Obituaries
Dolores Mary Hayden
Apr 25, 2022
Dolores M. Hayden 89 of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday April 25, 2022 at Park Place Assisted Living. Dolores was born September 15, 1932 in Detroit the daughter of Abner and Mildred (Rogers) McGuire. She received her bachelor’s degree from WMU in 1970 and was a home economist for Michigan State University. Dolores was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church,...
Eva Ellen Stafford
Apr 21, 2022
Eva passed away Thursday April 21, 2022. Born February 6, 1926 in Middleton, OH the daughter of Willie and Martha (Doan) Brock. She was united in marriage to Celer Norman Stafford who preceded her in death in 1970. Surviving are four children, Carolyn Stevens, James (Deb) Stafford, Donald (Doris) Stafford, Patricia (Mark) Polcyn; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren....
Laurel Marie Ballingall
Apr 18, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Monday April 18, 2022 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell. Laurel was born October 4, 1931 in L’Anse, MI the daughter of Laurie and Florence (Edwards) Mattson. On September 7, 1957 she was united in marriage to David Ballingall and moved to Kalamazoo to raise her family. She is survived by her husband David, three children, David...
Mary Jane Chappell
Apr 16, 2022
Passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Chappell, a son Adam Cook, and two great grandsons, Robby and Dameon. Surviving are her children: Sherry (Gene) De Ruyscher, Brad (Marsha) Smith, Mark (Stephanie) Smith, Mary (Dave) Brugh, Tim (Stephanie) Taylor, Missy (Dan) Mc Mahon, and Karen (Mark) Hulse....
Thomas V. Stanfield
Apr 13, 2022
Thomas V. Stanfield 51 of Vicksburg passed away Wednesday April 13, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Thomas was born April 24, 1970, in Kalamazoo the son of Thomas and Lucille (Guarisco) Stanfield. He was a 1988 graduate of Gull Lake High School and received his bachelor’s degree from WMU in 1992. Thomas was employed at Denso Mfg. in...
Timothy James Williams
Apr 13, 2022
Timothy James Williams 56 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday April 13, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Timothy was born January 1, 1966 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert and Sharon (Slater) Williams. He was a plasterer Bouma Betten Construction and a member of Trowel Trades Union Local #514. Timothy enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines Football. Surviving...
Brenda Gayle Allen
Apr 11, 2022
Brenda Gayle Allen passed away very suddenly at Bronson Hospital of Kalamazoo. Brenda was born on September 17, 1954, the middle child of five. Brenda gave up her job to be a caregiver to our parents and both brothers. Larry was her longest caregiving job until his death in 2020. Her love and devotion to family was beyond words, always...
Adele Donovan, CSJ
Apr 7, 2022
Adele Donovan, CSJ was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on May 23, 1919, the daughter of Patrick and Gertrude (Curley) Donovan. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Parish in Detroit at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth on February 11, 1935. Adele received the name Sister Adele at...
Richard Lee Wisser
Apr 3, 2022
Dick entered eternal life on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Dick was born on August 25, 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Donald and Ruth (Klein) Wisser. He was united in marriage to Marja Potgiesser, September 2, 1961 at St. Mary’s Church. Dick was the proud owner of Wisser's Service, Parchment, MI. Together with Marja, he...
Mark Donald MacCarron
Mar 31, 2022
Mark D. MacCarron 85 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday March 31, 2022 at Story Point Assisted Living. Mark was born January 7, 1937 in Chicago, IL the son of Dorothy Carter. He retired as a tool & die maker from Elgin Sweeper Company, member of Parchment United Methodist Church, umpired Little League baseball, enjoyed woodworking, reading, fishing, jazz music, camping...
Abbigale Kristine DeLoach
Mar 27, 2022
Abbigale Kristine DeLoach 23 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday March 27, 2022 at home. Abbigale was born March 1, 1999 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Bryan DeLoach and Tammie Miner. She enjoyed spending time with her nephews and listening to music, going to the casino and taking care of her dog, cat and Lizards. Surviving are her parents, Bryan (Kathy)...
Christina Bell Wyman
Mar 23, 2022
Christina B. Wyman 72 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday March 23, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Christina was born May 28, 1949 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Steven and Betty (Padgett) Wyman. Before retirement she was employed at the Cadillac Laundry. Surviving are two children, Crystal Brown and Terry Martin; brother, Steve (Sheila) Wyman; three sisters, Carol Statler, Diane (John)...
Nicholas Louis Conklin
Mar 20, 2022
Nicholas L. Conklin 33 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday March 20, 2022 in Kalamazoo. Nicholas was born October 5, 1988 in Kalamazoo the son of Susann Conklin. He graduated from Parchment High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Nicholas enjoyed working on cars and riding motorcycles. He is survived by three children, Carmen, Allie Talon; mother Susann Conklin; two...
Jane (Brigetta) Slinger CSJ
Mar 17, 2022
Jane Ann Slinger was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on January 22, 1940, the daughter of John Ross and Loretta (DesRocher) Slinger. She was a member of St. Paul of the Lake in Grosse Pointe at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of Felician Sisters on January 28, 1961. She received the name Sister Brigetta at her reception...
Carol Ann Heflin
Mar 15, 2022
Carol Ann Heflin, age 67, died peacefully on March 15, 2022 after a brief, yet courageous, fight against an aggressive form of cancer. The youngest of five children, Carol was born to John and Marie Rusnock on November 24th, 1954 in Indiana. Carol was a woman of many passions. She spent her life as a champion of social justice and...
Mary Louise Bourgeois
Mar 6, 2022
Mary L. Bourgeois passed away March 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born in Kalamazoo on July 31, 1933, the daughter of J. Kenneth and Doris (Cretsinger) Menzie. She was a homemaker and also brought her exceptional organizational talents to employment with Filter Fabricators and the American Red Cross. She was a...
Ruth Elaine Bus
Feb 28, 2022
Passed away February 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Hastings, MI on July 8, 1954 the daughter of Ernest and Dolores (Hollister) Herman. She was employed by State Farm Insurance as a Claims Processor. Ruth was a published poet. She enjoyed; crocheting, crafting, Faith, sewing, painting, cooking and baking. Ruth was known for her potato salad,...
Betty Eva Essar
Feb 28, 2022
Betty Eva Essar of Cooper Township passed away Monday February 28, 2022 at Grace Valley Assisted living. Betty was born March 1, 1930 in Cooper Township the daughter of James and Olive (Richie) O’Meara. She was a member of the Parchment community and enjoyed playing piano, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On May 20, 1950 in...
Sr. Evelyn Kruzkamp CSJ.
Feb 23, 2022
Evelyn Kruskamp was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 25, 1927, the daughter of Francis and Florence (Short) Kruskamp. She was a member of St. Rita’s Parish in Detroit, Michigan at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth on January 2, 1947. Evelyn received the name Sister Marie Sharon at her...
Robert Anthony Greene
Feb 17, 2022
Robert Anthony Greene 59 of Dallas, TX formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday February 17, 2022 in Dallas, TX. Robert was born May 2, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert and Rose Marie (Anselmo) Greene. Bob loved Notre Dame football and socializing with people. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and worked for many years as...
CONTACT US
Adams - Redmond Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Adams - Redmond-Parchment Funeral Home and Cremation Service
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss