Obituaries
Carl Jacob Sikkenga
Jul 12, 2022
Carl Jacob Sikkenga (74) of Kalamazoo, MI passed away at Rose Arbor (Centricare) on July 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Jeanette (Daniel), children Wendy (Julie) of Mattawan, Mark (Patti) of Galesburg and Scott of Kalamazoo, brother Raymond, formerly of Battle Creek, seven grandchildren and five great grandsons along with...
Donald Leroy Clark
Jul 11, 2022
Clark, Mr. Donald L. Passed away July 11, 2022 with his family by his side. Don was born in Turney, MO on December 18, 1930 the son of Harry and Nora (Hiatt) Clark. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He retired from Fuller Company and Simpson Paper. Don was a member or...
Johnnie Glenn Dyer
Jul 3, 2022
John G. Dyer 69 of Lawton passed away Sunday July 3, 2022 at home. John was born October 25, 1952 in Allegan the son of Ernest and Dora (Burgen) Dyer. He retired from Sapa (Hydro) and loved watching baseball especially the Detroit Tigers and football, working on cars and his scooter, gardening and spending time with his family. On May...
Patricia Mae Block
Jun 30, 2022
Passed away June 30, 2022 at home. Patricia was born in Youngstown,OH on March 15, 1928 the daughter of Bernard and Kathyrn (McMichaels) Cramer. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband Bernard Block, Brother: Gene Cramer and Sister: Kay Thomas. Patricia is survived by her Children: Mike & Jane Block...
Theresa Marie Holt
Jun 29, 2022
Passed away June 29, 2022. Theresa was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on October 12, 1930, the daughter of Alfred and Celina (Labre) Denis. Surviving are her long time companion, Isodoro Leal, Children: Fred & Judy Holt of Gull Lake, Michael & Kelly Holt of CT, Sue Holt of Traverse City, Tom & Toni of Portage and Robert & Dana...
William Tapley Johnson
Jun 27, 2022
William Tapley Johnson 90 of Dowagiac passed away peacefully Monday June 27, 2022 at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. William was born February 29, 1932 in Caruthersville, MO the son of James Gerald and Nellie (Alford) Johnson. He retired from Plainwell-Simpson Paper Company. He was preceded in death on April 30, 2021 by his wife of 70 Years...
Kenneth Duane Kirch
Jun 26, 2022
Kenneth D. Kirch 64 of Richland passed away Sunday June 26, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Kenneth was born May 6, 1958 in Kalamazoo the son of Jack and Gloria (Boughton) Kirch. He graduated from Parchment High School and farmed his whole life in the area. Kenneth enjoyed collecting antique bottles, fishing, John Deere tractors, Ford Trucks, watching tractor auctions...
Diane Downing
Jun 19, 2022
Diane Downing 77 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born January 23, 1945 in Ann Arbor the daughter of Wendell and Margaret (Quermbach) Downing. Diane grew up on a farm in Monroe County, MI and graduated from Milan High School in 1963 and Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary...
Mary Schirripa
Jun 16, 2022
Mary Schirripa, 93, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022 in Coral Gables, FL. Mary was born in Grant Town, West Virginia to Dominick and Frances (Donato) Ammendolia on November 28, 1928. On June 26, 1949 in Grant Town, West Virginia she was united in marriage to Joseph C. Schirripa. She and Joe lived in Fairmont, West Virginia; Kalamazoo, Michigan;...
Mary Schirripa
Jun 16, 2022
Funeral Services will be held 1 pm Thursday July 7, 2022 at Parchment Redmond Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Marsha Ann Markle
Jun 14, 2022
Marsha Ann Markle 68 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday June 14, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Marsha was born September 15, 1953 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Garold and Evalyn (Buntaine) Deforest. She retired from home health care and was a member of Westwood Church of God, enjoyed crocheting and making blankets and watching ghost stories. On March 11, 1989...
Ruth Elberta Berkin
Jun 13, 2022
Ruth Elberta Miller Berkin, passed peacefully on June 13, 2022. Ruth was born on Dec. 6, 1917 in Oto, Iowa, of Nettie B. (Cook) Miller and Elbert Henry Miller. The family of six moved to Allegan in 1920. She was a lifetime participating member of First Presbyterian Church, and an active member of Friends of the Allegan District Library and...
Linda Ann Boyle
Jun 6, 2022
Linda Ann Boyle 85 of Portage passed away Monday June 6, 2022 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Linda was born March 29, 1937 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Francis and Beatrice (Welch) Boyle. She graduated from St. Augustine High School and retired from Upjohn/Pharmacia after nearly 40 years. Linda was an avid bowler golfer and was the business manager for...
Jeffrey Francis Block
May 31, 2022
Jeffrey F. Block, MD, 81, of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Ascension Living Borgess Place. Dr. Block was born December 13, 1940, in Chicago, IL, the son of Walter and Alice (Schwartz) Block. He graduated from Georgetown University and the University of Chicago Medical School and completed his Nephrology Residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He...
Mary Therese Bakos
May 31, 2022
Mary T. Bakos, age 79 of Portage, passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2022 at home. Mary was born August 29, 1942 in Wilmette, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Jeanette (Bernacchi) Lucinio, both of Italy. Mary was the middle of five children and enjoyed growing up along the north shore of Chicago. After graduation from Marywood High School, she...
Kenneth Dale Swart
May 7, 2022
Died under the care of hospice and his loving wife, Sarah, who survives him. He is also survived by his brother David (Terry) Swart, niece Randa Friedl and her children Brenna and Braeden Friedl, his nephew Ryan (Jennifer) Swart and children Matthew and Noah Swart, all of Grand Rapids. He was a very faithful and dedicated Episcopalian and member of...
Marcella E. Pyle
Apr 30, 2022
Marcella E. Pyle passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022 at Amber Way of Heritage Community in Kalamazoo. Marcella was born May 25, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Ralph and Mabel (Gillette) Moore. She graduated from St. Augustine High School and returned to school to become a Licensed Practical Nurse after starting her family. She worked for 30 years in various...
Gloria Jean Fuhrman
Apr 29, 2022
Gloria Jean Fuhrman, nee Gesler of Schoolcraft, MI passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 29, 2022. Gloria was born in Kalamazoo in 1942. Gloria lived in Portage during her childhood. She lived in Kalamazoo before moving to the Schoolcraft/Lawton area in 1978. She enjoyed spending winters at her home in Holiday, FL. Gloria was preceded in death by...
Susan Martha Ray
Apr 28, 2022
Susan (Sue) went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, April 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born September 6, 1953 in Mount Clemens, MI the daughter of Robert and Mary Anne (Maraulo) Burns. She was a 1971 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and she went on to further her education at Western Michigan University,...
Brenda Sue Tarnow-Basak
Apr 25, 2022
Brenda passed away at home on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1960 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, daughter of Carl Tarnow Jr. and the late Lillyan (Johnson) Tarnow. She married her high school sweetheart, Boleslaw "Bill" Basak on June 25, 1986. Brenda was an incredibly talented and creative person. She was kind, supportive, passionate, and loyal. She...
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