Josef Dickmann
Mar 22, 2025
Dear Family and Freinds! Many of you may already be aware of my reason for this post! My father, Josef Dickmann von Braunau am Inn, Austria, born, February 25th, 1928, passed away peacefully in his sleep sometime between the evening of March 21st and the morning of March 22nd! His Spirit left his body to join the Universal Energy Steam!...
Steven Allen
Mar 22, 2025
Steve Schau Allen of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on August 13, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the beloved son of Gerald and Marian (Schau) Allen.
Steve graduated from Plainwell High School in 1968 and studied Electronics at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and enjoyed a successful career as an electrician. Later...
David Noble Pittman
Mar 21, 2025
David Noble Pittman, born on October 16, 1963, passed away on March 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. He was the beloved husband of Connie Pittman (Riddinger), with whom he shared 32 wonderful years of marriage.
David is preceded in death by his cherished parents, Noble and Mary Pittman (Kline), who instilled in him the values of love...
Scott M. Thompson
Mar 20, 2025
Scott M. Thompson, of Wyoming, MI passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the age of 64. Scott was born on May 8, 1961 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of William and Veronika (Hargot) Thompson.
A complete obituary is in the process of being written.
A graveside service at Vicksburg Cemetery will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025...
Stanley Lee Andres
Mar 17, 2025
Stanley L. Andres, of Portage passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 73. Stanley was born on December 29, 1951, in Vicksburg, MI. He was the son of Bruce and Charlotte (Hewey) Andres. Stan graduated from Portage Central High School. His career started with roofing for Brundige, then followed by some construction work, before finishing as...
Jo Anne Ackerman
Mar 17, 2025
Jo Anne Ackerman, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 67. Jo Anne was born on December 20, 1957, in Three Rivers, MI. She was the daughter of Harley and Lilly (Watkins) Hall.
She enjoyed competing with her sister on video games, drawing art, and crocheting. She will be remembered as having an independent spirit,...
James Parker
Mar 17, 2025
James Leslie Parker of Schoolcraft, MI, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on August 6, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Chester and Minniebelle (Chapman) Parker.
On September 5, 1970, James married the love of his life, Jerrita Rice Parker. Together they built a beautiful life filled with cherished memories and unwavering devotion.
James...
Ruth Carroll
Mar 16, 2025
Ruth Ann Carroll
April 28, 1940 - March 16, 2025
Ruth Ann Carroll, passed away March 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Ruth was born April 28th 1940 in Plainwell MI where she spent the majority of her life.
Ruth enjoyed playing board games and she was fierce competitor. She loved blowing bubbles and building snowmen with her nieces and nephews.
She is...
Linda Birdsall
Mar 16, 2025
Linda Lorraine Birdsall
Age 78
Linda peacefully passed away unexpectantly on Sunday March 16, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at Bronson Hospital.
Linda was born on December 15, 1946, daughter of Clarence and Dawn Wesaw. Linda is a tribal member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. She attended Otsego High School (class of 1965). Linda retired in 2008 from General Motors,...
Roger Alan Keyes, Sr.
Mar 16, 2025
Roger Alan Keyes, Sr., of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Roger was born on August 27, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Archie and Verna (Lazar) Keyes. He went through Portage Public Schools. His career started with Brundige in Kalamazoo and finally retired from General Motors Fisher Body Plant...
Diane Russon
Mar 13, 2025
The family of Diane Louise Russon of Portage, Michigan is saddened to announce her passing at Rose Arbor on Thursday March 13, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
She leaves her son Raymond (Ray) M. Russon and wife Christine; son Randall (Randy) Russon and wife Karen; grandchildren: Heather and husband Damon; Amie; Rachel and husband Dawson; and Patrick; great granddaughter...
Robert Heasley
Mar 12, 2025
Robert (Rob) Baker Heasley passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 78 at Rose Arbor surrounded by his family. Rob was born in Holland, Michigan on December 23, 1946, to the late Robert L. and June (Baker) Heasley. Rob leaves a legacy of profound kindness, wisdom, sense of humor, contagious smile, and love for his family, friends...
Dovie Rice
Mar 10, 2025
Dovie Rice, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 73. Dovie was born on March 1, 1952, in Plainwell, MI. She was a graduate of Otsego High School. On November 11, 1973, she married the love of her life, Charles Rice.
Dovie loved gardening and had a love of animals and took many strays in...
Lesa Marie Simkins
Mar 8, 2025
In the bounteous book of life, where every soul's story is inscribed, the chapter of Lesa Marie Simkins was one inked with love and generosity, her spirit as unyielding and beautiful as the Tennessee mountains she so cherished. Born on the ninth day of February in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-two, within the welcoming bounds of...
Doris Hyder
Mar 4, 2025
Doris Cutler-Hyder April 14, 1925 - March 4, 2025
Doris Cutler-Hyder, age 99, passed away on March 4, 2025. Doris was born on April 14, 1933, to Bert and Rose (Case) Slack. She was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Doris is survived by her 5 children: Ron of Indiana, Marshall (Carol), Esther, Jim (Julie) and Janet all of Plainwell. She is also...
Gary Julian
Mar 3, 2025
Gary Julian, 73, of Mattawan passed away peacefully Monday, March 3rd, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 8th, 1951 in Hillsdale to Robert and Ercel Julian. Gary married Kathy on October 27th, 1978.
Growing up, Gary loved doing anything on the farm with his siblings, leg wrestling with his sister, and sledding down the hill into the...
William Nickols Sr
Mar 1, 2025
William Joseph Nickols Sr., 85, of Vicksburg, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2025. A lifelong resident of Vicksburg, William was born on September 21, 1939, to Charles and Katherine (White) Nichols. He took great pride in his hometown, where he built a life filled with family, friendship, and countless cherished memories.
William honorably served his country...
Karen Louise Duckworth
Mar 1, 2025
Karen L. Duckworth, of Scotts passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Throughout her life, Karen embodied the ideals of trailblazing and dedication, leaving a profound impact on her community and all who knew her.
A proud graduate of University High School, Karen pursued her passion for serving others at Western Michigan University, where she earned...
Sharon Kay Powers
Feb 28, 2025
Sharon Kay Powers, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on December 15, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI. A proud member of the Class of 1969 from Kalamazoo Central High School, Sharon exemplified a life dedicated to her family and community. She dedicated her career to caring for others. She worked...
Michael Melvin Hendrick
Feb 20, 2025
Michael Melvin Hendrick, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born on July 7, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Melvin and Lucille (Schleisman) Hendrick.
A graduate of Comstock High School with the Class of 1962, Mike furthered his education with a bachelor's degree in business from Western...