Obituaries

Joseph Honeysett

Joseph Honeysett

Mar 13, 2024

Joseph Edward "Joe" Honeysett, 68, of Plainwell, MI, passed away on March 13, 2024.

Joe was known for his quick wit, caring nature, and his generous spirit. He had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with his granddaughters, Margaret and Helaine.

In his career, Joe dedicated 27 years to the maintenance department at Plainwell High School. Outside of work,...

Eldon L. Bradham

Eldon L. Bradham

Mar 13, 2024

Eldon “Bud” Bradham, formerly of Kalamazoo, MI, died peacefully at his home in San Antonio, TX on March 13, 2024 surrounded by family. 

He was born on November 27, 1943 to Eldon E. Bradham and Maria Rivera Bradham in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  As an army brat, he lived in many locations stateside and around the world including the Azores, Japan,...

Linda Mae Zedeck

Linda Mae Zedeck

Mar 12, 2024

Linda Mae Zedeck, a cherished wife, mother and friend to many, has peacefully passed away in Bedford, MI. Born in Kalamazoo, MI in 1948 to her loving parents Dale and Pauline (Waldron) Smith, Linda's journey was one filled with love, compassion, and dedication.A graduate of Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1966, Linda's high school days were not only...

Dolores W. Rice

Dolores W. Rice

Mar 9, 2024

Dolores (Wendel) Rice 

Dolores Rice, 95, died of natural causes on March 9, at Gull Arbor Senior Foster Care in Richland, Mi., where she resided for the past 5 years. She was born on August 16, 1928, in Paris, Tenn, the daughter of James and Nellie Ford. The family moved to Michigan when Dolores was 13, settling in Comstock where she...

Nancy Page

Nancy Page

Mar 5, 2024

Nancy Page, 84 ,of Plainwell, MI passed away on March 5 at Stanford Lodge.

Nancy was born October 22, 1939, in Burnips, MI to Millard Ashley and Mildred (Fargo) Ashley. Nancy was raised by her grandparents Frank and Mac Ashley.

Nancy graduated from Fennville High School, and married James Page in 1957. They had 3 children and moved to Plainwell from the...

Robert Perkins

Robert Perkins

Mar 4, 2024

Robert "Bob" Perkins, a beloved member of the Plainwell, MI community, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on January 3, 1966, in Kalamazoo, MI, Bob was the cherished son of Sidney and Dorothy Perkins.

Bob attended Gull Lake High School and later found fulfillment in his career as a Forklift Operator, working at Tower...

Ruth Barrows

Ruth Barrows

Mar 4, 2024

Ruth Barrows, born October 14, 1930, passed away on March 4, 2024. She grew up on a farm near Shelbyville and later graduated from Wayland High School.

In May of 1950, Ruth married Bernard Barrows, and they raised four children: Kathy Claus (Phoenix, Arizona), Bruce Barrows (Plainwell), Susan Root (Delton), and David Barrows (Plainwell). Ruth was a grandmother to five grandchildren...

Vern Bennett

Vern Bennett

Mar 3, 2024

Vern C. Bennett, 72, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 3, after a long struggle with Alzheimers, dementia, and heart disease.  He was in hospice care at Battle Creek Veterans Hospital when he passed.

Vern was born October 25, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Vernie (Tom) Bennett and Violet Rose (Wolf) Bennett.  The family moved to Bangor, Michigan,...

Mary Hinds

Mary Hinds

Mar 2, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Hinds passed away on March 2, 2024.  She was born on December 5, 1933, in Deweyville, Ohio to parents Daisy and Rolley Cunningham.

She was preceded in death by her son Jeffery; two brothers: Walter and Arthur and a sister Ruth as did a dear aunt, Florence and her Uncle Joseph.  

Mary is survived by her three children:...

