Allan Paul Donkel
Nov 26, 2021
Allan Paul Donkel of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the age of 62. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 18, 1959, the son of James Donkel and Mary Agnes Pearson. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Allan's tribute page please take a moment to light a...
Bruce C. Saunders
Nov 23, 2021
Spontaneous and fun, Bruce Saunders lived a life rich in family and friends. Bruce never met a stranger, and with natural comedic timing, he inspired laughter and good times wherever he was. He embraced each day as a gift and found joy in the simple things, especially spending time with those he loved. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend,...
James A. Gardner
Nov 23, 2021
James A. Gardner, a Kalamazoo-area businessman and beloved husband of the late Delores Gardner (Vigard), died Nov. 21 at the age of 88. He was born June 24, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Theodore and Helen Gardner (Sharkey), the fourth child to arrive a busy and full household that would eventually extend to five boys and a girl....
Andrew Michael Hofman
Nov 23, 2021
Andrew M. Hofman of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on November 23, 2021, at the age of 40. He was born on April 10, 1981, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Ronald and Gina (Olson) Hofman and brother to Shannon (Hofman) Monahan. The family will be planning a party in late spring in remembrance of Andy, the way he would have...
Samuel Penn Johnson
Nov 21, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Penn Johnson October 11, 1948~ November 21, 2021 Samuel Johnson, 73 of Michigan passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home in Marcellus Michigan. He was born in Brookville, Indiana on October 11, 1948, the son of Samuel Johnson and Irene (Long) Johnson. On July 8, 1967, in Brookville Indiana, he married his high school sweetheart, Pamela...
Anthony B. Graves
Nov 20, 2021
Anthony Beray Graves of Portage, Ml went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2021 at his home with his loving wife Melissa and family. He was born on April 15, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Ml to his parents Curtis Graves Sr. and Clemetine Graves. Fondly known as "Tony" or "TG", he graduated from Creston Senior High School In...
Timothy G. Brooks
Nov 19, 2021
Timothy George Brooks passed away Friday, November 19th, 2021 in Plainwell, MI. He was born April 11th, 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI to George & Dorothy (Ritchie) Brooks, who proceeded him in death.
He grew up in Parchment and graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1971. He worked at Allied Paper for Brooks Transportation, which was his grandpa’s company. He worked...
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,...