Obituaries
Ellen Mae Zemek
May 28, 2021
Ellen Mae Zemek passed away on May 28, 2021 in Kalamazoo at the age of 83. She was born July 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Plucinski) Kempa. She graduated from the Iron River High School. She was preceded in death by five older brothers, Frank, Walter, Joseph, Ben and Robert Kempa and her two older...
Cody J. Gonder
May 27, 2021
Cody J. Gonder May 28, 1991~ May 27, 2021 On May 27, 2021, Cody J Gonder, 29, went to his heavenly home after passing away in Bronson Methodist Hospital Trauma Center due to sustaining a life ending injury. Cody was born on May 28, 1991, to Mondae L Broadway in Three Rivers, MI. He grew up with his sister Hope...
Erdean Marie Lingerfelt
May 27, 2021
Erdean Marie Lingerfelt passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on May 27, 2021 with a firm belief in knowing where she was going. Born November 26, 1929 to James and Rose (Shagena) Morell in Sandusky, Michigan. Known for her dark hair and dark brown eyes and beautiful high cheek bones. Her nurturing and loving qualities she shared with...
Charlene Fay Carten
May 26, 2021
Charlene Fay Carten passed away on May 26, 2021, at the age of 80. Charlene was born on August 3, 1940 to George & Bonna (Gillmore) Tiff. Charlene married Chuck on January 23, 1960. She is survived by her children: Kimberly Cochran, Karen Carten and Becky (Julie) Carten-Crandell; four grandchildren: Trevor Cochran, Mindy (Michael) Daws, Leah Carten-Crandell and Aaron Carten-Crandell;...
William Henry Oldenkamp
May 24, 2021
Deeply committed to his family and faith, Bill Oldenkamp’s life will be remembered as both loving and selfless. Equipped with a strong work ethic as well as an ability to work alongside a wide variety of people over the years, led to many successes throughout his life. Although he will be deeply missed, Bill leaves behind a rich collection of...
Charles Hugh Maxam
May 24, 2021
Charles Hugh Maxam of Vicksburg, MI passed away on May 24, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born on July 13, 1945 in Vicksburg, MI the son of Charles and Flavia (McCole) Maxam. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Charles' tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or...
Richard Glenn Huffstutter
May 23, 2021
Richard Glenn Huffstutter of Portage, MI. passed away at his home on May 23, 2021. Richard "Dick" was born on April 21, 1943 in Tiptonville, Tennessee. He was the first son to JD Huffstutter and Evelyn (Griffin) Huffstutter/Racz. In 1945 the family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan as his father had a job at Southerland Papermill. Richard enlisted in the Army...
Barbara A. Leverette
May 22, 2021
Barbara Ann Leverette, age 88, of Marina, California, passed away 5-22-21 at home. She was born to the late Jack Austin Brown and Nona Marie Sanne in Lake Charles, Louisiana on 4-22-33. Barbara graduated high school and became a licensed practical nurse. She married the late Homer Hayward Leverette and they lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan as well as other cities...
Gary Junior Hobson
May 20, 2021
Gary Junior Hobson November 26, 1962 ~ May 20, 2021 Gary Junior Hobson, age 58 of Hephzibah, Georgia; formerly of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Augusta Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Gary was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 26, 1962 the son of Phillip Gary Hobson and Kathryn King. On August 17, 1986 in Vanceburg,...
Melvin Lyle Taylor
May 18, 2021
Melvin Lyle “Duke” or “Mel” Taylor was born to Margaret and Fred W. Taylor on October 31, 1949, in Kalamazoo, MI. Having an avid interest in all things flight he collected model airplanes and rockets as well as many kinds of books on the history of flight, kite making, and other areas related to flight. When Melvin thought it appropriate,...
Anna Springer
May 17, 2021
When reflecting on the life of Anna Springer, it is easy to see that her unconditional and selfless love is the common thread woven throughout her life’s tapestry. With her faith as a cornerstone, she exemplified what it means to love others more than yourself. Anna took her roles as a wife and mother to heart, but she just might...
Sharon Stuller
May 15, 2021
Sharon "Sue" Stuller, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the age of 69. Sue was born on February 27, 1952 in Montgomery, WV. She was the daughter of Denver and Mabel (Hodges) Dempsey. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Sue's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
Nathaniel Lee Chapman
May 14, 2021
With a warm smile and an open heart, Nathaniel Lee Chapman lived a life rich in family and friends. Lee possessed a strong will and a quick wit. He welcomed everyone he met as a friend and each day as a gift. Never one for pretenses, Lee was known as a humble, quick-witted free spirit, whose casuals style provided a...
Dorothy A. Carpenter
May 14, 2021
Dorothy A. Carpenter, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 77. Dorothy was born on January 23, 1944 in Blytheville, AR. She is the daughter of Paul & Ora (Williams) Winn. She believed in the goodness of people, and touched not only her family’s lives, but the lives of others who were put in...
Matthew Skalski
May 14, 2021
Matthew Lee Skalski, 34, Three Rivers, MI passed away May 14, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Matthew was born April 21, 1987 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He enjoyed going fishing, hiking, and camping with his family growing up. He was an avid reader and liked Stephen...
Sonja M. Snyder
May 11, 2021
Sonja M. Snyder has passed away on the 11th of May 2021. She was born on the 8th of April 1938 in Allegan. She was the daughter of late Jefferson Oisten and Cynthia Zue. She enjoyed camping at the Allegan County Fair, gardening, going to the Gun Lake casino, riding on their golf cart with her husband, Norman; and their...
William Albert Couchenour
May 11, 2021
William A. “Bill” Couchenour of Vicksburg passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was 87. Bill was born in Uniontown, PA on August 5, 1933 to William and Gladys (Waltonbaugh) Couchenour. He was a member of Saint Petersburg High School’s State Championship basketball team and graduated with the class of 1951. After high school, he was...
Barbara Marie Egge
May 9, 2021
Egge, Barbara Marie (Masar) 04/10/1957 – 05/09/2021 Plainwell, MI Barbara Marie Egge, 64 of Plainwell, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home surrounded by love ones. Barbara was born April 10, 1957 in Denville, NJ to John Joseph Masar and A. Elizabeth Masar (Wendt). Barbara and her husband Donald Allen Egge were married 42 years. Barbara...
Cambri Dorko
May 8, 2021
Cambri Dorko had an infectious smile, an unforgettable giggle and a sassy spunk. She was a fighter, yet she had a very gentle way about her. Cambri’s friends and family remember her as being goofy and silly, with a presence that just seemed to make everything better. On June 16, 2006, Cambri was born to parents Shannon Dorko and Kevin...
Gordon Edward Cole
May 7, 2021
Gordon Edward Cole of Lawton, MI passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born in New London, CT on July 23, 1946 the son of Edward & Norma Cole. Gordon graduated from Otsego High School in 1964. After graduation he spent 5 years in the Navy....
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