Paula Milbeck
Feb 7, 2024
Paula Lynn (Matyas) Milbeck of Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on July 23, 1943, to loving parents Andrew and Olene (Harper) Matyas.
Paula was preceded in death by her beloved husband Buzz, and her son Donald. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.
Paula is survived...
Vickey Roe
Feb 5, 2024
Vickey Roe of Bangor passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 5th 2024. She was born December 20th 1956 in Sturgis Mi to Walter Roe and Dorothy Sheldon.
Vickey was a very happy and loving person, she had a great love for cats and gardening. Her creativity in her gardens would amaze anyone who seen them, they...
Clifford "Butch" Louis Miller
Feb 5, 2024
Clifford Louis Miller, known by many as Butch, passed away on February 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, kindness, and a great sense of humor. Born on June 25, 1940, in Battle Creek, MI to parents Clifford and Edna Miller, Cliff lived a remarkable life enriched with diverse experiences.
He attended Vicksburg Community Schools and proudly graduated from Vicksburg...
Tina Hadley
Feb 2, 2024
Tina Hadley passed away February 2, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Tina was born at University Hospital in Ann Arbor on February 4, 1968. In 2000 moving to Paw Paw, MI for 6 years. In 2013 moving into Vicksburg, MI until 2024. Surviving Tina are her children, Thomas Hadley, and Faith Hadley of Vicksburg, MI, brother, Thomas Szegda of...
Donna Barrett
Feb 2, 2024
Donna Barrett
Scotts, MI
Donna was born in Waltham, MA on May 12, 1934 to Marjorie and Reginald Webster.
She graduated from Waltham High School and Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts.
Donna was married in 1956 to Paul B Barrett and they moved to Kalamazoo, MI where she began her teaching career at McKinley Elementary until 1964. In 1979, she resumed her love of...
Douglas Minshall
Feb 2, 2024
Doug Minshall, Age 67 of Kalamazoo passed away on February, 3rd 2024. Doug was born on February, 26th 1956 to the late John and Larraine Minshall. Doug spent his childhood in Doster, Michigan alongside his brothers and sisters Marilyn Minshall of Doster; Darlene Gleason (Bob) of Otsego; Rosemary Elkins (David) of Otsego; Johnie Minshall of Kalamazoo; Doug was known for...
James Lemon
Jan 31, 2024
James Richard Lemon of Lady Lake, Florida formerly of Scotts, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born on May 9, 1942, in Kalamazoo the son of Richard and Jean (Eastman) Lemon.
He graduated from Galesburg High School and went to work as a steam pipe fitter as well as assisting his parents...
Leo Diewald
Jan 30, 2024
Leo Franz Diewald, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home in Indian Land, South Carolina. Leo was born September 3, 1930, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Emil and Barbara (Lemuth) Diewald. As a child, Leo loved spending time with his father and playing with his younger twin sisters. He loved music and learned to play the piano and...
RoxyAnn Jenkins-Nicks (Thomas)
Jan 29, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of RoxyAnn Jenkins-Nicks (Thomas) on 01/29/2024 in Comstock, Michigan, She passed away peacefully along side of family, friends and Hospice. RoxyAnn was born on November 7, 1947 in Kalamazoo at Bronson Hospital.
She was Nurses aid, Veterinary Tech, Homemaker, Mother, Foster Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and friend. She enjoyed knitting,...
Marilou Genevieve Westcott
Jan 29, 2024
Marilou Genevieve Westcott passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice early Monday morning, January 29, 2024, at the age of 93 years. She was born at home, September 23, 1930, in Portage, Michigan, to Daniel H. Westcott and Agnes E. (Lake) Westcott.
Marilou graduated from Comstock High School in 1948, married Max D. Ickes in 1949, later divorced and raising two...
James Fletcher
Jan 28, 2024
James "Jim" Howard Fletcher was born 11/06/1934 to James and Nina (Upson) Fletcher in Kalamazoo, MI. Jim graduated from Kalamazoo Central where he excelled in baseball, football, and basketball. Trained by his father on boxing, he became a professional boxer, along with his brothers. They were known as “The Fighting Fletcher Brothers of Kalamazoo”. He was awarded the Golden Gloves 142...
Horst Jendralski
Jan 27, 2024
Horst Harold Jendralski, born on September 15, 1935, in Upper Silesia, Germany, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the age of 88. He was the beloved son and youngest of eight to Felix Jendralski and Elisabeth Schaffranek.
Due to the fighting during World War II the family lost their homeland and had to flee from the Russian Army....
Karen Beth Stephens
Jan 27, 2024
Karen Beth Stephens (formerly Drake) (born March 30th, 1953 in Linden Michigan) was the only survivor of a twin pregnancy. She spent her early years and young adulthood living in the Michigan area. Often, she would reminisce about her adventures with her childhood playmates and cousins, Diane (now residing in Florida) and Sandra (now sadly deceased). She loved learning, and excelled...
Devon Deryke
Jan 24, 2024
Devon Louise Deryke, 75, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born in Kalamazoo on September 23, 1948, to the late John and Lucy (Merrill) Deryke.
Devon is survived by her three devoted sons: Anthony C. Morey (Karen), Troy J. Morey (Petra), and Thomas L. Morey; cherished grandchildren: Phillip Morey (Martha), Kristyn Bober (Joe), Zachary...
Harvey Kuiper
Jan 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness family and friends announce the untimely departure of our dear Harvey D. Kuiper, affectionately known as "Harv" to his friends and family, passed away Monday January 22, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Harvey was born in Kalamazoo Michigan the...
Donna Snyder
Jan 22, 2024
Donna Marie Fleet Snyder, born on December 1, 1938, in Mancelona, Michigan, peacefully joined her Lord Jesus Christ on January 22, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Lloyd R Fleet and Olive Marie Sheriff.
Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert C Snyder Sr., and their son Robert C Snyder Jr. She was also preceded in...
Marc Allen Schneider
Jan 20, 2024
Marc Allen Schneider Sr, 71 years old, passed away on January 20th, 2024, peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo Mi, after a stroke. Born 12/31/1952 in Hartford MI, he was a lifetime resident of Bangor MI. Marc was a Believer, Bible on his desk and everyday he read his Daily Word. Thanks, Paul.
Marc was an avid deer hunter and...
Judy Lee Ford
Jan 19, 2024
Judy Lee Ford, 85, of Climax, Michigan, entered the presence of God by his grace on Friday, January 19, 2024. Judy was born in Vicksburg on September 29, 1938 to Hugh D. Jenkins and Lillian Marie Jenkins (née East). She is survived by her husband, Bill Ford, of Climax; a sister, Janet Ramsdell, of Yukon, Oklahoma; cousins Billie Weliver and...
Christopher Jaden deCastro
Jan 18, 2024
Christopher Jaden deCastro, 18, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024. Chris was a passionate little boy who was full of energy, and he loved to make people laugh. He was active in Cub Scouts as a young child and was a talented athlete, playing soccer and running cross country. As he grew older, his interests shifted, and he became...
Ricky "Rick" Harris Ritter
Jan 17, 2024
Ricky “Rick” Harris Ritter, of Vicksburg passed away at the age of 69, at the Butterfly Oasis Home in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with ALS. Rick was born on January 9, 1955 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Russell and Virginia (Grimm) Ritter. He lived his whole life in Vicksburg, Michigan. He was...