Obituaries

Florence Marie Monroe

May 22, 2024

Florence Marie Monroe of Schoolcraft, age 97, formerly known as Florence Marie Clark, born June 27, 1926 in Fostoria MI, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024 at Fountainview, Portage, MI. Florence was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend.  Throughout her life, Florence touched the hearts of many with her kindness, grace, and unwavering love. She was a devoted...

Patrick Reardon

May 20, 2024

Patrick Joseph Reardon, age 82, passed away in peace on Monday May 20, 2024. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Joseph P. Reardon and Clare M. Reardon (nėe Schlick) on November 13, 1941. He attended St. Augustine Cathedral School and Kalamazoo Central High School. 

While his teen years were marked by family tragedy and the loss of his closest brother...

Mark Harsha

May 20, 2024

Harsha, Mark

Mark Owen Harsha passed away Monday, May 20th, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice. Mark was born on October 18th ,1959 in Battle Creek, to Deane O. and Maryellen (Ward) Harsha. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1977. He combined his superb art and math skills in receiving master’s degrees in architecture and architectural engineering from Oklahoma State University....

Bob Chapman

May 18, 2024

Robert "Bob" Glenn Chapman of Plainwell, MI passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in Richland, MI on December 26, 1945, the son of Homer and Vivian (Kinsey) Chapman and twin brother to Russell Chapman.

On November 14, 1983 he was united in marriage to Barbara Younger. Following marriage they moved into their...

Gwendolyn Steele-Nielsen

May 16, 2024

Gwendolyn Maxine Steele-Nielsen passed away May 16, 2024, at the age of 78.  She was born January 9, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI.  She was the daughter of Philip and Alice (Bishop) Steele.   Attending Mattawan and Schoolcraft schools, she graduated with the SHS Class of 1964.

Gwen led a career helping others in social work with positions at Senior Services, Family...

Steven Weinberg

May 16, 2024

Steven L. Weinberg 04/28/1952 – 05/16/2024

Steve, as most knew him, soared away from our earthly realm on May 16, 2024, at home with his wife and children present after a short illness.

Most recently during the COVID era, he helped Steve and Brenda Schimp keep our community power tools running at the Vicksburg Hardware store. He was known as a Jack...

David Kriese

May 16, 2024

David A. Kriese, age 81, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on May 16, 2024. David was born on May 3, 1943, in Mount Clemens Michigan to proud parents Werner and Betty (Witzling) Kriese. 

On October 6, 1966, he married Susan (McKay) who passed away on January 13, 2014, due to multiple sclerosis. He retired in 2005 after 39 years with Parker...

Mary Kathryn Neuens

May 15, 2024

Mary Kathryn Neuens, beloved wife, dedicated executive secretary, and Cablevision employee, passed away on May 15, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Born on September 21, 1939, in Niles, Michigan to Lawrence and Eloise Carter, Mary led a fulfilling life filled with love and compassion.

Mary excelled in her career as an executive secretary at Cablevision, where her...

Christine Blakely

May 15, 2024

Christine Marie Blakely (Braginton), of Vicksburg passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the age of 77. She was born on March 27, 1947, in Vicksburg, MI. She was the daughter of Floyd and Eleanor (Peterson) Braginton. She pursued her education at Vicksburg Community Schools and proudly graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1965.Christine led a...

Chuck James Peterson

May 14, 2024

Charles "Chuck" James Peterson, 69, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on May 14, 2024 at home with his loving family, after a long battle with chronic illnesses.

Chuck was born on April 5, 1955 as the first child of Charles and Carol Peterson in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Chuck attended Comstock Schools. He started working for Simmons Ford of Vicksburg the summer before...

Patsy Nyberg

May 13, 2024

Patsy Ann Nyberg, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother & dear friend passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024. Patsy was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to James & Lula (Kniss) Armstrong on June 10, 1937. She grew up the only girl with three brothers but that only made her strong and ready to face the world. 

She grew up in Plainwell,...

Jean Darling

May 11, 2024

Jean (Kreger) Darling, born August 1, 1937, went to be with her Lord on May 11, 2024 in Kalamazoo, MI.  She was born in Ann Arbor, MI, to Carl and Marie Kreger. As the middle sister, she shared a very close bond with sisters, Polly and Bonnie, as well as with other family members.  

Jean had life-long passions for reading,...

Jack Witt

May 10, 2024

Jack Lee WITT

AGE 94 - MARTIN, MI

 

Jack took his stock car, #33, to the oval dirt track in Heaven. He passed away in his home May 9, 2024. Jack was born September 29, 1929, to Mabel Friemark and Dee Witt. He married Wanda Lee Cooper and together they had three children.

He worked as an auto mechanic and became the owner...

Gregory Allen Taylor

May 10, 2024

Gregory Allen Taylor, a beloved member of the Vicksburg community, passed away on May 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the pleasure of known him. Good chance if you met Greg once he always would remember your name and he left a lasting impression. Throughout his career spanning over 25 years, Gregory...

Bertha Engelman

May 10, 2024

Bertha May "Midge" (Mears) Engelman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Portage, MI, at the age of 91. Born in Fulton, MI, she was the daughter of James and Neta (Smith) Mears.

Midge was united in marriage to her teenage love, Albert "Skip" Engelman, on July 29, 1950. Their love story spanned seventy...

Paul Peterman

May 8, 2024

Paul Alan Peterman died peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital on May 8, 2024, after suffering from a second stroke. His first stroke was three years ago this June and left him wheelchair bound.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 48 years; his stepchildren: Russell (Billie) Berryman, and Wendy (Kurt) Swinehart. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Mackenzie Swinehart,...

Anne Ritchie

May 7, 2024

With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Anne Barbara (Paral) Ritchie of Kalamazoo, MI, who departed from this world on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Anne was born on August 24, 1924, in Cicero, Illinois, to loving parents Thomas and Anna (Moravec) Paral. In 1930, her family made the heartfelt journey to Michigan, where Anne would leave an...

Robert Cooper

May 6, 2024

Robert Wayne Cooper BATTLE CREEK, MI - Robert (Bob) Wayne Cooper, 62, of Battle Creek passed away Monday May 6, 2024, surrounded by his family members at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. Bob's life began October 18, 1961, in Norfolk, VA, the son of Richard Thomas and Patricia Ann (Flynn) Cooper. As a young boy, Bob grew up in...

Mary Stenstrom

May 6, 2024

Mary Jean Stenstrom passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born on November 20, 1927, to the late Burton and Hattie (Murvine) Snow.

Mary was a 1945 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. After high school, she started working at Michigan Bell as a switchboard operator, which prepared her for her future career...

Daniel Staley

May 5, 2024

Daniel James Staley passed away on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at the age of 45. Daniel was born on January 25th,1979 in Kalamazoo, MI.  Daniel was ambitious in his younger age and prided himself on being a third-generation painter. He established himself as a business owner and carried out a successful career in painting. 

 

In 2009 he met Shauna Gray from...