Obituaries
Robert Paul Romence
Jan 22, 2024
Robert “Bob” Paul Romence, 85, of Portage, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at Centrica Hospice Care – Rose Arbor Place. Bob was born on March 24, 1938, to Paul and Thelma (Pierce) Romence in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Portage High School in 1956. At an early age, Bob started work at the family celery farm, which had been...
Michael William Kaminski
Jan 20, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Michael (Mike) William Kaminski, a decorated Marine and esteemed Union Sprinkler Fitter. Born in Kalamazoo on April 30, 1947, to Frances (Brennan) Kaminski, and departed from this world on January 20, 2024.
A cherished husband, Mike married Constance (Topoll) on October 23, 1971, they shared 52 years of marriage, love, and companionship.
In...
Anna Marie Followell
Jan 17, 2024
On the evening of January 17, 2024 Anna Marie (Lindner) Followell (95) was called home to be with the Lord. The world has lost a truly special, beautiful, kind and humble wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother and friend to many. Heaven has gained an Angel.
Anna met Billy Followell and married in 1947 that was a love that lasted...
James Daniel Rehacek
Jan 15, 2024
James Daniel Rehacek 57 of Augusta passed away Monday January 15, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Jim was born December 24, 1966 in Kalamazoo the son of Rudolph and Helen (Shearer) Rehacek. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and was employed as an industrial welder. Jim enjoyed playing guitar, watching Lions Football, college basketball, helping those in need, spending...
Stephen D. Hutson
Jan 11, 2024
On January 11, 2024 Steve passed away at home surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Dowagiac, MI, on December 23, 1964. He is the son of Douglas and Paulette (Roberts) Hutson. He is a Veteran of the U.S. Army and spent his career as an insurance agent. Steve is preceded in death by his parents and his sister,...
Mary Lou Petrulio-Conrad
Jan 11, 2024
Mary Lou Petrulio-Conrad 87 of Portage passed away peacefully on Thursday January 11, 2024. A loving mother whose greatest treasures were spending time with her family of five daughters, Cari (Bryan) Dings, Jami (Larry) Sandt, Heather (Jackie) Hampton, Dawn (Pat) Lafferty, Sue (Steve) Sima as well as her 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mary Lou was born August 11,...
Steven James Vidosics
Jan 6, 2024
Steven James Vidosics 52 of Kalamazoo passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 6, 2024. Steve was born December 10, 1971, in Kalamazoo, the son of Stephen and Pauline (Jenkins) Vidosics. He was a 1990 graduate of Hackett Catholic High School and attended KVCC. Steve was the owner of Lawn Perfect. His devotion and dedication to his customers brought him the...
Ralph Daniel Williams
Jan 6, 2024
Ralph Daniel Williams 82 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday January 6, 2024 at Alamo Nursing Home. Ralph was born January 18, 1941 in South Bend, IN the son of Frederick and Florence (Engdahl) Williams. He graduated from Washington Clay High School before moving to Michigan and worked as a machinist for Eaton Mfg. in Parchment many years. He also worked...
Terrance Jay Ferguson
Jan 4, 2024
Terrance Jay Ferguson 63 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday January 4, 2023 at home. Terrance was born January 25, 1960 in Battle Creek the son of Joseph and Bonnie (Hill) Ferguson. He retired as a supervisor for Specialty Adhesive in Kalamazoo. Terrance enjoyed riding motorcycles, making wood tables and helping people. On July 10, 1999 in Oshtemo Township Terrance...
Ronald Wayne Smith Sr.
Jan 3, 2024
Ronald Wayne Smith, Sr. 77 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday January 3, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Ronald was born October 28, 1946 in Kalamazoo the son of Orva and Betty (Dennany) Smith. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army and retired as a postal clerk. Roanld was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed...
Nancee Lee Cyr
Jan 2, 2024
Nancee was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 16, 1929, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Steele) Feutz. She raised six children and was an active member in her community. She volunteered at the Food Pantry, St. Vincent DePaul, and assisted with Funeral luncheons at St. Agustine Cathedral. On January 2, 2024 Nancee passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice surrounded by her family. She...
Thuong Thi Ngo Nguyen
Jan 2, 2024
On January 2, 2024 Thuong Thi Ngo Nguyen passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by her love ones. Thuong was born on October 16, 1931 in Nam Dinh, Vietnam. The daughter of Hanh Van Ngo (father) & Tinh Thi Phan (mother). She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Benjamine Gia Nguyen on Feb. 15, 2017, and a brother...
Evelyn Faith Dunlop
Dec 29, 2023
On December 29, 2023 Evelyn passed away. Evelyn was born in Grand Rapids on January 2, 1954, the daughter of David and Ina (Hicks) Dunlop. She attended St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church and attended Center for Disability Services at WMU. She loved to ride her bike, play baseball thru Special Olympics, and go swimming. Evelyn is survived by a...
Donna Marilene Parham
Dec 29, 2023
Donna Marilene Parham, 94, of Climax passed away Friday December 29, 2023 at home. Donna was born June 29,1929 in Bloomingdale, the daughter of Wesley and Viona (Gates) Robart. She was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School and worked in the office at Petersons Spring Manufacturing and Standard Oil. He life was dedicated to her family and the Lord. Donna and...
Paul Wesley Gurney
Dec 26, 2023
Paul Wesley Gurney 81 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday December 26, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Paul was born December 15, 1942 in Corunna, MI the son of John and Mary (Lyons) Gurney. He was a Vietnam veteran serving as a medic in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a truck driver. Surviving are a daughter, Dana (Adam) Swisher;...
Dcn. David Lee Bartholomew
Dec 25, 2023
David Lee Bartholomew 87 of Galesburg passed away Monday December 25, 2023 at home. David was born January 13, 1936 in Kalamazoo. He graduated from St. Augustine High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran. David was the owner of TV Reception Specialists and retired as an accountant for St. Julian Winery and St. Monica Church, he was a member...
Carol Beurkens-Borden
Dec 23, 2023
Carol Beurkens-Borden was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 30th,1948 to Bernice Visser Beurkens and Marvin Beurkens. Bernice later married Ralph Borden and he adopted her and her brothers. Carol adored Ralph and took his last name. Carol graduated with a bachelor's from Central Michigan University and then received her master's from Western Michigan University. She taught physical education...
Donald Gilbert Lawler
Dec 22, 2023
Donald Gilbert Lawler 79 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday December 22, 2023 peacefully at Crystal Woods – Park Village Pine, with his wife by his side. He was the son of William and Yvonne (Callagan) Lawler. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and retired from Georgia Pacific after 32 years. Don was a long time member of the...
Darrell Wade Lipscomb
Dec 20, 2023
Darrell Lipscomb, of Kalmazoo, passed away unexpectedly on December, 20th 2023 in his home at the
age of 61. Darrell was born on Nov. 20, 1962 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Harold and Caroline Lipscomb.
After Darrell graduated high school, he enrolled in a welding program. Darrell started as a welder at
Interkal and was employed there until his...
Carol Lynn Raczkowski
Dec 18, 2023
Carol Lynn Raczkowski 76 of Portage passed away Monday December 18, 2023 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Carol was born December 2, 1947 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Riley) Papke. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan University and retired from Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital as an occupational therapist. Carol was a member of...
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