Obituaries
Lorin Duane Bayles
Dec 4, 2023
Lorin Duane Bayles
March 29, 1945 – December 4, 2023
Lorin Duane Bayles of Kalamazoo MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 78. Lorin was born in Niles, MI in 1945 to Alden and Ruth (Gassner) Bayles. He graduated from Niles High School in 1963, before receiving an accounting degree at Western Michigan University....
Sherlene Marie Belden
Dec 4, 2023
Sherlene Marie Schmitt-Belden passed away December 04, 2023. Sherlene was born to Stanley and Bethel (Root) Schmitt on November 23, 1945, the fourth of seven children. Sherlene loved her family and would do anything for anyone who needed it. She was kind and loving and embraced those who always needed it most. Sherlene went back to school with young children...
Sherlene Marie Schmitt-Belden
Dec 4, 2023
Sherlene Marie Schmitt-Belden passed away December 4, 2023 with her family by her side. Sherlene was born to Stanley and Bethel (Root) Schmitt on November 23, 1945, the fourth of seven children. Sherlene loved her family and would do anything for anyone who needed it. She was kind and loving and embraced those who always needed it most. Sherlene...
Larry Duncan Bacheller
Dec 3, 2023
Larry Duncan Bacheller Sr.
An outstanding citizen, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and veteran. Born on December 2, 1938. He was welcomed at the gates of Heaven on December 3, 2023.
If you knew Larry, he touched your life in some way. He was a noble man, a hero to many, a man who was from the...
Dean Crawford
Dec 3, 2023
Dean Barrett Crawford, a beloved husband, father, brother, and caring individual, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2023, after bravely battling health issues for over a year. Dean was born on November 20, 1958, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to his loving parents Dick and Shirley Crawford. Dean grew up in Vicksburg and graduated from Vicksburg High School with...
Myrtle Broadhurst
Dec 1, 2023
Myrtle Broadhurst Age 94 - Otsego, MI Myrtle Perlin Broadhurst of Otsego, age 94, passed away on December 1, 2023 at Wings Home in Allegan. She was born to Perlin and James Vanarsdal at home in Otsego on Mother's Day, May 12, 1929, the sixth of eleven children. Myrtle went to Hart School where she finished eighth grade then...
Marilyn Willis
Dec 1, 2023
Marilyn Joyce (Lamphere) Willis, a beloved resident of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on December 1st, 2023, at the age of 91. Her life began in Cadillac, Michigan, on September 1st, 1932, as the daughter of Roy and Stella (Burst) Lamphere.
After graduating from Cadillac High School in 1950, Marilyn embarked on a journey of enduring love when she married her...
Teri Lynn Gilger
Nov 30, 2023
Teri Gilger passed away on November 30th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 17, 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Teri graduated from Portage Central High School in 1978 where she excelled at many sports. She received a softball scholarship to Western Michigan University.
For the next 25 years, she was a beloved teacher in the...
Eric Steven Brightwell
Nov 29, 2023
Eric Steven Brightwell, 48, of Lawton, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on Saturday, August 2, 1975, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of David A. Brightwell and Sharon M. Lovely.
Eric is survived by his father Dave Brightwell, and his mother Sharon Lovely; his brothers Michael (Holly) Brightwell, Craig Brightwell; son...
David Dick
Nov 28, 2023
David Ellsworth Dick of Centreville, MI passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at age 60, after a 14 month battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving wife, Edna. He was born on Monday, January 14, 1963, in Three Rivers, MI the son of Michael Warner and Linda Adams. David married his beloved wife Edna (Martinez)...
David Leroy Bronson
Nov 27, 2023
David LeRoy Bronson passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 27, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He lived an eventful life. He was born in Allegan in 1953 to Ruth and Stewart Bronson. They lived for most of his childhood in California before moving back to Michigan and graduating from Allegan High School. He worked over 20 years...
Wyatt L. Taylor
Nov 26, 2023
Wyatt Linden Taylor, of Scotts passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 19.
Wyatt graduated in 2021 from Portage Community High School. During his senior year, he dual enrolled at KVCC to complete and earn his welding certificate. After graduation Wyatt decided to follow in his father and Uncle Bob’s footsteps and pursue a career...
Michael "Mike" Marra
Nov 25, 2023
Michael "Mike" Marra passed away on November 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Born on August 17, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Mike's warm personality and zest for life touched the hearts of all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.With an impressive career that spanned several industries, Mike's dedication and...
John Dice Cleveland
Nov 25, 2023
John Dice Cleveland, a beloved resident of Vicksburg, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on January 1, 1948, in Peru, IN, the cherished son of Marion and Evelyn (Dice) Cleveland.
John's life was marked by a deep commitment to community and service. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Ball...
Morrcene Ann Gustin
Nov 24, 2023
Morrcene Ann Gustin was reunited with her beloved husband Steven on November 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her infant son William, her parents Leroy and Francine Vanepps, her in-laws Dean and Eva Gustin, her uncle Ray VanEpps and her aunt Kathryn Carl.
She is survived by her loving children Stephanie Gustin, Saundra Gustin and Robert Gustin. After...
Imelda "Corky" Rose Horn
Nov 24, 2023
Imelda "Corky" Rose Horn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023, in Portage, MI. She was born on February 2, 1932, in Litchfield, IL. Corky was the loving daughter of Walter and Laura (Gerling) Semplowski. Sadly, her father passed away when she was a young girl, leaving a lasting impact on...
Mary Janet Zuydwegt
Nov 20, 2023
Mary Janet Hope Zuydwegt born on June 30, 1935, to Alvin and Katherine (Latzo) Hope in Kalamazoo, MI. Passed away on November 20, 2023, in Martin, MI.
Mary married John Anton Zuydwegt on February 20, 1954, and they had 56 years together before his death in 2010. Together they raised 3 sons, 2 daughters, and numerous foster kids in the...
Frank Wood
Nov 19, 2023
Frank Alvin Wood passed away at home Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the age of 90.
Mr. Wood was born January 24, 1933, in Otsego, as the fifth of ten children of Golda and Alvin Wood. His sister, Patricia Haiti survives.
He graduated from Otsego High School where he met and subsequently married Virginia Titus until her death in...
Margie Johnson
Nov 18, 2023
Margie Johnson of Plainwell, MI, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2023, surrounded by her family after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was 80. She was born on June 12, 1943, in Decatur, MI, to the late Gerritt and Esther Waterlander. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Johnson, her brother Jacob...
Ingrid Hildegard Van Liere
Nov 17, 2023
Ingrid Hildegard Van LiereAugust 24, 1937 - November 17, 2023It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ingrid Hildegard Van Liere on the evening of November 17, 2023, at Rose Arbor Place. She was a devoted wife to Earl and they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 6, 2023. She was...
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