Obituaries
Gregory Lawrence Farrer
Dec 15, 2023
Gregory Lawrence Farrer of Kalamazoo has joined his parents Richard and Helen (Haberstich) Farrer in heaven. His four older brothers Richard, Fredrick, Thomas, and Robert will cherish the years they had together. His wife, Therese (Savoie) Farrer, will miss his laugh that filled a room with cheer. His children, Gregory Jr , Andrea , Rebecca , and Jessica will remember...
Betty Louise McCrorey
Dec 12, 2023
Passed away December 12, 2023. Betty was born in Kalamazoo on July 18,1928, the daughter of Arthur & Myrtle (Tolsma) Jensen. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, and over the years she volunteered her time with the Red Cross and Air Zoo. After moving to Story Point, she continued...
Elaine Frances Boersma
Dec 8, 2023
Elaine Frances (Leet) Boersma, 102, of Kalamazoo Michigan, Joined her husband in heaven, on Friday December 8th, In her home. She was born on October 30, 1921, The daughter of late Frank Leet and Frances (Myron) Leet.
She was under the loving care of her daughter Jane and caregivers Kim, Sidni, Karrie, Debbie and Sunny as well as Centrica...
Lisa Marie Valenzuela
Dec 3, 2023
Lisa Marie Valenzuela 60 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday December 3, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lisa was born November 9, 1963 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Donald and Bette (Bittner) VanderVeen. She graduated from Portage Central High School and was formerly employed at BP and Shell Gas Stations in Kalamazoo. Lisa enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and going for walks....
Margene Ella Guenther
Nov 24, 2023
Margene Ella Guenther 97 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Margene was born April 20, 1926, in Hastings, Michigan, and was the daughter of Stuart and Audrey (Demaray) Kussmaul. Margene worked as a cost accountant for KVP Paper Mill and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Parchment, Michigan,...
Patricia Grace Ewert
Nov 15, 2023
Patricia Grace Ewert 84 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday November 15, 2023 at Medilodge of Portage. Patricia was born December 29, 1938 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Charles and Marion (Bailey) Eastman. She retired as a bookkeeper for Paul E. Morrison Jewelry. Patricia enjoyed quilting, sewing and making porcelain dolls. She was united in marriage in Kalamazoo to Clarence Ewert...
Jamie Rasco Davis
Nov 10, 2023
Our beloved Jamie Davis was born on April 1, 1987, in Chicago, IL and shortly after moved to Kalamazoo, MI. Succumbing to an unknown illness, Jamie made his transition on November 10, 2023.
Staying true to his birthday, April Fool's Day, Jamie’s sense of humor was unmatched. He was able to make you laugh, even during tough times. Jamie was...
Kathleen Marie Simpson
Nov 5, 2023
Kathleen Marie Simpson of Kalamazoo, 67, passed away at home surrounded by herfamily on November 5, 2023. Kathleen’s funeral service will be held on Saturday,November 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 1628 E. G Ave, Parchment,MI 49004.Kathleen was born on January 11, 1956, in Kalamazoo, MI to Walter and Rosalind(Spalding) Oryczcak. She was a 1974 graduate of...
Tommye Loraine Whitaker
Nov 5, 2023
Tommye Loraine Whitaker, maiden name Wells, lived in Kalamazoo, MI to the age of 94. She passed away peacefully in her sleep November 5th at her home in Story Point Portage.
Tommye's life began in Jackson, Tennessee August 11th, 1929. She was born to her mother Enola Tillman.
Tommye grew up with her mother picking cotton on a farm....
David Allen Gates
Oct 23, 2023
David Allen Gates 48 of Galesburg passed away Monday October 23, 2023 after injuries suffered in an accident. David was born September 18, 1975 in Kalamazoo the son of Michael and Dorothy (Gentry) Gates. He was a 1994 graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School and worked as a landscaper and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Surviving are two children,...
Barbara G. Redmond
Oct 19, 2023
Barbara Gay Simonds Redmond passed away Thursday October 19, 2023 at Story Point at Bronson Place. She was born August 21, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Walter and Eloise (Gay) Simonds, joining older siblings Shirley and Jim and beloved grandmother, Idele Gay. Barbara was raised in Parchment, Michigan, graduated from St. Augustine High School and Western Michigan University Cum Laude. She...
Cory Steven Cochran
Oct 18, 2023
Cory Steven Cochran, 40, of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 at CentricaRose Arbor Place. Cory was born April 11, 1983 in Kalamazoo the son of Don and Mary (Ash)Cochran. He graduated from Climax-Scotts High School. Cory most enjoyed being a father andhusband. Other likes were hiking, walks, camping, swimming, music, and movies. On October3, 2014 in Kalamazoo Cory...
Brian Patrick Ellis
Oct 12, 2023
Brian Patrick Ellis 37 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday October 12, 2023 at home. Brian was born July 15, 1986 in Kalamazoo the son of Patrick and Francesca (Renda) Ellis. He graduated from Portage Central High School and received an associate’s degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Brian was a journeyman electrician and member of the IBEW Union, member of...
Dale Lynn Smith
Oct 12, 2023
Dale Lynn Smith, aged 78, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born June 10, 1945 in Borger, TX to the late Carlton and LaVerne (Dunham) Smith, and was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Smith.
Dale married Sharon Schneider on June 14, 1969 in Parchment, MI and recently celebrated their 54th anniversary.
He graduated...
Maria Christina Rhoda
Oct 6, 2023
Maria Christina Rhoda, age 86 of Delton passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Friday, October 6th, 2023.
Maria Pascual Perez was born on May 13th, 1937 in Mayaguarez, Puerto Rico to Maria Perez and Jose Pascual Ortiz. Preceding Maria in death are her parents; three older sisters; Melba Ruiz, Lillian Jimmenez, Luddy Diaz, and a brother, Jose, who...
Paul Richard Locey
Oct 1, 2023
Passed away October 1,2023 at Ascension Borgess. Paul was born at Borgess Hospital on June 26, 1946 the son of Neil D. & Ruth J (Abbott) Locey. Paul was married to Linda (Freeman) on April 23, 1966 at St. Thomas More Church. They were married for 57 years. They had 2 daughters: Michelle and Nicole Locey both of Portage. Paul...
Maryan Carter
Oct 1, 2023
Maryan (Wilson) Carter 97, passed away at Vineyard Assisted Living on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Maryan was born December 8, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Wayne and Delta Wilson. She is survived by her daughter Denise (Mike) Gray of Kalamazoo; granddaughters, Kerra Gray, Kyleen Gray, several nieces & nehews. she was preceded in death by her parents; husband...
Robert Earl Gustafson Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Passed away September 26, 2023 at home with his family around him. Bob was born in Battle Creek on January 24, 1965 the son of Robert E and Jean M. (Leversee) Gustafson Sr. Bob was a lover of music of epic proportion and was a Disc Jockey. He is survived by his wife Becca whom he married July 20,...
Margaret Malnight
Sep 24, 2023
Peg passed away Septembert 24, 2023 at Bronson Hospital with her sons Steve by her side and Robert in her heart. Peg was born in Kalamazoo on November 21, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (James) Malnight. She had a Masters in Nursing and worked at Bronson Hospital for 49 years, with a passion to care for families and...
Amy Michelle LaRue
Sep 20, 2023
Amy Michelle LaRue 51, of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Amy was born May 29, 1972 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Donald and Ann (Noteboom) Davis. She graduated from Gull Lake High School and was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed photography, camping, Girl Scouts and taking road trips...
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