Ford Hess
May 30, 2024
Ford (Butch) Hess of Portage, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday May 30th, surrounded by his family. Ford was born March 1, 1943; in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Norman and Barbara (Loukes) Hess.
He met Maude while attending Portage Public Schools. They were married on August 31, 1963. Together they had four children.
Ford retired from...
Judith Siebler
May 28, 2024
Judith (Judy) Anne Siebler, 79, passed away after a brief illness peacefully on May 28, 2024 in Kalamazoo, MI with her loving sister Pam at her side. Judy was born on April 9, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA to Fred Carl Siebler and Margaret Carroll (Davis) Siebler. Soon thereafter, the Siebler family moved to Aurora, NE to be near family....
Don Miller
May 28, 2024
Don Harvey Miller, 77 years old, Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at his home, May 28, 2024, after a long illness. Don was always up for a fun time, a real people person, he loved to tell stories of his wild side and believe me he had a lot of stories to share. Don was a brilliant man, a gentleman, and...
Sharon Webster
May 23, 2024
Sharon Kay Webster
Oct. 28, 1947 – May 23, 2024
Webster, Sharon age 76 of Scotts Sharon died suddenly at her home in Scotts, May 23, 2024. She was born October 28, 1947, to Arthur and Lila (Hodgman) Burgess.
Sharon has spent her entire life in this area. She was strong, hard worker, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Sharon’s wishes...
Clarice Rench
May 23, 2024
Clarice Rench
Clarice was born on October 4th, 1932, and adopted by Harold & Elizabeth (Hood) Jones. She attended Adrian high school and after graduation attended Adrian college. It was there that she met Leo Rench. They were married in August of 1952 and were together 46 years until Leo’s death in December of 1998. In August of 1953 their daughter...
Beverly J. Ayres
May 23, 2024
Beverly Joyce (Klomp) Ayres died peacefully on May 23rd, 2024, with her family and friends beside her. Beverly was born on March 15th, 1934, in Kalamazoo to John and Harriot (Benedict) Klomp.
Beverly was married for 59 years to Harold Richard Ayres, who passed away in 2011. The two loved to go antiquing together. They had three daughters Wanda Jean Lesterman,...
Dennis VanWeelden
May 22, 2024
Dennis “Denny” VanWeelden came to this world in 1954. He is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 46 years, Pam “Drenth” VanWeelden. Their son, Jeremy, will miss them both greatly.
Denny is survived by his loving parents - Wayne and Bea VanWeelden - who will remember him as a loving and helpful son. Additionally,...
Florence Marie Monroe
May 22, 2024
Florence Marie Monroe of Schoolcraft, age 97, formerly known as Florence Marie Clark, born June 27, 1926 in Fostoria MI, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024 at Fountainview, Portage, MI. Florence was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend. Throughout her life, Florence touched the hearts of many with her kindness, grace, and unwavering love. She was a devoted...
Patrick Reardon
May 20, 2024
Patrick Joseph Reardon, age 82, passed away in peace on Monday May 20, 2024. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Joseph P. Reardon and Clare M. Reardon (nėe Schlick) on November 13, 1941. He attended St. Augustine Cathedral School and Kalamazoo Central High School.
While his teen years were marked by family tragedy and the loss of his closest brother...
Mark Harsha
May 20, 2024
Harsha, Mark
Mark Owen Harsha passed away Monday, May 20th, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice. Mark was born on October 18th ,1959 in Battle Creek, to Deane O. and Maryellen (Ward) Harsha. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1977. He combined his superb art and math skills in receiving master’s degrees in architecture and architectural engineering from Oklahoma State University....
Bob Chapman
May 18, 2024
Robert "Bob" Glenn Chapman of Plainwell, MI passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in Richland, MI on December 26, 1945, the son of Homer and Vivian (Kinsey) Chapman and twin brother to Russell Chapman.
On November 14, 1983 he was united in marriage to Barbara Younger. Following marriage they moved into their...
Gwendolyn Steele-Nielsen
May 16, 2024
Gwendolyn Maxine Steele-Nielsen passed away May 16, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born January 9, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of Philip and Alice (Bishop) Steele. Attending Mattawan and Schoolcraft schools, she graduated with the SHS Class of 1964.
Gwen led a career helping others in social work with positions at Senior Services, Family...
Steven Weinberg
May 16, 2024
Steven L. Weinberg 04/28/1952 – 05/16/2024
Steve, as most knew him, soared away from our earthly realm on May 16, 2024, at home with his wife and children present after a short illness.
Most recently during the COVID era, he helped Steve and Brenda Schimp keep our community power tools running at the Vicksburg Hardware store. He was known as a Jack...
David Kriese
May 16, 2024
David A. Kriese, age 81, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on May 16, 2024. David was born on May 3, 1943, in Mount Clemens Michigan to proud parents Werner and Betty (Witzling) Kriese.
On October 6, 1966, he married Susan (McKay) who passed away on January 13, 2014, due to multiple sclerosis. He retired in 2005 after 39 years with Parker...
Mary Kathryn Neuens
May 15, 2024
Mary Kathryn Neuens, beloved wife, dedicated executive secretary, and Cablevision employee, passed away on May 15, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Born on September 21, 1939, in Niles, Michigan to Lawrence and Eloise Carter, Mary led a fulfilling life filled with love and compassion.
Mary excelled in her career as an executive secretary at Cablevision, where her...
Christine Blakely
May 15, 2024
Christine Marie Blakely (Braginton), of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the age of 77. She was born on March 27, 1947, in Vicksburg, MI. She was the daughter of Floyd and Eleanor (Peterson) Braginton. She pursued her education at Vicksburg Community Schools and proudly graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1965.Christine led a...
Chuck James Peterson
May 14, 2024
Charles "Chuck" James Peterson, 69, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on May 14, 2024 at home with his loving family, after a long battle with chronic illnesses.
Chuck was born on April 5, 1955 as the first child of Charles and Carol Peterson in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Chuck attended Comstock Schools. He started working for Simmons Ford of Vicksburg the summer before...
Patsy Nyberg
May 13, 2024
Patsy Ann Nyberg, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother & dear friend passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024. Patsy was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to James & Lula (Kniss) Armstrong on June 10, 1937. She grew up the only girl with three brothers but that only made her strong and ready to face the world.
She grew up in Plainwell,...
Jean Darling
May 11, 2024
Jean (Kreger) Darling, born August 1, 1937, went to be with her Lord on May 11, 2024 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI, to Carl and Marie Kreger. As the middle sister, she shared a very close bond with sisters, Polly and Bonnie, as well as with other family members.
Jean had life-long passions for reading,...
Jack Witt
May 10, 2024
Jack Lee WITT
AGE 94 - MARTIN, MI
Jack took his stock car, #33, to the oval dirt track in Heaven. He passed away in his home May 9, 2024. Jack was born September 29, 1929, to Mabel Friemark and Dee Witt. He married Wanda Lee Cooper and together they had three children.
He worked as an auto mechanic and became the owner...