Gorden Funeral Residence & Chappell Funeral Home

Gorden Funeral Residence & Chappell Funeral Home Over 100 years of sincere, compassionate service to the families of Allegan County.

๐Ÿ“ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ƒ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐€๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ โ€“ ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”Spring is here, so thereโ€™s no excuse. Time to get out the door a...
04/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ƒ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐€๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ โ€“ ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”

Spring is here, so thereโ€™s no excuse. Time to get out the door and enjoy everything that Southwest Michigan has to offer. We know you have your favorites, but maybe thereโ€™s a few things you didnโ€™t know about. Thatโ€™s where we come in. Below are five activities you and your family can enjoy in Allegan and the surrounding area this month:

๐— ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ๐—•๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž & ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—จ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ญ๐—ข๐—ข (๐—”๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป)

Brought to you by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and the Allegan District Library. Bring the kids and enjoy a reading of The Color Monster accompanied by music and interactive learning by Symphony musicians.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป: April 6, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan
๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/storybook-spring-allegan/

๐—จ๐—ฃ ๐—–๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—˜ & ๐—ช๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—— (๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป)

Come on out to Pullman for an evening of learning all about the โ€œwild world of Michiganโ€™s mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birdsโ€. A naturalist from the Outdoor Discovery Center! treats you to an evening packed with live animals from our area. Sponsored by the ODC Network, this is great one for the whole family.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป: April 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Pullman People Helping People, 925 56th St, Pullman
๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: https://outdoordiscovery.org/events/up-close-wild-at-pullman-people-helping-people/

๐—ก๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง ๐— ๐—”๐—š๐—œ๐—– ๐—›๐—œ๐—ž๐—˜ (๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ)

Inspired by Leigh Ann Henionโ€™s book Night Magic, this after dark hike will introduce you to the โ€œways in which wildlife depends on natural darkness and how artificial light can disrupt those natural processes.โ€ Brought to you by the Radar Hill Hiking Club and the Outdoor Discovery Center!, this is another great free event and no registration is required.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป: April 16, 9:00-10:00 pm
๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56th St., Holland
๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: https://outdoordiscovery.org/events/night-magic-hike/

๐— ๐—œ๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—”๐—ก ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—” ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง (๐—”๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป)

Now in its 28th year, the Michigan Alpaca Fest (formally the Michigan International Alpaca Festival) is a family-friendly event featuring alpaca shows, youth competitions, fleece judging, educational demonstrations, and artisan vendors celebrating alpacas and their fiber industry. Admission is free, but be sure to leave your dog at home.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป: April 18, 8:00 am-5:00 pm and April 19, 8:00 am-2:00 pm
๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan
๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: https://mialpacafest.com/

๐—ž๐—œ๐——๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—–๐—”๐—ก๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ฆ: ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—•๐—œ๐—ฅ๐——๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—›๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ (๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ)

Arts and crafts time, with 1-5 graders taking their brushes and painting โ€œcheerful birds perched on a branch while learning simple canvas painting techniques.โ€ This is a free activity. Youโ€™ll need to register ahead of time, though, which you can do on the webpage linked below.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป: April 23, 4:00-5:00 pm
๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Richland Community Library, 8951 Park St, Richland
๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: https://nowkalamazoo.org/event/kids-and-canvas-spring-birds-at-richland-library/

Rosemary (Martin) KuhlJune 3, 1938 - March 31, 2026Rosemary (Martin) Kuhl, 87, of Wayland, MI passed away Tuesday, March...
04/03/2026

Rosemary (Martin) Kuhl
June 3, 1938 - March 31, 2026

Rosemary (Martin) Kuhl, 87, of Wayland, MI passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 3, 1938 in Three Oaks, MI, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Carrie (Mangold) Martin and was the wife of the late Edward Kuhl. Rose had worked for General Motors for a short time and had made baby clothes for Kesslerโ€™s. She and her husband, Ed, were founding members of Runaways of Michigan Car Club. Rose enjoyed quilting, jigsaw and crossword puzzles and diamond art. Most of all, though, she loved spending time with her family.

Rose is survived by her five daughters, Dodie (Bruce) Laube, Judy (Danny) Myers, Linda (Ron) Lannon, Janet (Ray) Bender and Terri Kuhl (Doug Berens); sister, Charlotte Stephens; brother, Danny (Maxine) Martin; seventeen grandchildren, forty-seven great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by five siblings; her grandson, Mark Browne; and her newborn son, Jimmy.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland.

