillips passed away on August 27th, 2021 after a long battle with several illnesses. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran (1963-1968). He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha (Judy) of Schoolcraft, two sons, Garry (Kim) Phillips of Holland, John (Amy) Phillips of Grandville, grandchildren Heather Phillips of...
Jacquelyn Luplow
Aug 25, 2021
Jacquelyn Doris Wardlaw (Luplow) passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2021. She was born Jacquelyn Doris King on July 10th,1924 in Flint Michigan. Preceding her in death was her father Earl J. King, mother Alce Lucille Todd King and stepfather Kenneth J. Toohey, big brother Robert Orill King, his wife Betty, and nephew Robert Lee King. Jacquelyn...
Betty Jennatta Slack
Aug 25, 2021
Slack, Betty 3/13/1933 - 8/25/2021 Paw Paw Betty Slack passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Adrianna and Blaine Welker on March 13, 1933, at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Betty loved helping people. She volunteered at a nursing home visiting residents with her Shitzu, Muffin. She was also a volunteer at Bronson hospital, taking...
Diana Covault
Aug 25, 2021
Diana Covault, of Otsego, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born on May 28, 1945 in Plainwell, MI. The daughter of Lucille (Miller) and Lavern Oisten. Diana retired from Parker Hannifin, where she worked in the brass division for over 40 years. She loved to...
William "Bill" Johnson
Aug 24, 2021
William (Bill) Tell Johnson, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away quietly on August 24, surrounded by his family. Born on June 7, 1930 to Agnes (Stuut) and Harold Johnson in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bill married and had 4 children. He worked for many years as a truck driver for Tripp Trucking, Michigan Express and Holland Motor Trucking. He subsequently worked as...
Toni Perricone
Aug 22, 2021
Toni Janette Perricone, of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the age of 79 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 8, 1941 in Leslie, MI. The daughter of Max and Verna (Laberteaux) Mills. Toni is survived by her children, Charles Ray, Malia Rose (Steve), and Amy Louise; grandchildren, Chase (Katie) Perricone, Sam Perricone...
William Crosby
Aug 22, 2021
William Crosby, of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the age of 80. He was born on February 24, 1941 in Detroit, MI. The son of Ernst and Clara (Onsrude) Crosby.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
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Gillis Johannes VandeLinde
Aug 21, 2021
Gillis Johannes VandeLinde of Portage, MI passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 85. He was born on September 20, 1935, in the Netherlands the son of Cornelius VandeLinde and Elizabeth Mallepart. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Gillis' tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
Helga L. Henschke
Aug 21, 2021
Helga L. (Süss) Henschke, of Mattawan, MI went to be with the lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born on September 9, 1939 in Germany. The daughter of Ludwig and Luise (Muller) Süss. On January 3, 1959 she joined Gustav "Gus" Henschke in marriage. Together they raised two children, Perry Henschke and Penny...
Gunars Gruzdins
Aug 20, 2021
Gunars Gruzdins, of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 95. He was born on January 8, 1926 in Riga, Latvia. The son of Ernest and Alvine (Odin) Gruzdins. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Gunars' tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
Suzanne Swafford
Aug 19, 2021
Suzanne Swafford, 79, of Plainwell, MI passed away August 19, 2021, surrounded by loving family and friends. Suzanne was born in Detroit, MI on June 23, 1942 to James Francis & Irene Mae Caton. She graduated from Hurley Hospital of Nursing in Flint, MI & received a Master's degree in Nursing Sciences from Western Michigan University. She was employed by...
Doris Metzger
Aug 19, 2021
Doris Rae (Long) Metzger passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with family near on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the age of 83. Doris’ story began on November 7, 1937. She was the fifth child born to Ferrell and Mattie Gladys (Hembree) Long in Morgan County, Alabama. She dropped out of school around the 9th grade so...
William David Bowen
Aug 18, 2021
William (Bill) David Bowen of Vicksburg, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early hours of Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born on Saturday, April 17, 1937, in Atlanta, MI to William Martin and Nellie Mary (Turppa) Bowen. Bill graduated from Pinconning High School in 1955. A month later he...
Frances "Fran" Kremlick
Aug 18, 2021
Frances "Fran" Kremlick, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Fran was born on January 4, 1933 to Paul & Doris (Cox) Sell. She graduated from Thornton Township High School in Harvey, IL in 1951 and attended Purdue University in Lafayette, IN receiving a BS in Agriculture in 1955. Fran was ordained as an elder in the Presbyterian...
Paul M. Beckwith
Aug 17, 2021
Paul Melvin Beckwith, age 80, resident of Frostproof, FL and Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on August 17, 2021, with his family by his side. Paul was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on April 12, 1941 to Clair and Flossie Beckwith. Paul lived in rural Bancroft in the early years. He tells of “walking miles to the one room school down the...
John Paul Went
Aug 16, 2021
John Paul Went Jr. of Birch Lake, Vandalia, MI passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born on February 14, 1938, in Elkhart, IN to John Paul Sr. and Valeria (Harris) Went. On December 27, 1959, he married Roma Charlene Strombeck. John had many careers during his life which included his love of...
Denise R. Crane
Aug 16, 2021
Denise R. Crane, of Parchment passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 54. Denise was born on September 24, 1966 in Battle Creek, MI. Denise was the daughter of Stephen and Linda (Cutsinger) Crane. Denise graduated from Battle Creek Public Schools. For the past 16 years Denise has lived and worked at Shalom in Kalamazoo. Her...
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