Winifred P Like
May 11, 2020
Winifred “Winnie” Like, passed away May 11, 2020 at the age of 87. Winnie was born on August 6, 1932 to Don and Rosa (Councell) Cochran in Kalamazoo Michigan. Winnie worked for Parker Hannifan until 1978, when she became part-owner of the Redwood Tavern in Augusta until her retirement in 1995. In the 1990’s, Winnie followed her dream of using...
Dwight Haines
May 10, 2020
Dwight Haines, of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 56. Dwight was born on February 20, 1964 in Benton Harbor. He was the son of Clarence and Margaret (Sutcliffe) Haines. Dwight graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1982. A fun-loving, outgoing and caring individual, Dwight had a deep love for music that he shared...
Mary A. VanderRoest
May 8, 2020
Mary A. VanderRoest passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Portage MI of the COVID-19 virus, at the age of 98. Mary was born in Kalamazoo, MI and was a welcome addition to Raymond and Sadie Locey’s family. She was preceded in death by her only sibling, James Locey, whom she adored, her devoted...
Eunice LaFountain
May 7, 2020
Eunice Louise “Tootie” LaFountain, of Plainwell, died Thursday May 7, 2020 at the age of 82. Eunice was born on February 16, 1938 to Max and Helen (Shingledecker) Harrison in Plainwell, Michigan. She passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Eunice was an avid member of her church, Doster Community Church, where she volunteered for over...
George Bowling
May 6, 2020
George Bowling, of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 75. George was born on December 29, 1944 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of Bane and Eunice (Rose) Bowling. George proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam from 1964 to 1965. George retired from tool manufacturing after 25...
James Leon Ellinger
May 6, 2020
Jim Ellinger was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Active throughout his life, he treasured his years serving the community he loved. Living his life to the fullest and enjoying the company of each and every person who came his way, he leaves behind a rich legacy of accepting all people with compassion. His warm personality, genuine friendship, and...
Larry Agema
May 6, 2020
On May 6th, 2020, Lawrence “Larry” Agema passed away peacefully, after his long battle with cancer. He was 72yrs old. Born August 27th, 1947, the son of Paul and Lois Agema. He was a life-long resident of Portage, MI, besides a short time spent in Indianapolis for school. He married Barb Miller in 1976 and they spent the next 43...
Richard (Rich) Dean Rumsey
May 5, 2020
Richard (Rich) Dean Rumsey, age 66 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on July 26, 1953 the son of Duane (Duke) Archie Rumsey and Mary Marie (Reames) Rumsey. On June 18, 1993, in Cassopolis, Michigan he married Susan Marie Stanard who survives....
Mary Jane Newman
May 5, 2020
Mary J. Newman, long-time Lake Station, IN resident, died May 5, 2020. Born to Alice and Peter Debus in Galien, MI on October 17, 1934, Mary’s life was filled with love, laughter and adventure. The oldest of six children, Mary’s family moved from Michigan to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1946, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. Mary met...
Kenneth Jay Talsma
May 4, 2020
Kenneth Talsma, age 79, of Plainwell, passed away on May 4th. Kenneth was born on April 10th, 1941 to John and Clara (Leep) Talsma. To his peers and family Kenneth was known as a “gear head”. He loved working, rebuilding, restoring cars and owned Talsma Auto Upholstery business. He loved attending car shows, stock car races and was an award-winning...
Gretchen Wedge
May 4, 2020
Gretchen Wedge, age 80, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Allegan Medical Care Community. Gretchen was born Gretchen Helena Lange on August 14, 1939, fourth of eight children of Theodore and Josephine (McGeath) Lange of Allegan, Michigan. Like her siblings, she was raised with a strong faith and an exuberance for the love of her family. On...
Scott Alan Brock
May 4, 2020
Scott Alan Brock, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 42. Scott was the son of Paul and Brenda (Wood) Brock. He was born on April 28, 1978 in Kalamazoo. He grew up in Vicksburg and attended school there. He worked for a few companies in Kalamazoo and Allegan County. He enjoyed visiting his...
Elrene Dirkin
May 3, 2020
It is with sad hearts we are Posting the obituary for our dear sister, Elrene. It is with rejoicing hearts we know she is now pain free and at peace in the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. ✝️ Gobles, MI — Elrene Ione Gulbrand Dirkin, age 71; was taken from this earthly home to be with her Savior...
Catherine Loraine Torrans
May 2, 2020
Catherine (Kate) L. Torrans age 94 of Ypsilanti, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 2, 2020. She was born in Berwyn, IL on February 13, 1926, the daughter of Ernie and Rose Porath. Both Harold Shannon and her second husband, Richard Torrans, preceded her in death along with her sister, Agnes Sabonis and her step son, Steve Torrans. In 2005...
Beth Ann Haines
May 1, 2020
Beth Haines of Adrian, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the age of 66. She was born March 1, 1954 in Vicksburg, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Lowe. She grew up in Vicksburg and graduated from Vicksburg High School then Kellogg Community College. Beth enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed relaxing...
Kelly Brooks
Apr 29, 2020
Kelly Brooks, of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 57. Kelly was born to Roger Hilts and Rose Hall on March 26, 1963. He is survived by his mother; Rose Hall: siblings; Todd Brooks, Della Hilts, Shelly Belka, Christina Thompson, and Theresa Clark. Kelly is preceded in death by his father; Roger Hilts. The...
Elisabeth Cerda
Apr 29, 2020
Elisabeth Cerda (Betty), of Kalamazoo passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born in Steyr, Austria, on May 9, 1926 as the only child of Franz and Maria (Kleine) Sindelar and spent the WWII years in Austria, finishing high school there. In 1945, at the end of the war, Steyr was first occupied...
Justin Colt Browne
Apr 29, 2020
Justin Browne, of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 33. He was greatly loved by his friends and family and will be dearly missed. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269-679-5622).
Martha James
Apr 27, 2020
Martha James, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 57. Cremation has taken place per Martha's wishes. A complete obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Schoolcraft, MI 49087...
Betty Ilene Lampen
Apr 26, 2020
Betty Lampen passed away peacefully on Sunday evening April 26th at Three Rivers Hospital. Betty Ilene Lampen was born on July 25, 1926 in Scott, Indiana, the daughter of Ethan Allen Strawser and Maybelle (Platz) Strawser. She was the 14th of 15 children. In her mid 40's she decided to get a birth certificate as none had been issued with...