Mari Katherine-Duwannette (Evans) ThomsonAugust 18, 1967 - March 25, 2026 (Age 58)Mari Katherine-Duwannette (Evans) Thom...
04/01/2026

Mari Katherine-Duwannette (Evans) Thomson
August 18, 1967 - March 25, 2026 (Age 58)

Mari Katherine-Duwannette (Evans) Thomson passed on March 24th, 2026, at Borgess Hospital surrounded by her children, family, and loved ones. Mari was born to her late parents Richard and Cheryl (Burchette) Evans on August 18, 1967, in Allegan, MI 49010. Mari will be loved and missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Desiree Christman (Dana Haist) of Allegan and Mickey Christman, Teddy Evans and fiancรฉ (Kyra Benham) Hudsonville, Donna Evans (Justin Towne) of Gobles and Brandon Veldhuis, Claudya Thomson (Charlie Worthington) Three Rivers, Crystal and Jason Davis of Allegan, and Billy Thomson of Allegan; siblings, Scott Evans of Allegan, Lisa Evans of Allegan, Rebecca Evans of Bangor, Lori Evans of Arkansas, cousin much like a brother Zhane Knight of Allegan; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mari loved spending time with family the most. She was proud of her children and loved ones for succeeding in life. Mari is now watching over all of us with her parents Richard and Cheryl Evans of Allegan. Husband William Thomson of Allegan. Granddaughter Willow Thomas of Three Rivers and Brother Mark Evans of Georgia and Rick Evans of Traverse City, MI.

The moment that you left me, my heart split in two. One side filled with memories; the other side died with you. I often lay awake at night when the world falls fast asleep and take a walk down memory lane. With tears upon my cheek โ€œRememberingโ€ you is easy, I do it everyday but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. You see life has gone on without you but will never be the same.

We plan on doing a celebration of life for mom on June 13th, 2026, at Littlejohn Lake County Park at 3:00 PM located at 3540 113th Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010. All are welcome to come celebrate our mommy and remember all the good times with us.

๐‘ฌ๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ฌ๐’ˆ๐’ˆ ๐‘ฏ๐’–๐’๐’• ๐‘ป๐’Š๐’Ž๐’†!Itโ€™s a tradition. Itโ€™s fun for the whole family. Itโ€™s Easter egg hunt time! And thereโ€™s a lot of th...
04/01/2026

๐‘ฌ๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ฌ๐’ˆ๐’ˆ ๐‘ฏ๐’–๐’๐’• ๐‘ป๐’Š๐’Ž๐’†!

Itโ€™s a tradition. Itโ€™s fun for the whole family. Itโ€™s Easter egg hunt time! And thereโ€™s a lot of them to choose from in Allegan and the surrounding area this weekend. Hereโ€™s a look at just a few available.

Be sure to check the links for details.

๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—บ & ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ด๐—ด ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜
When: Friday, April 3, 10:00 am
Where: Allegan Aquatic Center, Allegan High School, 1560 M-40, Allegan
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1560-m-40-allegan-mi-united-states-michigan-49010/open-swim-easter-egg-hunt/1846141926066820

๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—น-๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—บโ€™๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ด๐—ด ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜
When: Saturday, April 4, 9:30 am
Where: Kal-Haven Outpost, 500 CR-687, South Haven
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/500-cr-687-south-haven-mi-united-states-michigan-49090/free-egg-hunt-april-4th-930am/1324600509714636/

๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ต๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ด๐—ด ๐——๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ
When: Saturday, April 4, 10:30 am
Where: Hamilton Community Schools Practice Soccer Field, 3644 48th St, Hamilton
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/hamilton-community-schools/easter-egg-drop/26180814768202198/

๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ด๐—ด ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ
When: Saturday, April 4, 12:00 pm
Where: Vibrant Life Senior Living, 3700 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vibrant-life-senior-living-easter-egg-hunt-2026-tickets-1983991732680

๐—ฉ๐—™๐—ช ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฎ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ด๐—ด ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ
When: Saturday, April 4, 10:30 am
Where: Merrill Park, 5845 Comstock Ave, Comstock
Link: https://nowkalamazoo.org/event/vfw-post-6252-easter-egg-hunt-at-merrill-park/

๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ด๐—ด ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜ @ ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ
When: Saturday, April 4, 9:00 am
Where: 4260 144th Ave, Holland
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/4260-144th-ave-holland-mi-united-states-michigan-49424/23rd-annual-easter-egg-hunt-quincy-park/1227176392838422/

Rebecca Ann ParisianMarch 3, 1949 - March 29, 2026 (Age 77)Rebecca Ann Parisian passed peacefully at the Wings Home in A...
03/30/2026

Rebecca Ann Parisian
March 3, 1949 - March 29, 2026 (Age 77)

Rebecca Ann Parisian passed peacefully at the Wings Home in Allegan Michigan on the morning of March 29, 2026. A beach party celebration will be planned this summer at Oval Beach. Donations can be made to the joy of Rebeccaโ€™s life, her daughter Riley at https://gofund.me/f69837ec7

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑFinding the right words to express your condolences doesnโ€™t always come easily. And, som...
03/30/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ

Finding the right words to express your condolences doesnโ€™t always come easily. And, sometimes, you might even say something that just comes out wrong โ€“ and you wish you could take it back.

