Barbara Shearer
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara Marie Shearer, born in Leavenworth, Kansas, on July 25, 1943, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Robert J. Luckey and Amelia (Maria) Luckey.
Barbara graduated from Portage Central High School in 1961. On December 27, 1965, Barbara married Raymond M. Shearer, with whom she shared 57 years of love and companionship. Together,...
Tamara Ricketts
Jul 29, 2024
Tamera Ricketts was born October twelfth 1960 and passed away July twenty-ninth 2024 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Center in Kalamazoo. Born to the late Joan and Dale Knobloch, Tamera is preceded in death by her husband Robert and sister Robin. She is survived by her three children Robert II, Tiffany, and Tyler, as well as her two older half...
Laurie Kay Bridges
Jul 29, 2024
In loving memory of Laurie Kay Bridges
After many years of struggling with severe COPD, Laurie Kay Bridges left this world behind and joined her Lord Jesus on July 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on October 25, 1960 in Niles, Michigan to Shirley Bailey and the late Wendell Bridges.
Laurie was a beacon of light...
Norma Day
Jul 28, 2024
We want to celebrate and remember the life of Norma Irene Day, who left us on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Norma’s story began in Kalamazoo on June 7, 1932, as the beloved daughter of Norman Ralph McMains and Ruth (Ennis) McMains. She met and married Kenneth E. Day on October 7, 1950, and together they built a life filled with...
Debra Rae Simon
Jul 21, 2024
Debra Rae (Radke) Simon passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Debra was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 6, 1950. She was the loving daughter of Arthur and Wanda (Christensen) Radke.
Debra was a very active woman who loved all sports. She coached and played softball, loved tennis, golf, basketball, pickleball, water volleyball, etc. She...
Betsy Hill
Jul 20, 2024
Betsy Ann Hill passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, July 20 at Kauhale Assisted Living Center in Otsego. She was born July 5, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles W. and Frances (Austin) Welch. Graduating in 1954 from Mattawan High School, Betsy went on to Western Michigan University to earn her Bachelor of Science and teaching certificate...
Jean Sehy
Jul 20, 2024
Jean Sehy, 84, passed away at her home in Schoolcraft, MI on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with family by her side. Jean was born on December 22, 1939, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Noel and Josephine McNett. She was the fifth born of nine children in her family.
Jean married her husband of 57 years, William (Bill) Sehy, on January 20, 1967....
Lucynda DeYoung
Jul 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lucynda Anne DeYoung, affectionately known as Cindy, of Schoolcraft, MI, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 64. Cindy was born in Kalamazoo, MI, the beloved daughter of H. Donald and Sandra (Misterka) DeYoung.
Cindy was predeceased by her loving mother, Sandra DeYoung, and her grandparents, Harriet and...
Dorothy Ferguson
Jul 19, 2024
Dorothy Louise (Meyer) Ferguson passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on January 25, 1926, on a farm outside of Chicago, IL, she was the beloved daughter of Henry and Mabel Meyer. When she was very young the family moved to Montague, Michigan where her father's family lived....
Jeffery C. Kudary
Jul 16, 2024
Jeffery C. Kudary, of Vicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July16, 2024 at the age of 76. Many of Jeff’s closest friends knew him by his nicknames: “Homer” or “Paudie”. He leaves a legacy of hard work, dedication to his family, and loyalty. Born on October 24, 1947, in Sturgis, MI. He was the son of Joseph and Clara (Ramsdell) Kudary....
Rodger Lee Hughey
Jul 15, 2024
Rodger Lee Hughey, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 85. Rodger was born on September 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Max and Violet (Huntington) Hughey. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, love and was a man of faith.
Rodger's life was one filled with many achievements...
Rodney Lynn Borger
Jul 12, 2024
Rodney Lynn Borger, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on September 14, 1956, in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Robert and Janet (Forsyth) Borger.
Rodney's journey of life included his education at Schoolcraft schools. He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Schoolcraft High School. His dedication...
Donald Paradine
Jul 10, 2024
Donald Eugene Paradine of Schoolcraft, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on October 6, 1931, in Detroit, MI the son of Walter and Wreta (Dolbee) Paradine.
Don proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Enlisting in 1951, he demonstrated exceptional bravery and dedication...
Melissa Marie Burgess
Jul 7, 2024
Melissa M. Burgess, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the age of 58. Melissa was born on October 18, 1965 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Keith and Valerie Lowery. On February 16, 1996 she married her husband Thomas.
Melissa is preceded in death by her father: Keith; father-in-law: Richard Burgess, Sr.; and her brother-in-law:...
Charles Goudy
Jul 6, 2024
Charles Robert Goudy (Rob), aged 54, passed away on July 6th, 2024. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma and shortly after, passed away from heart and lung complications.
Rob was born on July 8th, 1969 in Taylor, MI to Charles Goudy and Cynthia Logan.
Rob loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, dirt biking and gardening were a few of his passions, but he always...
Nancy Kubin-Hutchinson
Jul 6, 2024
Nancy Kubin-Hutchinson, age 64, passed away on July 6, 2024, with family and friends that are also family by her side. Nancy was born on December 21, 1959, to Henry & Shirley (Matthews) Kubin. She attended St. Louis high school in Michigan. She graduated in 1978 and then attended Saginaw Valley State University and then received her master’s in nursing...
Helen Lovin
Jul 5, 2024
Helen M. Lovin (Hoyt, Phelps), beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. She was born on June 19, 1930, in Kalamazoo, MI, the cherished daughter of Hale and Marie (Fox) Hoyt. She was raised on the family farm near Schoolcraft and graduated from Mattawan High School.
Helen led a life filled with dedication and service to...
Emerson Howe
Jul 4, 2024
Emerson Cornell Howe got his wings Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at 5:45 am as the sun was filling the skies with a beautiful show of light. This was his favorite time of day. He was born on May 6th, 1932, in Lake Luzerne, New York. He was raised on the family farm housing dairy cows, horses, chickens. The farm was...
Mark Obreiter
Jul 4, 2024
Mark Obreiter, a dedicated and hard-working man, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Kalamazoo at the age of 71. Mark's life was defined by his unwavering work ethic, his ability to bring laughter and joy to those around him and his deep love for his family.
Born on July 14, 1952, in Kalamazoo, Mark graduated from Parchment High School in...
Leona Schipper
Jul 4, 2024
Leona Schipper went to her heavenly home on July 4, 2024, at the age of 87. Leona was born on July 19, 1936, in Coopersville, Michigan to Clifford & Marian (Busman) Veldman.
On October 7, 1960, Leona married Bert Schipper and they shared 53 wonderful years together until his passing in 2014. They were blessed with three children: John, Jim and...