Obituaries
Thomas TerMeer
Mar 30, 2025
Thomas Edward TerMeer, born on September 29, 1948, passed away on March 30, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Linda TerMeer, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Dorothy (Dexter) TerMeer, who instilled in him the values of love and family. He is also preceded in death by...
Curtis Williams
Mar 29, 2025
Curtis "Curt" J. Williams of Plainwell, MI, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Borgess Medical Center.
Curt was a devoted husband to Laurie (Ekema) Williams for 38 wonderful years. Together, they built a life full of love and laughter, raising two beautiful daughters, Tiffany and Taylor. He was also a proud grandfather to Alena May, who brought him immeasurable joy.
After...
Linda Gemmill
Mar 29, 2025
Gemmill, Linda Gayle (Miller); went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 29, 2025. Born on May 2, 1950, to Joyce Holzinger Miller and George Wallace Miller, in Ludington, Michigan. Her brothers, Craig Miller and Rod Miller, survive her. She attended St John's Lutheran School and graduated from Spring Lake High School in 1968 and maintained...
Marjorie Webster
Mar 29, 2025
Marjorie Grace Webster, of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on July 26, 1926, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter. Of Ellsworth and Gladys (Cook) Machan. Her early years were spent living in Scotts, MI. She was a proud member of Scotts High School graduating class of 1944.
Following high...
Carl W. Wespinter III
Mar 29, 2025
Carl W. Wespinter III, 89, of Portage MI, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. Born on August 17, 1935, in Hastings MI, Carl's life was one of dedication, creativity, and service. His commitment to family, deep care for his community, and infectious sense of humor touched everyone who knew him.
Carl was born and raised in the small town of...
Nancy Ann Schweifler
Mar 28, 2025
Our beloved Nancy Ann was born in South Bend Indiana in 1938 to Cecelia Josephine and Edward B Rogers. Nancy has two brothers Edward and David Rogers. Nancy loved her brothers and she wrote in her journal how she doted on both her brothers growing up. When Nancy was 16 her youngest brother David was born. Nancy was like a...
Donald Dekam
Mar 28, 2025
Donald Dekam
Donald Dean Dekam of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on May 15th, 1957, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Richard and Modesta (Holton) Dekam.
On December 2nd, 1994, Don married the love of his life, Renae Smith, who was completely out of his league. Together they built a beautiful life...
Donna DenHarder
Mar 26, 2025
Donna Marie DenHarder (Balkema), of Otsego, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on December 2, 1943, to Peter and Marie (VanderRoest) Balkema.
She grew up in Kalamazoo MI, alongside her siblings: Henry, Gertrude, Jane and Christina. She married her husband Marinus DenHarder on Jan. 12, 1962, in Kalamazoo, MI....
Susan Annette Thomas
Mar 25, 2025
Susan Annette Thomas, age 72, of Scotts, Michigan, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Sue was born on January 16, 1953, in Mount Pleasant. She lived a life rich in love, creativity, and community service. She graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1971. While in school she was a cheerleader.
After high school, she earned...
Josef Dickmann
Mar 22, 2025
Dear Family and Freinds! Many of you may already be aware of my reason for this post! My father, Josef Dickmann von Braunau am Inn, Austria, born, February 25th, 1928, passed away peacefully in his sleep sometime between the evening of March 21st and the morning of March 22nd! His Spirit left his body to join the Universal Energy Steam!...
Steven Allen
Mar 22, 2025
Steve Schau Allen of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on August 13, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the beloved son of Gerald and Marian (Schau) Allen.
Steve graduated from Plainwell High School in 1968 and studied Electronics at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and enjoyed a successful career as an electrician. Later...
David Noble Pittman
Mar 21, 2025
David Noble Pittman, born on October 16, 1963, passed away on March 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. He was the beloved husband of Connie Pittman (Riddinger), with whom he shared 32 wonderful years of marriage.
David is preceded in death by his cherished parents, Noble and Mary Pittman (Kline), who instilled in him the values of love...
Kriemhilde "Krimmie" Wissler
Mar 20, 2025
Kriemhilde “Krimmie” Wissler, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Krimmie was born on November 20, 1943, in Sabnitz, C.S.R. In 1945, during the final days of World War II, she and her family—her father, mother, and brother—were forced to flee to the northwestern part of the Bohemian Forest. In 1946, they resettled in Gruningen,...
Scott M. Thompson
Mar 20, 2025
Scott M. Thompson, of Wyoming, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 63. Scott was born on May 8, 1961, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of William and Veronika (Hargot) Thompson.
Scott was an honor student and graduate of Hackett Catholic Central and also a graduate of the University of...
Stanley Lee Andres
Mar 17, 2025
Stanley L. Andres, of Portage passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 73. Stanley was born on December 29, 1951, in Vicksburg, MI. He was the son of Bruce and Charlotte (Hewey) Andres. Stan graduated from Portage Central High School. His career started with roofing for Brundige, then followed by some construction work, before finishing as...
Jo Anne Ackerman
Mar 17, 2025
Jo Anne Ackerman, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 67. Jo Anne was born on December 20, 1957, in Three Rivers, MI. She was the daughter of Harley and Lilly (Watkins) Hall.
She enjoyed competing with her sister on video games, drawing art, and crocheting. She will be remembered as having an independent spirit,...
James Parker
Mar 17, 2025
James Leslie Parker of Schoolcraft, MI, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on August 6, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Chester and Minniebelle (Chapman) Parker.
On September 5, 1970, James married the love of his life, Jerrita Rice Parker. Together they built a beautiful life filled with cherished memories and unwavering devotion.
James...
Ruth Carroll
Mar 16, 2025
Ruth Ann Carroll
April 28, 1940 - March 16, 2025
Ruth Ann Carroll, passed away March 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Ruth was born April 28th 1940 in Plainwell MI where she spent the majority of her life.
Ruth enjoyed playing board games and she was fierce competitor. She loved blowing bubbles and building snowmen with her nieces and nephews.
She is...
Linda Birdsall
Mar 16, 2025
Linda Lorraine Birdsall
Age 78
Linda peacefully passed away unexpectantly on Sunday March 16, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at Bronson Hospital.
Linda was born on December 15, 1946, daughter of Clarence and Dawn Wesaw. Linda is a tribal member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. She attended Otsego High School (class of 1965). Linda retired in 2008 from General Motors,...
Roger Alan Keyes, Sr.
Mar 16, 2025
Roger Alan Keyes, Sr., of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Roger was born on August 27, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Archie and Verna (Lazar) Keyes. He went through Portage Public Schools. His career started with Brundige in Kalamazoo and finally retired from General Motors Fisher Body Plant...
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