Obituaries
Niev Khabeiry
Nov 18, 2021
Niev Khabeiry of San Francisco, CA passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the age of 52. He and his twin brother: Nile Khabeiry were born in Los Angeles, CA on September 19, 1969 the sons of Janet Khabeiry.
Niev had a deep love of music and was a member of the Kalamazoo, Michigan "punk rock scene" of...
Doris Isabelle Steele
Nov 18, 2021
Doris Steele (Grandma Doe) of Plainwell, MI, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo MI. Doris was born November 22, 1926, in Kalamazoo MI to Horace & Stella (Austin) Kirkland. She is survived by her children: Melvin (Luanne) Valkner, Chuck (Donna) Valkner, Rich (Leslie) Valkner; her stepchildren: Chris, Jeff, Della, Rhonda...
Craig Leon Sanborn
Nov 18, 2021
Craig Leon Sanborn of Portage, MI passed away on November 18, 2021, at the age of 77. He was born on July 7, 1944, in Lansing, MI. Craig was loved and cherished by all; he was a hard worker that truly enjoyed life. He was a renaissance man that was always sharp dressed, well-spoken, and well-versed in many subjects. He...
Gayle Leone Miller
Nov 17, 2021
Gayle Leone (Applegate) Miller, a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her family in her home on November 17, 2021, at the age of 84. She was being lovingly cared for in her home by her devoted husband of 65 years. In addition, her granddaughter, Erin Gayle Miller, provided compassionate daily care which enabled her to remain...
Kathleen S. Shoemaker
Nov 17, 2021
Kathleen S. Shoemaker, of Wayland passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the age of 66. Kathy was born on February 1, 1955 in Muskegon. As a child Kathy enjoyed ballet. Some of her favorite things to eat were chili, sour patch kids and a burger. She enjoyed her time working for T.J. Max as a sales clerk, because...
LaVonne Stavig
Nov 14, 2021
LaVonne J. Stavig, aged 93, died in her sleep on November 14, 2021, at her residence in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born in 1928 in Garretson, South Dakota, LaVonne was the middle daughter of Norman and Josephine Engebretson. She attended Garretson schools and graduated from high school in 1946. By age 10 she was taking piano lessons, and her singing talent became...
Olga Mesik
Nov 14, 2021
Olga Mesik, age 99, passed away peacefully at Vicinia Gardens, Otsego, MI on November 14, 2021. She was born at home on April 25, 1922, to Prokop “Joseph” and Eudokija “Emma” (Lytwyn) Magierka in Alamo Township, Kalamazoo, MI. Olga had four brothers and four sisters; all have preceded her in death. She always celebrated her birthday on April 24th because...
Janet Lorene Driskel
Nov 12, 2021
Janet Lorene Driskel January 23, 1932 ~ November 12, 2021 Janet Driskel, 89 of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at home. She was born in Constantine, Michigan on January 23, 1932, the daughter of Ernest Stratton and Mildred Snow. Janet was an executive secretary at Armstrong for over 30 years. Janet loved to crochet and bake,...
Joyce Scott
Nov 12, 2021
Joyce Scott (Rapp), passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Joyce was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 17, 1927, daughter of the late Fred and Ilah Rapp. Married Robert Scott Sr. on January 11, 1947, lasting 74 years. Retired from Central Furniture after 30 years. Joyce was the longest standing member of the Milwood United Methodist Church, even while...
Jerry Lee Bowen
Nov 12, 2021
All who knew Jerry Bowen Jr. would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was kind, loving, and compassionately accepting as his life was a reflection of what it means to be the hands and feet of the Lord he loved. A more devoted husband and father would be hard to find, and later in...
Beverly Ann Bradley
Nov 11, 2021
Beverly Ann Bradley (Annie), 74, of Otsego, MI 11/11/2021 Beverly Ann Bradley passed away at her home in Otsego, MI on November 11 2021. Beverly grew up in Detroit and later in Dearborn, MI where she graduated from Fordson High School in 1965. She met her husband Frank Bradley while he was working in Detroit where they were married on...
Sally Loofboro
Nov 10, 2021
Sally Ruth Ann Loofboro of Kalamazoo MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 10, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo MI. Sally was born August 5th, 1989, in Kalamazoo MI. She is survived by her father Joseph Loofboro, mother Teresa Reynolds-Loofboro, brother and sister-in-law Justin and Danielle Loofboro, nephews Knox and Reiker, loving fiancé Luciano Dukus and Grandmother Ruth...
Robert Henry Winkler
Nov 9, 2021
Robert (Bob) Henry Winkler, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior November 9, 2021 at Borgess Hospital. He was born in Lake Odessa, MI on April 17, 1938. He was the son of Herman and Luta Mae Winkler. Bob retired from Consumers Energy after 25 years of service. He continued working as an owner of Winkler Heating,...
Sandra "Sandy" Deason
Nov 9, 2021
When reflecting on the life of Sandra Deason, it is easy to see the sacrificial love she had for her family. She was kind, loving, and compassionate with a selfless spirit that knew no bounds. Sandy was the sort of person who would do anything for anyone, and her friends and loved ones were her greatest gift. Sandy enjoyed looking...
Danny C. Boss
Nov 8, 2021
Danny Boss, 75 passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on March 25, 1946 in Grand Rapids Michigan to Clare and Pauline Boss. Dan was an avid hunter, golfer and gun collector. He was very proud of his Cabin in the UP which he and several of his best buddies built. He loved to have shoots with his...
Joyce A. Fink
Nov 8, 2021
Joyce A. Fink, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 92. Joyce was born on July 30, 1929 in Ottawa Lake, MI. She was the daughter of Albert and Florence (Dunbar) Jacobs. She was married to the love of her life, Wilbert Fink and together they raised five children. She was a faithful member...
Brian W. Brazier
Nov 7, 2021
Covid messed with other health issues in his body, and on Sunday, November 7, 2021, Brian W. Brazier left this earth and entered Heaven. He would have been 64 on the 18th. He was currently again in Plainwell, MI, the town of his birth, in the process of leaving Grand Rapids, the city of his adult life. Brian loved music....
James Scott Morgan
Nov 6, 2021
James Scott Morgan, of Portage, Michigan, an amazing husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away November 6, 2021. Scott was born January 23, 1961, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He moved to Michigan as a toddler with his parents. He graduated from Northville High School, served in the United States Air Force and later graduated from Spring Arbor University. He...
Otto Smead
Nov 6, 2021
Otto Smead, of Paw Paw, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Otto was born August 17, 1947. He was a lifelong mechanic and worked for General Motors and American Axle for most of his life. Otto was proud of his country and his time in the Air Force and working on B-52’s. Otto is survived by his wife of...
Roy "Rex" Olton
Nov 6, 2021
Roy “Rex” Olton, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, peacefully passed away on November 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his dear wife of 68 years, Priscilla June (Smith) Olton and his brother Bertrand Olton. Roy is survived by two children, Bertrand Lee Olton (Pixie Lamphier) and his children Tamara Ruth Olton, Timothy Roy Olton, Christina Renee Olton. Leslie...
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