Obituaries
Dorris Jean Bowman
Apr 7, 2026
Dorris (Pyle) Bowman was born December 2, 1933 to Riley and Marian (Howard) Pyle and passed away peacefully at her home on April 7, 2026. She grew up on a farm near Marcellus, Michigan where she attended country school and graduated from Marcellus High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan University where she spent time as the president...
Dennis Charles Kesolitz Jr
Apr 6, 2026
Dennis Charles Kesolitz Jr., 58, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born on October 24, 1967, in Somerville, New Jersey, to Bernadette and Dennis Kesolitz Sr. From an early age, he was known for his humor, warmth, and kindhearted nature qualities that remained with him throughout his life. He proudly...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Prosser
Apr 6, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann (DeLano) Prosser, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on October 3, 1946, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Marvin and Rachael (Ramsdell) DeLano.
Cindy spent her early years attending Schoolcraft Schools before transferring in the 10th grade to Vicksburg High School, where she graduated. Following graduation, she married...
Marcia Lynn Wells
Apr 5, 2026
Marcia Wells
May 24, 1952 – April 5, 2026
Marcia Wells was born on May 24, 1952, in Munith, Michigan, to Hazel “Irene” (Bailey) and Grats “Buster” Howard. During her childhood years, her family settled in Plainwell, Michigan—a place she would always call home. While she spent short periods elsewhere, Plainwell is where she lived the life she loved and built the...
Richard R. Weeks
Apr 5, 2026
Richard "Dick" R. Weeks, of Schoolcraft passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 87. He is leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and enduring love. Dick was born on May 10, 1938, in Coldwater, Michigan. He was the son of Royal and Esther (Chapman) Weeks.
Dick was raised in Athens, Michigan, where he laid...
Denna Rayette Berner
Apr 5, 2026
Denna Rayette Berner passed from this life on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1967, to Donald and Maureen (Cook) Wiertella in Marquette, Michigan.
Denna’s life began as part of a road trip. Don was a student at Michigan Tech. in Houghton, and the family doctor was in Newberry. Thinking there was several days until Denna was...
Gloria Lee Butler
Apr 4, 2026
Gloria Lee Butler, aged 95, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2026. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1950, and her graduating class continued to meet regularly throughout the years. On August 11, 1955, she married John Butler, sharing 56 years of marriage.
Gloria was an artist, known for her woodcarvings of Santa Clauses. She found joy...
Ronald Dale Steinacker
Mar 31, 2026
Ronald Dale Steinacker, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on December 6, 1934, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Floyd and Sevilla (DeYoung) Steinacker. Ron led a life marked by dedication, strong faith, and a passion for both work and family.
A proud graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, class...
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...
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