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...
Paul Melving Beckwith II
Nov 25, 2024
Paul Melvin Beckwith II, 55, of Spartanburg, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away on Monday morning, November 25, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Paul was born on March 1, 1969, in Owosso, MI, a son of the late Paul Melvin Beckwith I and Sharron Lee Dawson Beckwith.
Paul graduated from Corunna High School in 1989. He would then...
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,...
William Camp
Nov 19, 2024
William T. Camp, the son of Lawrence and Reeva Campagnano, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on March 4, 1938, in Watertown, New York.
He was preceded in passing by his wife of 60 plus years: Sandy; son: William T Camp II; daughter: Judith A. Camp.
Bill is survived by one son: David...
Gary Sutherland
Nov 18, 2024
Gary Alan Sutherland, 72, passed away at his home on November 18, 2024. He was born November 21, 1951, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Bernard & Ruth (Scharping) Sutherland Jr. Gary graduated from Plainwell high school. In 1971, he was drafted into the Army where he served his country proudly until his discharge in 1977.
After his service, he returned to Plainwell...
Verna Marie Kimsey
Nov 16, 2024
Verna Marie Kimsey (Vallentgoed) died November 16, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, of natural causes. Verna, known to her friends and family as Marie, was born in Detroit and grew up on a dairy farm outside of town. She moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University and never left. Marie is pre-deceased by her husband Ernest Neil Kimsey and survived...
Gertrude Chapin
Nov 16, 2024
Gertrude Regina Chapin passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 surrounded by her husband and daughters at her home in Schoolcraft, Michigan.
Gertrude (Trudi) was born October 27, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Earl and Wilma Buchanan. Her mother and father both died when Trudi was very young and she and her siblings became wards of the City of Boston entering the...
Betty Ann Butcher
Nov 16, 2024
Betty Ann Butcher, of Portage; a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away, on November 16, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on October 14, 1937, in Vicksburg, Michigan. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Daisy (Barber) Grinder.
Growing up in Vicksburg, Betty graduated from Vicksburg High School as a proud member of the Class of 1955. Her greatest...
Floyd V. Marr
Nov 14, 2024
After over 92 years of life, the family of Floyd Virgil Marr announces his passing. Floyd passed away on November 14th, 2024 at his residence in Paw Paw, Michigan. Floyd was born on June 6th, 1932 to parents Boyd John Marr and Hertha Marr (nèe Rodseck).
Among his many accomplishments, Floyd proudly served in the United States Army from November of...
Norman Carlson
Nov 14, 2024
Norman Eugene Carlson died just before sunrise on November 14, 2024, at the age of 90. His wife Mary, his son Paul, and his daughter Sarah were with him.
Norm was born July 21, 1934, on the South Side of Chicago during a famous heat wave. He grew up in a melting-pot urban environment, anchored by a large extended Swedish family...
Brian Leslie
Nov 14, 2024
Brian David Leslie, aged 57, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan after an extended illness. In accordance with his wishes there will be a memorial celebration of his life on Tuesday, November 19th at 12:00 pm. The service will be at Portage Chapel Hill Church, 7028 Oakland Drive, Portage, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be...
Duane Vander Ploeg
Nov 14, 2024
Duane Calvin Vanderploeg, 76, passed away on November 14, 2024, at his home in Martin, Michigan. He was born October 27, 1948, to Johanas and Bertha (Scholton) Vanderploeg. Duane was a self-employed builder.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children Michelle Vanderploeg and Joe (Michelle Wells) Vanderploeg, His loving partner of 18 ½ years Darlene Wiborn, her son Jon (Kelsey)...
Judith "Judy" M. Linders
Nov 14, 2024
Judy M. Linders, age 85, of Portage, MI, entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2024, surrounded by love and comfort. Born on November 10, 1939, in Kalamazoo to Norman and Ruth Pomeroy, Judy lived a life of grace, kindness, and devotion to her family and faith.
A graduate of Schoolcraft High School, Judy built a...
Andrew Hetrick
Nov 12, 2024
Andrew Charles Hetrick, or Andy as he preferred to be called, came into this world on March 16, 1966, the youngest child of Donald and Rosalie (Verburg) Hetrick. Andy was the sixth child for the couple, and he had a lot of keeping up to do with five older siblings. As a child, he was known for his big, bright...