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Marilou Lyman

Marilou Lyman

09/01/1935 – 06/17/2022

Marilou Lyman, my mom, mums, mamacita, Gam, Grammy, Marilou. Its been 9 long months and we miss her every day. Her light, spirit, humor, love, kindness, and devotion to her family remain and show up in many ways but oh do we miss her. In her honor I wanted to share a poem I found that she wrote as I was going through her papers.

Consider the miracle of
how countless “firsts” must be.
Every entity has a first,
From the forest to the sea.

As with all things intertwined,
I’ve had my own share of.
First step, first word and song,
my first and only true love.

So it was the cast of first time
First born as a part of me.
The wonder of it all –
my being enriched by thee.

Therefore it must not be fool hardy
to accept dark angel ending all things.
“Firsts” repeat again and again –
Infinity ripples with endless rings.

So as now you travel life’s path
without earthbound sight of me.
First visit with me when troubled –
I will always be with thee.

– M- 2012

 

Family and Friends:

Lisa Smith, Natalie Baker, Jessica Eliason-High, Michael High, Cameron Smith and Finn High

Pamela Jean Foltz

Pamela Jean Foltz

09/07/1956 – 03/09/2023

You saw beauty in everything in life; you were a very simple-minded human being, But you endured more hardships in life than you should have but you made it. You taught me how to love hard and to live life honorably and to the fullest. I promise to keep your legacy alive.

Family and Friends:

Survived by 5 sisters Judy, Lorrie, Cindy, Melissa and Cheryl
Survived by son and daughter in law Barry and Alexis Hall and son Steven Scott Hall
Survived by 6 grandchildren Danielle Lee Hall, Dylan Scott Hall, Tristan Rockefeller, Dylan Henry, Alicia Hall, Leland Hall
Survived by her campion Larry Brown

Mark Alan Smith

Mark Alan Smith

12/14/1962 – 02/23/2023

On February 23, 2023, at the age of 60, Mark was lost unexpectedly to a seizure. He leaves behind his 2 daughters, 3 grandkids, 3 Siblings, a bunch of nieces/nephews, friends, and his “adopted” children and grandchildren.

Everyone who had the pleasure to know him, loved him. He was friendly, helpful, accepting, and welcoming. He was also free-spirited and stood up for what he felt was right.

He was an animal lover who definitely “didn’t want more animals”. We would jokingly tell him he was a Disney princess.

Family and Friends:

Daughters: Meagan and Danielle
Grandchildren: Luka, Harper, and Judi
Siblings: Danny, Dana, and Robin
Tons of neices/nephews, friends, and “adopted” kids and grandkids.

Jay Mark Neugent

Jay Neugent

03/25/1959 – 04/02/2023

Jay, 64, passed away Saturday, April 2nd 2023. He fought kidney failure for many years. He was always laughing and making jokes. He always put everyone before himself, and gave his last dollar to someone in need. We have found comfort in knowing he is now with the Lord as he was a devoted christian. Definitely one of a kind, he will be deeply missed.

Family and Friends:
Kim Starr- Sister
Todd Neugent- Brother
Michael Neugent- Brother
Fred Nugent- Father
Janice Souder Neugent- Mother

Rebecca Morgan-Dymock

Rebecca Marie Morgan-Dymock

03/01/1953 – 08/07/2022

Loving wife.
Beautiful human being.

Cathleen Weir

Cathleen “Cathie” Weir

5/18/1950 – 12/21/2022

Cathie, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 21st 2022. After two unexpected surgeries, her fragile lungs and kidneys could not take the stress. Cathie was a double-lung transplant recipient, just shy of 15 years ago. Cathie’s first love was the theatre, especially the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. She was a writer and published a book, “I’ll See You Later” which is about her experience with her transplant.

Cathie is survived by her husband, Richard Weir. Her daughter, Susan Weir and granddaughter, Hannah Rafferty. Sister, Rosemary Burke. She donated her body to the United Tissue Network.

 

Ervin Puckett

Ervin Puckett

10/18/1964 – 11/16/2022

Erv was a father of 3 boys and 2 granddaughters. Married for 37 years, he will be greatly missed. He fought lung and pancreatic cancer for 5 years. He found the lord and was baptized in 2020 so I know he is in heaven.

Family and Friends:

Jesse puckett

Adam Puckett

Mathew Puckett

Julie Puckett Rylie Puckett

Avery Puckett

John Sizemore

John Sizemore

10/28/1969 – 09/27/2022

John was a wonderful man, Father , Brother, Son and Husband.
He was always laughing and making jokes.
He always put everyone before himself. Gave his last dollar to someone in need.
Definitely one of a kind.

Family and Friends:

Melissa Sizemore-Wife
Jeff Moyer-Son
Joshua Sizemore- Son
Maygan Sizemore- Daughter
Leslee Sizemore-Twin Sister
Terri Rule-Sister
Kelly Mason-Sister
William Sizemore-Father
Stephanie Sizemore- Mother

John Sizemore

Joseph Riddle

Joseph Riddle

12/31/1951 – 08/30/2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my mothers husband, Joe Riddle. My mom and Joe had many years of fun and were able to do a little traveling in their RV with their dog Buddy before his health started to decline. He was a good husband, father/stepfather, a wonderful granddad and a spectacular ‘Dog Dad’ to Buddy. Joe passed away today, August 30th, peacefully at home today where he was surrounded by family and friends.

He will be truly missed.

Family and Friends:

Wife: Linda McLargin

Children: Nick and Amanda

Sisters Mary and Nancy, Brother John

Dora Sommer

Dora Sommer

04/18/38 – 08/26/2022 

Go to sleep, dear Dora.
Go to sleep, you’ll get some milk.

Mommy is above, she makes cake.
Papa is below, he makes chocolate.

Your sister is above, she makes hats.
Your brother is below, he makes Nougat.

Your cousin makes big pieces of candy.
Your other cousin makes compote.

Go to sleep, dear Dora.
Go to sleep, you’ll get some milk.

Dora Sommer

Friends and Family: 

Melissa Matthews (daughter)
Warren Woodson (son)