Obituaries
Betty Lou Martin
Sep 8, 2026
Betty Lou Martin, of Portage, Michigan, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 23, 1938, in Sparta, Michigan.
Just one week after graduating from high school, Betty Lou married the love of her life, Hiram Clarke Martin, on June 16, 1956 in Whitehall, MI, later relocating to Portage, MI. Together, they shared 26 years...
Harry Clifford Ettwein
Sep 6, 2026
Harry “Butch” Clifford Ettwein, age 76, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully September 6th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 28, 1950, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Butch was the Son of Harry Ettwein and Donna Winn who preceded him in death.
Butch dedicated his years as maintenance supervisor at the ISB building and then it changed to Comerica downtown...
Honey Joyce Handy
Sep 6, 2026
Honey Joyce (Edwards) Handy, of Portage, formerly of Schoolcraft passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Honey was born on October 3, 1942, in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Ord and Joyce (Drake) Edwards.
She was a graduate of Schoolcraft High School. She went on to build a career and retired from Pharmacia, formerly Upjohn...
Peggy Boysen
Sep 4, 2026
Peggy Ann (Hayes) Boysen
Peggy Ann (Hayes) Boysen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at Kairos Dwelling, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.
Peggy was born on April 22, 1943, in Otsego, Michigan, to Alva Hayes and Margaret Babbitt.
On May 3, 1975, Peggy married the love of her life, Paul Boysen....
Jane M Swanson
Sep 4, 2026
Jane M (Medema) Swanson, also known as Jane M. Rooseboom, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on November 16, 1932, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the family home in Paterson, the third of six children born to Peter and Wilhelmina "Mina"...
Jeffrey Alan Schneider
Sep 1, 2026
Jeffrey Alan Schneider, 53, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly September 1, 2026.
Born on March 29, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jeff grew up in Plainwell where he met Trina, who he always said was the one he had eyes for. They started their lives together in 1991 and married on June 8th, 1998. They would spend the next 35 years...
Thomas "Dave" David Long
Aug 31, 2026
Thomas David "Dave" Long, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, was born on September 13, 1930, in Gaylord, Michigan, to Edna Belle (Reynolds) and Orville Long. He was the eleventh of eleven children, with two sisters and eight brothers, all of whom preceded him in death.
Dave attended Honor Agricultural School and later Muskegon Heights High School. At the...
James Allan Masters
Aug 31, 2026
James Allan Masters, age 47, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Born on July 9, 1979, in Centralia, Illinois, James was raised in Salem by his grandparents, Lowell (Kern) and Betty Masters, who played an important role in his early life.
On May 27, 2006, James married the love of his life, JoDanna "Jodi" Lynn Craig, in Dix,...
Joan McCarn
Aug 28, 2026
Joan McCarn, age 91 of Allegan, died at Wings Home in Allegan on Friday, August 28, 2026. Joan was born November 11, 1934, in Plainwell, Michigan, the only child of Floyd and Julia Waanders McCarn.
Joan began taking piano lessons in the first grade and added flute lessons in the fourth grade. While in high school, she accompanied choir and instrumental...
Douglas P. Miller
Aug 28, 2026
Douglas Paul Miller passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 28, 2026, surrounded with so much love by his family and his closest friends.
He was born June 18, 1955 to Kenneth and Geraldine Miller at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was proceeded in death by both of his parents and grandparents, as well as his brother-in-law, Bob Cooley...
Gary Sisson
Aug 26, 2026
Gary Sisson, age 84, of Scotts, Michigan passed away with his family at his side on August 26, 2026.
He was born on August 18, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Wesley and Margarette (Carroll) Sisson.
Gary will be remembered as a dedicated husband, devoted father and grandfather. He and the love of his life, Valerie (Taft) Sisson, shared thirty-two years...
Todd David Boysen
Aug 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Todd David Boysen
Todd David Boysen, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born September 22, 1980, in Hastings, Michigan, to Paul and Peggy (Hayes) Boysen.
Todd will be deeply missed by his mother, Peggy Boysen; his siblings, Toni (Jim) McDonald, Michelle Wesaw, Laura (Tony) Graff, and Scott (Melissa) Boysen; his brother-in-law Chris...
Dean Franklin Goris
Aug 24, 2026
Dean was born on July 22, 1945, to Frank and Lois, who preceded him in death. He grew up alongside his brother, Rich, and sister, Susan, and graduated from Mattawan High School before continuing his education at Western Michigan University.
Dean proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After completing his military service and graduating...
Ronald James Hauke
Aug 23, 2026
Jim Hauke went to be with the love of his life, Esther, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following a brief stay in the hospital.
Jim was a man who lived life to the fullest. He was always the life of the party, bringing laughter, warmth, and joy wherever he went. He cherished his independence and remained fully independent right up to...
Barbara Ann Davis
Aug 22, 2026
Barbara Ann Davis, age 73, of Plainwell, passed away with family by her side on August 22, 2026. Barb was born July 3, 1953, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Wayne and Joane (Engel) Reardon. She was the third of four children.
Barb grew up in Plainwell and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1971 as a member of the National Honor Society....
Grace Evelyn Stafinski
Aug 21, 2026
Grace Evelyn Stafinski, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born September 26, 1949, in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Harm and Mary (Morris) VanDam.
A proud graduate of Loy Norrix High School, Grace laid the foundation for a life filled with dedication, love, and kindness. For three decades, she worked...
Judith Fay Adkins
Aug 20, 2026
Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Judith Fay Adkins, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on August 20, 2026, at the age of 83.
Judith was born on November 11, 1942, the eighth of nine children born to John and Guinevere “Pat” Klinger of Delton, Michigan. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School and went on...
Patrick Anthony Spruit
Aug 20, 2026
Patrick A. Spruit, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the age of 81. Patrick will be remembered for his kindness, quiet strength, faith, and devotion to his family.
He was the youngest of twelve children born to Peter and Louise Spruit in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Patrick graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Following...
Lynda Lee Santek
Aug 16, 2026
Lynda Lee Santek (née Loomis), of Kalamazoo passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Lynda was born on March 21, 1938, in Kalamazoo and was the daughter of Louis and Virginia (McCook) Loomis. Lynda was raised in Kalamazoo and spent her life here.
Lynda’s early life in Kalamazoo was filled...
William Charles Snook
Aug 14, 2026
William “Bill” Charles Snook, age 86, of Kalamazoo, Michigan was called to heaven by his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 14, 2026, after a valiant fight with brain cancer.
He was born on September 26, 1939, in Shelbyville, Michigan, the son of William D. and Crystal (Doxey) Snook.
Bill will be remembered as a dedicated husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
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