Marguerite Rose Benas Kochalka Jenkins
Jul 5, 2025
Marguerite Rose Benas Kochalka Jenkins, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Park Village Pines, at the age of 94. She was born in Madison Connecticut on May 1, 1931. She moved to Saginaw when she was 3 years old and lived there for 29 years. She moved to Traverse City in 1963 and to Kalamazoo...
Keith Lewis Hovious
Jul 2, 2025
Keith Lewis Hovious 61 beloved husband, father and son went to be with his heavenly father while riding his motorcycle on July 2, 2025. Keith was a graduate of Vicksburg High school. He met the love of his life and future wife at Davenport College in 1982 and they were married in 1984. Keith served in the United States Army...
Phyllis Darnell
Jul 2, 2025
On 9/11/1932 Phyllis Dieterman was born to Frank and Lucy Dieterman in Kalamazoo. As an only child she was cherished by both and the love that they shared was incredible. In 1941 when she was 8 her Papa bought a weekend cottage at Gun Lake where she loved to swim, paddle with her friends and cousins in her canoe and...
Patti Jo Mitchell
Jul 2, 2025
Patti Jo Mitchell, of Battle Creek, formerly of Climax, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born on January 5, 1961, in Battle Creek, MI. She was the daughter of Gordon and Mildred (Snyder) Mitchell. She leaves behind a legacy filled with dedication, passion, and a zest for life that touched the hearts...
Margie Metz
Jun 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margie Ellen Metz, a loving mother, dedicated nurse, and resilient polio survivor, who left us peacefully on June 28, 2025. Born on October 14, 1953, in Plainwell, Michigan, she lived a life full of courage, compassion, and unwavering strength. She was a passionate lover of history and the written word.
Margie was a...
Michael "Zippy" William Scott
Jun 28, 2025
Michael “Zippy” William Scott, of Kalamazoo, passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born on October 10, 1969, in Kalamazoo. Mike was the son of Robert Jr. (Pam) and Carol Scott.
A graduate of Comstock High School with the Class of 1987. He was known for his loving nature, independence, selflessness, and notable dry sense...
Marcia Watts
Jun 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that her family announces the passing of Marcia Luise (Hayward) Watts, who died peacefully on June 27, 2025 at the age of 79 at home in Portage, Michigan after living with breast cancer for many years. Marcia was an amazing mother, grandmother, and friend, and she leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth.
Marcia was...
Sandra Griffin
Jun 26, 2025
Sandra Lee (Marshall) Griffin was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on February 17th, 1950. She passed away on June 26th, 2025. She was a devoted wife to Leonard Griffin for 56 years. Loving mother to Christy, Patricia, Jaime, and Sarah as well as grandmother to Toviel.
Sandra loved being a sister, aunt, daughter and long-term congregant at Edwards Corners Bible...
Jacob Sybesma
Jun 23, 2025
Jacob “Jake” Sybo Sybesma, age 94, died on June 23, 2025. Born March 9, 1931, in Winsum, Netherlands, to parents Hilbrand and Geertje (Ettema) Siebesma. Jake grew up during WWII, with Germany invading Netherlands in 1940. As a child, he saw Jewish classmates disappear, trains transporting Jewish people to the concentration camps and war planes flying overhead. Netherlands was liberated...
Rose Robertson
Jun 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rose Violet Robertson, who went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on January 9, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois, Rose was a vibrant and spirited woman whose love, laughter, and light touched all who had the joy of knowing her.
She was the beloved...
Norma Charlene Flora
Jun 21, 2025
Norma Charlene Flora, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on March 29, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI. Norma was the daughter of John and Helen (Schoff) Elsey. Norma lived a rich and fulfilling life dedicated to her family, her faith, and her community.
A proud graduate of Kalamazoo Central High...
Dorothy Kendall
Jun 21, 2025
Dorothy Mary Kendall, 94, died unexpectedly June 21, 2025, at Corewell Hospital in Greenville, Michigan. She was born August 23, 1930, in Warrington, England, the daughter of John Reginald and Priscilla Haslam.
Dorothy married Nelson F Myers, Sr., in Warrington April 16, 1949. She arrived in the United States 1949 and was a citizen November 7, 1961.
In addition to her parents,...
Claudia Ruth Burgess
Jun 20, 2025
Claudia Ruth Burgess, 85, of Vicksburg, Michigan, away peacefully at home on June 20, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on October 18, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Claudia was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Ruth Hodgman. She married the love of her life, Richard Burgess, on October 26, 1957. Together they built a life centered around faith, family, and...
Paul Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Paul Stephen Johnson
March 3, 1957-June 20, 2025
Paul was born in Vicksburg, MI and spent his life living in the area. Though tragically injured in a car accident when he was 5 years old, Paul graduated from Vicksburg High School and later moved to Kalamazoo where he was cared for by Residential Opportunities, Inc., a supported living facility. There he had...
Ronald Lee Baas
Jun 20, 2025
Ronald Lee Baas, age 81, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1944, in Kalamazoo to Ben and Grace (DeVries) Baas.
Ron was a hardworking and passionate man who dedicated much of his life to his craft. He began by teaching painting apprenticeships in trade...
Scott McDonald
Jun 20, 2025
Scott Lee McDonald of Shelbyville, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 64 years old.
Scott was born on July 11, 1960, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Robert and Barbara (Wondergem) McDonald Sr. He graduated from Delton Kellogg Schools and spent most of his life enjoying the beauty and community of Gun Lake.
A true...
Richard Kent
Jun 18, 2025
Richard (Dick) Kent, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 18, 2025, at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a joyful, full-of-ideas kind of guy who wholeheartedly loved the Lord, his family and all his friends. He will be dearly missed.
Dick was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Clifford and Helen Kent on October 20, 1945. Shortly...
Gordon Hagerman
Jun 16, 2025
Gordon “Joe” Hagerman, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away on June 16, 2025, at his home. Joe was born on March 1, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI, a son of the late Donald and Anna (Francen) Hagerman.
Joe was a pilot and loved old cars. He restored many cars and planes. He worked as an auto mechanic and was always fixing something.
Surviving...
Stacee Mattimore
Jun 15, 2025
Stacee Lynn Mattimore (née Jacobsen), age 65, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Mattawan, Michigan. Born on May 10, 1960, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Stacee lived a life marked by strength, passion, and deep love for her family.
A proud graduate of Plainwell High School's Class of 1978, Stacee pursued a higher education with determination and purpose. She earned her associate...
Eleanor DeKoekkoek
Jun 15, 2025
Eleanor DeKoekkoek, age 91, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 15, 2025. Eleanor was born on July 12, 1933, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to John and Hattie Triezenberg. A graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School, Class of 1951, she carried her faith and values into every corner of her life.
On September 20, 1957, Eleanor...