Age 98, passed away at her son’s home on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Florence was born in Allegan, Michigan on August 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Ream) Warfield. She was a 1936 graduate of Otsego High School. Florence was a member of Schoolcraft United Methodist Church, a past officer of…

Age 46, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Matt was born in Kalamazoo on September 16, 1969, the son of Leroy and Marilynn (Miller) Justice of Portage. Above all else, Matt loved and lived for his wife, Krista, and beautiful and adored children, Olive and William. Matt was…

Age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 after a long journey with dementia. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones who were singing to him as he entered into Glory. Norm was born on July 16, 1929 to Edward and Mary Jane Shanahan. He was raised in the Lawton/Decatur area.…

Age 83, passed away quietly on August 17, 2016. Ilah was born in Benton Harbor on May 20, 1933, to Victor and Ina Marie (Tooker) Phares. She married Burrell C. Neal on April 21, 1952. Ilah is survived by her daughters, Sarah (Rodney) Mills and Elizabeth (Robert) Crossman; son, Randy (Lois) Neal; sisters, Jennie Sholly…

Age 65, passed away on August 15, 2016. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on September 6, 1950, the daughter of William and Marjorie (Fletcher) Reynolds. Marjorie had a wonderful personality. She loved her family and her friends and leaves them with many memories to cherish. She worked hard to take care of her family,…

Age 39, passed away after a long battle with cancer, on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at home with family at his side. He was born in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of the late Brian and Mary Ann Randell. Charles was also preceded in passing by a sister, Dollie Jackson. He had a wonderful personality…

Age 51, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Joel was born in Yale, Michigan on September 22, 1964 to the late Kenneth and Jacquelene (Cunningham) Frye. He was a 1983 graduate of Yale High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Joel was employed in the logistics…

Age 95, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born on August 8, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Jatras) Armenis. She was also preceded in passing by her husband Samuel J. Andrutsos and a grandson, John Stamatiou. She is survived by two daughters, Toula Stamatiou and Joanna Andrutsos; grandchildren,…

Age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on March 20, 1935, the son of the late Jesse and Cora (Butler) Griggs. Russell had a great personality and was a joy to be around. He was a hard worker who was employed at WMU for over forty-two years.…

Age 54, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2016. Dennis was born in Sister Lakes, MI, on August 3, 1962, the son of Herbert and Thelma Disterheft. He grew up in Dowagiac and was a graduate of the class of 1980 and then attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Dennis had…