Marilyn Kay Brainerd
May 30, 2025
Marilyn Kay Brainerd, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on October 5, 1940, Marilyn's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, joy, and cherished memories.
A graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 1958. Marilyn's journey took her to General Motors, where she dedicated over...
Judy Lemon
May 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Judy Elizabeth Sillars Lemon
1949 – 2025
Judy Sillars Lemon, 76, of Galesburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, March 20, 1949, the daughter of Troy and Martha (Hoff) Sillars. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, educator, community leader, and true adventurer who lived a...
Gayle Allen Baker
May 28, 2025
Gayle Allen Baker, age 86, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2025, with his devoted wife at his side.
Born to Ruby and Hiram Baker, Gayle was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. He graduated from Central High School, where he first showed signs of the curiosity, humor, and craftsmanship that would shape his life. He was...
Elizabeth Bell
May 27, 2025
Elizabeth Michelle Bell, 44, passed away on Tuesday, May 27th at her residence in Galesburg, MI. Elizabeth was lovingly cared for by Christine Decker of CD Mended Hearts and had resided there since 2017.
Elizabeth was born June 1st, 1980 in Three Rivers, MI, the daughter of Richard Leolin Bell, JR., and Janet (Hackenberg) Davidson. She grew up in Three Rivers...
Richard Arthur Budden
May 25, 2025
Richard Arthur Budden of Scotts passed into eternity on Sunday, May 25th at his home. He was born June 3rd, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan. His parents were Katherine (Holliday) Budden and Loring Wm. Budden. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1956. After a year at Bay City Junior College he attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky., graduating in...
Ida Verschoof
May 23, 2025
Ida Corinne (Moerman) Verschoof, age 89, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born on December 26, 1935, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the daughter of Marinus and Margaret (Vanderzee) Moerman.
A lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area, Ida was a devoted member of Second Reformed Church, where her love of music shone brightly as she...
Michael Sprunk
May 22, 2025
It is with a mixture of sadness and great joy, we share that Michael (Mike) Charles Sprunk, age 54, has passed to a place where he is free of the body that has fought him for years. Mike passed away peacefully and without pain Thursday morning, May 22nd. He donated his body to Northern Michigan University, Center for Forensic Anthropology...
Dorothy Marlatt
May 22, 2025
Dorothy M. Marlatt, age 95, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born on February 11, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of William & Susana (Woyak) Brown.
When Dorothy was young, her father set up ammunitions factories for the war, so they lived in a camper for several years. As an adult, she...
Debra McLoud-Delaney
May 21, 2025
Debra Kay McLoud-Delaney, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Prion disease.
Debbie was born on May 8, 1957, to Lucy and William McLoud in Plainwell, Michigan. The youngest of five children, she grew up with four older brothers and a close-knit circle of friends-especially Joanne...
Darlene Begeman
May 19, 2025
Darlene Ellen (Darling) Begeman December 17, 1945 – May 19, 2025
Darlene Ellen (Darling) Begeman, 79, of Mattawan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on December 17, 1945, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to William Earl Darling Sr. and Dorthy Ellen (Sparrow) Darling.
Darlene grew up in Gobles, Michigan, where she graduated from high...
Gregory Alan Ackerman
May 16, 2025
A good man died May 16, 2025. The percussion of his absence is felt in each and every heartbeat of the family and friends he left behind. Gregory Alan Ackerman was born March 27, 1953, to Barbara (Imanse) and Charles Ackerman. He lived his life in the small community of Vicksburg, Michigan.
Greg had two passions in life. The first was...
Jonathan Wheeler
May 13, 2025
Jonathan “Jon” David Wheeler (DOB April 8, 1968) passed from this life into the presence of Jesus on the evening of May 13, 2025 at the age of 57 following a sudden onset episode. Jon was the son of Arlon & Betty Wheeler who both preceded him in death. He was the youngest of seven children, the older being Steve...
Brenda Lou Carlton
May 13, 2025
Brenda Lou (Bohne) Carlton, age 85, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Brenda was born on November 9, 1939, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to the late Mary (Howlett) and Fred Bohne.
On April 5, 1957, Brenda married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Carlton. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and the...
Joyce Lorraine Marr
May 7, 2025
After 90 years of life, the family of Joyce Lorraine Marr (née Gordon) announces her passing. Joyce passed away on May 7th, 2025 at her residence in Paw Paw, Michigan. Joyce was born on March 22nd, 1935 to parents Frank Gordon and Ida Gordon (née Wiersma).
Joyce is survived by 4 of her children, and their descendants. On October 15th, 1955,...
Steven Marlett
May 7, 2025
Steven Phillip Marlett, 53, of Portage MI passed away unexpectedly on May 7th, 2025.
Steve was born July 15th, 1971, to Phil and Diane Marlett of Plainwell Michigan. Steve was raised by his parents in Plainwell and graduated from Plainwell High School where he was a member of the marching band, symphonic band and jazz band all four years. His talent...
Ray James Gough
May 7, 2025
Ray was born on June 24, 1941 to Leon and Doris Gough who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife Betty; 3 daughters: Lori (Kevin) Khan of St. Joseph, Michigan, Kathy Enslen of Winter Haven, Florida, Amy (Rob) Santoro of St. Charles, Illinois; 2 step sons: Steven Payton of South Haven, Michigan, Dennis (Grace) Payton of Ocala,...
Ira O'Neal
May 6, 2025
Ira Alvin O'Neal, 82 years old of Kalamazoo, MI made his final deployment to heaven on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Ira was born in Roswell, New Mexico on May 27, 1942, to parent Ira and Syble O'Neal of Roswell, NM. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1960 and joined the Navy that same year. He got out...
Jennifer Jaksa
May 4, 2025
Jennifer Lee Jaksa, age 59, passed away on May 4, after a short battle with cancer. This is an unimaginable loss, and she will greatly be missed. Jenny simply made the world a better place. Anyone who had the privilege to be in her presence felt loved, seen, and heard. This ability was an innate gift of hers and changed...
Edward L. Elliott
May 3, 2025
Edward L. Elliott, of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the age of 66. He was born on August 13, 1958, in Kalamazoo. Ed was the son of George and Grace “Mara” (Smith) Elliott . Ed lived a life full of dedication, love, and laughter, leaving behind fond memories that will be cherished by all who knew...
William Stewart
May 1, 2025
William Prosper Stewart III
August 1, 1955 – May 1, 2025
William “Bill” P. Stewart III passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a man of quiet strength, possessing an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering dedication to learning. His world revolved around knowledge, the solitude of nature, and the comfort of music—all...