Obituaries

Mar 12, 2020

James Lowell Wells, 62, of Portage, passed away Thursday March 12th, 2020 at 6:48 a.m. James was born on May 29th, 1957 in Watervliet Michigan to James Wells and Thelma (Guiles) (Wells) Mathis. He went to Oceanside Union Schools in California starting grade five after moving from Illinois. Growing up in California, his most enjoyed activity was surfing. James...

Mar 7, 2020

Jamie Dewayne Francisco, born August 27, 1978, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cynthia VerHey and Jay Francisco; brothers, Justin Francisco and Michael Pringle. Surviving are his sisters, Julie Malfroid, Jennifer (Paul) DeZeeuw and sister of the heart, Mara Teran. Jamie was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Because...

Mar 6, 2020

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Feb 25, 2020

David (Dave) Michael VanDrunen Jr, 48, passed peacefully on Feb. 25, 2020, surrounded by his family and loved ones after fighting a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, David VanDrunen Sr. He is lovingly remembered and survived by the love of his life, Bonnie May (Straub) VanDrunen, Daughter, Toree Gribble, Sons,...

Feb 23, 2020

A much-loved sister, aunt, daughter and friend, Linda Shannon, age 69, passed away on February 23, 2020. She was born in Moberly, MO on December 18, 1950 and spent a number of years living in Clinton, MO, eventually becoming a longtime resident of Independence, MO. She spent the last four and a half months of her life spending time...

Feb 22, 2020

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Feb 19, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen Michael McGowan, known to all as “Steve,” announce his passing on February 19, 2020 at the age of 78 years after a six -month battle with bladder cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by his family. Born in Cadillac, MI on February 28th, 1941 to Marjorie and William...

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Feb 15, 2020

Samantha Victoria Holcomb Leeser, age 31, passed away suddenly on February 15, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Samantha was born in South Haven, Michigan on March 8th, 1988. Samantha is survived by her Mother, Deborah Leeser; Father, Joseph Calloway; her children, Clark, Donnie and Travis; along with her siblings, Candice, Stephanie, Dana, Katie, Austin, Joey, and Nathaniel. Samantha is...

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