If youโ€™re about to reach out to someone who is grieving, you might want to check out these two articles first. They may help you to make that first contact after loss a positive one.

๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™Ž๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™’๐™๐™ค ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™‚๐™ง๐™ž๐™š๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ
https://mygriefandloss.org/what-to-say-to-someone-grieving

๐™๐™๐™š ๐™๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ (๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™’๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™œ) ๐™๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™– ๐™‚๐™ง๐™ž๐™š๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/05/g-s1-35896/the-dos-and-donts-of-expressing-condolences

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐ข๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฎ๐ฆAs we head into spring, itโ€™s time to start thinking about getting out and exploring our area...
03/26/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐ข๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฎ๐ฆ

As we head into spring, itโ€™s time to start thinking about getting out and exploring our area more. One great place to check out is the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven.

The museum preserves and showcases Great Lakes maritime history through interactive exhibits, historic vessels, and educational programs. Located on the north side of the drawbridge along the Black River waterfront, it offers immersive experiences, including boat rides and hands-on learning, making it a popular destination for visitors interested in Michiganโ€™s rich nautical heritage.

You can get details by visiting the museumโ€™s website (linked below). This is a great day trip for visitors of all ages, so bring the family.

๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—บ
260 Dyckman Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-8078
Website: https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/
Email contact: https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/about-us/contact-us/

๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€

Wednesday- Saturday 10am-5pm
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday*
Last Admission is one hour prior to close.

*Open 10am-5pm on Sunday, April 12 for Free First Sundays (admission is free to everyone).

William Joseph TulejaDecember 24, 1944 โ€“ March 20, 2026William Joseph Tuleja, 81, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Holl...
03/23/2026

William Joseph Tuleja

December 24, 1944 โ€“ March 20, 2026

William Joseph Tuleja, 81, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Holland, Michigan. Born on December 24, 1944, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he quickly established himself as a man who embraced the beauty of the natural world and the joy of life.

William, lovingly referred to as Wild Bill by his friends, was preceded in death by his devoted parents, Peter and Lillian (Bowie) Tuleja, and his cherished wife, Sheryl Bol Tuleja, and his granddaughter Sabrina Tuleja.

Bill's legacy lives on through his children: Mike (Shane) Tuleja, Brian (Rhonda) Tuleja, Dan (Yesenia Martinez) Tuleja, Scott (Jill) Tuleja, and Darin Tuleja. Along with his sister Linda (Andy) Starring, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and carries forward a piece of his adventurous spirit.

An outdoors enthusiast, Bill found solace and pleasure in playing softball, golfing, hunting, and fishing. His passion for the natural world didn't stop there. He was owner of many racehorses, combining his love for animals and the thrill of competition into a fulfilling pursuit. Bill found his calling at Murray Chris Craft, where he spent much of his career in upper management.

Friends and family remember Bill not just for his hobbies, but for his warm and welcoming heart and always joking and singing with his favorite beverage in hand.

William Joseph Tuleja's impact on the world was marked by joy and a boundless enthusiasm for the wonders of every moment. His passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew him, but his tale is one of a life ardently lived and generously shared. He remains forever in the hearts of the countless lives he touched with his exuberant spirit and loving nature.

To honor Billโ€™s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

Rickey Claude SchaferMay 20, 1972 - March 21, 2026 (Age 53)Rickey Claude Schafer, 53 of Hopkins lost his battle against ...
03/23/2026

Rickey Claude Schafer
May 20, 1972 - March 21, 2026 (Age 53)

Rickey Claude Schafer, 53 of Hopkins lost his battle against Glioblastoma Brain Cancer surrounded by Family on March 21, 2026. Rick was born to his late parents, Floyd and Dawn (Christman) Schafer, on May 20, 1972, in Allegan Michigan. Rick was a jack of all trades - driving trucks, hauling/operating heavy equipment, and working for local farmers. Outside of work, Rick enjoyed spending time with family, horses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and the local Allegan County Fair.

