Obituaries
Janet Elaine Klemm
Jul 10, 2023
Janet E. KlemmPortage, Michigan
Janet (Jann) Klemm, of Portage, 85, died suddenly of a heart attack on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Born March 20, 1938, in Muskegon, MI, Jann was the daughter of George and Jessie (Walker) Usiak, both of whom predeceased her.
Jann graduated from Ludington High School with the Class of 1955. She was active...
Larry James Cole
Jul 9, 2023
Larry James Cole passed away peacefully Sunday morning July 09,2023 at the age of 82, at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. Larry was born in Schoolcraft, MI, on November 03, 1940. He was the son of Curtis and Mary (Sisson) Cole. He had two younger sisters, Gay Lynn Willis, and Nancy Speece-Miller. Larry played basketball on three varsity teams, winning...
Rollie LaVerne Riggs
Jul 8, 2023
Rollie LaVerne Riggs, a beloved resident of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born on August 18, 1939, in Union City, OH, the son of George and Lucille (Smith) Riggs.
Rollie led a fulfilling life and found joy in various activities. He had a green thumb and found solace...
Rhonda Lynn Lyons
Jul 7, 2023
Rhonda Lynn Lyons, 58, Kalamazoo, formerly of Vicksburg. passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, in her parents' Vicksburg home. She was born April 18, 1965, on Easter Day to Eugene and Carolyn Lyons.
After graduating from Vicksburg High School, Michigan State University, Landscape Architecture Overseas Study Program at Gloucestershire University in Gloucester, UK, she traveled to many European countries....
Dolores Jean Hall
Jul 5, 2023
Dolores passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023 in Kalamazoo County.
Dolores was Born on November 16, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Robert Winebrenner and Marion (Grey) Winebrenner.
When she was 11 years old she moved to Oregon with her family. She graduated from North Bend High School in Oregon in 1954. After graduation she moved back to Michigan.
In...
Ellen Marie Nally
Jul 2, 2023
Ellen Marie Nally, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this world on July 2, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with her daughter Melissa McKee by her side. She was born on November 14, 1942, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Clifford Sage and Jane Demorest.
Ellen is survived by her loving children, son Kyle Nally and daughter Melissa (Timothy) McKee....
Joan Lucille Kent
Jul 1, 2023
Joan Lucille (Kruzel) Kent of Hopkins, MI passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born in Petoskey, MI on October 3, 1932, the daughter of Casimere Kruzel and Virgie Cline.
On June 3, 1950, Joan was united in marriage to Page Kent in Watson Twp, MI. The two celebrated their fifty-fifth anniversary...
Robert L. and Mary A. Kennedy
Jun 30, 2023
Robert “Bob” Lewis Kennedy, of Richland went to be with the Lord and his loving wife of 74 years, on June 30, 2023 at the age of 94. He passed at home with his loving family by his side.
Mary Alvina Kennedy, of Richland went to be with the Lord September 8, 2022 at the age of 91;...
Roger A. Kniss
Jun 25, 2023
Roger A. Kniss, of Schoolcraft passed away on June 25, 2023 at the age of 75. Roger was born on October 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Edwin and Jeanette (Klosterman) Kniss. He was a member the Delton-Kellogg High School Class of 1966. After high school he joined the United States Air Force and served...
Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Hufford
Jun 24, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Mae Hufford, 64, of Schoolcraft, MI, peacefully passed away Saturday,
June 24th 2023. She was born on April 29th, 1959 in Vicksburg, MI to Gordon and Nancy
(Crago) Bozell. She was one of four children. Cindy graduated from Portage Central High
school in 1977. You could find her cruising Westnedge in her red, silver striped 1977 Camaro,
...
Darlene M. Kohn
Jun 24, 2023
Kohn, Darlene M (1953-2023) 69 years old of Plainwell passed away June 24, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of complications with cancer and entered the presence of her Savior. Darlene and her twin sister Charlene were born October 4, 1953 to Roy and Connie Shively in Plainwell, where she has been a lifelong resident.
Darlene met the love of...
James Russell Cline
Jun 22, 2023
James Russell Cline
Jim was born March 26, 1927, in Hartford City, IN to Harold Francis & Thelma Liona (Sample) Cline. Jim, a World War II veteran, enjoyed a long and wonderful life, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ MediLodge of Portage, where he had resided the past two years. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Dan Salerno
Jun 22, 2023
Daniel Dominic Salerno, 70, of Kalamazoo, MI, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Born July 14, 1952, in Battle Creek, MI, Dan was the son of Anthony Francis Salerno and Ruth Marie (Mescher) Salerno, both of whom predeceased him.
A 1970 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School and 1974 graduate of...
Tamita "Tami" Lee
Jun 19, 2023
Tamita R. Lee age 59, went suddenly to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her home. Tami, as she was known to everyone, was born on a crisp 5th of December in 1963, Tami was welcomed and beloved as the 8th and youngest child of Donald Bladen and Wayva (King) Bladen in Marion, Indiana.
Tami and...
Mona Eve Erickson
Jun 19, 2023
Mona Eve Erickson was born in Plainwell, Michigan on October 9, 1949, to Joseph and Rose Bourdages. As the second child and oldest daughter of 6, her caring and helpful nature blossomed from a young age. She grew up on Jersey Street in Plainwell, where she enjoyed a very happy childhood. The family has fond memories of singing Christmas carols...
Elnora Lillian Raiche
Jun 17, 2023
Elnora (Elanor) Lillian (Macomber) Raiche, age 91, died peacefully on June 17, 2023, in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 22, 1932, the daughter of Harkless R. Macomber and Dorothy May (Lee) Macomber.
Elanor married Donald H. Raiche on December 7, 1968. She was a devoted wife and longtime member of the Apple Farm...
Gail Yvonne Aitken
Jun 11, 2023
Gail Yvonne Johnson was born on July 3rd, 1959, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the first Johnson to be born in the wolverine state. Her mom and dad were both from the Pineville, KY area, and lived there until they emigrated north to find better economic circumstances.
She grew up on beautiful Long Lake in Portage, MI. Spending her childhood...
Morse Elton Thornburgh
Jun 10, 2023
Morse Elton Thornburgh November 22, 1937 ~ June 10, 2023 Morse Elton Thornburgh, 85 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at home. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on November 22, 1937 the son of Roy Thornburgh and Elva (Youngman) Thornburgh. On June 10, 1961, in Marcellus, Michigan he married Judy Mae Shannon who preceded him in...
Clara Lou "Lulu" Gamble
Jun 8, 2023
Clara L. “Lulu” Gamble, 94, died June 8, 2023 in Kalamazoo, MI. Clara was a graduate of Alabama State College for Women, Montevallo (Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Master of Arts in Physical Education). She also completed post-graduate study in Dance at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Clara taught at Oklahoma A&M...
Jen Laker
Jun 7, 2023
Jennifer Carol Laker, of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice after a short, but brave, battle with cancer at the age of 52. She was born on Christmas day, 1970, to Kenneth and Nancy Webster.
After graduating from Otsego High School, she completed training to become a medical assistant. She was a dedicated...
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