Marilyn G. Clysdale
Nov 6, 2024
Marilyn G. Clysdale passed away November 6, 2024 in Kalamazoo with her children by her side. She was 95. Marilyn is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pat, who she was married to for 69 years. Marilyn is survived by her three children: Pam (Matt) Means, Tim (Linda) Clysdale, Jane (Gerry) Feldman; her grandchildren: Lauren (Justin) Brock, Kayla (Joe)...
Sharon Ann Schmitt
Nov 4, 2024
Sharon Ann Schmitt, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away comfortably at home in Schoolcraft, Michigan, on November 4, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on May 25, 1949, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and throughout her life, she made significant contributions to her family, community, and profession.
Sharon dedicated 30 years of her career to...
Schari Bartholomew
Nov 2, 2024
Schari Lynn (Evans) Bartholomew, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home in Schoolcraft. She was born on July 1, 1947, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Irene (Knapp) Evans. Schari was a 1965 graduate of Comstock High School. She loved time with family and friends. She also enjoyed working with horses and trail...
Patricia Kirkland Betwee
Oct 31, 2024
BETWEE, PATRICIA ANN KIRKLAND 80, passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital with her family at her side. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Pat was born December 6, 1943, in Detroit, Mich. to James and Mary Kirkland, the eldest of three children. Her parents emigrated from Scotland, and Pat was...
Marlene Hambright
Oct 31, 2024
Marlene Kay (Clubb) Hambright of Vicksburg, MI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born on March 2, 1940, in Bedford, IN, Marlene was the cherished daughter of Perl Clubb and Clara (Dalton) Clark. She lived a life full of love, warmth, and kindness, leaving a legacy of treasured memories and traditions for all who knew her.
Marlene married Alvin...
Barbara Nixon
Oct 30, 2024
Barbara Ann Nixon, 72, of Kalamazoo, peacefully fell asleep on October 30, 2024 and awaits the return of Christ.
Barbi was born on November 16, 1951, to Barbara and Richard P. Bertrand in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Quincy High School. She also attended one of the first national surgical technologist schools and jump started her career.
In 1972, Barbi met Bob in...
Randy W. Bright
Oct 30, 2024
Randy W. Bright, of Vicksburg, formerly of Mendon passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 67. Randy was born in Anderson, IN and was the son of Joyce Bright. He attended Mendon High School where he enjoyed playing football. During Randy’s life he loved adventure and lived in many wonderful places. Some...
Terry Reminga
Oct 29, 2024
Terry James Reminga of Vicksburg, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in Jackson, MI, on November 4, 1951, to Robert and Marie (Naujalis) Reminga, Terry lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and joy, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.
Terry graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1969...
Craig McIlroy
Oct 26, 2024
Craig (Mac) William McIlroy, 60, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2024, from a heart attack. Born on August 22, 1964, in Kalamazoo, MI, Craig had a special connection to his birthdate, sharing it with his beloved mother.
Craig is survived by his wife and partner of 37 years, Maria Dahlinger; his mother and stepfather, Lynnet and Milton Bennett; his father,...
Preston Jon Mitchell
Oct 23, 2024
Preston Jon Mitchell, a cherished son, beloved brother, and devoted uncle passed away on October 23, 2024, in Vicksburg, Michigan, at the age of 33. Born on December 31, 1990, in Hermon, New York, Preston's journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to family, personal growth, and a passion for adventure.
A graduate of Bronson High School, with the...
Robert Broadhurst
Oct 23, 2024
Robert “Bob” Broadhurst, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2024 with his family by his side.
Bob was born September 24, 1936 to Frank and Frieda (Mundt) Broadhurst. He graduated from Otsego High School and attended Western Michigan University until he joined the Army. He served for 2 years, after which he was employed at Mac Sim Bar and...
Rebecca Hayes
Oct 21, 2024
Rebecca Hayes passed away peacefully at home on Oct 21, 2024, at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth. A Loving wife to husband Wayne, devoted mother to one son Keith Fuller, caring stepmother to Michelle Hayes and Jodi Daly and loving sister to James Marble, Jack Marble, Gary Marble, Roger Marble and Chuck Marble...
Lee Kurty
Oct 19, 2024
Lee Kurty
Lee “Santa” Kurty, born April 9, 1956, in Owosso, MI, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 19, 2024. To know him, was to love him.
Raised in Niles, MI, Lee grew up wildly independent, hardworking, determined, a touch on the naughty side, and tough as nails. In his teen years, he attended Niles Community Schools and met the...
LeRoy Lumbert
Oct 19, 2024
Leroy George Lumbert "Skip", passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Skip was born on February 9th, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Archie and Leatha (Haven) Lumbert.
Leroy served his country proudly in the Korean War. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting, and fishing whenever he had a chance. He loved to tinker on machinery and fixing...
Edward "Ed" Alton Knapp
Oct 17, 2024
Edward Alton “Ed” Knapp, 88, formerly of Vicksburg, passed away October 17, 2024, at home in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born on August 23, 1936. Ed was a veteran of the United States Army from 1954 - 1957.
Ed was an avid golf player and had a terrific sense of humor. He was a longtime educator and coach at Vicksburg High...
John Bach
Oct 16, 2024
John Sebastian Bach, of Kalamazoo passed away with family by his side on October 16, 2024, at the age of 50. He was born on February 8, 1974.
John graduated from Climax Scotts high school in 1992 where he played football. After high school, John attended classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. John had a job at the Harvester restaurant for...
George Cavazos
Oct 15, 2024
George Cavazos, born on August 17, 1965, in Weslaco, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Throughout his life, George embodied the spirit of hard work and dedication, traits he carried with him from his upbringing in a farming family in Donna, Texas.
From a young age, George learned the value of labor, working tirelessly in the...
Donald E. Johnson
Oct 15, 2024
Don went home to be with his Lord for eternity in Heaven at the age of 97 on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with his loving wife, Jean, and family by his side.
Don was born in Coloma, Michigan on September 16, 1927. The son of Emil and Demarius (Healy) Johnson. He graduated from Coloma High School in 1945 where he enjoyed...
Donald D. Bogema
Oct 15, 2024
Donald D. Bogema, of Schoolcraft passed away at home after a battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the age of 69. He was on born August 9, 1955, in Portage, MI. He was the son of William R. Bogema and Virginia May Hildebrand Bogema. In 1976 he married Linda Mendham and together they enjoyed 48 years together.
He...
Kathleen F. Cook
Oct 15, 2024
Kathleen F. Cook, of Union, KY; formerly of Schoolcraft passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on October 13, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, She was the beloved daughter of Roy and Helen (Lahti) O'Donnell.
Kathleen’s educational journey began at Utica High School, where she graduated with the Class of 1964. She then attended...