Life held many blessings for Betty Lou Dorey. She was thankful for much and lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. Betty found pleasure in many things, but the key to her heart was the unending love she held for her family. Although she could have a strong spirit at times, she held her ground when she needed to,...
Floyd Arthur Moore, Jr. of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 92. Floyd Arthur Moore, Jr, was the son of Floyd A. Moore and Sara (Brown) Moore was born on September 12, 1928 in Ferndale, Michigan. He served our country in the Navy for 6 years as a medic and worked as a carpenter...
Gilbert Stanley Buck, of Paw Paw passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 62. He was born on November 10, 1958 in Kalamazoo, MI. Gilbert was the son of Richard, Sr and Carol (Zoworski) Buck. Gilbert was a loving husband to Teresa for 38 years. Father to Justin and Nicole and proud papa of Emily, Tristan,...
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Claude File, Jr. lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He took his roles as a husband and father to heart, and he worked tirelessly to make sure that his family was provided for. Claude was more...
Debra Marie Gearhart, age 62, of Nottawa Twp, MI passed away on November 16, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on April 24, 1958 the daughter of James Bradford Sr. and Fern (Dingman) Anway in Sturgis, MI. Debra loved to collect antiques, gardening, and always took a lot of pictures. She had a big heart, fostered several children with...
Barbara C. Garland, age 94, of Oshtemo, MI passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on May 15, 1926 in Germany the daughter of Friedrich and Marie (Nectterbst) Hoffmann. A full obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Barbara's guestbook by lighting a candle and/or...
Stanley Robert Bridges March 5, 1951~ November 14, 2020 Stanley “Grumpy” Bridges, age 69 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, in Marcellus. Stanley was born in Fort Wayne Indiana on March 5, 1951 the son of Robert and Anna Bridges. Stanley was a semi truck driver, working for many years delivering products over the road. Grumpy enjoyed...
Dana Eugene Horner Sept. 19, 1950 ~ November 14, 2020 Dana, age 70 of Marcellus, Michigan formerly of Lafayette IN, passed away Saturday November 14, 2020 in Marcellus. Dana was born in Peru, Indiana on September 19, 1950, the son of Herbert and Dorothy (Bridges) Horner Dana was retired from Alcoa after many years where he did many different jobs...
Cheryl Ann Derrick, age 72, passed away on November 14, 2020. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 30, 1948 the daughter of Loyd and Loyola Wilson and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. On January 20, 1968 she married the love of her life Donald Derrick and the two were together for 52 years. Together they...
Faye Yvonne Porter of Schoolcraft, MI, age 90, passed away on November 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Maryville, TN on April 18, 1930 the daughter of Robert and Sophie (Feezell) Thompson. __________________________________________________________________________ I entered Faye Yvonne Porter’s life in her 52nd year of life. I was lucky enough to have just over 37 years...
Patricia L. Bowen, 59, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2020, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Pat was born on March 30, 1961 to Edward & Lois Roberts. Pat is survived by her children: Jerry (Cathy) Bowen, Darlene Dennis, Pamelia Bowen, Sandy Bowen and Zachary Bowen; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; her siblings: William (Eileen)...
Lucille Jane (Anderson) Lewis 102 died November 11,2020. She was the daughter of Mary Irene (Lockhart) and Raymond Hall Anderson. Lucille was born September 7,1918 in Wellsburg, West Virginia. The family moved to Fremont, OH. It was there she graduated from Fremont Ross High School. She met her husband at The Ohio State. At the time of his death they...
Richard Arlon Hargie, age 87, of Portage, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1932 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Alexander and Hazel (Feith) Hargie. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1951. After graduation he proudly served his country in the United States Armed Forces during the...
Anna passed away on November 10, 2020. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 26, 1932 the daughter of Annie and Willie Ross. Anna experienced a childhood reflective of the times. As children, Anna and her brother Walter would take 10 cents to buy milk and French bread for the family and then proceeded to eat the French Bread...
Ida M. Madison, 89, of Richland, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020, at Upjohn Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ida was born on April 15, 1931 to Frank & Laura (Johnson) Phillips. Ida is survived by her children: Laura (Russell) Stockwell, Linda (Randy) Taft, Ken (Char) Madison; her grandchildren: Gwendolyn, Bradley (Ryan), Traci, James, Elizabeth,...
Karen Kavlock 65 Vicksburg passed away November 8th. She was born August 31st 1955 to Frank and Louise Dunkeson in El Paso Texas. She studied at Jackson Michigan business school. She formerly worked as a stock transfer agent at Consumers Power company in Jackson Michigan. She was married in 1979 to the love of her life Lawrence Kavlock. Later on...
James “Jim” Robert Grames September 2, 1941 ~ November 7, 2020 James “Jim” R. Grames, age 79, of Jones, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Three Rivers. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 2, 1941 the son of George and Rose (Sitar) Grames. On July 20, 1963, in Jones, Michigan he married Betty Jean Daughtery who survives....
James “Jim” Robert Grames September 2, 1941 ~ November 7, 2020 James “Jim” R. Grames, age 79, of Jones, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Three Rivers. Jim was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 2, 1941, the son of George and Rose (Sitar) Grames. On July 20, 1963 in Jones, Michigan, Jim married Betty Jean Daughtery, who survives...
Mina Mae Davis, age 94 of Scotts, Michigan, passed away on November 7, 2020 at The Birches, Leonidas, Michigan. She was born in Scotts, Michigan, on December 5, 1925 the daughter of JC and Francis (Tassell) Pence. Mina graduated from Scotts High School with the Class of 1943. Early in her career she worked at Sealtest Ice Cream and later...
The family of Donald Robert Russon of Portage, Michigan is saddened to announce his passing at his home on Saturday November 7, 2020 at the age of 77 years. He leaves his wife and love of his life of 54 years, Diane (Knight) Russon; son Raymond (Ray) M. Russon and wife Christine; son Randall( Randy) Russon and wife Karen; grandchildren...