Obituaries
Lucynda DeYoung
Jul 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lucynda Anne DeYoung, affectionately known as Cindy, of Schoolcraft, MI, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 64. Cindy was born in Kalamazoo, MI, the beloved daughter of H. Donald and Sandra (Misterka) DeYoung.
Cindy was predeceased by her loving mother, Sandra DeYoung, and her grandparents, Harriet and...
Dorothy Ferguson
Jul 19, 2024
Dorothy Louise (Meyer) Ferguson passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. Born on January 25, 1926, on a farm outside of Chicago, IL, she was the beloved daughter of Henry and Mabel Meyer. When she was very young the family moved to Montague, Michigan where her father's family lived....
Jeffery C. Kudary
Jul 16, 2024
Jeffery C. Kudary, of Vicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July16, 2024 at the age of 76. Many of Jeff’s closest friends knew him by his nicknames: “Homer” or “Paudie”. He leaves a legacy of hard work, dedication to his family, and loyalty. Born on October 24, 1947, in Sturgis, MI. He was the son of Joseph and Clara (Ramsdell) Kudary....
Rodger Lee Hughey
Jul 15, 2024
Rodger Lee Hughey, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 85. Rodger was born on September 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Max and Violet (Huntington) Hughey. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, love and was a man of faith.
Rodger's life was one filled with many achievements...
Rodney Lynn Borger
Jul 12, 2024
Rodney Lynn Borger, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on September 14, 1956, in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Robert and Janet (Forsyth) Borger.
Rodney's journey of life included his education at Schoolcraft schools. He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Schoolcraft High School. His dedication...
Donald Paradine
Jul 10, 2024
Donald Eugene Paradine of Schoolcraft, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on October 6, 1931, in Detroit, MI the son of Walter and Wreta (Dolbee) Paradine.
Don proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Enlisting in 1951, he demonstrated exceptional bravery and dedication...
Melissa Marie Burgess
Jul 7, 2024
Melissa M. Burgess, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the age of 58. Melissa was born on October 18, 1965 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Keith and Valerie Lowery. On February 16, 1996 she married her husband Thomas.
Melissa is preceded in death by her father: Keith; father-in-law: Richard Burgess, Sr.; and her brother-in-law:...
Charles Goudy
Jul 6, 2024
Charles Robert Goudy (Rob), aged 54, passed away on July 6th, 2024. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma and shortly after, passed away from heart and lung complications.
Rob was born on July 8th, 1969 in Taylor, MI to Charles Goudy and Cynthia Logan.
Rob loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, dirt biking and gardening were a few of his passions, but he always...
Nancy Kubin-Hutchinson
Jul 6, 2024
Nancy Kubin-Hutchinson, age 64, passed away on July 6, 2024, with family and friends that are also family by her side. Nancy was born on December 21, 1959, to Henry & Shirley (Matthews) Kubin. She attended St. Louis high school in Michigan. She graduated in 1978 and then attended Saginaw Valley State University and then received her master’s in nursing...
Helen Lovin
Jul 5, 2024
Helen M. Lovin (Hoyt, Phelps), beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. She was born on June 19, 1930, in Kalamazoo, MI, the cherished daughter of Hale and Marie (Fox) Hoyt. She was raised on the family farm near Schoolcraft and graduated from Mattawan High School.
Helen led a life filled with dedication and service to...
Emerson Howe
Jul 4, 2024
Emerson Cornell Howe got his wings Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at 5:45 am as the sun was filling the skies with a beautiful show of light. This was his favorite time of day. He was born on May 6th, 1932, in Lake Luzerne, New York. He was raised on the family farm housing dairy cows, horses, chickens. The farm was...
Mark Obreiter
Jul 4, 2024
Mark Obreiter, a dedicated and hard-working man, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Kalamazoo at the age of 71. Mark's life was defined by his unwavering work ethic, his ability to bring laughter and joy to those around him and his deep love for his family.
Born on July 14, 1952, in Kalamazoo, Mark graduated from Parchment High School in...
Leona Schipper
Jul 4, 2024
Leona Schipper went to her heavenly home on July 4, 2024, at the age of 87. Leona was born on July 19, 1936, in Coopersville, Michigan to Clifford & Marian (Busman) Veldman.
On October 7, 1960, Leona married Bert Schipper and they shared 53 wonderful years together until his passing in 2014. They were blessed with three children: John, Jim and...
David Rininger
Jul 3, 2024
David Rininger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on July 3rd, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on March 9th, 1946, in Kalamazoo MI to his loving parents Walter and Bette Rininger.
David is survived by his children: Rich and Kieu Rininger, Jason and Shawn Rininger, David and Shannon Rininger, Andre Arguijo and Lindsey and...
Joyce Siler
Jul 1, 2024
Joyce Elaine (Nuttle) Siler of Marcellus, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on February 22, 1933, in Flint, MI, Joyce was the cherished daughter of Fred and Clara (Markell) Nuttle.
Throughout her life, Joyce traveled extensively, calling many places home, including Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, and Arkansas, before finally settling back in Michigan....
David Lewis Fisher
Jun 23, 2024
David Fisher, 61, passed away in Allegan on June 23. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Three Rivers, one of two children born to Loren and Marjorie Fisher.
Dave is survived by his son, Thomas Fisher (Heather); daughter, Meagan Hartzell (Andrew); grandchildren Alayna and Aliyah Fisher, Carter and Carson Rice, Alyssa and Peyton Street; and his sister, LuAnn Seely...
Yury Merchan Cerquera
Jun 19, 2024
Yury Merchan Cerquera
“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is eternal.”
Yury Patricia Merchan Cerquera, beloved mother, wife, daughter and sister died in the morning hours of June 19th surrounded by family. She was born on July 24th, 1984, to Janeth Cerquera and Gustavo Merchan as the...
David Sziede
Jun 19, 2024
David Allan Sziede, of Marcellus Michigan, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and community member, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 19, 1951, in Three Rivers, Michigan, David was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Patricia Thompson, with whom he shared 40 joyous years of marriage. He was also preceded in...
Sara Masse
Jun 16, 2024
Sara Jean Masse, age 81, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1943, and was the second of three daughters born to Paul and Jane (Herrold) Koehler, in Elkhart, Indiana.
She met her husband, Richard "Dick" Masse, in 1961 during a concert at Elkhart High School. Sara wore a red chapeau that...
Roberta Kuitert
Jun 16, 2024
Roberta Jane Kuitert
October 17, 1949 – June 16, 2024
Roberta (Bert/Berta) Kuitert of Plainwell, MI passed away at the age of 74. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 17, 1949, the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Carol (Platt) Tompkins.
On July 7, 1972, she was united in marriage to David Kuitert at the First United Methodist Church in Plainwell, where...
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