In Loving Memory of Kitti J. (Davison) Goldberg
November 2, 1960 - Jan 3, 2025
Kitti Jo Goldberg of Vicksburg passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 64. Kitti was born November 2, 1960, in Battle Creek. The daughter of Coy and Darlene (Werner) Davison. She graduated from Portage Central High School with the Class of 1978. Kitti was...
Marc Barton, age 69 of Otsego, MI, peacefully passed away, Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Wings of Hope Hospice Home, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
He was born to June 25, 1955 to Lyle and Helen Barton.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1976 receiving a Honorable Discharge.
Marc was a hard worker who was medically retired...
David (Dave) Richard Newland, a man of God, faithful husband, loving father, and joyful grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. He is survived by his sister, Renaigh Rogers (John Rogers), his brother Scott Newland (Christina), loving wife, Sue, four children, Niccole (Matt Ash), Kevin (Bobbi Jo), Adam (Renee), and Laura, and six grandchildren, Ryan, Brandon, Seth, Carter, Leah,...
Michael Severn Anderson, age 83, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at home after a lengthy illness in the company of his wife and daughters on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Mr. Anderson was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 8, 1941 to Lawrence S. Anderson and Evelyn Leone (Briley) Anderson. On May 16, 1967 Michael married Anne (Pahl) Anderson in Kalamazoo,...
Bonnie Smith, age 95, passed away with family by her side on January 1, 2025. Bonnie was born April 27, 1929 to Pete and Mabel (Newell) Begeman. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
She grew up attending school in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1947. In school, she...
Sue A. Richardson, a spirited soul, left this world on December 30th at the age of 84, after a brief battle with illness, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born in Vicksburg on October 26, 1940, to Donald and Gladys Smith, Sue grew into a remarkable woman. It was in her hometown that she met the love of...
In Loving Memory of Carol Ann McBeth
October 24, 1943 – December 29, 2024
Carol Ann McBeth, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on October 24, 1943, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Floyd and Margaret Brummel.
A proud graduate of William Penn College, Carol married the love of...
Charlotte Ann Chappell passed peacefully at her home December 24th, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. A special thanks to her daughter in law Angela and hospice care.
Charlotte graduated from Delton Kellogg high school in 1977 and soon after started working for Parker Hannifin where she continued to work for 40 years, retiring in 2019.
Char was married to her...
Kay Francis Bagley of Parchment passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and cherished friend Born on July 25, 1938, Kay lived a life rich in love and dedication to her family.
Kay's formative years were spent in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after her family relocated from Mystic, Iowa...
Joan Mae VanDyke went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2024. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Joan was born October 15, 1934, in Otsego, Michigan to Walter and Nora (French) Webster. She grew up attending Otsego Schools, graduating in 1952. Joan was active in the prom committee, jr. play committee,...
Gregory Donald Chappie, age 70, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born on April 7, 1954, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Clarence and Alexandria (Wrona) Chappie.
Gregory was a proud graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit. He furthered his education at Western Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He...
Frank Donald Simons passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with his daughters by his side. He was 78 years old and had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area.
Frank was born to Frank A. and Alice Simons in Midland, Michigan on April 3, 1946. He was the youngest of three boys. Frank graduated from Western...
Tracy (De Grazia) Mannes
July 13, 1969 – December 21, 2024
Tracy Ann (De Grazia) Mannes, age 55, of Climax, MI., passed away December 21, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children after a fierce two-and-a-half-year battle with advanced ovarian cancer. Her love for Jesus and her devotion to her faith was steadfast, even through great pain and suffering she showed us...
Deborah Leah Hoch (Stacy)
Born to Galen Hoch and Wilberta Randall on August 16, 1956. She passed away December 12, 2024. She leaves behind her three children; David, Kevin, and Nicole, eight grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a sister, and her dearest friend Robin Purser.
God looked around his garden and saw an empty place,
he then looked upon earth and saw your tired face.
He...
Sallie Honell
February 26, 1934 – December 14, 2024
Sallie Honell, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 26, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sallie was adopted as an infant by her loving parents, Thomas and Erna (Smith) Paxson. She lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, friends, and...
Joyce Ilien Clapp (12/22-1932-12/13/2024), 91, of Long Lake Cloverdale, Delton, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 13th at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, Mi, surrounded by loved ones.
Joyce was born on December 22, 1932, in Otsego, Michigan to George and Viola Briggs (Minegar) She attended Otsego High School and graduated in 1951. She pursued a career as Purchasing Agent....
Randall W. Stewart, Phd, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born on October 21, 1954 in Logansport, IN. Randall was the son of Warne and Alice (Doty) Stewart.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
Randall has been cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
While at...
On December 13, 2024 Stephanie Reeder peacefully passed away. Stephanie is preceded in death by husband Larry Reeder, Parents Jackie and Doyle Pierman. Survived by 3 sons Jon Reeder, Thad (Christina) Reeder, Nat (Kristi) Reeder. 5 siblings David (Marilyn) Pierman, Holly Pierman, Tom Pierman, Lori (Frank) Blossom, and Valley (Michael) Ufer, 5 Grandchildren: Jake, Mitchell, Brooke, Peyton, and Zoey. One...
Joan Alice Southworth, 92, of Vicksburg, passed away on December 12, 2024, from complications resulting from a fall in August. Joan was born on December 2, 1932, in Vicksburg, the daughter of John Colton Rapp and Bernice (Miller) Rapp. She lived her entire life in Vicksburg.
There is so much to say about Joan and her life it’s difficult to know...
We are saddened to announce the death of Richard "Steve" Monroe, who passed away on December 12th, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Steve was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 14th, 1950, to Richard D. Monroe and Constance B. Monroe of Lawrence, MI. He was raised on his family's dairy farm alongside his sister, Connie, on 120 beautiful acres. Steve...