Leo Diewald
Jan 30, 2024
Leo Franz Diewald, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home in Indian Land, South Carolina. Leo was born September 3, 1930, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Emil and Barbara (Lemuth) Diewald. As a child, Leo loved spending time with his father and playing with his younger twin sisters. He loved music and learned to play the piano and...
RoxyAnn Jenkins-Nicks (Thomas)
Jan 29, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of RoxyAnn Jenkins-Nicks (Thomas) on 01/29/2024 in Comstock, Michigan, She passed away peacefully along side of family, friends and Hospice. RoxyAnn was born on November 7, 1947 in Kalamazoo at Bronson Hospital.
She was Nurses aid, Veterinary Tech, Homemaker, Mother, Foster Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and friend. She enjoyed knitting,...
Marilou Genevieve Westcott
Jan 29, 2024
Marilou Genevieve Westcott passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice early Monday morning, January 29, 2024, at the age of 93 years. She was born at home, September 23, 1930, in Portage, Michigan, to Daniel H. Westcott and Agnes E. (Lake) Westcott.
Marilou graduated from Comstock High School in 1948, married Max D. Ickes in 1949, later divorced and raising two...
James Fletcher
Jan 28, 2024
James "Jim" Howard Fletcher was born 11/06/1934 to James and Nina (Upson) Fletcher in Kalamazoo, MI. Jim graduated from Kalamazoo Central where he excelled in baseball, football, and basketball. Trained by his father on boxing, he became a professional boxer, along with his brothers. They were known as “The Fighting Fletcher Brothers of Kalamazoo”. He was awarded the Golden Gloves 142...
Horst Jendralski
Jan 27, 2024
Horst Harold Jendralski, born on September 15, 1935, in Upper Silesia, Germany, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the age of 88. He was the beloved son and youngest of eight to Felix Jendralski and Elisabeth Schaffranek.
Due to the fighting during World War II the family lost their homeland and had to flee from the Russian Army....
Karen Beth Stephens
Jan 27, 2024
Karen Beth Stephens (formerly Drake) (born March 30th, 1953 in Linden Michigan) was the only survivor of a twin pregnancy. She spent her early years and young adulthood living in the Michigan area. Often, she would reminisce about her adventures with her childhood playmates and cousins, Diane (now residing in Florida) and Sandra (now sadly deceased). She loved learning, and excelled...
Devon Deryke
Jan 24, 2024
Devon Louise Deryke, 75, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born in Kalamazoo on September 23, 1948, to the late John and Lucy (Merrill) Deryke.
Devon is survived by her three devoted sons: Anthony C. Morey (Karen), Troy J. Morey (Petra), and Thomas L. Morey; cherished grandchildren: Phillip Morey (Martha), Kristyn Bober (Joe), Zachary...
Harvey Kuiper
Jan 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness family and friends announce the untimely departure of our dear Harvey D. Kuiper, affectionately known as "Harv" to his friends and family, passed away Monday January 22, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Harvey was born in Kalamazoo Michigan the...
Donna Snyder
Jan 22, 2024
Donna Marie Fleet Snyder, born on December 1, 1938, in Mancelona, Michigan, peacefully joined her Lord Jesus Christ on January 22, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Lloyd R Fleet and Olive Marie Sheriff.
Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert C Snyder Sr., and their son Robert C Snyder Jr. She was also preceded in...
Marc Allen Schneider
Jan 20, 2024
Marc Allen Schneider Sr, 71 years old, passed away on January 20th, 2024, peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo Mi, after a stroke. Born 12/31/1952 in Hartford MI, he was a lifetime resident of Bangor MI. Marc was a Believer, Bible on his desk and everyday he read his Daily Word. Thanks, Paul.
Marc was an avid deer hunter and...
Judy Lee Ford
Jan 19, 2024
Judy Lee Ford, 85, of Climax, Michigan, entered the presence of God by his grace on Friday, January 19, 2024. Judy was born in Vicksburg on September 29, 1938 to Hugh D. Jenkins and Lillian Marie Jenkins (née East). She is survived by her husband, Bill Ford, of Climax; a sister, Janet Ramsdell, of Yukon, Oklahoma; cousins Billie Weliver and...
Christopher Jaden deCastro
Jan 18, 2024
Christopher Jaden deCastro, 18, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024. Chris was a passionate little boy who was full of energy, and he loved to make people laugh. He was active in Cub Scouts as a young child and was a talented athlete, playing soccer and running cross country. As he grew older, his interests shifted, and he became...
Ricky "Rick" Harris Ritter
Jan 17, 2024
Ricky “Rick” Harris Ritter, of Vicksburg passed away at the age of 69, at the Butterfly Oasis Home in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with ALS. Rick was born on January 9, 1955 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Russell and Virginia (Grimm) Ritter. He lived his whole life in Vicksburg, Michigan. He was...
Katherine Snow
Jan 16, 2024
Katherine Louise Snow of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 30, 1950, the daughter of Frank and Alberta "Peaches" (Perryman) Craddock.
A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written.
In accordance with the family's wishes cremation has taken place and a...
Rev. Leon Dykstra
Jan 14, 2024
Rev. Leon Dykstra, age 100, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was a graduate of Wyoming High School, Hope College and Western Theological Seminary. He pastored 4 Reformed churches. During WWII he served in the Army Air Corps in the China-Burma-India theater. He was awarded the Air Medal twice and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Rev. Dykstra was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth "B.J" Wesoloski
Jan 12, 2024
Elizabeth "BJ" Wesoloski, beloved sister, aunt and accomplished nurse practitioner, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at the Rose Arbor Hospice Home in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on May 28, 1936, in Vicksburg, MI.
BJ had a remarkable career that spanned over several decades and took her across the globe. She dedicated her life to caring for others and...
Gary Leroy Lull
Jan 11, 2024
Gary Lull, age 75 of Kalamazoo, passed away on January 11, 2024 at Bronson Hospital as the result of injuries sustained from a car accident while walking home from work. Gary was born in Vicksburg Michigan on December 20, 1948 to his proud parents Leroy and Darlayne Lull (both deceased). He is survived by his sister Judi (Jerry) Swoboda, two...
Russell V. McGregor
Jan 9, 2024
Russell V. McGregor, of Plainwell peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the age of 85. Russell was born on June 27, 1938, in Barton City, MI. He was the son of Donald and Minerva (Sanborn) McGregor.
Russ married his first love, Shirley, in 1955 and they were happily married for 59 years. Together, they had four...
Michael Cox
Jan 8, 2024
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Michael Earl Cox of Dowagiac, MI, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on December 21, 1949, in Dowagiac, the third of four children to Richard and Betty (Hunsberger) Cox.
Michael graduated from Cassopolis High in 1969 and answered the call...
Daniel R. Beaman
Jan 7, 2024
Daniel R. Beaman, 69, of Hartford, MI, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on January 7 th , 2024. Dan was born to Ruel and Violet Beaman on October 14 th 1954 in Watervliet, MI. Dan’s family continued residing in Watervliet and he graduated from Watervliet High School. Dan went on to work as a machinist for 44...