Dovie Rice
Mar 10, 2025
Dovie Rice, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 73. Dovie was born on March 1, 1952, in Plainwell, MI. She was a graduate of Otsego High School. On November 11, 1973, she married the love of her life, Charles Rice.
Dovie loved gardening and had a love of animals and took many strays in...
Lesa Marie Simkins
Mar 8, 2025
In the bounteous book of life, where every soul's story is inscribed, the chapter of Lesa Marie Simkins was one inked with love and generosity, her spirit as unyielding and beautiful as the Tennessee mountains she so cherished. Born on the ninth day of February in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-two, within the welcoming bounds of...
Doris Hyder
Mar 4, 2025
Doris Cutler-Hyder April 14, 1925 - March 4, 2025
Doris Cutler-Hyder, age 99, passed away on March 4, 2025. Doris was born on April 14, 1933, to Bert and Rose (Case) Slack. She was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Doris is survived by her 5 children: Ron of Indiana, Marshall (Carol), Esther, Jim (Julie) and Janet all of Plainwell. She is also...
Gary Julian
Mar 3, 2025
Gary Julian, 73, of Mattawan passed away peacefully Monday, March 3rd, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 8th, 1951 in Hillsdale to Robert and Ercel Julian. Gary married Kathy on October 27th, 1978.
Growing up, Gary loved doing anything on the farm with his siblings, leg wrestling with his sister, and sledding down the hill into the...
William Nickols Sr
Mar 1, 2025
William Joseph Nickols Sr., 85, of Vicksburg, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2025. A lifelong resident of Vicksburg, William was born on September 21, 1939, to Charles and Katherine (White) Nichols. He took great pride in his hometown, where he built a life filled with family, friendship, and countless cherished memories.
William honorably served his country...
Karen Louise Duckworth
Mar 1, 2025
Karen L. Duckworth, of Scotts passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Throughout her life, Karen embodied the ideals of trailblazing and dedication, leaving a profound impact on her community and all who knew her.
A proud graduate of University High School, Karen pursued her passion for serving others at Western Michigan University, where she earned...
Edwin D. Wood, III
Feb 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwin D. Wood III, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on February 28th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 66 years old.
A man who loved harder than anyone, Eddie was the heart and soul of his family. He cherished every moment with...
Sharon Kay Powers
Feb 28, 2025
Sharon Kay Powers, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on December 15, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI. A proud member of the Class of 1969 from Kalamazoo Central High School, Sharon exemplified a life dedicated to her family and community. She dedicated her career to caring for others. She worked...
Michael Melvin Hendrick
Feb 20, 2025
Michael Melvin Hendrick, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born on July 7, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Melvin and Lucille (Schleisman) Hendrick.
A graduate of Comstock High School with the Class of 1962, Mike furthered his education with a bachelor's degree in business from Western...
Sina McKay
Feb 20, 2025
Sina Lucy McKay, age 91, went to be with her Lord on February 20, 2025. Lucy was born on May 11, 1933, to Dozer and Dorothy (Staggs) Plunkett. She grew up around Florence, Alabama. In 1951 her family moved to Michigan and in 1952 she met William in Keeler, Michigan. They dated for a couple of months before his family...
Douglas R Byas
Feb 19, 2025
Douglas R. Byas, born on April 23, 1948, passed away on February 19, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and commitment that touched many lives throughout his 76 years.
Education was important to Doug, who began his studies at Kalamazoo Central High School. His journey took him into the military, where he served in the United States Navy...
Howard Miller
Feb 19, 2025
Howard Wayne Miller, a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on March 25, 1936, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Elon and Vera (Button) Miller.
Howard and Gayle met at Sherwood Free Methodist Church youth group and became high school sweethearts, marrying in 1956. He attended...
William Howard
Feb 16, 2025
William J. Howard of Gobles Michigan passed away on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 82 at the VA hospital. Bill suffered many years from Parkinson’s and is now resting peacefully.
He was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on June 19th, 1942, to Edwin and Elaine Howard, who both preceded him in death.
Bill worked many years as a mechanic but was...
Christopher Lindow
Feb 15, 2025
My beloved son Christopher John Lindow, age 54, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed unexpectedly on February 15, 2025.
Christopher came into the world on May 6, 1970, in Warren Michigan to parents Marilyn Janice Lindow (Kirkland) and Michael Steven Lindow. He grew up in Roseville Michigan where he played youth sports and found lifelong friends. He graduated from Roseville High School. He...
Jeanne Ann Eberstein
Feb 15, 2025
Jeanne Ann Eberstein, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Schoolcraft, Michigan at the age of 76. Born on September 7, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jeanne was a guiding light to all who knew her, she had an independent spirit, was selflessness, and unwavering strength.
Education was an important chapter in Jeanne's life....
Therese Ouding
Feb 15, 2025
Therese Marie (Raith) Ouding of Vicksburg, MI, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on May 7, 1966, in Kalamazoo, MI, she was the cherished daughter of Franklin and Martha (Christof) Raith.
Therese had an incredible gift for making people feel loved and valued. She dedicated 39...
Robert Forrest Gene Emme
Feb 14, 2025
Robert Forrest Gene Emme, 70 years old passed away peacefully in his daughter’s care in Portage, MI after a long six year battle with cancer!
He joined the Marines at seventeen to serve from 1971-1975, where he got his GED as well, he then went home to St. Helens, OR to only reenlist a year later stating that the Army had...
Philip Hayward
Feb 11, 2025
Philip Clair Hayward was born in Battle Creek, MI on July 13, 1959, to the late Clair Hayward and Lorraine Smith (Hayward) Drallette. He grew up on a farm in Fulton, attended Vicksburg High School (1978), and entered eternal life on February 11, 2025, at his childhood farm.
Philip lived much of his life to the tippy-top. He was an adventurous,...
James Doll
Feb 11, 2025
James B. Doll of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 14, 1950, the son of Richard and Rosemary (Gramm) Doll.
A dedicated and skilled CNC machinist, Jim built a long and successful career with Parker Hannifin Pneumatics Division before retiring. His strong work ethic and commitment...
Joyce E Erwin
Feb 10, 2025
Joyce Elaine Beatty Hoogendoorn Erwin was born in Kalamazoo on February 4,1930 to Buhl Beatty and Grace (Gorham) Beatty, the eldest of three children. She passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025 in Kalamazoo at the age of 95. Joyce graduated from Kalamazoo Central HIgh School in January of 1948 and was married to Duane Hoogendoorn in May of the...