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...
Donna G. Lewis
Jun 7, 2023
Donna Lewis, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Kalamazoo MI after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final season of a remarkable life.
Donna was born in the small midwestern town, Shelby, OH, on January 14, 1928 to parents Robert and Helen Guthrie. She was the oldest of four...
Collette R. Fullmer
Jun 5, 2023
Collette R. Fullmer, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on January 15, 1933, and lived a life filled with love, strength, and cherished family bonds.
Collette faced life's challenges with unwavering resilience, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. She was...
Patricia L. Finnegan
Jun 2, 2023
Patricia L. Finnegan left this earth June 2, 2023, at her home in Otsego after a brief illness. She was born to Edward and Alice Schrey in Chicago, Illinois in 1943. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at the University of Miami in 1965, and spent the next few years teaching elementary school in Chicago, Illinois and Grand...
Patricia Mae Pell "Tricia"
Jun 2, 2023
Patricia Mae (Mitchell) Pell passed away June 2, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 24, 1956, to the late Lewis and Flora Mae Mitchell.
Tricia enjoyed planting flowers, relaxing by her pool, and taking vacations. She also enjoyed camping, bowling, and golfing with her family and friends.
Patricia...
Chester Leo Oisten
Jun 1, 2023
Chester Leo Oisten, peacefully went to join our savior in heaven on June 1st, 2023. Chester was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Minnie Pearl (Jenkins) and Charles Oisten. After he proudly served his country in the Army, He enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers and many other projects. Chester attended The Church of God in Otsego with his family. He spent...
Glenn Lee Francisco
Jun 1, 2023
Glenn Lee Francisco, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, June 1st 2023. Glenn was born January 1, 1962 in Plainwell, Michigan. Glenn was the 4th child of the 5 children of John & Marcia Francisco. His siblings include Penny Francisco, Wendy Dunshee, Shelley (Kevin) Kling, Rod (Deborah) Francisco all from the Plainwell/Otsego area. He had...
India Francis Grimm "Fran"
Jun 1, 2023
India Francis Grimm “Fran” of Plainwell, MI left her home of 75 years for the last time on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Fran was born on April 9, 1929, to Howard & Pearl Prolo. She grew up in the Plainwell area and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1947. While working in the onion fields, she met Lester Grimm. They...
Mary Jane Kreidler
May 31, 2023
Kreidler, Mary Jane (Smith) 7/30/28 – 5/31/23. Mary Jane was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and passed away in Syracuse with her daughter, Laura, by her side. Her beloved husband, John, died in 2013. She is survived by her daughters Susan (Michael Arruda), Laura (Greg Siwinkski) and Kathy, as well as her grandchildren, An and Mai Siwinski.
Mary Jane attended...
Barbara Lee Herrington
May 31, 2023
Barbara Herrington of Plainwell, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on December 2, 1944, in Saylersville, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles & Grace (Howard) Fitzpatrick.
She grew up in Orangeville and graduated from Martin Schools in 1962. She met Daniel Herrington through friends, and they were...
Diana L. Brandt
May 30, 2023
Diana L. Brandt, of Portage passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 79. Diana was born on July 18, 1943 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of William and Hazel (Pierson) Hiscock. She attended Mattawan schools and graduated from Mattawan High School with the Class of 1961. While at Mattawan, she was a member of...
Marilee Furlong
May 29, 2023
Marilee Furlong (née Lehmkuhl) was born on January 5, 1950, in Allegan, Michigan, to Karl and Elaine Lehmkuhl. She spent the majority of her childhood and school years in Vicksburg, graduating from Vicksburg High School in 1968. Shortly after graduation, she began working at Upjohn (now Pfizer), where she remained for almost forty years, eventually retiring in 2008. She absolutely...
LaVona Joyce Callen
May 29, 2023
On Monday, May 29, 2023, LaVona (Bonnie) Joyce Callen, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 92.
Bonnie was born on February 8, 1931 in Colon, Michigan. On July 1, 1950 she married Richard Callen. Richard and Bonnie were married for 70 years before Richard passed in January 2021. They raised two sons, Richard...