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...
Susan Smith
Mar 13, 2025
Susan Lynn Smith, 72, of Schoolcraft, MI, passed away on March 13th, 2025, surrounded by family at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born February 25th ,1953 in Kalamazoo, MI.
Susan was married to the love of her life, Richard Smith, on December 24th, 1972, in Schoolcraft, MI. They were married for 52 years and are the Father and Mother...
Diane Russon
Mar 13, 2025
The family of Diane Louise Russon of Portage, Michigan is saddened to announce her passing at Rose Arbor on Thursday March 13, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
She leaves her son Raymond (Ray) M. Russon and wife Christine; son Randall (Randy) Russon and wife Karen; grandchildren: Heather and husband Damon; Amie; Rachel and husband Dawson; and Patrick; great granddaughter...
Robert Heasley
Mar 12, 2025
Robert (Rob) Baker Heasley passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 78 at Rose Arbor surrounded by his family. Rob was born in Holland, Michigan on December 23, 1946, to the late Robert L. and June (Baker) Heasley. Rob leaves a legacy of profound kindness, wisdom, sense of humor, contagious smile, and love for his family, friends...
Dovie Rice
Mar 10, 2025
Dovie Rice, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 73. Dovie was born on March 1, 1952, in Plainwell, MI. She was a graduate of Otsego High School. On November 11, 1973, she married the love of her life, Charles Rice.
Dovie loved gardening and had a love of animals and took many strays in...
Lesa Marie Simkins
Mar 8, 2025
In the bounteous book of life, where every soul's story is inscribed, the chapter of Lesa Marie Simkins was one inked with love and generosity, her spirit as unyielding and beautiful as the Tennessee mountains she so cherished. Born on the ninth day of February in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-two, within the welcoming bounds of...
Doris Hyder
Mar 4, 2025
Doris Cutler-Hyder April 14, 1925 - March 4, 2025
Doris Cutler-Hyder, age 99, passed away on March 4, 2025. Doris was born on April 14, 1933, to Bert and Rose (Case) Slack. She was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Doris is survived by her 5 children: Ron of Indiana, Marshall (Carol), Esther, Jim (Julie) and Janet all of Plainwell. She is also...
Gary Julian
Mar 3, 2025
Gary Julian, 73, of Mattawan passed away peacefully Monday, March 3rd, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 8th, 1951 in Hillsdale to Robert and Ercel Julian. Gary married Kathy on October 27th, 1978.
Growing up, Gary loved doing anything on the farm with his siblings, leg wrestling with his sister, and sledding down the hill into the...
William Nickols Sr
Mar 1, 2025
William Joseph Nickols Sr., 85, of Vicksburg, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2025. A lifelong resident of Vicksburg, William was born on September 21, 1939, to Charles and Katherine (White) Nichols. He took great pride in his hometown, where he built a life filled with family, friendship, and countless cherished memories.
William honorably served his country...
Karen Louise Duckworth
Mar 1, 2025
Karen L. Duckworth, of Scotts passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Throughout her life, Karen embodied the ideals of trailblazing and dedication, leaving a profound impact on her community and all who knew her.
A proud graduate of University High School, Karen pursued her passion for serving others at Western Michigan University, where she earned...
Sharon Kay Powers
Feb 28, 2025
Sharon Kay Powers, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on December 15, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI. A proud member of the Class of 1969 from Kalamazoo Central High School, Sharon exemplified a life dedicated to her family and community. She dedicated her career to caring for others. She worked...
Michael Melvin Hendrick
Feb 20, 2025
Michael Melvin Hendrick, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born on July 7, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Melvin and Lucille (Schleisman) Hendrick.
A graduate of Comstock High School with the Class of 1962, Mike furthered his education with a bachelor's degree in business from Western...
Sina McKay
Feb 20, 2025
Sina Lucy McKay, age 91, went to be with her Lord on February 20, 2025. Lucy was born on May 11, 1933, to Dozer and Dorothy (Staggs) Plunkett. She grew up around Florence, Alabama. In 1951 her family moved to Michigan and in 1952 she met William in Keeler, Michigan. They dated for a couple of months before his family...
Douglas R Byas
Feb 19, 2025
Douglas R. Byas, born on April 23, 1948, passed away on February 19, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and commitment that touched many lives throughout his 76 years.
Education was important to Doug, who began his studies at Kalamazoo Central High School. His journey took him into the military, where he served in the United States Navy...
Howard Miller
Feb 19, 2025
Howard Wayne Miller, a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on March 25, 1936, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Elon and Vera (Button) Miller.
Howard and Gayle met at Sherwood Free Methodist Church youth group and became high school sweethearts, marrying in 1956. He attended...
William Howard
Feb 16, 2025
William J. Howard of Gobles Michigan passed away on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 82 at the VA hospital. Bill suffered many years from Parkinson’s and is now resting peacefully.
He was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on June 19th, 1942, to Edwin and Elaine Howard, who both preceded him in death.
Bill worked many years as a mechanic but was...
Christopher Lindow
Feb 15, 2025
My beloved son Christopher John Lindow, age 54, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed unexpectedly on February 15, 2025.
Christopher came into the world on May 6, 1970, in Warren Michigan to parents Marilyn Janice Lindow (Kirkland) and Michael Steven Lindow. He grew up in Roseville Michigan where he played youth sports and found lifelong friends. He graduated from Roseville High School. He...