Obituaries
Aaron Wright
Oct 7, 2025
Aaron J. Wright of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home. Aaron was born on January 19, 1958, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of the late John and Constance (Johnson) Wright. He grew up in Kalamazoo and graduated from Hackett Catholic High School.
Aaron leaves behind a legacy marked by love, strength, and good...
David "Joe" Gless
Oct 7, 2025
David “Joe” Gless was a man of many hats—Boy Scout, volunteer, firefighter, Army Reservist, pilot, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and faithful servant of God. He lived a life filled with purpose, kindness, and devotion to family, country, and community.
Born January 12, 1944, Joe was the second son of Howard and Dorothy Gless of Plainwell, Michigan. He grew up alongside his...
Jessica Tinkey
Oct 7, 2025
Jessica Tinkey, a loving daughter, sister, prankster, and tireless advocate for those with special needs, earned her wings on October 7, 2025, to explore and travel the world through heaven's views.
Born on September 26, 1991, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jessica was a lifelong resident of the area. She entered the world a minute before her twin brother, James A. Tinkey, forming...
Nancy Britton
Oct 6, 2025
Nancy J. Britton, 79, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at home, with family by her side. She was born on May 1, 1946, Auburn, New York to the late Edwin & Geraldine (LaDue) Hapeman.
Nancy loved the outdoors and found great joy in nature. She could often be found tending to her garden, watching Hallmark movies...
Linda Noyes
Oct 6, 2025
Linda Lou Noyes passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1941, to Harold Sr. and Agnes Hill.
Linda's life was a beautiful example of faith, love, and devotion to family. She married Lee Foote on October 7, 1961, in Dowling, Michigan, and together they built a life centered around love and...
Roger G. Engler
Oct 6, 2025
Roger G. Engler of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the age of 75. Roger was born on December 21, 1949, in Vicksburg, MI. He was the son of Glen and Dorothy (Burgett) Engler. He grew up in Vicksburg and attended Vicksburg High School.
Roger leaves behind a legacy marked by love, strength, and good humor. Throughout his...
Catherine Smith
Oct 5, 2025
Catherine Joyce Smith, 81, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on 10/5/2025 at home. She was born on April 24,1944 in Plainwell, MI to the late Richard and Ruth Oetman.
Cathy was an active member of Martin United Methodist Church and the Methodist NOMADS. She enjoyed chatting with anyone, telling stories, and loved hearing jokes. Cathy graduated from Martin High School...
John S. Orange
Oct 2, 2025
John S. Orange, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the age of 76. He was a beloved educator and dedicated family man. Born on July 20, 1949, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, John was the son of Stephen and Helen (Simpkins) Orange. John was a remarkable individual whose warmth and kindness touched the...
James Witters
Oct 1, 2025
James (Jim) Henry Witters, age 81 of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on October 1st, 2025 at Grand Pines Assisted Living in Grand Haven, Michigan with his wife and children by his side.
Jim was born on March 27, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended Portage High School, and Western Michigan University, and worked for most of his professional career as a...
Nathaniel Doorlag
Oct 1, 2025
Nathaniel Willis-Allen "Nate" Doorlag of Galesburg, MI went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 8, 1980, the son of Mark Allen Doorlag and Rebecca Ann (Diller) Doorlag. Nate was a graduate of Plainwell High School and went on to earn his business degree at Spring Arbor University. During his...
Scott E. Holt
Sep 29, 2025
Scott E. Holt, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on December 3, 1955, in Kalamazoo. Scott was the son of Milan Robert and Doris (Jones) Holt. A man of great character, Scott was known for his outgoing nature and a remarkable sense of humor that could light up any...
Norine Mae Smith
Sep 27, 2025
Norine Mae Smith passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on September 9, 1940, in Kalamazoo, MI. Norine was the daughter of LeRoy and Marion (Duryea) Smith. She was a cherished member of her community and family. She dedicated her years to nurturing those around her.
Norine's educational journey began in the Portage...
Lyle Alan Lehr
Sep 26, 2025
Lyle Alan Lehr, of Mendon passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born on May 21, 1960, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Claude and Elise (Richardson) Lehr. A beloved husband, dedicated worker, and cherished friend.
Lyle graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, with the Class of 1978. After completing his...
Lela Johnson
Sep 22, 2025
Lela Johnson, age 86, of Plainwell passed away on September 22, 2025, at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born in Shelbyville, IL on June 28, 1939, to the late Cliff and Lelah (Cox) Tate.
Lela graduated from Mt. Clemens High School in 1957. She held many secretarial positions at Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home and Plainwell Public Safety.
She...
Korrey Burroughs
Sep 22, 2025
Korrey Burroughs
Kalamazoo, Michigan
January 01, 1985 – September 22, 2025
Korrey Burroughs, age 40, of Portage Michigan, passed away September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his loving fiancée, of 24 years Tonni Beardsley; his mother, ValDora Burroughs (Deau); brother, Jason Burroughs; grandfather Robert Burroughs Senior and several aunts and uncles. He also leaves behind his beloved fur...
Richard Hurdelbrink
Sep 22, 2025
Richard K. Hurdelbrink, age 88, of Plainwell (Gun Lake), Michigan, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on September 22, 2025. Richard was born November 23,1936, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Nelden and Eva (Temple) Hurdelbrink.
Richard was a 1955 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. On April 28, 1956, he married Louise M. Stickel, and lived in the Gun...
Nancy Ann Rafferty
Sep 21, 2025
Nancy Ann Rafferty, a devoted mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved educator, and passionate community advocate, passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 91 in Schoolcraft, Michigan.
Born on April 28, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Nancy was the eldest of four children of Donald and Mary Jane Swartz – in order, Nancy-Ann, Harriett, Donald, and Mike. Nancy’s family...
William Kissinger
Sep 19, 2025
William “Bill” Kissinger of Plainwell, MI was born on October 10th, 1935 to his parents Charles and Wilma (Keefer) Kissinger. He joined his older brother Wayne, and would later be followed by siblings David, Joyce and Linda.
Growing up, Bill spent much of his childhood on his grandmother’s farm where he later would start his first job at 17. Following that...
George Gama
Sep 16, 2025
George M. Gama, 60, born June 18, 1965, passed away on or after September 16, 2025, in his residence in Gobles, Michigan. George succumbed while asleep from an acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. His funeral service with full military honors will be on October 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Preceded in death by his...
Vicki Warner
Sep 14, 2025
Vicki Eileen Warner, age 74, of Alma, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the Michigan Masonic Home after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Vicki was born on May 28, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Thelma (Geissel) Lanphear. She grew up in Kalamazoo with her four brothers and graduated with the Kalamazoo...
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