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Barbara Jane Kinsey

July 27, 2016 /

Age 73, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2016, with her family by her side after a yearlong battle with cancer. Barb was born on July 20, 1943, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Baker) Ferriell. Barb loved the outdoors, gardening and mowing. She also enjoyed the volunteer work she…

Saundra Kay Bos

July 25, 2016 /

Age 70, died on July 25, 2016. She was born on December 11, 1945, in Vicksburg, MI, the daughter of the late John and Eleanor Alice (VerHage) Vander Pol. She was also preceded in passing by a sister, Barbara J. Vander Pol. Saundra was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and Davenport College. She…

Janet M. Herbrandson

July 25, 2016 /

Age 85, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. Janet was born in Estherville, Iowa on February 6, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carlton; daughter, Sonja Herbrandson and sister, Annabell Bolty. Janet is survived by her children, Mark, Cynthia, Gregg and Jean Herbrandson and grandchildren, Kristy and Michael Herbrandson.

Catherine M. VerHey

July 24, 2016 /

Age 50, passed away in the comfort of her home on July 24th, 2016, after a long and fierce battle against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.) Cathy was a loving, compassionate wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She is survived by her husband Tony; children, Sarah (Kevin George) VerHey, Ashley and Anthony; mother, Cathrine Cray; sisters, Chris…

Ross Avery Smith

July 21, 2016 /

Age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was born in Allegan, MI, on January 11, 1920, the son of the late Joel and Eunice (Ridgley) Smith. Ross was a loving man who had a kind personality. After serving our country with honor during World War II, he returned to Michigan and later…

Karen J. Boyd

July 16, 2016 /

Age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Karen was born in Kalamazoo on March 7, 1940 to the late Peter and Anna (Agema) Smit. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Tony) Lamson, Laurrie Phillips and Charles Boyd; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn (David) Householder, Roger Smit, Phyllis (Richard) Ciganek, Beth (Brian)…

Geraldine J. Merritt

July 14, 2016 /

Age 88, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. Jerry was born in East Grand Rapids; the daughter of the late John “Tippy” and Mary Nederveld. She loved to care for her family members, friends and neighbors by sewing, crocheting and baking for them. She also loved to tend to the flowers and garden at her…

Barbara Adams

July 12, 2016 /

Age 86, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. She “closed her eyes on earth and opened her eyes in heaven!” Barb is survived by her loving family; husband, Walter B. Adams; daughter, Cathy (Ken) Garnaat; step-children, Cheryl Case, Walter “Chip” (Sue) Adams, Steve (Mary) Adams and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her…

Patricia Dilling

July 10, 2016 /

Age 77, passed away on July 10, 2016. She was born in Batavia, NY, the daughter of the late Merle and Alfreda (Rose) Walton. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed by her family and friends. She had a charismatic personality and loved to stay active. She especially enjoyed…

Andrew L. Caffrey

July 10, 2016 /

Age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Andy was born in Plainwell on December 1, 1971, the son of the late Robert L. and Sally A. (Town) Caffrey. He is survived by his wife, Shalona F. Caffrey; children, Zachery, Andrew and Alexandra Caffrey; step-children, Samantha, Bradley and Summer Willis; grandchildren; Peyton and…