Thomas Lee Haggard
Jan 9, 2021
Thomas Lee Haggard, age 80, passed away on January 9, 2021. Tom was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 8, 1940, the son of the late Forrest and Gertrude Haggard. At the young age of 17, Tom joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a Vietnam veteran and after serving his country for 25 years, he retired as a Master...
Ann Jung
Jan 9, 2021
Ann June Jung, of Scotts formerly of Brown Deer Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the age of 74. Ann was born on June 1, 1946 in Shorewood, WI. She was the daughter of William and Ida (Burnside) Gschwind. She was a 1964 graduate of Granville High School. Ann married Clifford Jung on October 18, 1969 and...
Arthur Visser
Jan 8, 2021
Arthur “Art” Visser, 99, of Niles, MI, peacefully passed away Friday night, January 8, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On July 25th, 1921, he married Margaret “Peggy” Wagoner. They enjoyed 78 years of marriage. Art was a hard-worker and an avid car enthusiast. He worked for Bendix Corporation in the brake division for most of his...
Renske Willems
Jan 8, 2021
Renske Willems, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 92. Renske was born on April 4, 1928 in the Netherlands. She was the daughter of Derk and Jantje (Glotzbach) Ferwerda. Renske "Irene" was married to John Willems. Both Renske and John worked together at the Keebler company in Grand Rapids, MI. She was...
Daniel Joseph Block
Jan 8, 2021
Daniel Joseph Block, The man. The myth. The legend. Entered into his eternal life on January 8, 2021 after 57 magnificent years. Daniel was born March 13, 1963, as a child Daniel fell in love with baseball, church, fishing, and good music, passions he'd carry his entire life. Daniel went on to serve in the United States Army where he...
Dennis J Pound
Jan 8, 2021
Dennis J Pound, of Vicksburg, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 65. Dennis was born on February 1, 1955 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the son of Guy Douglas and Jean (Mandigo) Pound. Dennis is survived by his wife of 41, years Diane; daughter, Kimberly Pound; and son, Jay Pound; brother, Doug Pound; and sister,...
Arlene Rose Caro
Jan 7, 2021
Arlene Rose Caro April 6, 1930 ~ January 7, 2021 Arlene Rose Caro, age 90, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Medilodge of Wyoming. Arlene was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 6, 1930, the daughter of Earl Arthur and Katherine Ann VanNess. She married James Edward Caro, who preceded her in death. Arlene...
Timothy Paul Mitchell
Jan 7, 2021
MITCHELL, TIMOTHY PAUL 65 YEARS OLD Tim was born September 9, 1955 in Plainwell, Michigan. He was one of six children born to Delmer (Dick) and Mildred Mitchell. Tim graduated from Plainwell High School, class of 1974, and married his sweetheart Jennifer (Chappell) in 1976. They made their home and raised their children in Otsego. Tim worked for Parker Hannifin...
Bruce Hedges
Jan 6, 2021
Bruce W. Hedges, of Fulton passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 62. Bruce was the son of Chester and Ellen (Wright) Hedges. He was born on April 30, 1958 in Allegan. Bruce went through the Allegan and Otsego schools. On May 20, 1975 he married Sue Leonard, and together they raised two children. He enjoyed...
George Haaf
Jan 5, 2021
George John Haaf was born on July 20, 1927 in Meriden, Connecticut, to parents Adam and Elizabeth (Gorman) Haaf. He is the eldest of five children. His family moved to Long Island, New York where he grew up, while continuing to spend summers on his Grandfather’s farm in Connecticut. After graduating from Andrew Jackson high school in New York, he...
Marium Janet Witt
Jan 5, 2021
Marium Janet Witt, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 100. Marium was born on November 12, 1920 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of E.O. and Katie (Hoyt) Coontz. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Marium's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
Norman Leland Turner
Jan 4, 2021
Norman L. Turner, age 83, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Norman was born on November 20, 1937 to Lewis & Marion (Rice) Turner. The complete obituary is being written While visiting Norman’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the Avink...
Kimberly Sue McClure
Jan 3, 2021
Kimberly Sue McClure September 19, 1965 ~ January 3, 2021 Kimberly Sue McClure, age 55 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Bronson Hospital. Kimberly was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1965, the daughter of Ralph Leo Bushman and Joyce Lee Bryant. On February 12, 2019, in Crown Point, IN she married Anthony Ray McClure,...
Ronald Sheely
Jan 3, 2021
Ronald E. Sheely, of Portage passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 75. Ron was born on January 5, 1945 in Camp Shelby, MS. He was the son of Merritt and Viola (Carey) Sheely. Ron was a Road Inspector for the Michigan Department of Transportation. On June 6, 1987 he married his wife Betty. He enjoyed...
David Victor Reigle
Jan 2, 2021
David Victor Reigle October 29, 1940 ~ January 2, 2021 David Victor Reigle, age 80 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Timbers of Cass County. David was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on October 29, 1940, the son of Harry Reigle and Verna Smeltzer. David was a farmer, working for many years and later retiring from...
Myrna Lee Forsythe
Jan 2, 2021
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Myrna Forsythe was a blessing in the lives of so many around her. She was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and she was known to many for her kind and generous spirit. A more devoted wife and mother...
David Edward Kurdys
Jan 2, 2021
David Edward Kurdys, age 87, of Temperance, MI passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2021. He was born in Toledo, OH, the son of Aloysius “Ollie” and Joan (Wrobleski) Kurdys. He leaves behind the love of his life, Marianne, his sister Marcia, brother Ron and his wife Edda, sons Greg, Mark and Gary, their spouses Melanie,...
Francis Jean Mursch
Jan 1, 2021
Francis "Tomi" Jean Mursch, age 95, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 1, 2021. She was born in Kalamazoo on October 20, 1925 the daughter of Clinton and Edna (Miller) Fisher. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Francis' webpage by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory...
John Junior Koning
Jan 1, 2021
John J. Koning, age 81, of Paw Paw, MI passed away on January 1, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on July 31, 1939 in Kalamazoo the son of John P. and Tina (Kaleward) Koning. In his teenage years John attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. John went on to honorably served in...
Gladys Mary Misiewicz
Jan 1, 2021
Gladys Mary Misiewicz, age 107, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on January 1, 2021. She was born in East Chicago, IL on October 31, 1913 the daughter of John and Teresa (Bernacki) Dubis. A full obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Gladys' webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing...