Obituaries
Mary Burke
Apr 6, 2024
Mary Agnes Burke, 90, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at home.
Mary was born September 8, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Haessly) Kenealy.
Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. Mary was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
On June 28,...
Danielle Marie Peebles
Apr 6, 2024
Danielle Marie Peebles 38 of Portage passed away Saturday April 6, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Danielle was born on August 11,1985 in Kalamazoo. To Harlan and Tammy (Knapp)Peebles. She graduated from Portage Central High School and enjoyed drawing, coloring,painting, and arts and crafts. Surviving are her father, Harlan (Dora) Peebles; three sons,Jeramiah-Codey Nader, Jaden Guthrie, J’Akai Peebles; maternal grandmother, CarlenePeebles; two...
Fr. Thomas Fernando
Apr 3, 2024
Fr. Thomas Fernando 91 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Laurels of Galesburg. Fr. Tom was born January 31, 1933 in Idindakarai, India the son of Santiago Rayappen and Deva Sagayam (Crusal) Fernando. He was ordained a priest in India and worked for the Hiyderbad Diocese. Fr. Tom moved to Michigan where he worked with the Diocese...
Maurice John Daniels
Apr 1, 2024
Maurice John Daniels, a beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 1, 2024. He was 99 years old. Maurice was commonly called Maury by friends and family, but he was also lovingly known as gramps, Uncle Mouse and occasionally “flathead” to those who loved him most.
Maury was born on May 11, 1924,...
Glenda Beth Corn
Mar 24, 2024
Glenda Beth Corn, 63, of Paw Paw MI, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. Glenda was born October 17, 1960 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Glen and Jethrie (Braden) Corn. Glenda was an amazing, caring woman who had a huge heart full of compassion. She wouldn't hesitate to go out of her way for anyone or anything; it...
Deborah Jean Hiser
Mar 24, 2024
Deborah Jean Hiser 67 of Comstock passed away Sunday March 24, 2024 at home. Deborah was born January 22, 1957 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Glenn and Kathleen (Wheeler) Hiser. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing computer games and baking. Deborah was united in marriage to Robert E. Falls who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in...
David M. Ballingall
Mar 17, 2024
David M. Ballingall 91 of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 91. David was born on May 17, 1932 in Ann Arbor MI, the son of Robert and Christina (Shoalbraid) Ballingall of Scotland. David served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955 which included a tour on the USS Currituck. On September 7, 1957...
Mary Catherine Johnson
Feb 24, 2024
Mary Catherine Johnson passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born September 12, 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI to Emmet and Margaret (Fraleigh) Redmond. Mary was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church her entire life. She attended St. Augustine grade school and high school and graduated with the class of 1948. She attended...
James Ray Hill
Feb 23, 2024
James "Jim" Ray Hill, 80, of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at home. Jim was born March 21, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is the son of Lindell William Monroe and Virena Pearl (Caldwell) Hill. He graduated from Richland High School and attended Michigan Technical Institute in Delton, Michigan, where he studied Dental Technology. Jim worked for...
Matthew Lynn Moore
Feb 18, 2024
Matthew Lynn Moore, age 48, passed away Sunday, February 18th, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, surrounded by his wife and three sons. He was born October 10, 1975 to Diane (Thompson) Moore and Gary Moore in Denver, Colorado, although his family moved soon after to the beautiful mountains of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he loved to camp with his family and...
Kenneth Michael Telesko Sr.
Feb 17, 2024
Kenneth M. Telesko Sr. 84 of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday February 17, 2024 at Kauhale Assisted Living Facility, Otsego. Kenneth was born January 19, 1940 in McKeesport, PA the son of Michael and Margaret (Yurchison) Telesko. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served at Ft Eustis, Virginia and also as a Reservist. He earned his Marksmanship Medal...
Jane Frances Horn
Feb 16, 2024
Jane Frances Horn 69 of Richland passed away Friday February 16, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Jane was born October 27, 1954 in Oswego, NY the daughter of Dennis and Estelle (Kazanski) Ouellette. She worked for Eckrich Foods and retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center and she was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and enjoyed sewing and...
David Duane Price
Feb 16, 2024
David Duane Price 73 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday February 16, 2024. David was born June 7, 1950 in Kalamazoo to his parents James and Marilyn (Paffhousen) Price. He retired as a custodian for Parchment Public School and was the assistant fire chief for Cooper Township Fire Dept. He enjoyed working on cars, the outdoors and spending time with his...
Dr. Edward John Hartmann, Jr.
Feb 5, 2024
Edward J. Hartmann, Jr. a long time resident of Kalamazoo passed away on 2/5.2024 at age 95. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Catherine V. (Kolberg) and Edward John Hartmann Sr. the oldest of twelve children. After the family moved to a blueberry farm near Lacota, MI in his teens, he finished high school at South Haven High School...
DeVontre DeShaun Fuller
Feb 1, 2024
DeVontre Deshaun Fuller was born on September 20, 1992. In Kalamazoo Michigan to parents Charlene Lambert and Volney Fuller.Tre has always been a jokester, even as a child. As a adult, being a father was his proudest achievement. He adored his children. His laugh was infectious. He was the best story teller. He was so animated and could impersonate people...
Nancy Jean Springer
Jan 27, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nancy Jean Springer, age 84, of Portage. Nancy passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2024, surrounded by family. Nancy was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 20,1939, daughter of Harry Sr. and Jean (Bowen) Baisch. Nancy was a stay at home mother raising her five children and a day...
Francis L. Reidy
Jan 25, 2024
Fran Reidy was born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1929. He played varsity basketball at WMU and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1951. He was a medic in the U.S. Army until 1953 and then earned a master’s degree in education from WMU. He then settled in Kalamazoo and had a wonderful life. He taught high school and junior high in...
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...
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