Obituaries
Gary Edward Dietz
Dec 24, 2022
Passed away Saturday December 29, 2022 at home. Gary was born February 28, 1952 in Cornwell on Hudson, New York the son of Edward and Alice (Cavanaugh) Dietz. Gary graduated from Cornwall Central High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY – New Paltz in 1975. Gary served his career as a lay professional in the Episcopal...
Deane Willard Frederick
Dec 23, 2022
Deane went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday December 23, 2022. He was born January 13, 1933 in Vicksburg, the son of Forrest and Gladys (Yeagley) Frederick. He was a Korean War veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years. He retired from his business, Fred’s Heating and Cooling in 1998. He was a...
James Charles-Leslie Guarino
Dec 17, 2022
James Guarino 60 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday December 17, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. James was born March 9, 1962 in Buffalo, NY the son of James and Elizabeth (Bence) Guarino. He was employed for the last 23 years for Whirlpool Corporation and was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral. James was a devoted father; he enjoyed working on...
Cecilia Victoria Cosby
Dec 15, 2022
Cecilia “Vicky” Cosby 94 of Mattawan formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday December 15, 2022 at Bronson Commons. Vicky was born April 25, 1928 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Jacob and Telka (Zajac) Holewai. She retired from the production department at the Upjohn Company and was known for always helping others. On December 15, 1945 in Kalamazoo Vicky was united...
Patricia Ann Kieffer
Dec 5, 2022
Passed away Monday December 5, 2022 at Director’s Hall/Heritage Community. Patricia was born August 5, 1928 in Forest Hills, NY the daughter of Arnold and Mabel (Nolan) Bonbrake. Pat made the move from NYC to Michigan and shortly after, met the love of her life Mervin Kieffer. Pat enjoyed visiting her family and many friends, as she especially enjoyed her...
Frances Mersen Carr
Dec 2, 2022
Frances Mersen Carr 95 of Portage passed away Friday December 2, 2022 at StoryPoint Assisted Living in Portage. Frances was born June 14, 1927 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Neil and Jessie (Mersen) Besterveldt. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and when she was younger she enjoyed sailing on Gull Lake and enjoying the outdoors. On August 28, 1948...
Patricia Ann Sattler
Nov 28, 2022
Patricia Ann Sattler 93 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday November 28, 2022 at home. Patricia was born September 29, 1929 in Fulton County, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Mary (Manley) Sattler. She retired as a hospital administrator and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Patricia had 10 brothers and sisters, Bob, John Paul, Joe, Stanley, Tom Sattler,...
Thomas More Hughes
Nov 24, 2022
Professor Thomas More Hughes
Tom Hughes, 60, Professor of History at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, passed away on November 24th, 2022, at his home, with family and friends by his side.
Tom was born in Princeton, New Jersey, to the late Governor and Mrs. Richard J. Hughes. He was the youngest of ten children and is survived by his...
Richard Dale Bush Sr.
Nov 22, 2022
Richard D. Bush, Sr. 82 of Portage passed on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Richard was born April 3, 1940 in Grand Rapids. He retired as a machinist for Durmatalic Corp. and was a member of the Kalamazoo Police Reserves. Richard enjoyed boating, the University of Michigan, riding motorcycles, and he was a very devoted father to...
Marc N. Germay
Nov 21, 2022
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Marc went to bed and woke up in Heaven. Marc was born on April 20, 1986 in Muyinga, Burundi, Africa, the son of Roger and Josée(Nkusi) Germay. He was a graduate of Hackett Catholic Central High School. From an early age, Marc was fascinated with driving and loved helping people. He got to live his...
Gerald Douglas Knauss
Nov 18, 2022
Gerald Douglas Knauss 74 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday November 18, 2022 at the Battle Creek V.A. Medical Center. Gerald was born December 29, 1947 in Hastings the son of Douglas and Mary (Cooley) Knauss. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He worked many years for James Rivers before going to and retiring from...
Kathleen Lee Carter
Nov 16, 2022
Kathleen Lee Carter 71 of Gobles passed away Wednesday November 16, 2022 at home. Kathleen was born April 17, 1951 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Harry and Jean (Seymour) Pawlawski. She retired as the office manager for Tyler Supply and she enjoyed crafting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Kathleen was united in marriage to Joseph Carter who...
Heather Nicole Ponds
Nov 14, 2022
Heather Nicole Ponds 39 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday November 14, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek. She was born June 1, 1983 in Kalamazoo to Ernest and Christine Wheeler and was adopted by her foster parents Joe and Toby (Robbins) Spinner in January 1996. On August 27, 2021 in Sturgis, MI Heather was united in marriage to...
Shirley Ann Lough
Nov 14, 2022
Shirley Lough 87 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday November 14, 2022 at Alamo Nursing Home. She was born April 15, 1935 in Bloomingdale the daughter of Abel and Harriet (Miller) Floy. Shirley was employed by Vermulen’s Furniture then for Gilmore’s Department Store and she enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. On January 7, 1955 in Kalamazoo Shirley was united in marriage...
James Schirra Abrams
Nov 12, 2022
James S. Abrams Passed away suddenly on November 12, 2022 at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. James, also known as “Compton”, a nickname given to him by his brother-in-law Kenny Sr. (AKA “Watts” -- who was from California, and has preceded “Compton” in death) because of James’ love for the legendary rap group and social activists N.W.A. James was born...
Jacqueline Theresa Horn
Nov 11, 2022
Jacqueline T. Horn 91 of Portage passed away Friday November 11, 2022 at Rose Arbor Place. Jacqueline was born April 1, 1931 in Lowell, MA the daughter of William and Sophia (Harmer) Sullivan. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church and attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and retired as a lunch lady from Portage Public Schools....
Carolyn J. Goodman
Nov 6, 2022
Carolyn J. Goodman, 77 of Gilbertsville, KY passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Carolyn was born April 12, 1945 to the late Henry and Virgie Matlock Fraze in McCrory, Arkansas. She was employed with Pfizer for many years in the manufacturing department. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Zion’s cause Baptist church. She loved to spend her...
David James Young
Nov 4, 2022
David J. Young 46 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday November 4, 2022 at home. David was born November 6, 1975 in Kalamazoo the son of Norton James and Gayle (Cooley) Young. He graduated from Parchment High School and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. David was employed by Roto-Rooter then for Dan Wood Plumbing and attended Temple Baptist Church. He...
Michael Opie Taylor
Nov 4, 2022
Michael Taylor 67 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday November 4, 2022 at home. Michael was born September 22, 1955 in Pineville, WV the son of Kyle and Joy (Casteel) Taylor. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Checker Motors as a quality engineer. Michael enjoyed poetry, writing Christian music, playing guitar and welding....
Roger John Rybarczyk
Oct 28, 2022
Roger J. Rybarczyk 75 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday October 28, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. He was surrounded by his son and wife of 52 years. Roger was born January 15, 1947 in Berwyn, IL, the son of John and Anne (Moren) Rybarczyk. Roger grew up in Cicero, IL, and was the youngest of three children. Roger was an...
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