Marjorie Stephenson
Jan 6, 2025
Marjorie Anne Stephenson, 96, of Scotts passed away at her home on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.
Marjorie was born June 22, 1928, in Hastings, MI to Lawrence and Aleen Ritzman. Marjorie married Roger G Stephenson on June 24, 1950, in Hastings, MI. Roger proceeded her in death on July 9, 2000. Marjorie graduated from Western...
Jack Walton
Jan 5, 2025
Jack Walton, 84, of Vicksburg, died from a lingering illness peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1940, in East Jordan, Michigan, the son of the late Gerald Ray and Ella Mae (Goodwill) Walton. Jack attended Schoolcraft High School and worked for many years prior to retirement as a truck driver for Jet...
Ladon Huntington
Jan 5, 2025
Ladon Kahreem Shanks Huntington, born on October 14, 1999, passed away tragically on January 5, 2025, in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, as the result of a vehicle accident. His life, though far too brief, was filled with passion, service, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Ladon spent his childhood in Alabama and Muskegon, Michigan. Despite facing challenges and instability during...
Mary Cousins
Jan 5, 2025
Mary Cousins, of Climax, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 20, 1934, Mary lived a life enriched by love, dedication, and an unwavering spirit that touched the lives of everyone around her.
Mary graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1953, and her journey soon led her to a fulfilling...
Kitti Goldberg
Jan 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kitti J. (Davison) Goldberg
November 2, 1960 - Jan 3, 2025
Kitti Jo Goldberg of Vicksburg passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 64. Kitti was born November 2, 1960, in Battle Creek. The daughter of Coy and Darlene (Werner) Davison. She graduated from Portage Central High School with the Class of 1978. Kitti was...
Marc Barton
Jan 3, 2025
Marc Barton, age 69 of Otsego, MI, peacefully passed away, Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Wings of Hope Hospice Home, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
He was born to June 25, 1955 to Lyle and Helen Barton.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1976 receiving a Honorable Discharge.
Marc was a hard worker who was medically retired...
David Newland
Jan 3, 2025
David (Dave) Richard Newland, a man of God, faithful husband, loving father, and joyful grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. He is survived by his sister, Renaigh Rogers (John Rogers), his brother Scott Newland (Christina), loving wife, Sue, four children, Niccole (Matt Ash), Kevin (Bobbi Jo), Adam (Renee), and Laura, and six grandchildren, Ryan, Brandon, Seth, Carter, Leah,...
Michael Anderson
Jan 2, 2025
Michael Severn Anderson, age 83, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at home after a lengthy illness in the company of his wife and daughters on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Mr. Anderson was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 8, 1941 to Lawrence S. Anderson and Evelyn Leone (Briley) Anderson. On May 16, 1967 Michael married Anne (Pahl) Anderson in Kalamazoo,...
Bonnie Smith
Jan 1, 2025
Bonnie Smith, age 95, passed away with family by her side on January 1, 2025. Bonnie was born April 27, 1929 to Pete and Mabel (Newell) Begeman. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
She grew up attending school in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1947. In school, she...
Sue Ann Richardson
Dec 30, 2024
Sue A. Richardson, a spirited soul, left this world on December 30th at the age of 84, after a brief battle with illness, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born in Vicksburg on October 26, 1940, to Donald and Gladys Smith, Sue grew into a remarkable woman. It was in her hometown that she met the love of...
Carol McBeth
Dec 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of Carol Ann McBeth
October 24, 1943 – December 29, 2024
Carol Ann McBeth, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on October 24, 1943, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Floyd and Margaret Brummel.
A proud graduate of William Penn College, Carol married the love of...
Charlotte Chappell
Dec 24, 2024
Charlotte Ann Chappell passed peacefully at her home December 24th, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. A special thanks to her daughter in law Angela and hospice care.
Charlotte graduated from Delton Kellogg high school in 1977 and soon after started working for Parker Hannifin where she continued to work for 40 years, retiring in 2019.
Char was married to her...
Kay F. Bagley
Dec 23, 2024
Kay Francis Bagley of Parchment passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and cherished friend Born on July 25, 1938, Kay lived a life rich in love and dedication to her family.
Kay's formative years were spent in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after her family relocated from Mystic, Iowa...
Joan VanDyke
Dec 22, 2024
Joan Mae VanDyke went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2024. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Joan was born October 15, 1934, in Otsego, Michigan to Walter and Nora (French) Webster. She grew up attending Otsego Schools, graduating in 1952. Joan was active in the prom committee, jr. play committee,...
Gregory Donald Chappie
Dec 21, 2024
Gregory Donald Chappie, age 70, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born on April 7, 1954, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Clarence and Alexandria (Wrona) Chappie.
Gregory was a proud graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit. He furthered his education at Western Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He...
Frank Donald Simons
Dec 21, 2024
Frank Donald Simons passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with his daughters by his side. He was 78 years old and had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area.
Frank was born to Frank A. and Alice Simons in Midland, Michigan on April 3, 1946. He was the youngest of three boys. Frank graduated from Western...
Tracy Ann Mannes
Dec 21, 2024
Tracy (De Grazia) Mannes
July 13, 1969 – December 21, 2024
Tracy Ann (De Grazia) Mannes, age 55, of Climax, MI., passed away December 21, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children after a fierce two-and-a-half-year battle with advanced ovarian cancer. Her love for Jesus and her devotion to her faith was steadfast, even through great pain and suffering she showed us...
Deborah Leah Hoch (Stacy)
Dec 14, 2024
Deborah Leah Hoch (Stacy)
Born to Galen Hoch and Wilberta Randall on August 16, 1956. She passed away December 12, 2024. She leaves behind her three children; David, Kevin, and Nicole, eight grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a sister, and her dearest friend Robin Purser.
God looked around his garden and saw an empty place,
he then looked upon earth and saw your tired face.
He...
Sallie Honell
Dec 14, 2024
Sallie Honell
February 26, 1934 – December 14, 2024
Sallie Honell, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 26, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sallie was adopted as an infant by her loving parents, Thomas and Erna (Smith) Paxson. She lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, friends, and...
Joyce Clapp
Dec 13, 2024
Joyce Ilien Clapp (12/22-1932-12/13/2024), 91, of Long Lake Cloverdale, Delton, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 13th at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, Mi, surrounded by loved ones.
Joyce was born on December 22, 1932, in Otsego, Michigan to George and Viola Briggs (Minegar) She attended Otsego High School and graduated in 1951. She pursued a career as Purchasing Agent....