Shirley Haaf

Shirley Haaf

Mar 2, 2024

In loving memory of Shirley Jean Haaf, age 89, from Kalamazoo passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Shirley was born in Chicago on October 9, 1934. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband George Haaf, father Joseph Malacha, mother Elizabeth Niemann, and sister Patricia Study. She is survived by ten children:...

Sandi Marie Sanders

Sandi Marie Sanders

Mar 1, 2024

Sandi Sanders, 59 years old, of Constantine, Michigan passed in her home on March 1, 2024 @ 5:48am surrounded by her family and close friends.Survived By:Mother: Sandra Mathews Daughter: Cassandra McWatters Granddaughter : Taylor Arterburn Great grandson DaeMari Davis Grandson: Bryce Watkins Daughter: Jillian Burkhart Son In law: Rob Burkhart3 grandsons Seth, Bo & GrahmDaughter: Ashley Bugajski Son In Law: Matthew Bugajski 2 grandsons: Josiah & Matty Granddaughter:...

Esther Wyman

Esther Wyman

Feb 25, 2024

Esther Louise Wyman, beloved sister, mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & dear friend died peacefully at dawn on February 25th, 2024. Esther was born in Lawton, Michigan to Cecil & Louise Wyman (Emery) along with 4 brothers & 4 sisters. Growing up one of nine kids working on a farm may have inspired her pursuit for the finer things in life. 

After...

Kay Holmes

Kay Holmes

Feb 25, 2024

Kay Adell (Greenwald) Holmes of Marcellus, MI passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born in Owosso, MI on March 17, 1941, the daughter of Gustin and Edna (Kingsbury) Greenwald.

A complete obituary is in the process of being written.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Kay’s guestbook and/or share a memory with...

Lois Bauman-Wood

Lois Bauman-Wood

Feb 23, 2024

Lois E. Bauman-WoodFebruary 23, 2024Lois Ellen Bauman-Wood Born July 13, 1931 - Died February 23, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born to James B and Winifred Whitney in Farmington Michigan, and was the last of 7 children all of whom preceded her in death.She was married to Eugene E. Bauman May 27, 1950 until his death January...

Modesta Jean DeKam

Modesta Jean DeKam

Feb 22, 2024

Modesta Jean DeKam, age 98, passed away early Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. She was born May 5, 1925 to Paul and Zeta Holton. She married Richard G. DeKam on May 5, 1952. Modesta was very active in Sigma Beta Phi sorority for many years.

She is survived by her five children: Richard (Dianne) DeKam, Mary (Bryce) Brown, Tom (Lori) DeKam,...

Charles Stefanac

Charles Stefanac

Feb 17, 2024

Charles D. Stefanac, age 86 passed away February 17, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimers & Vascular Dementia.  Charles was at home under Hospice care until February 6, 2024, at which point he was transferred to Centrica Rose Arbor Hospice Place before passing away peacefully.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years Elaine (Waldecker) Stefanac; 2 daughters,...

Judy Ellen Shumaker

Judy Ellen Shumaker

Feb 15, 2024

Judy Ellen Shumaker, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1943, to Larry and Mary Flegal in Mishawaka, Indiana, and spent her early years in Kalamazoo, Michigan before moving to Plainwell, Michigan in 1953.

On August 21, 1964, Judy married the love of...

Bill Austin

Bill Austin

Feb 14, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ira William (Bill) Austin Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Bill departed from this world on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Vicksburg, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of many with his warmth,...

Arthur Bennett

Arthur Bennett

Feb 13, 2024

Arthur James Bennett, a beloved resident of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on February 13, 2024. Born on April 21, 1931, in Battle Creek to Albert and Iris (Stein) Bennett, Arthur's journey was one defined by passion, dedication, and love.

Arthur was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Ellen, who preceded him in death...

Nancy Kissinger

Nancy Kissinger

Feb 12, 2024

Nancy Carol Kissinger of Plainwell, MI, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on October 3, 1935, to her parents Vern & Pearl (Carlisle) Anspaugh.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her very special sister Wanda Petill and her brother Robert Anspaugh. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of...

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