Patricia Schneider
Aug 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Schneider, who left this world on August 14, 2024. She was 70 years old. Patty was born in Portage to James and Jean Smothers (Van Wyk) and they later moved to the farm in Lawrence where she returned to after living for years in Shelbyville, IN.
Family meant...
Raymond L. LeZotte
Aug 14, 2024
Raymond L. LeZotte, of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on December 17, 1937, in Ludington, MI. He was the son of John and Gladys (Shilander) LeZotte. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, love, and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him.
A proud graduate of State...
Judith Poole
Aug 14, 2024
Judith Elaine Poole of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on March 20, 1939, the daughter of Norman Faulkner and Gladys Hanson.
She is preceded in her passing by her parents and daughter: Tracey Zell.
Left to cherish her loving memory is her son: Barney (Amy) Poole;...
Opal Allen
Aug 13, 2024
Opal T. Allen, born June 3, 1932, of Augusta, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Opal was born in Bloomington, IL to Roy and Stella (Harris) House. Her mother later married George Thompson who was a major influence in raising Opal and her siblings. Opal was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather George Thompson, brother George...
Bobby Gardner
Aug 12, 2024
Bobby Jay “BJ” Gardner, 100, longtime resident of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, on August 12, 2024. Bobby was born to Creston and Marie (Warner) Gardner on August 4, 1924.
Bobby attended Lawton High School. Next, he proudly served his country in The United States Navy during World War II, from 1942-1945. He married Norma...
Phillip Baker
Aug 11, 2024
Phillip (Phil) E. Baker
1955 – 2024
Phil Baker, age 68, passed away August 11, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born October 9, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Robert and Nina Baker of Cooper Township where Phil resided for the majority of his life. He was a graduate of Davenport University with a computer programming degree,...
Joan Greenway
Aug 7, 2024
Joan Clara (Schmitt) Greenway, born on June 30, 1937, in Mendon, Michigan, the daughter to Clair and Doris (Berger) Schmitt, passed away peacefully on August 7 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She married James Greenway on May 4, 1974 and became a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. Joan spent her life devoted to her family, her work,...
Greig Holdridge
Aug 6, 2024
Greig Allen Holdridge, 63, of Portage, Michigan, passed away August 6th, 2024, at Bronson Hospital. He was born on July 12th, 1961, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Gordon Lee Holdridge, Sr. and Carolyn S. (Long) Rich. He was a 1979 graduate of Vicksburg High School. Following graduation, Greig enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Coral Sea. He...
Lawrence Hiemstra
Aug 6, 2024
Lawrence Hiemstra, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, Lawrence was the beloved son of the late Henry (Hank) and Virginia (Krup) Hiemstra. He was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School, class of 1968, and a devoted member of the Bethany Reformed Church, where he found joy in singing in the choir.
Lawrence served...
Linda Lou Wilson
Aug 5, 2024
Linda Lou Wilson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August, 5, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1939, in Kalamazoo, MI to Russell and Hazel (Derhammer) Barney. Her life was marked by the love and joy she carried with her and was shared with all who knew her.
In her youth, Linda attended Vicksburg Community Schools, where...
Nicholas Mena
Aug 5, 2024
Nicholas “Nick” Mena, 43, of Allegan, MI, passed from this life on August 5, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
Nicholas, most fondly known as “Nick”, was born August 12, 1980, in Plainwell, MI to Mark Nutter and Yolanda Mena, was of the Catholic faith, and was a graduate of Martin Hich School, home of the mighty Clippers. He had...
Leslie Keith
Aug 3, 2024
Leslie J Keith of Plainwell MI passed away on Saturday August 3, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born to Ray and Hattie (Bucknell) Keith on the family farm on November 6th, 1929. Les was the youngest of 5 siblings, 3 brothers, David Keith, Floyd Keith and Charles Keith and a sister Marie Radcliff. He grew up on...
Susan Marie Krusik
Aug 1, 2024
Susan Marie Krusik was born on September 1, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and departed this world on August 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. She was the third oldest of the five children of Dolly Fisher (Childress), who later married Preston Hyzer.
Throughout her life, Susan embodied the virtues that defined her — quiet courage, humility, kindness, and a spirit of independence...
Louis Wolf
Jul 31, 2024
Louis Albert Wolf of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 71 after battling with cancer. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico on November 16, 1952, to his French father Maurice Wolf Dolz and Mexican American mother Gloria Madero de la Fuente.
He was through and through an engineer having graduated from the French...
Stacie Lyn Sokolowski
Jul 30, 2024
Stacie Lyn Sokolowski (Jann), of Portage, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on July 30, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on December 26, 1970, in Lansing, MI, to James and Delores (Wier) Jann, Stacie’s life was a shining example of love, creativity, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.
Throughout high school, Stacie was a valuable...
Barbara Shearer
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara Marie Shearer, born in Leavenworth, Kansas, on July 25, 1943, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Robert J. Luckey and Amelia (Maria) Luckey.
Barbara graduated from Portage Central High School in 1961. On December 27, 1965, Barbara married Raymond M. Shearer, with whom she shared 57 years of love and companionship. Together,...
Tamara Ricketts
Jul 29, 2024
Tamera Ricketts was born October twelfth 1960 and passed away July twenty-ninth 2024 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Center in Kalamazoo. Born to the late Joan and Dale Knobloch, Tamera is preceded in death by her husband Robert and sister Robin. She is survived by her three children Robert II, Tiffany, and Tyler, as well as her two older half...
Laurie Kay Bridges
Jul 29, 2024
In loving memory of Laurie Kay Bridges
After many years of struggling with severe COPD, Laurie Kay Bridges left this world behind and joined her Lord Jesus on July 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on October 25, 1960 in Niles, Michigan to Shirley Bailey and the late Wendell Bridges.
Laurie was a beacon of light...
Norma Day
Jul 28, 2024
We want to celebrate and remember the life of Norma Irene Day, who left us on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Norma’s story began in Kalamazoo on June 7, 1932, as the beloved daughter of Norman Ralph McMains and Ruth (Ennis) McMains. She met and married Kenneth E. Day on October 7, 1950, and together they built a life filled with...
Debra Rae Simon
Jul 21, 2024
Debra Rae (Radke) Simon passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Debra was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 6, 1950. She was the loving daughter of Arthur and Wanda (Christensen) Radke.
Debra was a very active woman who loved all sports. She coached and played softball, loved tennis, golf, basketball, pickleball, water volleyball, etc. She...