Jerry Kuiper
Sep 8, 2023
Jerry Kuiper went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2023, at the age of 99. He was the son of Henry and Antje (Sportel) Kuiper and had 14 siblings. Jerry was born in Portage, MI on October 6, 1923, and had lived there for most of his life. Jerry was a World War II veteran. He retired...
Mary Ann Byers
Sep 3, 2023
Mary Ann Byers passed away September 3rd, 2023 at her home in Vicksburg, MI with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born October 2, 1942 to Victor and Maxine (Castor) Campbell. She was preceded in death by her mother and father and her son Christopher Byers. She leaves behind her spouse Woody Byers of Vicksburg, a son Steven...
Dustin J. Strayer
Sep 2, 2023
Dustin J. Strayer, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away on September 2, 2023 after a long time illness. Dustin was born on June 24, 1969, the son of Howard and Clarice (Vining) Strayer.
Dustin was a 1988 Centreville High school graduate. He recently moved to Michigan after living the past 35 years in California. He spent 8 years in the Marine...
John D. Ralston
Aug 31, 2023
John D. Ralston, age 59, of Marcellus, MI formerly of Jenison, MI passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. John was born February 7, 1964 in Elgin, IL to Robert H. and Leota Corinne (Shockley). He graduated from Berrien Springs High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. John’s goal in life was to help other people through difficult times and...
Toni L. Gard
Aug 29, 2023
Toni Lorene Gard, 73, of Jones, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at home in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 24, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of five children born to Anthony Majka and Doris Elizabeth (Hopkins) Majka. She married Kenneth Edgar Gard, Jr. May 18, 1968 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Toni was a...
Gloria Jeanne Senne
Aug 26, 2023
Gloria Jeanne Senne passed away early Saturday morning, August 26 at the age of 96 years. She was born in Kalamazoo on June 9, 1927. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Harry W. Gray and Eva (Sizer) Gray, and her stepmother Martha Gray. Also preceding her were her husband, Frank, who died in 2016 after 68 years of...
Thomas Owen Meyers
Aug 24, 2023
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE is set to take place on Saturday, February 24th at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, located at 11611 Shaver Rd. in Schoolcraft from 11:30am - 3:30pm.
Thomas Owen Meyers, the only son born to Kenneth and Eva (Blink (nee Pincomb)) Meyers on November 9th, 1951, peacefully left this world, on August 24th, 2023.
Living in South West Michigan...
Cathoriene Lou Cummins
Aug 23, 2023
Cathoriene Lou Cummins went to be with the lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born on July 21, 1931 in St Johns, Michigan. Daughter of Harold and Audrey (Argersinger) Getz. She was a life-long seamstress. On June 9, 1951, Rene was united in marriage to Gilbert Cummins. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Surviving...
Ginger May VanDeLaare
Aug 22, 2023
Our family is heartbroken to announce the death of our mother, Ginger (Virginia) May VanDeLaare 86 of Kalamazoo on August 22, 2023 after a sudden, brief and unexpected medical illness. Her children were all gathered by her side to comfort her in her last moments. She expressed feeling peace, knowing that the Lord was ready to bring her to Heaven.
Born...
Donald Lee Tinkey
Aug 18, 2023
On August 18, 2023, Donald L. Tinkey accepted a new adventure, he is now towing the stars and clouds of our lives. Donald Lee Tinkey was born April 25th, 1969 to Richard L.and Mary L. (Hunt) Tinkey.
He resided in the Kalamazoo area for most of his life. He worked for over 30 years as a tow truck driver at...
Evelyn Ann Brockway
Aug 17, 2023
Evelyn Ann Brockway, 84, Kalamazoo, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away peaceably on August 17 at the Alamo Nursing Home. She was born May 13, 1939 in Valparaiso, IN, the daughter of LeRoy and Margaret (Wayne) Manning.
She attended Valparaiso High School and moved to Kalamazoo in 1968 where she met and married the love of her life, Carlton Brockway. ...
Robert Maurice Graves III
Aug 15, 2023
Robert Maurice Graves III passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born on November 30,1982, to Robert Graves II and Donna (Pierce) Graves.
Robert is survived by his father and his stepfather: Joseph Medina; his children: Sage Graves,Robert Graves IV, and Ramses Graves; his sister Rebecca (Matthew Kendall) Graves; his brotherJustin (Marissa) Graves and his nephews Gage Wilson and...
Edythe Marian Snow
Aug 15, 2023
Edythe Marian Snow
1928-2023
KALAMAZOO – Edythe Marian Snow, 95, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on June 26, 1928, in Essexville, Michigan, to the late Burch Holmes and Marian L. Enszer.
Edythe, also known as Grandma and Aunt Edie, was a kind-hearted and fun-loving individual who always had a smile on her...
Phyllis Wesler Long Hicks
Aug 14, 2023
Phyllis Wesler Long Hicks passed away in the late evening of August 14, 2023, during a short stay at Borgess Hospital. She was 103 years old.
Phyllis was born to Jacob and Gladys Wesler at the family farmhouse in Pine Grove Township, Michigan on January 12, 1920. Phyllis married Elbert (Bert) Long in 1939 and together they had three children....
Robert Eugene Beals
Aug 14, 2023
Robert Eugene Beals, age 86, resident of Shelbyville Michigan peacefully passed away of heart failure in his home on August 14, 2023. Born November 10, 1936, to Thelma (Rash) and Ernie Beals. Bob, as he is known by family and friends, grew up near Muskegon Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Steve (Peggy), Clarence (JoAnne),...
William "Butch" John Apted Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
William “Butch” John Apted, Jr. September 15, 1950 ~ August 13, 2023 William “Butch” John Apted, Jr., 72 of Marcellus passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be directed to the Marcellus Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com .
Marilyn Jane Woodworth
Aug 13, 2023
Marilyn Jane Woodworth, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 90. Marilyn was born October 7, 1932, in Martin, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Knol) DeBruin.
She graduated from Martin High School with the class of 1951. When Marilyn was young, she was the MVP Basketball player on the...
Mark Lambert Jager
Aug 10, 2023
Mark Lambert Jager, 62, of Shelbyville, MI, passed away on August 10, 2023. Born on January 14, 1961, in Frankfort, Germany, Mark was a hardworking and dependable individual who was loved by all who knew him. He was a highly skilled Master Automotive Mechanic, dedicating most of his years to working with various automotive companies before venturing out to...
Harry Browne
Aug 8, 2023
Harry Charles Browne
Harry Browne, known as Charlie Browne to most of his many friends, passed away in Kalamazoo on August 8, 2023. Harry was born in Illinois to Harry and MaryLou (Porter) Browne on July 30, 1953.
Harry was an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Hackett High School, and eventually embarked upon a career in automotive repair, achieving the...
Samuel Henry Adams
Aug 8, 2023
Samuel Henry Adams passed away on August 8, 2023, while under the care of the Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan, Michigan. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 23,1928, and attended Kalamazoo Central High School. He was a union bricklayer by profession; & at age 18, he enlisted in the Army. After basic training, he was sent to Japan...