Obituaries
Martha May Meinzinger
Sep 19, 2023
Mrs. Martha (Marty) Meinzinger went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2023. She is survived by her three daughters Mary (David Handelsman) Urisko, Annie (Mike) Fassler, Amy (Matt) Wolff; her grandchildren, Richard (Loretta Scott) Urisko, Meghan Urisko, Caitlin Urisko, Michael Mehall, Patrick Mehall; her great grandchildren Kaede Urisko, Clark Urisko; her sister, Mary Higgins, her sister-in-law,...
Jeanette Olive Sikkenga
Sep 15, 2023
Passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice on September 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born in Buchanan, MI on August 22. 1946, the daughter of Carley and Belva (Gregory) Daniel. She operated Jeanette's Daycare. Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl, on July 12, 2022; daughter Tammie (Tim) Schlotterback; brother Dan Daniel;...
Gloria M LaMere
Sep 13, 2023
Gloria M. LaMere passed away on September 13, 2023. Gloria was born in Kalamazoo on February 25, 1929, the daughter of Roger F. and Charlotte A. (Parks) Summerfield.
Gloria graduated from St. Augustine High School, and on June 30, 1956, Gloria was united in marriage to Arnold B. LaMere at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. She and Arnold...
Larry J. Ter Avest
Sep 12, 2023
On September 12th, Larry J Ter Avest went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family. To honor Larry’s wishes we will not list his achievements, other than to say he loved his Lord and Savior and always wanted to honor Him with his life. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by...
Sondra Gail Joyce
Sep 11, 2023
Passed away September 11, 2023 at Bronson Hospital. Sondra was born in Atlanta, GA on July 29, 1936 the daughter of Waldo and Mae (Streely) Johnson. She retired from WMU as a secretary. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Kenneth, Harry, and Lloyd and 2 sisters: Barbara Johnson and Sharon Carpenter. She was also preceded in death by...
Lillie Mae Lamorandier
Sep 8, 2023
Lillie Mae Lamorandier 97 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday September 8, 2023 at Rose Arbor Place. Lillie Mae was born April 26, 1926 in Mattawan the daughter of Frank and Dessie (DuBois) Arndt. She was a graduate of Mattawan High School, salutatorian of class of 1943, then served in the Nurses Cadet Corps during World War II graduated from St....
Paul Eric Kelley
Sep 4, 2023
Paul Eric Kelley, 62 known fondly as Paw Paw to his grandchildren, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kalamazoo, MI. Paul was born and raised in Norton Shores, Michigan. He was a proud Mona Shores PS Graduate, retired brick craftsman, beloved brother, loving father and grandfather. Paul was a self-taught guitarist; avid bibliophile who loved a good story, campfires,...
Terri Sue Sims
Sep 3, 2023
Terri Sue Sims 69 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday September 3, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Terri was born December 14, 1953 in Battle Creek the daughter of Earl and Evelyn (Cook) Joppie. She graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School and was formerly employed by Borgess and Bronson Hospitals as a unit clerk and she enjoyed cross stitching, sewing,...
Melba Marie Lipscomb
Aug 29, 2023
Melba M. Lipscomb of Kalamazoo passed away at home on August 29, 2023 surrounded by her family. Melba was born in Moulton, Alabama on November 3, 1928, the daughter of Ewing and Rose Bean. She was united in marriage to Raymond Lipscomb in 1943 and the family moved to Kalamazoo in 1951. She was employed at Allen Test products,...
Sr. Veronica J. Brune, CSJ
Aug 29, 2023
Veronica Brune was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 6, 1938, the daughter of William and Anne (Fritz) Brune. Veronica originally entered religious life on August 15, 1957 as member of the Servants of Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. Her reception as a novice was held on August 8, 1958; she received her first vows on August 16, 1959 and...
Cheryle Lyn Williams
Aug 27, 2023
Cheryle Lyn Williams 71 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday August 27, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Cheryle was born July 11, 1952 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Lawrence and Donna (Brown) Truax. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and worked as a certified nurse’s aide for many years at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Evergreen Manor...
Virginia Mae Egeler-Markle
Aug 26, 2023
Virginia Mae Egeler-Markle 79 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday August 26, 2023 at Kairos Dwelling. Virginia was born November 26, 1943 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leonard and Virginia “Jean” (Olson) Born. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Savior and worked as a baker for Borgess and Bronson Hospitals where she was known as the cake...
Melinda Sue Smith
Aug 22, 2023
Melinda Sue Smith 42 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday August 22, 2023 at Alamo AFC. Melinda was born August 30, 1980 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Louis and Susan (Carnes) Smith. She was a 1998 graduate of Parchment High School, a member of Haven Church, she resided at Moman AFC for many years and worked at MRC industries and Art...
LaNae Ann Bohr
Aug 19, 2023
LaNae Ann Bohr of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice. LaNae was born June 4, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Hassan) Born. She graduated from Gull Lake High School and Argubright Business College. LaNae worked for National City Bank, Allen Test Products and then for Plante Moran as an...
Lorraine Agnes Larsen
Aug 17, 2023
Lorraine Agnes Larsen 92 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday August 17, 2023 at Bronson Commons. Lorraine was born June 14, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Clarence and Agnes (Ducharme) Worden. Prior to retirement she worked for many years in the meat department at Harding’s Market and she was a seamstress enjoyed making jewelry, crocheting and spending time with her...
Demetris Tre'vaun Dyer
Aug 8, 2023
Demetris Tre’vaun “Meech” Dyer was born on May 1st, 1992 to loving parents, Trina Lopez and Ahru Dyer. Meech was born in Hayward, California, but spent the majority of his years in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a child, Meech loved all sports but baseball and basketball were his sports. He was very competitive– he hated to lose. He had a...
William Arthur Redmond
Jul 31, 2023
Bill passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, on July 31, 2023. Bill was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, raised by his parents Art and Barbara (Simonds) Redmond who instilled a strong Catholic faith, love of family, and sense of duty to serve others. Even at an early age, Bill had a...
Donna M. Davis
Jul 31, 2023
Donna M. Davis 92 of Scotts passed away Monday July 31, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Place. Donna was born July 20, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Joseph and Mae Lee. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and she enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, knitting, quilting, bird watching, gardening, and going to garage sales. Donna was united...
Gordon Eugene Steffey
Jul 30, 2023
Gordon E. Steffey 89 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday July 30, 2023 at home. Gordon was born September 7, 1933 in Kalamazoo the son of Calvin and Jesse (Usborne) Steffey. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University; while he was at Michigan State he was active in the ROTC program...
Mary Lou Hunt
Jul 28, 2023
Mary Lou Krieger (Kriegowski) Hunt passed away at the home of Jim and Jan Hunt on July 28, 2023, after a prolonged illness. Born on March 29, 1932, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Louis and Mary Simon Krieger, she was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Roy and Lloyd Krieger, and husband Dr. Jack Hunt. She leaves behind...
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