Obituaries
Donna Mae Hill
Nov 28, 2020
Donna M. Hill, age 84, of Portage, MI passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born in Sheboygan, WI on May 3, 1936 the daughter of Karl and Elsie (Jurk) Laue. Donna married Robert “Bob” Hill on July 25, 1959 in Sheboygan, WI. She has been described by her children as an angel...
Mary K. Dudley
Nov 27, 2020
Mary Katherine Dudley, of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 103. Mary was born on December 18, 1916 in Dowagiac, MI. She was the daughter of George and Anna (Doster) Willson. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign Mary's webpage by lighting a...
Cheryl Ruth Lanz
Nov 26, 2020
Cheryl Ruth Lanz, age 60, of Plainwell, MI passed unexpectedly on November 26, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Oakland, MI on June 15, 1960 the daughter of Bill and Ruth (Busby) Jesmore. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While visiting Cheryl's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or...
Charmaine Elizabeth Collings
Nov 25, 2020
Charmaine passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 68. Complete obituary is in the process of being written. The family is working with Avink Funeral Home and Cremation, 129 S. Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
Betty Jane Schten
Nov 24, 2020
Betty Jane Schten January 24, 1928 ~ November 24,2020 Betty Jane Schten, age 92, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, in Lawton. She was born in Marcellus, Michigan on January 24, 1928 the daughter of Valentine W. and Nona Belle (Maillat) Beadle. On November 13, 1948, in Marcellus, Michigan she married Donald R. Schten who preceded her...
Dorothy Jane Guilfoyle
Nov 24, 2020
Dorothy Jane Guilfoyle, age 101, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Vibrant Life Assisted Living Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Dorothy was born on January 10, 1919 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Franklin and Cora (Vette) Benessi. She was joined in marriage to Daniel W. Guilfoyle on May 21, 1938. Dorothy is proceeded in death...
Joan G Holmgren
Nov 23, 2020
Joan G Holmgren, age 91, formerly of Toms Rivers, NJ passed away on November 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Joan loved people and everyone she met became her friend. She had a big heart and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to shop and in recent years enjoyed going to the casino with her...
Gordon L. Mitchell
Nov 23, 2020
Gordon L. Mitchell, of Fulton passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the age of 89. Gordon was born on November 6, 1931 in East LeRoy, MI. He was the son of Roe and Opal (Chichester) Gordy married his high school sweetheart Mildred (Snyder) Mitchell on January 22nd, 1950 and lived on their family farm for almost 60 years....
Nona I. Mattheis
Nov 22, 2020
Nona's life began August 11, 1911 on a farm located on Silver Street, south of Vicksburg, the daughter of Soloman and Ada Bastian. she attended strong school until the age of 10 when the family moved into town and she finished her schooling at Vicksburg High school. Nona began her working life at Elam's stationary in the cafeteria. During this...
Paul Eisenhardt
Nov 21, 2020
The world lost a great person, Paul “Champ” Eisenhardt, on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born in Kalamazoo and raised in Comstock where he graduated in 1958. Paul was a star athlete. He received awards in Varsity track, Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Continuing on as an adult, He played fast pitch softball. Champ was also an avid bowler. While living on...
Michael H. Strong
Nov 21, 2020
Michael H. Strong, 77, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Linda and daughter Lynnette beside him. He had cancer and COPD for a long time. He was the son of Neal and Dorothy Strong. Both his parents preceded him in death. He has two brothers: Edward (Joanna) Strong of Arizona and William Strong of Traverse City, Michigan....
Donald Eugene Quakenbush
Nov 21, 2020
Donald Eugene Quakenbush Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in his home at the age of 90. He was born in Bangor, Michigan at the family home on June 30, 1930. Don was the son of Bert & Fannie (Martin) Quakenbush. After school he joined the Air Force and served for two years. He joined the service because...
Zona Marie Andrews
Nov 20, 2020
Andrews, Zona Marie 7/5/1927-11/20/2020 Zona Marie Andrews, age 93, passed away on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern (Bud) Harry Andrews and her son, Ross Vernon Andrews. She is survived by her loving daughter, Laurie G. Andrews and grandson, Andre V. Andrews. Zona lived life to the fullest- she was a pioneer in her...
Betty Lou Dorey
Nov 18, 2020
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
Nov 17, 2020
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
Nov 17, 2020
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,...
Claude File
Nov 16, 2020
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
Nov 16, 2020
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
Nov 15, 2020
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 "Grumpy" Bridges
Nov 14, 2020
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...
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