Obituaries
Tracy Jenkins
Nov 18, 2025
Tracy Lynn Jenkins passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2025, leaving a profound and irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who loved her. Tracy was born on July 10, 1972, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Tracy was known above all for her deep and unwavering love for her family. She is survived by her husband, Michael, and her children: Reese and...
Nathaniel "Nate" Smith
Nov 17, 2025
Nathaniel "Nate" Marshall Smith, age 18, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 17, 2025. He was born on June 29, 2007, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Benjamin Smith and Tracie Lazarus.
Nate was a bright, gentle soul whose passions and talents made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He had an extraordinary gift for music and could play...
Carl Frederick
Nov 15, 2025
Carl Gene Frederick passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a form of Muscular Dystrophy he was diagnosed with at age 32. His strength, optimism, and unwavering spirit remained constant throughout his life.
Carl was born in Hackleburg, Alabama, on September 6, 1942. At the age of four, his family...
Grace Stewart
Nov 13, 2025
Grace Elina (Ruedger) Stewart was born July 20, 1989, in Grand Rapids, MI to Stephen and Christine (Jackson) Ruedger. As a child she enjoyed camping and spending time with grandparents and friends. Her friend Megan (Hibma) Weekley was a frequent addition to family adventures that continues even now.
In her teens she developed a love for photography which she carried throughout...
Betty Storteboom
Nov 12, 2025
Betty Fern Storteboom, a beloved mother, grandmother, and fiercely dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 86, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Born on April 21, 1939, Betty grew up in a vibrant household as one of twelve children, a fact that surely contributed to her lifelong love of company. She was a proud graduate of Kalamazoo...
Joan Marie Beattie
Nov 11, 2025
Joan Marie Beattie April 18, 1939 – November 11, 2025
With grace and peace, Joan Marie Beattie, age 86, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away on November 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength.
Born on April 18, 1939, in Hartford, Michigan, Joan was the cherished daughter of Stanley Ivan Briggs and Florence Ruth (Frye) Briggs. She grew...
Carl Michael Wyman
Nov 9, 2025
It is with deepest sorrow, that we announce the passing of Carl Michael Wyman. Born in 1957. Michael left us at the age of 67 years old on November 9, 2025.
A man who was known for a “heart of gold”, who touched many lives with his kindness, generosity, humor, and deep devotion to his family and friends. Michael enjoyed fishing,...
Porter "Cleve" Cleveland Carter
Nov 9, 2025
Porter "Cleve" Cleveland Carter, of Portage passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on August 6, 1948, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Porter was the son of Aubrey and Louise (Summus) Carter.
Cleve's journey from those cherished roots in Tennessee to a noteworthy career as a truck driver is a testament to his enduring spirit...
Kathryn Huffman
Nov 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathryn Anne Huffman (nee Wilson), age 65.
Kathy is a best friend, mother, mamaw, GG, sister, aunt and a kind soul to all who she came into contact with, including her "fur-babies". Her love of animals, reading and watching TV especially anything Miss Marple, fishing, and the love for her family...
Paul Cutler
Nov 3, 2025
Paul Eugene Cutler of Kalamazoo went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025. Paul was born on September 14, 1956, in Kalamazoo. He is the son of John and Marlene (Shipman) Cutler. He grew up in Plainwell, and he was a resident student at the Michigan State School for the Blind in Lansing. He graduated in 1978.
Paul...
Richard Andrews
Nov 3, 2025
Richard “Dick” Andrews of Plainwell went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025. Dick was born on February 15, 1947, in Plainwell. He was the son of the late Carlton and Fannie (Brown) Andrews. He grew up in Plainwell and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1965.
Dick leaves behind a legacy marked by love, service, and good...
Betty Mudget
Nov 2, 2025
Betty Jean Mudget, age 80, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2025. Betty was born March 23rd, 1945, in Carlisle, Ohio, to William and Martha Cramer. During her youth, she enjoyed roller skating and playing with the neighborhood kids, one of whom she would end up marrying. She graduated from Carlisle high school in 1963.
In 1962, Betty...
Karl William Melching
Nov 1, 2025
Karl William Melching, of Vicksburg, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the age of 62. He was born on July 20th, 1963, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Carl W. Melching and Darlene M. (Carlson) Melching. After attending Vicksburg High School, Karl became a Union Carpenter and worked in the area for many years.
Karl is survived by...
Jane Gaylor
Oct 31, 2025
Jane Ellen Gaylor, born October 1, 1945, in Winchester, IN, as Jane Ellen Reitenour, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
Known affectionately by most as “Baby Grandma,” a nickname lovingly given to her by one of her great-grandchildren because she was “so little.” Jane brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone who knew her.
Jane was...
Victor Schroeder Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
Victor Christian Schroeder, Jr. was born June 13, 1928, to Garnette and Victor Schroeder, Sr. in Cleveland, Ohio. He married Naomi Carolyn Lutz in 1949, and they enjoyed 73 years of marriage together filled with laughter, fun, and adventure.
Vic attended Ohio State University and received a mechanical engineering degree from
Cleveland State University. He was a licensed professional Engineer in Michigan and Ohio.
While...
Ryan Whitney
Oct 28, 2025
Ryan Lee Whitney of Plainwell passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Ryan was born on July 24, 1981, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is the son of Rebecca Presti and Ronald Whitney. He grew up in Kalamazoo and graduated from High School in 1999.
Ryan leaves behind a legacy marked by love, strength, and good humor. He enjoyed working with his...
Patsy Lou Lascale
Oct 25, 2025
Patsy Lou (Richer) LaScala, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25th 2025 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on October 30th,1932 in Grand Rapids Michigan to the late Geneva and Fenton Richer.
Patsy graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1951 and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She was a switchboard operator at Upjohn, then went on to work at...
Tony Blodgett
Oct 24, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Lester Blodgett, age 59, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1966, in Kalamazoo, the son of Andrew and Joyce (Ryskamp) Blodgett.
On January 16, 1996, Tony married the love of his life, Kristy Brown, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together they built a beautiful life and raised two wonderful children,...
Lisa Agate
Oct 23, 2025
Lisa Ann (Herrick) Agate, age 65, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 23, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1960, in Madrid, Spain, to Thomas Herrick and Mary Dietrich. Lisa spent her early childhood in Guam before moving back to the United States. While her father served in the Air Force, the family lived...
Tracey Sulka
Oct 23, 2025
Tracey Ann Sulka, 58, of Augusta MI, was called home on October 23, 2025 after a diagnosis of Stage IV cancer earlier in the month. She was surrounded by her husband and siblings at the time of her passing.
Tracey was born on July 2, 1967 to Garry and Patricia Kortz in Grand Rapids, MI, and lived in Bellevue, IL;...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
