Obituaries
Morrcene Ann Gustin
Nov 24, 2023
Morrcene Ann Gustin was reunited with her beloved husband Steven on November 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her infant son William, her parents Leroy and Francine Vanepps, her in-laws Dean and Eva Gustin, her uncle Ray VanEpps and her aunt Kathryn Carl.
She is survived by her loving children Stephanie Gustin, Saundra Gustin and Robert Gustin. After...
Imelda "Corky" Rose Horn
Nov 24, 2023
Imelda "Corky" Rose Horn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023, in Portage, MI. She was born on February 2, 1932, in Litchfield, IL. Corky was the loving daughter of Walter and Laura (Gerling) Semplowski. Sadly, her father passed away when she was a young girl, leaving a lasting impact on...
Mary Janet Zuydwegt
Nov 20, 2023
Mary Janet Hope Zuydwegt born on June 30, 1935, to Alvin and Katherine (Latzo) Hope in Kalamazoo, MI. Passed away on November 20, 2023, in Martin, MI.
Mary married John Anton Zuydwegt on February 20, 1954, and they had 56 years together before his death in 2010. Together they raised 3 sons, 2 daughters, and numerous foster kids in the...
Frank Wood
Nov 19, 2023
Frank Alvin Wood passed away at home Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the age of 90.
Mr. Wood was born January 24, 1933, in Otsego, as the fifth of ten children of Golda and Alvin Wood. His sister, Patricia Haiti survives.
He graduated from Otsego High School where he met and subsequently married Virginia Titus until her death in...
Margie Johnson
Nov 18, 2023
Margie Johnson of Plainwell, MI, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2023, surrounded by her family after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was 80. She was born on June 12, 1943, in Decatur, MI, to the late Gerritt and Esther Waterlander. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Johnson, her brother Jacob...
Ingrid Hildegard Van Liere
Nov 17, 2023
Ingrid Hildegard Van LiereAugust 24, 1937 - November 17, 2023It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ingrid Hildegard Van Liere on the evening of November 17, 2023, at Rose Arbor Place. She was a devoted wife to Earl and they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 6, 2023. She was...
Richard "Dick" Lynn
Nov 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Dale Lynn, affectionately known as "Dick," who left this world on November 16, 2023, at the age of 83. He departed from the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones. Dick was born on June 28, 1940, in Schoolcraft, MI, to Maxine (Phellps) and Wayne Lynn....
Constance Bishop Wright
Nov 15, 2023
Constance B. (Claflin) Wright of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the age of 96 at Friendship Village. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI on Saturday, February 5, 1927 the daughter of Earl and Edith (Tirrill) Claflin.
Constance graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1945, and from Bronson School of Nursing in Kalamazoo, MI in...
Catherine I. Wise
Nov 13, 2023
Catherine Wise was born on Jan. 31, 1940 to Charlotte Honel & Elwin Rupert in Prairie Ronde Township Mi. She graduated from 10th grade. Was married to Raymond W. Wise Sr in 1959.
She gave birth to 5 sons, Billy Jo (Leslie), Raymond Jr. (Kathy), Thomas (Lorene), James, and Richard. They have several grandchildren. Billie Jo, Patrick, Elwin, Zack, Lori...
Carola Ann Teugh
Nov 13, 2023
Carola Ann (Wallace) Teugh passed away peacefully in her home November 13, 2023, at the age of 86 after a difficult battle with dementia. She was born February 5, 1937, in Elgin, Illinois, to Lawrence B. and Marjorie M. (Ziegler) Wallace. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her two younger siblings, Douglas A. Wallace of Iowa City,...
Lary Alan Skalski
Nov 12, 2023
Lary Alan Skalski, 66, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on October 31, 1957, in Kalamazoo to Peter and Beverly Skalski. He grew up on Long Lake in Vicksburg, MI where he had many happy memories with his family.Lary attended Vicksburg High School. Following his education, he worked at International Paper Company...
Douglas Alan Druckenbrodt
Nov 11, 2023
Douglas Alan Druckenbrodt of Vicksburg, MI, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born March 10, 1947 to Frederick and Lillian (Poolman) Druckenbrodt in Kalamazoo, MI.
He spent his life as a horseman, farmer, builder, equipment operator, and truck driver among other occupations. He was a devout man of faith, living his life with a...
Rita Marie Sokolowski
Nov 11, 2023
Rita Marie Sokolowski, a woman of elegance, grace, and devotion, passed away on November 11, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on April 30, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Rita lived a life filled with meaningful work, cherished relationships, and unwavering faith.
Rita was born to John and Mary Grzegorczyk on the south side of Chicago. Rita spent her formative years attending...
Richard Allen Underwood
Nov 11, 2023
Richard Allen Underwood, 83, was born in Vicksburg to William Underwood and Rachel (Woodhouse) where he lived his whole life. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Donna (Wheeler). Together they had 3 children; Sharlene, Richard Jr., and Kelly.
Richard was employed at Parchment Paper for 35 years until he retired to pursue his dreams of owning his...
Lenora "Jean" Gailhouse
Nov 7, 2023
Lenora "Jean" Gailhouse, a beloved homemaker and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1937, in Dowagiac, Michigan to George and Ruth (Antisdel) Cooper.
Jean is survived by her children: Dolly Clark, Debbie Regner, Robert Gailhouse Jr.; seven grandchildren: Shelly (Pete) Martin, Fred...
Gene Douglas Ranger
Nov 4, 2023
Gene Douglas Ranger, of Portage, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 3, 1939, the son of Don & Helen (Huyck) Ranger.
On June 25, 1960 he married the love of his life, Royal Fern Garrison. Together they raised 4 children Kayla (Greg) Ranger-Dean, Aaron (Dominique Johnston),...
Robert "Bob" Helmboldt
Nov 4, 2023
Robert “Bob” Helmboldt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2023, in his home in Plainwell, MI at the age of 66.
He was born August 11, 1957, in Worland, WY to Loretta and Don Helmboldt. His family later moved to Allegan, MI where he attended Allegan High School. After completing trade school, he worked at...
Debra Reynolds
Nov 3, 2023
Debra Elaine (Deau) Reynolds was born February 6, 1955 to parents Dale and Sylvia (Pond) Deau in Kalamazoo, MI. Debra was the oldest of five children and attended Kalamazoo Public Schools.
In 1975 Debra married Jim Spicer and they had three children. Debra enjoyed being a homemaker, raising their children and found a love for animals which she enjoyed...
Beverly Jean Porter
Nov 3, 2023
Beverly Jean Porter passed away peacefully on Friday November 3, 2023, at her home in Portage, Michigan. She was born Beverly Jean Cutshaw in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James and Marie (Jackson) Cutshaw, on June 6, 1926. When Bev was in the fourth grade the family moved to a farm in Richland and she graduated as a Salutatorian from...
Tabatha Lynn Sears
Oct 31, 2023
Tabatha Lynn Sears of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the age of 49. She was born in Three Rivers, MI on Saturday, June 15, 1974 the daughter of John and Shirley (Brown) Sears.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
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