Obituaries
Robert Joseph Babel III
Jan 4, 2023
Bobby peacefully joined the arms of Jesus and was welcomed into the gates of heaven under a full moon on January 4 , 2023. Born and raised in Portage, MI, on West Lake, Bobby was the proud father to Karissa Cline-Babel and the cherished son of Robert Babel II and Cynthia Babel.
Bobby entered this world on August 10, 1988....
Terri Lynn Austin
Jan 4, 2023
Terri Lynn (Acker) Austin of Plainwell, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born in Lansing, MI the daughter of Carl Acker and Betty (Acker) Doerr.
She graduated from Holt High School in 1971 following graduation she attended Lansing Community College. After college she worked as an office manager for Aviso Inc....
Michael Descheneau
Jan 3, 2023
***Please note that the service location has changed. The service will now be held at the Radiant Church, 995 Romence Road, Portage, MI.
Michael David Descheneau, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at home with his loved ones holding him close on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 after a valiant fight with Lewy body Dementia and Parkinsonism.
Mike was...
Greggory Keith Griffith
Jan 1, 2023
Greggory Keith Griffith August 10, 1962 ~ January 1, 2023 Greggory Keith Griffith, age 60 of Jones, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 1, 2023. He was born August 10, 1962 in Hammond IN to David, who precedes him in death, and Betty Griffith who survives. Gregg was a graduate of Minonk-Dana-Ruthland High School in Minonk IL, and attended Louisiana...
Denise A. Felder
Jan 1, 2023
Denise Felder died suddenly on January 1, 2023. She was born May 6, 1960, in Delton, MI. Denise was preceded in death by her husband, James Felder, and her sister, Teresa Masten. She is survived by her daughters Stephanie (Justin) Hunsicker and Tiffany (Brian) Lanning; her granddaughters, Madeline and Kaylee Hunsicker. She is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy (Bob)...
Douglas Dean Duryea
Dec 30, 2022
Douglas Dean Duryea went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022. Doug was born on July 21, 1935, to Ralph and Vivian (Gibson) Duryea. Doug married Marie Genther on January 5, 1957. Although they later divorced, they had 4 wonderful children: Jerri, Raymond, Sarah, and Benjamin. On August 15, 1987 Doug married Shirley Dines. Shirley added 3 daughters...
Glenn Walters-Walker
Dec 30, 2022
Glenn Edward Walters Walker went to his glory on December 30, 2022. Known as the ‘energizer bunny’ by his oncologist and staff, cancer and Covid were what finally stilled his last breath. He passed with peace and dignity under the care of the hospice staff of Centrica Care, his friends Myra Atkinson, Gail Weatherwax, and his sister Patricia Walker as well...
Ashley Marie Jones
Dec 30, 2022
Ashley Marie Jones passed away tragically on December 30, 2022 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 36. She was born March 24, 1986 in Kalamazoo, MI to Kimberly (Sexton) Cook and Larry Jones, who survive. Ashley was a 2004 graduate of Mattawan High School and a 2013 Graduate of KVCC. Her childhood nickname was Smash, although we...
Hazel Marie Weaver
Dec 29, 2022
Hazel Marie Weaver June 13, 1966 ~ December 29, 2022 Hazel Marie Weaver, 56 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at home, surrounded by her husband, her best friend and her sister-in-law. She was born in Ohio on June 13, 1966 the daughter of John Sexton and Joann (Emmett) Jacobs. On June 1, 2001, in Cass she...
Dennis E. Darling
Dec 29, 2022
Dennis Darling, 85, died Thursday December 29, 2022 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born at Green Valley, WI to Vernon and Nora (Hansen) Darling on April 13, 1937. He grew up on a small dairy farm northwest of Green Bay. He embraced the farm values of honesty and hard work which would follow him throughout his life. ...
Michael "Mike" A. Rehe
Dec 27, 2022
Michael A. Rehe, of Three Rivers passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 62. Mike was born on February 25, 1960 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of George and Patricia (Calhoun) Rehe. He grew up on Crystal Lake in the Lawrence area and he loved to go swimming, fishing and hunting. He proudly served...
Rosemary G. Appelgren
Dec 25, 2022
ROSEMARY G. APPELGREN of Kalamazoo and South Haven, passed away peacefully and naturally Christmas morning at Rose Arbor Hospice, at the age of 92. Born in Pontiac, Michigan she graduated from Central High School in 1948 and immediately got a job offer at Upjohn working as a secretary for Bill Donaldson. She later married John the love and fun of...
Mildred Inez Bailey
Dec 25, 2022
Mildred Inez (Yant) Bailey, commonly known as Mom, Nana, Great Nana, sister, aunt Millie. Mildred passed away on 12/25/2022 at Medilodge of Kalamazoo at the age of 73. She was the daughter of Donnie Vester Yant and Bessie Leota (Mitchel) Yant.
She is preceded in death by her one true love William Bailey, loving daughter Pamela Bailey, parents Donnie Vester...
Hilda Lee Simpson
Dec 23, 2022
Hilda Lee (Waller) Simpson,98, of Vicksburg (Indian Lake) MI, went home to be with the Lord she loved on December 23, 2022. She was born August 16, 1924 in Earlington, KY. She was married, May 2, 1942, to Joe W. Simpson, who preceded her death in 2003. Hilda was a homemaker who loved to read, sew, do word search...
Sally Krohn
Dec 23, 2022
Sally Krohn passed away on 12/23/2022 in her hometown of Kalamazoo. Sally was born 06/27/1933 to Howard and Lola (Sims) Kurtz in Cook County Illinois during the heart of the great depression. Shortly thereafter her family left the bustling city when Howard and Lola packed up and moved Sally and her older sister Nancy (Roberts) to Kalamazoo where Howard had...
William Gehron
Dec 22, 2022
William “Bill” F. Gehron, of Scotts passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 74. Bill was born on April 24, 1948 in Shreveport, LA. He was the son of Vernie and Helon (Johnson) Gehron. He attended Northside High School and graduated with the Class of 1966. After high school he went to DePauw University...
Isabelle G Pachay
Dec 21, 2022
Isabelle G. Pachay, 89, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 in Portage, MI. Known as Bèci to family, she was born May 3, 1933 in Hungary, to Làszlò and Gizella Bereck. Isabelle immigrated to the U.S. at age fourteen, and moved from Chicago to Decatur, Michigan after her marriage to Andrew S. Pachay on December 31, 1955....
James A. Saline
Dec 20, 2022
James Arthur Saline, 83, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully in his home on December 20, 2022. Jim was born January 23, 1939, the son of Angus John and Mary (Hermanette) Saline. On October 13, 1961 in Kalamazoo Michigan he was united in marriage to Carol Anne Davis who preceded him in death.
He is survived by a son, Ronald Earl...
Randall "Randy" VanDyke
Dec 19, 2022
Randy VanDyke, age 64, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on December 19, 2022. He is now with his Lord and Savior.
Randy was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 10, 1958, to Marvin and Dorothy (VanderZouwen) VanDyke Sr. Marvin held several positions over the years in the bakery business, while Dorothy was a homemaker....
Andrew Robert Munn
Dec 19, 2022
Andrew Robert Munn of Portage, MI passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the age of 43. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 16, 1979, the son of Robert Munn and Nancy (Sehy) Baughan.
He attended Vicksburg High School following graduation he attended Baker College where he received his Bachelor’s degree while raising a family. From a...
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