John VerSteeg
Jun 10, 2022
John H. VerSteeg went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 10, 2022. John was born March 9, 1943 in Sheldon, Iowa, son of Melvin A. Sr. and Eunice M. (DeBruin) VerSteeg. He had resided in the Kalamazoo area since graduating from Hope College in 1965. He served in the Air Force National Guard from 1966 to 1970. In...
Babriano Jimenez
Jun 6, 2022
Babriano Jimenez of Orangeville, MI was called home by his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born in Orangeville, MI on January 15, 1946, the son of Baleriano and Rosaria (Frausto) Jimenez.
He graduated from Martin High School in 1966, following graduation he honorably served his country by joining the United...
Elsie Janice Autry-Garrett
Jun 5, 2022
Elsie Janice (Ford) Autry-Garrett of Portage, MI passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 1, 1945, the daughter of Farrell and Irene (Brinks) Ford.
She worked many years at the Battle Creek Federal Center, before retiring. Following retirement she volunteered her time serving many different fields later...
Joel Russell Carr
Jun 4, 2022
Joel Russell Carr August 25, 1941~ June 4, 2022 Joel Carr, 80 of Red Run Road, Big Fish Lake, died Saturday morning, June 4, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI of complications from a lung infection. Joel was born on August 25, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Russell Lee Carr and Viola (Fryear) Carr, and...
Larry Boelman
Jun 4, 2022
Larry H. Boelman passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born June 1, 1943, in Kalamazoo, MI to Jerry and Grace (Bolhuis) Boelman. He grew up in the Oakwood and Portage areas before moving to Mattawan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosi; his children: Machelle Powell and Michael (Tracy) Boelman;...
Betty J. Dibble
Jun 2, 2022
Betty Jane (Kline) Dibble passed away peacefully June 2, 2022 at her home in Vicksburg, Michigan. She was born on March 27, 1928 in Lawton, Michigan to Verelyn Joseph and Wima Lucille (Cooper) Kline. She was the oldest and last surviving of 3 siblings; Barbara Lucille (Kline) Eberstein, Janet L Hardy and Verelyn Joseph Kline Jr. Betty married Elwood LaVerne...
Melanie R. Brock
Jun 1, 2022
Melanie Ruth Brock of Portage, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 43. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 12, 1978, the daughter of Paul & Brenda (Wood) Brock.
Melanie spent her entire life in Kalamazoo and St. Joe counties. She enjoyed visiting places along the Lake Michigan shoreline, such as South...
Norman Lee Hamann
May 31, 2022
Norman Lee Hamann Sr, of Kalamazoo, passed away, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2022 at the age of 86 after a long illness. Norm was born in Gypsum, Ohio on January 27, 1936, the son of the late Leonard and Agatha Hamann.
He attended Wayne High School where he graduated in 1954. His childhood was a happy one shared...
Sheila Rae Thompson
May 31, 2022
Sheila R. Thompson, of Schoolcraft passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the age of 82. Sheila was born on August 27, 1939 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Norman and Wilma (Solomon) Drake. She graduated from Portage High School with the Class of 1957. In her earlier years she loved to go to Long Lake Roller...
Betty Jean Ahlberg
May 30, 2022
Betty Jean Ahlberg, age 87, of Shelbyville, MI, passed away in her sleep May 30, 2022, at her home in Michigan. Betty was born November 22, 1934, to Basil and Leora (Robar) Kershaw.
On September 8, 1951, Betty was married to Don Ahlberg, and they fell just three months shy of being married for sixty years at the time Don...
Bernadean Phyllis Miller
May 29, 2022
Bernadean Phyllis Miller December 25, 1930 ~ May 29, 2022 Bernadean Phyllis Miller 91, of Marcellus Michigan passed away May 29, 2022 at home. She was born in Lansing, MI December 25, 1930, the daughter of Pearl Edna Pettit. On July 12, 1979 in Portage MI she married Richard “Dick” Miller who preceded her in death on December 7, 2020....
Donald "Don" Wooldridge
May 29, 2022
Donald (Don) Wayne Wooldridge, 78, of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Robert and Thelma (Sones) Wooldridge. Don graduated from West High School in Davenport and Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos. He worked for John Deere, Clark Equipment, and Desert Mountain Golf...
Sherri Auten
May 29, 2022
Sherri Auten, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the age of 47. Sherri will always be remembered by lots of Vicksburg residence for working at Felpausch for 17 years, her musical talent, song writing talent, and her personality. Sherri is survived by her mother, Mary Auten; brother, Michael (Michelle) Auten II; nieces and nephew, Nathan,...
Ronald "Bubba" Turks
May 28, 2022
Ron “Bubba” Turks’ love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Ron passed away on May 28, 2022 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with Sarcoma, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He was born March 26, 1963, the son of Ruth...
Lois Jean Ellison
May 26, 2022
Lois Jean Ellison went to Heaven to be with our Lord with a smile on her face May 26, 2022, at age 81.
Jean was born March 13, 1941 to Delbert and Lois Franks. She was the eldest child and had many siblings, some of which have preceded her in death. Jean has now joined her parents and four sons,...
James "Jim" Thomas Schnelker
May 26, 2022
James "Jim" T. Schnelker, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 35. Jim was born on October 26, 1986 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Theodore and Renata Schnelker.
He is survived by his parents: Theodore and Renata Schnelker, of Kalamazoo; one sister: Joanna (Nicholas) Merrill; and two nieces: Zofia and Zara. He...
Elida Muniz
May 26, 2022
Elida Muniz of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born May 18, 1942 in Mercedes, Texas. Elida was one of 8 children born to Guadalupe and Matilde Espinoza. She grew up in South Texas where she enjoyed dancing and traveling. Elida married Ruben on November 27, 1965, celebrating their 56th...
Ilah G. Henderson
May 25, 2022
Ilah Gay Henderson passed away May 25,2022. She was born in Tyner, Indiana on August 27, 1935 to the late Haven and Lennia Reid. After moving to the Kalamazoo area during her childhood she later met and married her best friend and love of her life, Howard Henderson.
God was always first in her life, followed closely by her wonderful...
Janet Ann Rantz
May 25, 2022
Janet Ann Rantz, of Shelbyville, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Janet was born October 3, 1933, in Prairieville, MI to Earl and Margaret (Parker) Johncock. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harold; her children: Ron (Melodye) Rantz, Don Rantz, Darlene (Knick Knickerbocker) Rantz, Dean Rantz, Kelly Rantz and Margie (Brian...
Jenny L Gormley
May 25, 2022
Jenny Lynn (Schultz) Gormley was called home on May 25th, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born on March 17th, 1945 (St. Paddys Day) to Charlotte May (Snyder) Brown and Albert D. Schultz in Newport KY and moved to Michigan at a young age. Jenny was one of seven children (1 brother and 5 sisters). She will be...