Dale Norman Bowlby
Apr 26, 2021
Dale Norman Bowlby December 29, 1929 ~ April 26, 2021 Dale Bowlby went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, April 26, 2021 at the Borgess Hospital following a battle with colon cancer. Dale was born to Forrest C. Bowlby and Lydia Amber Reames on December 29, 1929 in a small village called Corey, Michigan. On April 26,...
Kenneth Alan Jones
Apr 26, 2021
Kenneth Alan Jones, 63, died unexpectedly in his Kalamazoo home on April 26, 2021. He was a well known musician, performing with the Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Symphonies. He was a percussionist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for 45 years. He had also played in local churches and other musical venues. Ken was born in Sturgis, MI in 1957....
Donna Mae Bates
Apr 24, 2021
Donna Mae Bates March 16, 1941 ~ April 24, 2021 Donna Mae Bates, age 80 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Borgess Ascension Hospital. Donna was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on March 16, 1941, the daughter of Norman A. and Violet R. (Carpenter) McClain. On July 18, 1958 in Marcellus, Michigan, Donna married Carl Lavon...
Orrin "Ray" Miller
Apr 23, 2021
Orrin Miller Jr “Ray Miller”, of Plainwell, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 23,2021, at the age of 70. Ray was the son of Orrin and Lillian (Price) Miller Sr. Ray retired from Bentler Automotive as a journeyman machine repairman. Ray spent the early hours of each day in his devotion unto the Lord, in...
Glen McGuire
Apr 22, 2021
Glen McGuire, Jr. died April 22, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada of natural causes. He was 85 years old. He was born November 8, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Glen, Sr. and Mary McGuire. He attended Comstock Schools in Comstock, Michigan. After his schooling he entered the US Army and was stationed in Hawaii at Schofield Barracks from...
Ellen Louise Westberg
Apr 21, 2021
Westberg, Ellen 8/15/35 to 4/21/21 Kalamazoo, MI. Ellen was born in Grand Rapids, MI on 8/15/35 daughter of Maynard B & Sarah Louise (Fischer) Stover. She was predeceased by her husband of many years, Ward Westberg. Ellen is survived by her daughters Laura Clute and Linda Drenth, step-children Mary Elaine Westberg and David Westberg, her chums (grandchildren) Jon Drenth (Carolin),...
Ila Rhe Kinder
Apr 21, 2021
To have known Ila Kinder was to love her. Larger than life, Ila added much to the lives of others with her determined spirit and sense of adventure which was only unmatched by her love of family. A very social woman, Ila added flair and a bit of classy extravagance, along with her unending, sassy nature wherever she went. Above...
Clinton "Skidge" Hill
Apr 21, 2021
Clinton “Skidge” Hill passed away on April 21, 2021 at the age of 54. He was born on April 22, 1966 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada, the son of Earl and Roxanne (Sayers) Hill. The family moved from Garden River to the Kalamazoo area in 1998. Skidge is survived by his wife of 22 years Cora; his children: Randi...
Sonia Gail Hicks
Apr 21, 2021
Sonia Gail Hicks 81 passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 surrounded by her three daughters. She was battling cancer. Sonia was born April 25, 1939. She was the youngest daughter of Karl and Lenice Otte. She was born in Holton, Michigan. Her Family moved to Coloma, Michigan. She grew up in Coloma with her three sister's and two brothers....
Lora Jane "Polly" Boodt
Apr 20, 2021
BOODT, Mrs. Lora Jane “Polly” Schoolcraft, Michigan Polly passed away April 20, 2021 at the age of 97 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, where she had been residing since July 2018. She was born September 24, 1923 in Schoolcraft at the family homestead on West W Ave. in Prairie Ronde township. She was the daughter of Leon and...
Elizabeth Anne Sehy
Apr 18, 2021
As people have responded to Elizabeth’s passing from this life, there are words they have used to appreciate who she was to them. Each person has described Elizabeth’s life in words that can be summed up in scripture passages beginning in Galatians 5:22, “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such...
Donald R Little
Apr 18, 2021
Donald R. Little, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the age of 81. Don was born on July 12, 1939 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Edward and Helen (Burchards) Little. Don served his country proudly in the Navy. Don retired from General Motors as a foreman. Don loved to fish and camp with his...
Bobby Lee Moran
Apr 15, 2021
Bobby Lee Moran February 18, 1945 ~ April 15, 2021 Bobby Lee Moran, age 76 of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born in Marshall, Michigan on February 18, 1945, the son of Walter Moran and Hazel Crisp. Bobby was a factory line worker, working many years for General...
Laura Deerwester
Apr 14, 2021
Laura Deerwester, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2021. Beloved mother to Kelly (Steve) Chuchvara, Kristen Burr, and grandmother to Dru Chuchvara. Dearest sister of Jean and Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents Doyle and Ruth Deerwester. Laura was an incredible crafter and creator, adored aunt and sister, and an incredibly generous and loyal friend to many....
Beverly J. Geddings
Apr 14, 2021
Beverly J Geddings, 87, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2021 at home. Beverly is survived by her husband of 69 years, Gerald N. Geddings Sr.; children, Gerald N (Carol) Geddings Jr., Peggy L. (James) Doxey, and Kenneth E. (Amy) Geddings; six grandchildren, Timothy J. (Betsy) Geddings, Evan Doxey, Alexis Geddings, Noah Geddings, Josh Geddings, and Jeremy Geddings; numerous...
Timothy C. Meeth
Apr 14, 2021
Timothy C. Meeth, 50, of Parchment, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 14, 2021. Tim was born on March 18, 1971 in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo the son of Craig and Connie (Smith) Meeth and son in law to Gary and Jackie Richstad. Tim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sherry; son, Robby (Hailey) Meeth; mother,...
Robert James Garcia
Apr 13, 2021
Robert “Rob” James Garcia Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 13, 2021 at the age of 42. He was born on September 14, 1978 in Hollywood, FL the son of Robert J. Garcia Sr. and Molly A. Garcia. On August 27, 2011 he was united in holy matrimony with the love of his life: Sara Franklin,...
Allan Andrew Seelye
Apr 11, 2021
Allan Andrew Seelye July 9, 1948 ~ April 11, 2021 Allan Andrew Seelye, age 72, of Decatur, Michigan passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 surrounded by his family at home. Allan was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 9, 1948 the son of Andrew Fred Seelye and Theresa Irene (Wolfert) Seelye. On August 19, 1967, in Decatur he married his...
David Brownell
Apr 11, 2021
David Brownell, of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 63. David was born on December 13, 1957 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Peter and Joyce (Bradley) Brownell. David lived on Austin Lake for 30 years. He followed a life-long dream and opened the Mercantile Kitchen Store for 10 years in Kalamazoo and...
Christine Ann Cochran
Apr 10, 2021
Christine A. Cochran 8/7/1932 - 4/10/2021 Christine A. Cochran passed away in Allegan, MI on April 10th, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born at home in Valley Twp. on August 8th of 1932, the daughter of Elmer R. and Harriet (Koopman) Johnson. Chris attended MillGrove country school, and graduated from Allegan High School. She then attended Comptometer...