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Penny Inez (Bailey) Eshbaugh, commonly known as Mom, Mamaw, sister, aunt Penny. Penny passed away on 05/01/2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital at the age of 56. She was the daughter of William Dale Bailey and Mildred Inez (Yant) Bailey.
She is preceded in death by her parents William Bailey, and Mildred Bailey, and her sister Pamela Bailey.
Penny was born on February...
Billie M. Andres, 89, of Schoolcraft passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, MI. To all who knew her, she was outgoing and loved to visit with anyone who had the time. She considered everyone to be her friend.
Billie was born on July 15, 1934 to Howard and Lillian (Marion) Terry...
Daniel Shutes, 68, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on May 31, 1955, in Vicksburg, MI the son of Myron and Eunice (Smith) Shutes.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Daniel's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Shutes family is being...
Carolyn B. Ingersoll, 97, of Marcellus MI, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Silver Maples Meadows facility in Chelsea, MI. She was born August 30, 1926 in Port Jervis, NY to the late Cassius Ray and Irene Inez (Worden) Blasiar. Carolyn graduated salutatorian from Port Jervis High School in 1944, and went on to earn a BA...
Cass Sheffield Hough, Jr. (Kit), was born on May 16, 1932 in Ann Arbor, MI to Margaret Reid and Cass Sheffield Hough. Kit passed away on April 24th, 2024 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was almost 92 years old. His adored sister, Emily Egan lives in Niles, MI. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joan Prescott Hough...
Gail Marie Moore of Paw Paw passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the age of 71. Gail was born on February 26, 1953, in Kalamazoo, MI, to her parents Burl and Mary (Vleugel) Davidson. She was a shining example of simplistic elegance. Gail was devoted and loving, a soul defined by selflessness and a boundless heart overflowing with...
Janet Elaine Watson, age 99, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village Villa.
She was born May 08, 1924, in Sturgis, Michigan, and spent her early life growing up on Crotch Lake (Omena Lake). The daughter of the late Homer and Helen Eshelman.
She married Lawrence Benjamin Watson, DVM, in Colon, Michigan, on July 3, 1945.
Janet, together with...
Donna L. Gray 89, peacefully passed away on April 22nd, 2024. Donna was born August 13, 1934 to Robert and Rose Nichols. She had many wonderful childhood memories of her mom, dad, and sister Joyce Henderson (deceased). Her husband James Graham preceded her death on November 23, 2006. Donna is survived by her children Gary Gray, Cheri Lutz and Steve...
Carl Spencer, age 90, of Plainwell MI, passed away on April 22, 2024, at the VA medical facility. He was born on July 17, 1933, to Clark and Doria (Bradshaw) Spencer.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents and sisters. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 38 years, Penny; his children: Kim (Ken) Wielinga, Jennifer...
Karen Denise Garner passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 58, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.She was born to Jimmy and Elizabeth (Nichols) Garner on February 1, 1966, in Washington D.C. She attended Surrattsville High School in Clinton, Maryland. Karen had a natural gift of helping others. She worked as a nurse and a caregiver...
Marilyn Joyce Johnston
Marilyn J. Johnston (Harvey), of Scotts, passed away April 20, 2024, at the age of 91. Marilyn was born July 2, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Bert Harvey and Ora (Keyser) Stonerock. Marilyn graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1950. She retired from Aero-Motive Mfg. in 1989 after eleven years. During her retirement she could...
David G. CottleMarch 21, 1938- April 18, 2024Schoolcraft, MIDavid George Cottle, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Schoolcraft, Michigan. He was born on March 21, 1938 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to his loving parents Roger and Agnes Cottle. Dave’s life was marked by hard work and dedication. At the age of 15, Dave graduated from Cheyenne High School (Wyoming). He went...
Marci Jo Sanders, of Kalamazoo passed away at the Congregation of St. Joseph on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the age of 58. Marci was born on June 29, 1965 in Peoria, IL. She was the daughter of Charles and Connie (Bregder) Ledgerwood.A graduate of West Bloomfield High School, starting her career path in the golf business followed by years...
Timothy S. Parsons was born January 16, 1968, to Jack and Marymargaret Parsons. He passed away on April 16, 2024, at his home in Schoolcraft, MI surrounded by family.
Growing up, Tim had a love of sports, playing both little league and rocket football. He carried his love of sports through high school, where he played baseball and football for...
Diana Soto, a devoted soul known for her unwavering commitment to her family, her community, and her faith, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI, at the age of 68. Born on June 4, 1955, in Hanford, CA, Diana was the beloved daughter of Audon and Eugenia Saldibar.
Diana dedicated 32 years of her life to serving...
Grace Caroline VanAntwerp passed away April 10, 2024, at Alamo Cove Nursing Home at the age of 85. She was born July 26, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to her parents Sigmond and Rose Homoki.
Grace's journey through life was marked by her strong faith and family devotion. Grace had a big heart and loving soul that she spread to everyone. She...
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Conrad ‘Dave’ David Formell on April 10, 2024, in Commerce, MI. Born on April 6,1943 in Detroit, MI.
Dave is survived by his children: Donna Formell (Peter Pruett), Denise Arthurs (Mark), Dan Formell (Sofia), Andrea Gray, Patrice Brisbane (Bill); Grandchildren: Lindsay Arthurs, Anne Arthurs, Tanner Gray, Sara Gray, Kaitlyn Simmonds,...
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 William Allan Kuhlman tragically passed away at home in a house fire. William was born in Springfield, IL on April 14, 1975, the son of JoAnn (Kuhlman) Holmes.
William never knew a stranger, he would talk to anyone and if you liked to talk about sport, any sport, you had a friend for life. William loved...
Glorraine "Glory" Pauline Bragg, a beloved member of the Vicksburg, MI community, passed away on April 9, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate staff at Centrica Care Navigators at Rose Arbor. Glory's life was a tapestry of hard work, dedication, and unwavering love for her family.Born in Chicago, IL on...
Willard Eugene Retherford, 101, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan. Bill was born on March 17, 1923, in Joplin, Missouri to John and Forona (Day) Retherford. Bill grew up in Arkansas and served overseas in the Army in WWII.
On June 25, 1946, he married Evelyn Minshall and they had five children. He was baptized as one...