George Wedel
Jun 21, 2020
George Eugene Wedel, of Scotts, MI, passed away Sunday, June 21, just a few days past his 81st birthday. He was loved by so many in his community, business, church & family. George was born June 16, 1939, and grew up in Kalamazoo with his three brothers, Harley (deceased), Richard (deceased) and Roger. He met his high school sweetheart, Joyce...
Ruth Shirley Waid
Jun 21, 2020
Ruth S. Waid of Rockford, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the age of 96. She was born to Paul and Carrie (Church) Jackson on July 3, 1923 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Ruth graduated from Rockford High School class of 1941. In 1942, she married the love of her life, Russell C. Waid and together they had...
Andrew Samson
Jun 20, 2020
Andrew E. Samson, of Kalamazoo passed away on June 20, 2020 at the age of 58. Andrew was born on April 9, 1962 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Arthur and Marlene (Wakefield) Samson. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. The Samson family is being cared for by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society,...
Robert Soter
Jun 19, 2020
Robert Soter, of Vicksburg passed away on June 19, 2020 at the age of 68. Robert was born on April 29, 1952 to Samuel and Tina Soter in Buffalo New York. Bob was a drummer for 59 years, as he started to teach himself to play the drums at 9 years of age and his older sister purchased him his...
Charlie Stanski
Jun 19, 2020
Charlie Stanski, gifted athlete, family man and kind soul, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2020 with Carole, his wife of 39 years, by his side. Charlie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 2, 1925. He was inducted into the Indiana Hall of Fame in 2011 as the leader of the 1942-1943 basketball State Championship for Fort Wayne...
Terry Eaton
Jun 18, 2020
Terry Lee Eaton, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the age of 76. Terry was born on April 23, 1944 to Erwin and Isadore (Nelson) Eaton. Terry was proud to serve his country during the Vietnam War. Terry also worked for Michigan Department of Transportation for 30 years. In his spare time Terry enjoyed gardening, hunting,...
Timothy Eugene Price
Jun 13, 2020
Timothy E. Price, age 41 of Vicksburg, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at home after a courageous fight against cancer. Tim was born on March 14, 1979 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Robert E. and Lynne M. Price. He was united in marriage to Jennifer A. Glaser-Price on November 15, 2019. Tim was a 1997 graduate of Vicksburg High School...
Mae Tien Fowler
Jun 13, 2020
Tien-Fowler, Mae (nee Mills) Mae Tien Fowler, 91, of Plainwell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John Tien, daughter-in-law Marjie Tien, and great grandson Jeremy Tien. Born March 6, 1929 to Roy and Lettie Mills of Chicago, IL and Martin, MI Mae...
Ethel Jean Town
Jun 12, 2020
Ethel passed away Friday morning June 12th at Rose Arbor Hospice Care Facility in Kalamazoo after a short illness. Ethel was born in Climax Township, December 30, 1938 to Glenn and Mildred (Simmons) Forney. Ethel attended Climax-Scotts School and graduated in 1956. After graduation, she worked many years at the Shakespeare Company, Wes-Tab Office Supplies, and most recently at Wal-Mart,...
Silas "Frank" McKinney
Jun 11, 2020
Silas “Frank” McKinney of Plainwell, passed away on June 11, 2020 at the age of 96. Frank was born to Roy and Dolly (Griffin) McKinney in De Soto Illinois. He was a trucker for 53 years traveling all over the country while doing so. He is survived by his wife Harlene McKinney, one daughter Shirley (Darryl) of Boulter of Hastings;...
Rebecca Ann Chadwell
Jun 11, 2020
The family of Becky Chadwell is sad to share that Becky passed away peacefully from brain cancer on June, 11 2020, at home with her husband and mother by her side. Rebecca Ann Chadwell, 55, a life long resident of Portage, Michigan, was born on July 31, 1964 the daughter of Robert Matthew and Dolores (Drenth) Scobey of Portage, MI....
Suzanne Laymon
Jun 11, 2020
Suzanne Laymon, of Schoolcraft passed away on June 11, 2020 at the age of 67. Suzanne was born on July 5, 1952 to Charles and Mary Hulbert in Kalamazoo. Suzanne enjoyed scrapbooking, camping at American campground with her family. She can be described as a wonderful, humorous and sarcastic woman who wasn’t afraid to be honest. She and her husband...
Antonio Muniz
Jun 10, 2020
Antonio Muniz, of Kalamazoo passed away on June 10, 2020 at the young age of 28. Antonio was born on December 5, 1991 to Kris Kersjes and Senaida Muniz in Kalamazoo. Antonio was known as a loving man who would do anything for anybody. He was outgoing and always fun to be around, easily making him the center of attention....
Jeanne Frances VanLear
Jun 10, 2020
Jeanne VanLear of Kalamazoo, passed away on June 10, 2020 at the age of 64. Jeanne was born on September 25, 1955 to Robert and Sherrie (Scott) Coash in Kalamazoo. Jean (known as Jeanne) Frances Coash VanLear, along with her twin sister Joan Mary, (d. 1960 leukemia) was born on September 25, 1955, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She...
Joan C. Postula
Jun 9, 2020
With a warm smile and a welcoming heart, Joan C. Postula lived a life rich in family and friends. Always happy, Joan had a natural way of putting others at ease, especially children. Her Irish humor and genuinely sweet personality proved a safe harbor in life's storms for many. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joan relished in...
Joan Postula
Jun 9, 2020
With a warm smile and a welcoming heart, Joan C. Postula lived a life rich in family and friends. Always happy, Joan had a natural way of putting others at ease, especially children. Her Irish humor and genuinely sweet personality proved a safe harbor in life's storms for many. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joan relished in...
Donald Carl Ampey
Jun 8, 2020
Donald Carl Ampey, of Vicksburg, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the age of 61 surrounded by family. Don was born on March 5, 1959 to Donald and Linda (Moon) Ampey. Don worked for a number of years at Allied Paper in Kalamazoo and also Ampey Buffing and Polishing for a number of years as well. Don is...
Deborah Kinney
Jun 8, 2020
Deborah Kinney, of Decatur passed away on June 8, 2020 at the age of 65. Deborah was born on May 2, 1955 to Mearle and Donna (Ellcey) Ennes in Paw Paw, Michigan. While visiting Deborah'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...
Kenneth Jack Simmons
Jun 7, 2020
Kenneth Jack Simmons January 27, 1945 ~ June 07, 2020 “Ken” 75 of Grand Blanc, MI, went home to be with the lord. He was the son of Ray M. & Helen Maude (Hartman) of Jones, MI. Ken was a multiple sport athlete and a 1963 graduate of Marcellus HS where he was inducted into the Wildcats sports hall of...
Mary Ann Collier
Jun 6, 2020
Mary Ann Collier, of Schoolcraft passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the age of 84. Per Mary's wishes cremation has taken place and at this time no services are planned. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).