Carol McBeth
Dec 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of Carol Ann McBeth
October 24, 1943 – December 29, 2024
Carol Ann McBeth, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on October 24, 1943, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Floyd and Margaret Brummel.
A proud graduate of William Penn College, Carol married the love of...
Charlotte Chappell
Dec 24, 2024
Charlotte Ann Chappell passed peacefully at her home December 24th, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. A special thanks to her daughter in law Angela and hospice care.
Charlotte graduated from Delton Kellogg high school in 1977 and soon after started working for Parker Hannifin where she continued to work for 40 years, retiring in 2019.
Char was married to her...
Kay F. Bagley
Dec 23, 2024
Kay Francis Bagley of Parchment passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and cherished friend Born on July 25, 1938, Kay lived a life rich in love and dedication to her family.
Kay's formative years were spent in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after her family relocated from Mystic, Iowa...
Joan VanDyke
Dec 22, 2024
Joan Mae VanDyke went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2024. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Joan was born October 15, 1934, in Otsego, Michigan to Walter and Nora (French) Webster. She grew up attending Otsego Schools, graduating in 1952. Joan was active in the prom committee, jr. play committee,...
Gregory Donald Chappie
Dec 21, 2024
Gregory Donald Chappie, age 70, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born on April 7, 1954, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Clarence and Alexandria (Wrona) Chappie.
Gregory was a proud graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit. He furthered his education at Western Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He...
Frank Donald Simons
Dec 21, 2024
Frank Donald Simons passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with his daughters by his side. He was 78 years old and had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area.
Frank was born to Frank A. and Alice Simons in Midland, Michigan on April 3, 1946. He was the youngest of three boys. Frank graduated from Western...
Tracy Ann Mannes
Dec 21, 2024
Tracy (De Grazia) Mannes
July 13, 1969 – December 21, 2024
Tracy Ann (De Grazia) Mannes, age 55, of Climax, MI., passed away December 21, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children after a fierce two-and-a-half-year battle with advanced ovarian cancer. Her love for Jesus and her devotion to her faith was steadfast, even through great pain and suffering she showed us...
Deborah Leah Hoch (Stacy)
Dec 14, 2024
Deborah Leah Hoch (Stacy)
Born to Galen Hoch and Wilberta Randall on August 16, 1956. She passed away December 12, 2024. She leaves behind her three children; David, Kevin, and Nicole, eight grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a sister, and her dearest friend Robin Purser.
God looked around his garden and saw an empty place,
he then looked upon earth and saw your tired face.
He...
Sallie Honell
Dec 14, 2024
Sallie Honell
February 26, 1934 – December 14, 2024
Sallie Honell, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 26, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sallie was adopted as an infant by her loving parents, Thomas and Erna (Smith) Paxson. She lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, friends, and...
Joyce Clapp
Dec 13, 2024
Joyce Ilien Clapp (12/22-1932-12/13/2024), 91, of Long Lake Cloverdale, Delton, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 13th at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, Mi, surrounded by loved ones.
Joyce was born on December 22, 1932, in Otsego, Michigan to George and Viola Briggs (Minegar) She attended Otsego High School and graduated in 1951. She pursued a career as Purchasing Agent....
Randall Stewart, Phd
Dec 13, 2024
Randall W. Stewart, Phd, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born on October 21, 1954 in Logansport, IN. Randall was the son of Warne and Alice (Doty) Stewart.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
Randall has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
While at...
Stephanie J. Reeder
Dec 13, 2024
On December 13, 2024 Stephanie Reeder peacefully passed away. Stephanie is preceded in death by husband Larry Reeder, Parents Jackie and Doyle Pierman. Survived by 3 sons Jon Reeder, Thad (Christina) Reeder, Nat (Kristi) Reeder. 5 siblings David (Marilyn) Pierman, Holly Pierman, Tom Pierman, Lori (Frank) Blossom, and Valley (Michael) Ufer, 5 Grandchildren: Jake, Mitchell, Brooke, Peyton, and Zoey. One...
Joan Southworth
Dec 12, 2024
Joan Alice Southworth, 92, of Vicksburg, passed away on December 12, 2024, from complications resulting from a fall in August. Joan was born on December 2, 1932, in Vicksburg, the daughter of John Colton Rapp and Bernice (Miller) Rapp. She lived her entire life in Vicksburg.
There is so much to say about Joan and her life it’s difficult to know...
Richard Monroe
Dec 12, 2024
We are saddened to announce the death of Richard "Steve" Monroe, who passed away on December 12th, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Steve was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 14th, 1950, to Richard D. Monroe and Constance B. Monroe of Lawrence, MI. He was raised on his family's dairy farm alongside his sister, Connie, on 120 beautiful acres. Steve...
Steven Preston
Dec 11, 2024
Steven Douglas Preston went into the arms of our lord at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, at Ascension Resurrection Hospital in Chicago.
Proceeding him in death are his grandparents Harry (Elise) Preston, Harley (Margaret) Stafford and his infant grandson Elijah Preston.
He is survived by his wife Larisa and stepson Alekei, his parents John (Bonnie) Preston, daughter Cheyenne (Preston) Walker...
Beverly Hargie
Dec 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that I am announcing the passing of Beverly Jean Hargie on December 11, 2024. Bev was born on July 13, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Willard Wood and Hazel (Williams) Wood who have both pre- deceased her. She lived in Portage almost her entire life, graduating from Portage High School with the infamous class of...
Roy Butcher
Dec 10, 2024
Roy Butcher of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 10,2024. Roy was born on January 30,1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of the late Edward and Mildred Butcher. After graduating from Portage Central High School in 1978, he enlisted in the army and served in Germany with the B BTRY 1ST BN FA USAREUR. After his discharge Roy joined...
Ethel L. Brandt
Dec 10, 2024
On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, God called Ethel home. Born April 8, 1929, the sixth child of Edward and Grace (Davis) Snook in Colon, Michigan. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1947.
In 1948 Ethel met and married Harold D Knapp. Together they had five children. Karen (Len) Jury of Ashtabula, OH, Bill (Pam) Knapp of Chesapeake, VA, Alan (Connie)...
Maxine Mary June
Dec 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, God called Maxine Mary (Kohlhoff) June to His heavenly flower garden. Born March 28, 1931, the fourth child of Frank and Anna (Radseck) Kohlhoff. She was schooled for eight years at Westgate Country School, in South Haven Township. Then graduated from South Haven High School in 1948. Her bachelor’s degree came from Western Michigan University...
Denis Michael Savillo
Dec 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness (and just a little disbelief, because honestly, Denis was supposed to outlast us all) that we share the passing of Denis Michael Savillo. He left us unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 85. True to form, Denis made his exit with as much grace and humor as he lived,...