He is survived by his only child, Jennifer (Dylan) Guillozet, grandchildren Daelyn and Theodore. Former spouse Vicki Swainston of over 20 years. Siblings LouAnn (Frank) Collins, Russell Schafer, and Steven Schafer. Nieces; Jessica Schafer and Erica Collins. Nephews; RJ Schafer, Dylan (Izzy) Schafer, Devin (Sydney) Schafer, Josh Schafer, Tyler Schafer, Brandon (Amanda) Collins, their children, many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Rickeyโ€™s funeral service will start at 12:00 PM with two-hours visitation beforehand from 10:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at Hopkins Community Church 2142 128th Avenue, MI, 49328. Concluding the funeral service will be a private graveside for the family, and when they arrive back to the Hopkins Community Church, they will begin the luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be entrusted to Jennifer Guillozet for the future education of Rickโ€™s grandchildren.

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03/22/2026

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Grief is often described as an emotional experience, but it can also bring very real physical pain. From tightness in the chest and fatigue to headaches and body aches, loss can affect the entire body. Understanding the physical symptoms of grief helps normalize them and encourages compassionate care and support.

The two articles linked below offer a detailed look at the physical pain of grief and advice on how to cope with it.

What Does Grieving Do to Your Body?

https://www.verywellmind.com/physical-symptoms-of-grief-4065135

The Physical Pain of Grief: 4 Things You Can Do To Help

https://www.vorihealth.com/resource/the-physical-pain-of-grief-4-things-you-can-do-to-help

Timothy "Tim" CloudMarch 3, 1952 - February 19, 2026 (Age 73) Timothy "Tim" Cloud, peacefully passed away at Rose Arbor ...
03/20/2026

Timothy "Tim" Cloud
March 3, 1952 - February 19, 2026 (Age 73)

Timothy "Tim" Cloud, peacefully passed away at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 3,1952 in South Haven, Michigan, Tim was the son of Mildred Stafford and John A. Cloud. He was a man known for his sense of humor, his warm heart, and dedication to family. Tim loved coaching young athletes, and he had a natural ability to make friends wherever he went.

Tim was Sherryโ€™s beloved husband of 46 years. Together, they shared a life full of love, laughter, and adventures. Tim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle who cherished his time with family. One of his greatest joys was beating his nephews at a game of basketball. If they ever got close to beating him, he would talk trash and throw them off their game and then laugh about beating them.

Throughout his life, Tim enjoyed hunting and fishing, basketball, being with family, and helping others. Tim was a gifted athlete. At Bangor High School, he was awarded All- State Honors in both football and basketball. During his college days Tim was selected as All- American in basketball. He worked for years as an autobody professional owning his own shop named โ€œColors," in Plainwell, Mi. for many years. Tim and his brother-in-law Elton started Jazzyโ€™s Catering, cooking Creole food at summer festivals around southwest Michigan. Tim ended his working life at Samโ€™s Club where fellow employees called him, โ€œThe Mayorโ€ because so many customers would come in and ask for him. He was highly respected and liked by his colleagues. Through the years, Tim coached softball and later
girls' high school basketball in Lawton and girls AAU where he was loved for his humility, guidance, and encouragement.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; their daughters, Jasmine and India Cloud, grandchildren; Isabella, Brielle and Gianni; brothers, John Yelding, Walter Cloud, Cameron Cloud, Jim Cloud and sisters, Vivian Cloud and Jackie Smith; aunts, Velma (Stafford) Cloud and Erma Stafford-Chastine; his best friends and beloved brothers-in-laws, David Thomas (Holly) and Elton Thomas (Katherine). He leaves behind cousins, nieces, and nephews that he loved deeply to cherish his memory.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Stafford, his father, John A. Cloud, a brother, Clifford Henry Stafford and his aunt, Phillis Stafford.

A celebration of Timโ€™s life will be held at Christ Community Church, 3370-113th Ave. Allegan, Michigan 49010 on April 25th. The family will be available from 11:30am-12:00pm prior to the memorial service that will start at noon. He will be buried at Rowe Cemetery in Cheshire Township. The Repass will immediately follow the burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bangor Alumni Foundation or to Fox Music Center in Kalamazoo in memory of Tim.

Friends and family are invited to share memories and condolences on the Gorden Funeral Home tribute website.

Linda "Cook" EvansOctober 10, 1938 - March 16, 2026 (Age 87)Linda "Cook" Evans, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great...
03/20/2026

Linda "Cook" Evans
October 10, 1938 - March 16, 2026 (Age 87)

Linda "Cook" Evans, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was diagnosed with dementia two years ago, a journey she faced with grace. Born in 1938, she spent her years nurturing her family and creating a home filled with warmth. She loved her sons and husband very much and was a source of joy for the generations that followed. Her family will remember her most for her caring spirit and the unconditional love she poured into every "Grandma" and "Great-Grandma" moment.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in 1999. After many years apart, they are now reunited.

Her legacy lives on through her three sons, Randy (Terri), Doug (Barb) and Dan (Teresa).
She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she cherished so much.

Per Linda's wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at a time yet to be determined.

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