Steven Preston
Dec 11, 2024
Steven Douglas Preston went into the arms of our lord at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, at Ascension Resurrection Hospital in Chicago.
Proceeding him in death are his grandparents Harry (Elise) Preston, Harley (Margaret) Stafford and his infant grandson Elijah Preston.
He is survived by his wife Larisa and stepson Alekei, his parents John (Bonnie) Preston, daughter Cheyenne (Preston) Walker...
Beverly Hargie
Dec 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that I am announcing the passing of Beverly Jean Hargie on December 11, 2024. Bev was born on July 13, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Willard Wood and Hazel (Williams) Wood who have both pre- deceased her. She lived in Portage almost her entire life, graduating from Portage High School with the infamous class of...
Roy Butcher
Dec 10, 2024
Roy Butcher of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 10,2024. Roy was born on January 30,1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of the late Edward and Mildred Butcher. After graduating from Portage Central High School in 1978, he enlisted in the army and served in Germany with the B BTRY 1ST BN FA USAREUR. After his discharge Roy joined...
Ethel L. Brandt
Dec 10, 2024
On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, God called Ethel home. Born April 8, 1929, the sixth child of Edward and Grace (Davis) Snook in Colon, Michigan. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1947.
In 1948 Ethel met and married Harold D Knapp. Together they had five children. Karen (Len) Jury of Ashtabula, OH, Bill (Pam) Knapp of Chesapeake, VA, Alan (Connie)...
Maxine Mary June
Dec 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, God called Maxine Mary (Kohlhoff) June to His heavenly flower garden. Born March 28, 1931, the fourth child of Frank and Anna (Radseck) Kohlhoff. She was schooled for eight years at Westgate Country School, in South Haven Township. Then graduated from South Haven High School in 1948. Her bachelor’s degree came from Western Michigan University...
Denis Michael Savillo
Dec 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness (and just a little disbelief, because honestly, Denis was supposed to outlast us all) that we share the passing of Denis Michael Savillo. He left us unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 85. True to form, Denis made his exit with as much grace and humor as he lived,...
Dennis W. Hands, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Obituary – Dennis W. Hands Jr.
January 16, 1972 – December 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Dennis W. Hands Jr., on December 6, 2024, in Lake Forest, California. Dennis was 52 years old and is survived by his beloved wife, Kristen Hands, and their two children, Capriana and Carter Hands, all of whom...
Marian Haney
Dec 4, 2024
Marian Haney, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Born June 19,1935 to LaRue and Gladys Mudget. She was later blessed with a wonderful step-father, Rich Stuifbergen. She married Leon Haney in 1964.
Marian attended Wayland High School. She proudly spent the majority of her working years as the school secretary of Cooper Elementary. Her smile and kindness will be remembered...
David Townsend
Dec 4, 2024
David William Townsend, age 78, a resident of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 4, 2024. Born on July 21, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, David was the beloved son of Theodore Townsend and Phyllis Townsend Norkey. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his step-father Jack Norkey and step-mother...
Brenda Pomeroy
Dec 4, 2024
Brenda C. Pomeroy of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024, just two days after celebrating her 82nd birthday.
Brenda was born on December 2, 1942, in Hardy, Arkansas, to Cloyce and Gladys Ary. As the eldest of six children, she embraced her role as a loving and protective sister early in life. Brenda graduated from Clarkston High School...
Louise Griggs
Dec 2, 2024
Louise Mae Griggs (Horn) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 2, 2024. A lifelong resident of southwest Michigan, Louise was born and raised in Schoolcraft and graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1956.
She met the love of her life, Russell P. Griggs, through her father’s home-heating oil delivery business. Russ began as an employee and soon became...
Patsy Wuis
Nov 29, 2024
Patsy Ann Wuis, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at home with family by her side. Patsy was born February 11, 1944, to Adam and Thelma (Patrick) Hall.
She is survived by her children: Susan (Kevin) LaDuke of Otsego and Robert (Sharon) Wuis Jr. of Plainwell; her sisters: Cheryl and Brenda both of Otsego...
Norman Earl Marble, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
Norman Earl Marble, Sr., of Portage formerly of Augusta, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 7, 1941, in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of Harry and Jennie (Shugars) Marble. Norman grew up in the Comstock area and attended Comstock Public Schools. Norman’s journey through life was marked by hard work,...
Dolores Linstead
Nov 26, 2024
Dolores Lee Linstead, age 81, passed away Tuesday November 26, 2024 at home with her three children by her side. Dolores was born November 9, 1943 to the late Victor Sr, and Maxine (Castor) Campbell in Kalamazoo.
She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1961 and went on to attend a local beauty college and became a beautician. Later, she...
Monica Hughes
Nov 25, 2024
Monica Hughes passed away on November 25th, 2024. Monica was born on April 11th, 1942, in Chicago, IL to Anne and John Mihalo and had one younger sister, Johnetta, who preceded her in death. Monica graduated from George Rogers Clark Highschool in 1960 and then attended Indiana State College in Terra Haute, Indiana. She married Robert Hughes, who she went...
Robert A. Johnston
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Arvin Johnston, of Scotts passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 95. Robert was born on February 19, 1929, in Grand Junction, the son of the late Bert and Helena (Williams) Johnston. Robert graduated from Bloomingdale High School with the Class of 1947. He was a truck driver for 35 years. After he retired, he...
David Oglesbee
Nov 23, 2024
David Lee Oglesbee, age 82, of Martin, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 23, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family. David was born on May 29, 1942, in Saranac, MI, to Raymond and Edna (Bethard) Oglesbee Sr.
David married the love of his life, Judi (VanderPloeg) Oglesbee, on May 10, 1963, at East...
Margaret Dentler
Nov 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Dentler, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on November 13, 1948.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Connie Winbigler and Eugene Freeze, her loving husband, Thomas Dentler, her daughter, Sheryl Hager, and her sister,...
Gerald "Jerry" Fenner
Nov 22, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Fenner, of Plainwell, died peacefully at Bronson Hospital on Friday, November 22, 2024. Jerry was born January 12, 1934, to Gerald and Evelyn Fenner. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Kathryn, first wife Pat and stepson Mike Welcher.
Jerry was a farmer by trade enjoying being outside and caring for the land. His love for...
Mark G Behrens
Nov 20, 2024
Mark G Behrens, 74, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away from this earth into the presence of his lord and savior Jesus Christ on 11/20/2024 after a short bout with cancer. Mark was born in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Lloyd “Mick” and Stella “Mae” Behrens [Visscher] on 11/6/1950. He was a model of faith, integrity, clear thinking, wise provision, perseverance,...