Obituaries
Nancy Jeanne Vanderploeg
Mar 30, 2026
Nancy Jeanne (Grinage) VanderPloeg
Nancy Jeanne (Grinage) VanderPloeg, age 89, went to live with her Heavenly Father on March 30, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1937, and lived a life marked by dedication to her family, her profession, and her community.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrus and Jeanne (Irwin) Grinage; her beloved husband, Henry Richard VanderPloeg;...
Salomee Mapendo
Mar 29, 2026
Salomee Mapendo of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the age of 73. She was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 1, 1952 the daughter of Harry Bernard and Elizabeth Benadette.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
In accordance with the family's wishes a public time for visitation will be held at...
Mary Jane Flores
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Jane Flores, 97, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, peacefully left this world to spend eternity in heaven with her beloved husband, Richard W. Flores. Sr., on March 29, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late David and Ida Mae Hudson Williams. A 1946 graduate of Upper Darby High School, Upper Darby, PA, she...
Lois Esther Walters
Mar 25, 2026
Lois Ester Walters
08-30-1931 - 03/25/206.
Lois Esther Walters died peacefully on March 25, 2026, at Hawthorne Landing in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the wife of, Norbert Wdowicki and Richard Walters both of whom proceeded in death. She was born on August 30, 1931, to Elmer O and Germain (Jimmy) Geschwendt.
Also proceeded in death was her sister Betty and (Bob) Gowan of...
John S. Polasek
Mar 23, 2026
John S. Polasek, of Vicksburg, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 77. John was born on August 27, 1948, in Plainwell, MI. He was the son of Joseph and Vita (Mancuso) Polasek. John was a devoted public servant and cherished member of his community.
John learned early the importance of a “Farmer’s Mentality”- fix what you...
Jeffrey James Ritsema
Mar 22, 2026
Jeffrey James Ritsema, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away at the age of 53. He was born on September 17, 1972, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jeff was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Bridget Ritsema, and a proud and loving father to his three children: Joshua, Vibia, and Kristen. He was the cherished son of Jim Ritsema and Jan Goddard,...
Brenda Lou Workman
Mar 21, 2026
Brenda Lou Workman
May 6, 1950 – March 21, 2026
OTSEGO, MI – Brenda Lou Workman, a woman of profound faith and a devoted mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Otsego, Michigan, on March 21, 2026. She was 75 years old. At the time of her passing, she was exactly where she wanted to be surrounded by the family she...
Mildred "Millie" Forsyth-Brown
Mar 21, 2026
Mildred “Millie” Forsyth-Brown, of Vicksburg, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on October 18,1938 to Galvin and Mildred (Kline) Irwin in Constantine, Michigan; Millie grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan with her younger brother, John. It was a simple life on the farm. The family raised chickens, dairy cows, and other livestock.
Millie graduated...
Hazel M. Bullard
Mar 19, 2026
Hazel Muriel (Rice) Bullard passed away on March 19, 2026, in Portage, Michigan. She was born on September 20, 1927, in Lake County, Michigan, the daughter of J.C. and Kitty (Howe) Rice.
She graduated from Baldwin High School as valedictorian in 1945 and attended Western Michigan University. She married Duane Bullard on February 4, 1947, and he preceded her in death...
Cornelius John Baden
Mar 19, 2026
Cornelius John “Skip” Baden, 84, of Portage, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2026. He was born June 21, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Cornelius Bud and Fran (Milliman) Baden.
Skip was a lifelong Kalamazoo resident, he graduated from State High in 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He then went on to attend Western Michigan University for college.
Skip...
Richard Bruce Campbell, Jr.
Mar 15, 2026
Richard Bruce Campbell, Jr., 69, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Richard was born July 8, 1956 in San Diego, California to Richard and Mary Jo (Rush) Campbell. Growing up he attended Battle Creek Public Schools, where he was on the dive team, before graduating in 1975. He loved to swim and explore the...
Gary Gene Doolittle
Mar 11, 2026
Gary Gene Doolittle, 72, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born on August 17, 1953, in Hillsdale to Gene and Harriet Doolittle. He attended Hillsdale High School and later continued his education at Ferris State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Gary proudly served his country...
Richard Dye Markins
Mar 10, 2026
Richard Dye Markins, age 88, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed on March 10, 2026 in Portage, Michigan. He was born September 28, 1937 in Tucson, Arizona to Chester Arthur Markins and Gladys Ruth Dye.
He grew up in Tucson and enlisted in the Army in 1961 where he was trained as a communications specialist at Fort Riley, Kansas. He worked as a...
Nancy Colleen Kunselman
Mar 9, 2026
Nancy Colleen (Cooper) Kunselman, age 83, of Vicksburg, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1942, in Constantine, Michigan, the daughter of Wayne and Lillian (Miller) Cooper.
Nancy graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1960 and went on to attend Ferris State University. During her high school years she...
Ruth Elaine Szymczak
Mar 8, 2026
Ruth Szymczak, 78, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on August 9, 1947, to Elda and Raymond Tanczos in South Haven, Michigan. Ruth lived a full and vibrant life that touched the hearts of many.
She graduated from South Haven high school and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Dennis Szymczak After...
Mona Marie Lamb
Mar 8, 2026
Mona Marie Lamb, born November 10, 1969 - March 8, 2026.
Mona is survived by her 3 children, Steven, Andrew and Celine. Mona is the sister of four siblings. Dawn, Roberta, Barbara, and Robby. As well, the grandmother of Kollin, Lacey, Blake and Damion. Mona was a wild, kind, and fun spirit, who enjoyed listening to her kids play music, the...
Mary Frances Langdon
Mar 8, 2026
Mary Frances Langdon, of Fulton passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the age of 101. She was born on November 12, 1924, in Fulton, MI. She was the daughter of Corliss and Bessie (Sherman) Weimer. She is leaving behind a rich legacy of devotion and joy. A lifelong resident of Fulton, Mary Frances was a genuine farm girl...
Max Leroy Shook
Mar 7, 2026
Max Leroy Shook, age 76, went to be with the Lord on March 7th, 2026. Max was born February 7, 1950, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Frank & Georgia (Ransbottom) Shook. Max was the second born of five children in a full and active home. He married Pegg Boball in 1973 and shared 39 years of marriage prior to her passing...
Jo Ann Domaska
Mar 6, 2026
Jo Ann Domaska, of Paw Paw formerly of Mattawan, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the age of 93. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born on August 3, 1932, in Harlan, Kentucky, the youngest of six children to William and Liva Caylor.
The family relocated to Michigan in 1942 where she later...
Mary Helen Brooks
Mar 5, 2026
Mary Helen Brooks, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on August 20, 1927, in Garnerville, New York. She was a beloved wife, mother, and a cherished member of her community, whose legacy of love and devotion will always be remembered.
Mary's early life in Garnerville was marked by a simple...
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