Betty Jo Zugel
Jul 7, 2021
Betty Jo was born on 7/19/1950 and died on 7/7/2021, at home after a brief illness. A self-proclaimed hippie, she loved all things including hummingbirds, tiger lilies, dream catchers and was a fan of fun and wild clothing and jewelry. She loved the color purple. She collected elephant figurines; only those with their trunks going up, as trunks that went...
Amos Allgyer
Jul 6, 2021
Amos Allgyer, of Climax, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the age of 89. Amos was born on January 23, 1932 in Gap, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Aaron and Rachel (Lapp) Allgyer. Amos was a letter carrier with the postal service for 30 years. He always enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He...
John Arlon Buelke
Jul 6, 2021
John died suddenly on July 6, 2021. He was born June 8, 1947, in Plymouth, Wis., and his date of birth coincidentally matched his sister Karen’s birth-date three years prior. He was one of five children born to Eleanor and John Buelke. The family eventually moved to Kalamazoo, and John wound up staying in the area for his entire life....
Betty Lee Fuller
Jul 6, 2021
Ms. Betty Lee Fuller, of Kalamazoo, Michigan entered into external life peacefully at home on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at the age of 69. Betty was born January 14, 1952 in Jasper, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Cofield and Candy Bell (Lewis) Fuller Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories; three sons Volney, Treance, and Trace (Ondrea)...
Robert Donald Babcock
Jul 5, 2021
Robert Babcock of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 82 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1938, in Kalamazoo the son of Charles Babcock and Netti Hunter. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Robert’s tribute page please take a moment to...
Joan Lorraine Hale
Jul 3, 2021
Joan Lorraine Hale of Orangeville, MI passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 62. She was born on July 4, 1958, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Melvin Oisten and Wanda Wilkinson. Joan’s passion was her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in her passing by...
Jerome Dale Lambert
Jul 2, 2021
Jerome Dale “Jerry” Lambert, of Augusta, Michigan died Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 79 of a stroke. He was born February 12, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Jurien Paul “Bud” Lambert and Virginia Anna “Ginny” (Snyder) Lambert. He attended Richland area schools and had the distinct pleasure, and very memorable experience, of having Hazel Wildermuth as his...
Leila Johnson
Jun 29, 2021
Leila Pauline Johnson passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Dale Sharon Gunther of Kansas City, Missouri on June 29, 2021 at the age of 101. She was surrounded by her children. Leila was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 22, 1920, daughter of Dales and Gladys Wilson. She had two brothers, Dale Kenneth Wilson and C. Richard...
Richard Alan Horschak
Jun 29, 2021
Richard Alan Horschak, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away suddenly June 30, 2021. He was born in Iron County, Michigan September 24, 1948. He proudly served his country in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. For many years Richard volunteered as a VA Medical Center Ambassador in Battle Creek logging close to 4,000 hours of service. He also...
Patrick "Pat" Mizer
Jun 29, 2021
Pat Mizer was a deeply kind and compassionate person. Genuine as well as generous, he was quick to share his time and resources with anyone in need. He loved people and always looked for ways to encourage others and support the family he loved. His witty humor brought lightness, joy, and laughter to every gathering. Deeply loved, Pat will be...
Wilma Marie Keck
Jun 28, 2021
Wilma Marie Keck, of Lawton, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on January 13, 1943 in Jackson County, KY to Delbert and Alma (Brewer) Fields, one of six children including: Delbert “Monroe” Fields, Marvin Fields, Sue Reynolds, and Wayne Fields all of whom have preceded her in death; her youngest brother Toby...
Teresa Ann Nix
Jun 27, 2021
Teresa Ann Nix June 26, 1965 ~ June 27, 2021 Teresa Ann Nix, age 56 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of Kalamazoo. Teresa was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on June 26, 1965, the daughter of Kenneth Kay Green Sr. and Linda Marlene Dean. On December 2, 1988, in Paw Paw, Michigan...
Patricia Kasdorf
Jun 26, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Kasdorf, 90, passed away June 26, 2021 at home with family. She was born November 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Lucius and Mildred (Lester) Boynton. She earned a Master's Degree from Western Michigan University. She went on to a career as a preschool and early elementary teacher. She spent the last 16 years of her career as...
Donald Jerram
Jun 24, 2021
Donald Jerram, of Plainwell, passed away on June 24, 2021 at the age of 104. Donald was born on March 28, 1917. In loving memory of our father Don passed away peacefully with family by his side at Rose Harbor Hospice. Don is survived by his 4 children; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and his sister. Don is preceded in...
Linda Sue Fitzgerald
Jun 23, 2021
Linda Sue Fitzgerald of Portage, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 72. She was born on May 14, 1949 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Leonard Koets and Virginia Reed. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Linda's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle...
James Delbert Barrett
Jun 23, 2021
After a long battle with dementia, he passed on June 23, 2021. Jim was born on September 27, 1938, to Delbert J. and Mary A. (Clancy) Barrett in Kalamazoo, MI. Jim attended St. A Elementary where he met lifelong friend Roger Northrup. He attended Milwood Junior High and graduated from Portage High School in 1956. In February 1960, he married...
Angeline "Angie" Thompson
Jun 23, 2021
Angeline Mae Thompson died peacefully at home on June 23, 2021 at the age of 85. Angie was born on June 10, 1936 to Otto & Evelyn (Wildschut) Haylett. Angie married William Thompson in 1953. She is survived by her sisters Shirley VanRhee, Diana Haskins, and Carol McPherson, as well as several nieces and nephews. Angie was preceded in death...
Shirley Crawford
Jun 22, 2021
Shirley Crawford lived her life as a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother (Nana) and Great Grandmother (Great Nana), and treasured friend to many. She wanted nothing more than the very best for the family she loved. Shirley found great happiness putting the needs of others ahead of her own and lived a lifetime of selflessly giving of her time and resources...
Linda Burton
Jun 21, 2021
Linda Burton, of Vicksburg, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the age of 72. Linda was born on June 30, 1948 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Ottis and Phyllis (Conklin) Burton. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at Linda's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please take time to sign her guestbook...
William H Dailey
Jun 20, 2021
On Sunday, June 20, 2021, William H “Bill” Dailey Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus in a place where his joy will never end. Bill was born June 9, 1950, to William Dailey and Lucille (Dailey) Phillippe. He was a proud Marine serving in Vietnam, his honor to country was personified in their motto Samper Fi. Bill is survived...