Obituaries
Marilyn McKinley
Jul 12, 2021
(Mabel) Marilyn McKinley was born in Lake Odessa, MI to David and Mabel (Perkins) Smith. She graduated from Albion College in 1951 and earned a masters degree in education from Western Michigan University in 1963. Music, particularly choral music, was a lifelong joy and passion. Marilyn sang in her youth church choir at the age of 10, Albion College Choir,...
Ely David Dunn
Jul 11, 2021
Ely David Dunn of Lawton, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the age of 26. He was born in Nashville, TN on August 31, 1994 the son of David W. Dunn and Connie K. Streich. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 1:00pm at Oak Grove Cemetery located at 1128 East...
Arthur A. Nigg
Jul 10, 2021
Father and Grandfather to his family, Arthur Nigg passed away on July 10, 2021. Art was born on September 8th, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Hazel Masnegetti and Arthur Fred Nigg. He was born into an era of economic hardship, during his youth the Nigg family relocated to the Kalamazoo Valley near Plainwell Michigan to start a new...
Cheryl Lee Herberger
Jul 10, 2021
Cheryl Lee Herberger of Porter Twp, MI passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 60. She was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on December 18, 1960, the daughter of Robert Gilbert and Marie Harlow. Cheryl graduated from Warren Woods Tower High School in Warren, MI in 1978. On October 8, 1983, she was united in marriage...
Glen Dodge
Jul 9, 2021
Glen L. Dodge, of August passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 77. Glen was born on November 1, 1943 in Battle Creek, MI. He was the son of Hollis and Agnes (Biggs) Dodge. Glen went through Galesburg-Augusta Schools and graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School with the Class of 1961. For work he owned Glen's Pens...
Timothy Lee Bishop
Jul 7, 2021
Timothy Lee Bishop June 6, 1956 ~ July 7, 2021 Timothy “Tim” Lee Bishop, age 65, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 7,2021 in Bronson Hospital. Tim was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 6, 1956, the son of Virgil Lee Bishop and Shirley Gwin (Holtz) Bishop. On June 17, 1978, in Jones, Michigan Tim married Rhonda Renea...
William Fonis Chandler
Jul 7, 2021
William Fonis Chandler Feb. 2, 1937 ~ July 7, 2021 William “Bill” Fonis Chandler, age 84 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Wednesday July 7 at home. Bill was born in Red Boiling Springs Tennessee on February 2, 1937, the son of Jesse and Mamie (Hale) Chandler. On May 3, 1975, in Kokomo, Indiana he married Sally Joan Stahl who survives....
Betty Jo Zugel
Jul 7, 2021
Betty Jo was born on 7/19/1950 and died on 7/7/2021, at home after a brief illness. A self-proclaimed hippie, she loved all things including hummingbirds, tiger lilies, dream catchers and was a fan of fun and wild clothing and jewelry. She loved the color purple. She collected elephant figurines; only those with their trunks going up, as trunks that went...
Amos Allgyer
Jul 6, 2021
Amos Allgyer, of Climax, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the age of 89. Amos was born on January 23, 1932 in Gap, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Aaron and Rachel (Lapp) Allgyer. Amos was a letter carrier with the postal service for 30 years. He always enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He...
John Arlon Buelke
Jul 6, 2021
John died suddenly on July 6, 2021. He was born June 8, 1947, in Plymouth, Wis., and his date of birth coincidentally matched his sister Karen’s birth-date three years prior. He was one of five children born to Eleanor and John Buelke. The family eventually moved to Kalamazoo, and John wound up staying in the area for his entire life....
Betty Lee Fuller
Jul 6, 2021
Ms. Betty Lee Fuller, of Kalamazoo, Michigan entered into external life peacefully at home on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at the age of 69. Betty was born January 14, 1952 in Jasper, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Cofield and Candy Bell (Lewis) Fuller Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories; three sons Volney, Treance, and Trace (Ondrea)...
Robert Donald Babcock
Jul 5, 2021
Robert Babcock of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 82 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1938, in Kalamazoo the son of Charles Babcock and Netti Hunter. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Robert’s tribute page please take a moment to...
Joan Lorraine Hale
Jul 3, 2021
Joan Lorraine Hale of Orangeville, MI passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 62. She was born on July 4, 1958, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Melvin Oisten and Wanda Wilkinson. Joan’s passion was her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in her passing by...
Jerome Dale Lambert
Jul 2, 2021
Jerome Dale “Jerry” Lambert, of Augusta, Michigan died Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 79 of a stroke. He was born February 12, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Jurien Paul “Bud” Lambert and Virginia Anna “Ginny” (Snyder) Lambert. He attended Richland area schools and had the distinct pleasure, and very memorable experience, of having Hazel Wildermuth as his...
Leila Johnson
Jun 29, 2021
Leila Pauline Johnson passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Dale Sharon Gunther of Kansas City, Missouri on June 29, 2021 at the age of 101. She was surrounded by her children. Leila was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 22, 1920, daughter of Dales and Gladys Wilson. She had two brothers, Dale Kenneth Wilson and C. Richard...
Richard Alan Horschak
Jun 29, 2021
Richard Alan Horschak, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away suddenly June 30, 2021. He was born in Iron County, Michigan September 24, 1948. He proudly served his country in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. For many years Richard volunteered as a VA Medical Center Ambassador in Battle Creek logging close to 4,000 hours of service. He also...
Patrick "Pat" Mizer
Jun 29, 2021
Pat Mizer was a deeply kind and compassionate person. Genuine as well as generous, he was quick to share his time and resources with anyone in need. He loved people and always looked for ways to encourage others and support the family he loved. His witty humor brought lightness, joy, and laughter to every gathering. Deeply loved, Pat will be...
Wilma Marie Keck
Jun 28, 2021
Wilma Marie Keck, of Lawton, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on January 13, 1943 in Jackson County, KY to Delbert and Alma (Brewer) Fields, one of six children including: Delbert “Monroe” Fields, Marvin Fields, Sue Reynolds, and Wayne Fields all of whom have preceded her in death; her youngest brother Toby...
Teresa Ann Nix
Jun 27, 2021
Teresa Ann Nix June 26, 1965 ~ June 27, 2021 Teresa Ann Nix, age 56 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of Kalamazoo. Teresa was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on June 26, 1965, the daughter of Kenneth Kay Green Sr. and Linda Marlene Dean. On December 2, 1988, in Paw Paw, Michigan...
Patricia Kasdorf
Jun 26, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Kasdorf, 90, passed away June 26, 2021 at home with family. She was born November 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Lucius and Mildred (Lester) Boynton. She earned a Master's Degree from Western Michigan University. She went on to a career as a preschool and early elementary teacher. She spent the last 16 years of her career as...
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