Charlene Eaton
Aug 28, 2024
Charlene Joyce (Haynes) Eaton, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on October 30, 1937, she was the fourth of nine children to Catherine and Charles Haynes, who owned a cherished furniture store in Marcellus.
Charlene's life was marked by a deep love for family, community, and the simple joys...
Dolores Ahrndt
Aug 27, 2024
Dolores Jean (Wine) Ahrndt, beloved Wife of Jack Ahrndt, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of Love and warmth that will be treasured by generations to come. Known for her nurturing spirit and unwavering support, Dolores touched the lives of everyone she met.
Born with a heart full of compassion, Dolores dedicated her life to...
Mary Lewman
Aug 26, 2024
Mary (Littell) Lewman, 87, passed away on August 26, 2024, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on December 15, 1936, in Vicksburg, MI, to Herbert and Renee (Valette) Littell. Mary married Raymond Lewman on Sept. 18, 1954. In addition to raising four children, she worked in the Galesburg - Augusta Schools for...
Ronald Gregersen
Aug 26, 2024
Ronald Zelden Gregersen, Sr, passed away on 26 August 2024. On September 3rd he would have been 86. He will be missed, deeply, by all who knew and loved him.
He enjoyed a full life, overcoming many personal obstacles, including losing a leg from a motorcycle accident when he was in his early twenties.
He enjoyed being a farm mechanic on the...
Dorothy Cooper
Aug 25, 2024
Dorothy Cooper, 94, a long-time resident of Marcellus, passed away on August 25, 2024, at “A Place Called Home” in Stevensville, where she'd been a resident for the past four years. Dorothy was born invNiles on December 30, 1929, to Arthur and Jessie (Holmes) Blood, and grew up in Dowagiac where she graduated high school.
On December 18, 1948, she married...
Mark Thompson
Aug 25, 2024
Mark Thompson
John Mark Thompson, aged 95, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on March 14, 1929, in West Hartford, Connecticut, Mark led a distinguished life marked by a profound commitment to education and social justice.
Mark embarked on an extensive educational journey that began with an A.B. from Harvard College in 1951, followed by a B.D. from...
Edward Rehe
Aug 24, 2024
Edward Harvey Rehe, born on January 14, 1949, in Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, in Portage, MI, at the age of 75. Edward was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was defined by service, hard work, and a love for adventure.
Edward proudly served his country as a United States Marine in Company B,...
Reginald Vivian Gaggino
Aug 23, 2024
Reginald Gaggino of Royal Oak, Mich., died Aug. 23, 2024. He was 93.
Mr. Gaggino was born in Singapore Oct. 11, 1930, and grew up in Hong Kong during World War II before coming to the United States in 1950 to seek an engineering degree. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1956 as a Private First Class.
That same year,...
Caryn Joan Zonyk
Aug 23, 2024
Caryn Joan Zonyk, lovingly remembered as a beacon of joy and laughter, was born on November 22, 1951, in Vicksburg, Michigan. She passed away on August 23, 2024, in Wayland, Michigan, at the age of 72.
Caryn’s journey through life was marked by a devotion to her career and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones. After graduating from Vicksburg High...
Rhea Foreman
Aug 19, 2024
Rhea E. Foreman, age 72, passed away Monday August 19th with her family by her side. Rhea was born October 18, 1951, in Adrian MI. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Grayling, MI where she was raised and graduated from Grayling High School. In the late 70’s Rhea moved to the Kalamazoo area and worked for the Meijer Co for...
Raymond Coville
Aug 16, 2024
Raymond Lawrence CovilleDecember 18, 1949 - August 12, 2024Galesburg, MI.Raymond was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the son of Roy L. and Isophene O. Coville.
A proud graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School, he was a member of the 1967 state championship team. He also was on the wrestling team with a record of 99-15-2. The National Amateur Wrestling Magazine named...
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...