Obituaries
Mariam Alice Kreitzer
Jan 26, 2021
Mariam Alice Kreitzer, age 98, of Monroe, NC passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 24, 2021. She was born in LaGrange, IN on September 4, 1922 the daughter of Charles E. and Ula B. (Weiss) Nolen. Survived by her daughter Sheryl Evans Granddaughters Sherri Stanton, Teri (Stanton) Piper, Susan (Sanford) Mooney Several Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren...
Jack A Brown
Jan 25, 2021
Jack A. Brown, of Portage, formerly of Plainwell and Vicksburg, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 91. Jack was born on July 24, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of Sabert and Leslie (Truitt) Brown. On January 4, 1949 Jack married the love of his life, Ethlyn Miller and together they had three...
Anthony Joseph Bartell
Jan 24, 2021
Anthony J. Bartell, age 62, of Wayland, MI passed away on January 24, 2021. He was born on January 8, 1959 the son of Thomas and Emelda (Kotarski) Bartell. A full obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Anthony's webpage, please take time to sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with...
Raylan Eugene Cubic
Jan 24, 2021
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we must announce the passing of our precious son, Raylan Eugene Cubic. Raylan passed away on January 24, 2021 after battling a severe congenital heart defect. Raylan was born on December 28, 2020 to parents Thomas and Rachel Cubic of Vicksburg, Michigan. Raylan faced these challenges with a resilience and fortitude that...
David French
Jan 24, 2021
Dave Morris French, age 78, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo on January 24, 2021 after a brief illness. He was a 1960 graduate from Schoolcraft High school where he played football as a left guard. After graduation, he joined the Navy and had a tour on the USS Constellation. He then met and married Joyce Ann...
Roger K. DeMond
Jan 23, 2021
Roger DeMond of Pine Lake, MI passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Roger was born to Rollie and Kathryn (Tansey) DeMond on January 10, 1935 in Marquette, MI. Roger enjoyed spending time with his family and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Roger is survived by his children; Teresa (Brian) Tiffany, Russ DeMond, and...
Jeffery "Jeff" Ramsey
Jan 22, 2021
Jeffrey Lynn Ramsey, age 64, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away with his wife by his side on Friday, January 22, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Jeffrey was born on July 6, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. The son of Columbus “Sam” Jackson Ramsey and Dorothy Marie (Faulhaber) Ramsey. Jeff was a dedicated family man who loved spending time...
Nila R Forney
Jan 21, 2021
Nila R. Forney, age 89, of Augusta, MI passed away in Battle Creek, MI on January 21, 2021. She was born on March 17, 1931 in Mattawan, MI and raised by Forest and Katherine Kimble. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Nila's webpage, please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting a candle...
Michael "Mike" Krug
Jan 21, 2021
Krug, Michael William 54 Years Old Mike was born September 5, 1966, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was one of three children born to Roger and Connie Krug. Mike was an entrepreneur with a successful business with a home office located in St. Petersburg, Florida. He passed away suddenly on January 20, 2021, in Baltimore, Maryland. Two children survive Mike; Joshua...
Marty Baker
Jan 20, 2021
Marty Baker February 9, 1958 ~ January 20, 2021 Marty Baker, age 62, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Borgess Hospital. Marty was born in Three Rivers, MI, on February 9, 1958, the son of Robert Franklin Baker and Dixie Mae (Kiel) Baker. Marty was in the U.S. Army, and then later worked for many...
Cofield Fuller
Jan 20, 2021
Mr. Cofield Fuller Jr., departed his life peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo Michigan. He was born November 21, 1953 in Jasper, Alabama the son of the late Cofield Fuller Sr. and Candy Bell Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memories; two daughters Sue Ann Dixon and Adaeze Lafayette; seven grandchildren Kenneth Marlory, DeShay...
Donald "Don" Knapp
Jan 19, 2021
Donald E. Knapp went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 19, 2021. Don was born on March 20, 1935 to John and Effie (DeWolf) Knapp. Don is survived by his wife of 65 years, MaryLynn. His daughters, Linda (Tim) Clysdale, Lori (Austin) Terry. His brother Bob (Carol) Knapp. Grandchildren Ryan (Trish) Terry, Chad (Jessy) Terry, Kayla...
Mavis Louise Kerr
Jan 19, 2021
Mavis Louise Kerr, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego. Mavis was born on September 4, 1931 to Ezra and Ita Johnson. While visiting Mavis’ webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord...
Katharina Harrison
Jan 17, 2021
Katharina Harrison, 88, of Vicksburg passed away at her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Katharina was born on August 28, 1932 in Oldenburg, Hungary to Karl and Theresia (Bauer) Reisch. When Katharina was 11 years old, she and her family were forced to move from their homeland of Hungary to Germany. It was there, at 22 years old, that...
David Landrum
Jan 17, 2021
David E. Landrum, 79, of Vicksburg, MI passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2021. He was born September 7, 1941 to John C. Landrum, Sr. and Donna (Shrock) Landrum in Elkhart, IN. Dave graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1961. While serving in the army in the State of Washington, he met his wife, Lorna. They moved their young family...
Nelva Luchies
Jan 17, 2021
Nelva Jean Luchies, 82, died a peaceful, natural death at her home, in Mattawan, Michigan, on January 17, 2021. She was born May 7, 1938 in Holland, Michigan, the eldest daughter of Harold and Gladys (Mulder) Ter Haar. Nelva was a Zeeland High School “Chick” and graduated in 1956. After graduation, she began a proud family legacy by obtaining Bachelor...
Terry Perk
Jan 17, 2021
Lyle Terry Perk, 85, Kalamazoo, MI. 01/17/2021. Born April 26th, 1935 to Lyle and Gladys (Snell) Perk, he passed away on 01/17/2021. Known to all his friends as Terry, he grew up on the East side of Kalamazoo. He attended Brucker Elementary, St. Mary's, and Roosevelt Junior High School. At the age of 13, his dad built him a go-cart,...
Donald Nicholas Korte
Jan 15, 2021
Donald Nicholas Korte, age 92 of Portage, MI formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away January 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Marjorie (deceased) for 58 years. Loving father of Peter (deceased), Paul (Joy), Ann (Robert) Pefley, Mary (David) Curtis, Andrew (Leeann), Susan (Paul) Hinz, John (Diana), Matthew (Lisa), Barbara DiStefano, Robert (Gayle). Grandfather of 23 and Great-Grandfather of 17. In accordance...
Michael Bickings
Jan 15, 2021
Michael Bickings, age 64, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 15, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1956. A full obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Michael'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 Avink Funeral Home;...
Keith Edward Buckmaster
Jan 15, 2021
Keith Edward Buckmaster, age 57, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 15, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1963 the son of Virgil and Esther (Hale) Buckmaster. He graduated from Vicksburg high school in 1981. On August 15, 1987 he was united in holy matrimony to Dawn Peterson, they’ll have been married 35 years in August. Keith was...


