Obituaries
Deborah Predum
Jun 16, 2026
The family of Deborah Kay (Manchester) Predum is deeply saddened to announce her passing on June 16, 2026. Born on December 14th, 1957 in Muskegon, Michigan, Debbi lived a full and remarkable life. She touched the hearts of everyone she met through her smile, kind nature, and sacrificial giving. Debbi was an active member of her church community, as acting...
Anthony "Tony" Lee Mayo
Jun 14, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Lee Mayo, age 68, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 14, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend, Tony was born on February 25, 1958, in Vicksburg, the son of J.R. and IdaBelle (Taylor) Mayo.
Tony married the love of his life, Julie, on August 11, 1984. Together they shared nearly 42 years of...
Gary Lee Fisher
Jun 13, 2026
Gary L. Fisher, 77, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, passed away on June 13, 2026.
Gary dedicated his life to education, athletics, and the students of Climax-Scotts High School, where he served as a teacher, athletic director, driver's education instructor, and coach. During a remarkable 41-year career, he touched countless lives through his leadership, encouragement, and unwavering commitment to the success of his...
Mary Crouch
Jun 10, 2026
Mary M. Crouch passed away with family by her side on June 10, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on November 6, 1958, in Plainwell, Michigan, to William and Shirley (Pearson) Hileski. Mary was the fourth oldest of nine children.
Mary grew up in Plainwell and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1977. After graduating, she began working....
Peggy Lee Wooden
Jun 9, 2026
Peggy Lee Wooden, age 77, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 9, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1948, the daughter of Dale and Marjorie Webster.
Peggy cherished her childhood memories of spending time on her grandfather's farm alongside her sister, Roxann, and her brothers, Ted and Rod. Those early years helped...
Ralph Campbell
Jun 9, 2026
Ralph Campbell, 92, of Constantine, Michigan, passed away on June 9, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1933 in Colt, Arkansas to Thomas and Hattie (Long) Campbell.
After hitchhiking from Arkansas to California at 17 to become a sharecropper Ralph eventually settled in Three Rivers where he became a welder and machine operator. He had a brief marriage to his...
Mary Jane Davis
Jun 8, 2026
Mary Jane (Comstock) Davis of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on June 8, 2026. Mary was born June 27, 1927 in Vicksburg, MI and was the daughter of Vera (Nash) and Edward Comstock.
On September 6, 1947 she married John Gillette Davis. John preceded her in death on July 19, 1996 after 49 years of marriage. She was a lifelong resident of...
Gloria Mae Shook
Jun 7, 2026
Gloria Mae Shook joined Heaven’s choir on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on December 16, 1947, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Frank and Georgia (Ransbottom) Shook.
At the age of 18, Gloria enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where she served for 4 years, working her way up to Personnelman Second Class. After finishing her duties...
Susan Marie Kennedy
Jun 4, 2026
On Thursday, June 4th, 2026, Susan Marie Kennedy, 88 of Vicksburg, MI, passed away at Northwoods Village. There she was greatly loved and taken care of, as if she were a family member of their own for almost 2 years from dementia and the effects of a stroke.
Sue was born on November 1st, 1937 to Charles and Annis (Smith) Rantz....
Vincent James Viviano
Jun 3, 2026
Vincent James Viviano, age 77 years, was called home by his Lord on June 3, 2026. Vince was born June 28, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, oldest son of Vincent and Ilene Mildred (McMillan) Viviano.
In 1966, he graduated from Bloomington High School, Bloomington, California, and studied microbiology at San Bernardino Valley Community College and California Politechnic College in Pomona, California.
On April...
Walter J. Wesoloski
Jun 1, 2026
Walter "Walt" J. Wesoloski, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 91. Walt was born on March 22, 1935, in Comstock, MI. He was the son of James and Mary (Rapacz) Wesoloski. He was a man whose life was filled with dedication and unwavering faith. Walt’s journey was one deeply rooted in service—to his...
Linda Sue Pierman
May 30, 2026
Linda Pierman, 75, of Galesburg passed away Saturday, May 30 at Rose Arbor Hospice surrounded by family.
Linda was born July 17, 1950 in Kalamazoo to Robert and Carolyn Feltch of Galesburg. She attended Galesburg Augusta Schools. On January 20, 1967 she married Mike Pierman. Together they raised their two children Michael (Mick) and Jamie. In 1972 she was diagnosed with...
Heidi Stucki, DVM
May 30, 2026
Heidi Ellan Stucki, DVM - Galesburg, Michigan
Dr. Stucki passed away on May 30, 2026, at Cedar Ponds, the rural home in Galesburg she had shared with her husband for more than 25 years.
Heidi was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 28, 1954, to Jacob and Naomi Stucki; the family moved to Kalamazoo shortly afterward. She attended Kalamazoo Public Schools, then...
Ronald James Pillars
May 28, 2026
Ronald James Pillars, 76, of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenly at home on May 28, 2026.
Ron was born on August 14, 1949, to Donald and Marian (Hackman) Pillars. He was known for his love for the outdoors. He never met a person he couldn’t talk to. He knew someone everywhere that he went. He was a hard worker with attention to...
Carrie Lynn Beardsley
May 24, 2026
Born November 9th, 1967, Carrie Beardsley led a life full of love and courage. After graduating high school, she stepped into a short but proud career as an OR Tech. in the United States Army Reserve in 1985. Honorably Discharged in 1991, she bounced through several jobs to care for her growing family, until an opportunity presented itself in 2011...
Arloa Ruth Wirbel
May 20, 2026
Arloa Ruth Wirbel, age 95, of Holland, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. Arloa was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Holland, MI, to Clarence and Aggie Raak. On October 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert Wirbel, her beloved husband of 59 years,...
Joyce A. Heath
May 19, 2026
Joyce A. (Dibble) Heath, of Portage formerly of Vicksburg, passed away at home where she has been lovingly cared for by family, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the age of 83. She was a beloved mother, devoted friend, and cherished member of her community. Joyce was born on June 12, 1942, and was the daughter of John and Aleta...
Claudia Lea Sabin
May 19, 2026
Claudia Lea Sabin, age 74, of Portage, Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1951, in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of Milford and Norma (Hardwick) Sabin.
Claudia graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1970. Born deaf, she became deeply involved in the deaf community throughout Michigan and formed countless lifelong friendships through the organizations, events,...
Patricia Ann Ferguson
May 17, 2026
Patricia Ferguson, lovingly known as Pat, Patty, Mom or Grandma passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, surrounded by the family she adored more than anything in this world. Born in Kalamazoo to Carl and Doris Watts on June 10, 1947, Pat spent her life building exactly what mattered most to her — a close-knit family filled with love, laughter,...
Trenton Hilbrock Stermer
May 14, 2026
Trenton Hilbrock Stermer, 33, of Kalamazoo, passed away on May 14, 2026.
Born on February 16, 1993, Trenton was known for his adventurous spirit, generous heart, and deeply unique personality. He believed in living life his own way and never hesitated to follow his own path. Whether through his love of travel, snowboarding, music, festivals, healthy eating, or holistic health, Trenton...
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