Mary Bennett
Aug 17, 2020
On Monday, August 17th, Mary Clara (Spinne) Bennett, loving sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, neighbor, caretaker, and most importantly devoted follower of Jesus Christ reached her long-awaited destination in His glorious presence. Mary was born on September 12, 1934 in Belleville, MI to William and Hildegarde Spinne. Left to her own devices at age 15, Mary learned quickly how to...
Murray Franklin Chamberlin
Aug 17, 2020
Murray Franklin Chamberlin Jr., age 94, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born on May 8, 1926 in Plainwell, MI the son of Murray F. and Eleanor (Ludwig) Chamberlin Sr. Murray is survived by his children: Scott Chamberlin and Jill (Tim) Steiner; grandchildren: Candace Chamberlin, Aaron (Cynthia) Steiner, Hannah Patton, Allisa Chamberlin, Jackson (Michelle) Kyle, and Onna...
Frances M. DeMoor
Aug 16, 2020
Frances DeMoor 2/29/1924 – 8/16/2020 Fran was born in Shelby, Michigan in Feb. 1924 to Clarence and Rena Fye. Moved to Kalamazoo as a young girl and lived the rest of her long and happy life in Kalamazoo. She was a musician at a very early age. Fran became a professional marimba player in Kalamazoo Centrals concert band. She met...
Patricia M Martin
Aug 14, 2020
Patricia M.(Plott) Martin, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 80. Patricia was born in Battle in Creek, Michigan. She was the youngest daughter of Conrad R. and Dorothy (Mulder) Plott on July 18, 1940. The family moved to Pennfield Township when she was five and she began school there when Pennfield educated its...
Larry J. Cook
Aug 13, 2020
Larry James Cook, age 62, died of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis and Myeloid Sarcoma on August 13th, 2020, at his residence in Comstock, Michigan. Larry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy (Peterman) Cook, of Kalamazoo; his son, James Cook, of Kalamazoo; his daughter, Carli Cook, of Kalamazoo; and his grandson, Logan Dillard, of Kalamazoo. Along with his sister; Carol...
Judith K Margrave
Aug 13, 2020
Judith K. Margrave passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Judith was born on February 14, 1937 to Charles & Dorothy (Robarge) Margrave. The complete obituary is being written While visiting Judy’s 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...
Marlene A. Samson
Aug 11, 2020
Marlene A. Samson, of Galesburg passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the age of 83. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 1pm at the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI (269-344-5600). The family will be greeting friends one hour prior starting at 12 noon at the funeral...
Harriet Jane Lowell
Aug 10, 2020
Harriet Jane Lowell 12/17/1944 – 8/10/2020 Harriet Jane Lowell, age 75 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Monday at home. Harriet was born in Detroit Michigan on December 17, 1944. In December of 1973, in Kalamazoo she married David Lowell who survives. Harriet was an accountant, working for many years as a private accountant doing taxes for several people in the...
Robert "Bob" Anson
Aug 10, 2020
Robert “Bob” Anson passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. Bob was born on September 20, 1933 to Clark and Cleo (Miller) Anson. Bob is survived by his daughter Lynda (Allen) Ignatoski; his granddaughter Stephanie Ignatoski; his brother Richard (Anne) Anson; his sister Joan (John) Steele well as several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents...
Harm Esman
Aug 7, 2020
Harm Esman, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 69. Harm was born on July 6, 1951. The complete obituary is being written. Harm will be cremated and the family will have a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. While visiting Harm’s webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a...
Beverly Jean Myers
Aug 7, 2020
On the morning of August 7, 2020, Beverly Jean Myers passed away at the age of 93 just four days away from celebrating her 94th birthday, She was born August 11, 1926, to Timothy Paul and Esther Mae Myers . She was preceded in death by her sisters and their spouses June Louise (Bernard} Deaton and Mary Lou (Jeff) LePard...
Henry "Hank" A. Kite
Aug 6, 2020
HENRY ALVIN KITE SR "HANK" passed away peacefully in his home in Paw Paw. At the time of his death he was surrounded by family and friends whom loved & cared for him. He had been dealing with several health issues and ultimately passed away on this sad day of August 6, 2020 at age 66. Hank was born on...
Peggy Lou Wilson
Aug 3, 2020
Peggy Lou (Saunders) Wilson 1/4/1962 – 8/3/2020 Peggy Lou (Saunders) Wilson, age 58, of Schoolcraft, passed away Monday August 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Peggy was born January 4, 1962 in Detroit, MI. to Frank and Pauline (Cronk) Saunders. Peggy was a kind and selfless soul who always put others before herself. She was always willing...
Joyce Wedel
Aug 2, 2020
Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed. Joyce Wedel, of Scotts, MI, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Joyce Eline Christensen was born October 21, 1939 to Johanna and Edgard Christensen in Chicago, Illinois. Johanna passed away when Joyce was just two years old. Edgard then...
Anna Marie Dunn
Aug 2, 2020
Anna Marie Dunn passed away Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 at the age of 16. Anna was born November 17th, 2003 almost three months early. Weighing in at 2 pounds 3 oz, she was a fighter from the beginning. Anna touched so many with her strength and kindness. Though her time here was short, her impact still rings strong among her...
David Harry Curl
Aug 1, 2020
David H. Curl, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 88. David was born on June 2, 1932 in Columbus, OH. He was the son of John and Florence Curl. David was an alumnus of Ohio University and Indiana University, taught photography and graphic arts at Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan University, and the Kalamazoo...
Kenneth D Johnson
Aug 1, 2020
Kenneth Johnson, age 89, passed away on August 1, 2020. Ken was born on January 17, 1931 in a Salvation Army hospital in Grand Rapids, MI to Frances Helen Glynn. From ages 14 to 19 he worked part time for Retail Stores and other Labor Jobs and delivering coal at a local feed store as well as working nights at...
Henrietta Butcher
Jul 31, 2020
Henrietta Butcher, 90, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on 31 July 2020. She was born to parents Henry & Grace (Hesse) VanderMeer, on 18 February 1930 in Grandville, Michigan. Henrietta married her beloved husband, Richard H Butcher Sr, on February 25, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Together they raised 5 children: Bonnie (John) Zamora, Khem (Rui) Butcher, Sally (David) Baker,...
James Joseph Merchant
Jul 29, 2020
James Joseph Merchant, age 82, of Martin, passed away with family by his side on July 29, 2020. Jim was born on November 24, 1937 to Harry & Mary (Marshall) Merchant. Following Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned for later. Jim’s family includes his wife of 62 years, Barbara; his children Cindy (Tim)...
Sharon Kay DeMann
Jul 28, 2020
Sharon Kay DeMann went to be with her Lord July 28, 2020. She was born in Martin, Michigan on April 10, 1942 to the late Floyd and Sarah (Wagner) Washburn. Sharon was a life-long resident of Martin and enjoyed her winters in Leesburg, Florida. On June 9, 1961 she married the love of her life, Ronald Gene DeMann. Together they...