Nov 16, 2024

Timothy J. Lenderink, age 82, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at home under the compassionate care of hospice. Born on December 24, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Timothy was the son of Andrew “Rodney” and Lois (MacDonald) Lenderink.

A graduate of University High School in Kalamazoo, Timothy pursued his passion for business at Western Michigan University, earning his bachelor’s degree. He went...

Nov 15, 2024

Kristina Jayne Boltiador, nee Arrowsmith/Auch, aged 68, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Paw Paw, Michigan. Born on July 13, 1956, Kristina was a beacon of kindness, love, and generosity throughout her life.

Kristina graduated from Clio High School and pursued her passion for helping others by completing the Nursing Program at St. Clair Community College, becoming a Registered Nurse....

Nov 15, 2024

Richard G Downs, 62, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home on Friday, Nov 15, 2024. Rick was born in Battle Creek on March 17, 1962, to Richard “Dick” and Melinda (Jones) Downs. As a St Patrick’s Day baby, green was his favorite color, and he always loved the parties everyone threw for “him” on his birthday.

Rick...

Nov 15, 2024

Ronald Charles Bruch, 80, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on November 15, 2024, after an extended illness. He was the loving husband of Mary Emily Bruch, his best friend forever. Born on December 10, 1943 in Rochester, PA, the son of Charles David and Lucille (Cromis) Bruch along with his stepmother Charlotte Gulick Bruch. 

He was united in marriage with Mary...

Nov 15, 2024

Johanna “Johnny” Leonard, age 71 of Kalamazoo, died on November 15, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Slawi and Hermine (Herbert) Joftscheff. The family moved to the Kalamazoo area and Johnny graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1971. She worked in retail throughout her life. Johnny enjoyed playing pool, fishing,...

Nov 13, 2024

Kristine L. Kimble, age 82 of Kalamazoo, died on November 13, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Maximillian and Anne (Boyce) Krause. She grew up in Chicago and moved her family to Michigan in 1978. Kristine excelled in many crafts including ceramics, crocheting and dollhouse building but her deepest passion was raising...

Nov 13, 2024

Marguerite Anne Whitcomb, age 94 of Portage went to heaven on November 13th surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1930, in Lawrence, MI. Daughter of Leo and Margaret LaDuke. She was raised on the family farm in Lawrence, MI. She attended Mundelein College in Chicago for 2 years, then transferred to Western Michigan University, graduating with her...

Nov 12, 2024

Hendrik “Hank” Poppen, 73, of Portage, Michigan, returned to his heavenly home with Jesus Christ on November 12th, 2024. Hank was born in Wildervank, Netherlands, on July 28th, 1951, the son of the late Jelis and Aaltje (DeJonge) Poppen.

With his family, he immigrated to the United States in 1957 and attended Kalamazoo Christian Schools, graduating in 1970. Hank worked at...

Nov 12, 2024

Age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Frieda was a life-long resident of the Parchment and Kalamazoo areas. Born on December 27, 1931, she was the third of five children to Oliver Chester and Sarah Belle (Cox) Wallace, who brought their children to Michigan during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. The tenacity and dedication of her parents...

Nov 12, 2024

Larry Padgett, age 68 of Richland, died on November 12, 2024. He was born April 2, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Charles and Joy (Psalmonds) Padgett. Larry was a 1975 graduate of Comstock High School where he was All-State All-Star in football and held a record pin in Wrestling. He attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. For 41 years,...

Nov 11, 2024

Jerry M. Fluty, age 77 of Kalamazoo, died on November 11, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of John and Margaret (Struemph) Fluty. Jerry moved to the Kalamazoo area as a teenager. He served in the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge, he began his career at General Motors. After 32 years, he retired...

Nov 11, 2024

Betty June De Vries departed this life to meet her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. De Vries was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on June 20, 1927, the daughter of Cornelius and Tina (Greendyke) VanderRoest and had been a life-long resident of the community. She was a member of Centerpoint Church and was a Kalamazoo...

Nov 10, 2024

Charlotte Ann Williams, age 85, of South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. She was born on December 13, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the oldest daughter of Robert and Alice (Burden) Singer.

She was a 1957 graduate from Gobles High School. On December 6, 1958, she married the late Robert Reno Williams, Sr. and moved to South Bend, Indiana....

Nov 10, 2024

Ellen L. Winter (nee Flannery), age 75 of Portage, died on November 10, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Francis and Mary (FitzGerald) Flannery. Ellen was a graduate of Villa Angela High School, Ursuline College, and received her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Pennsylvania. At a holiday party...

Nov 9, 2024

Doris Jean Kaiser of Gobles, Michigan, passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 61. Doris was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 16, 1963, to Kenneth and Roberta (Kingsley) Covell.

Doris attended West Middle School and graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1981. In 1982, she enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following her military service,...

Nov 9, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Marjorie “Marj” (Voss) Overbey of Schoolcraft, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the loving care of Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Marj was born in Seattle, Washington, to Benjamin and Anna (Oordt) Voss. Raised in South Holland Illinois. Marj moved to Michigan in 1978 to live on Cedar Lake in Marcellus for many years. In 2012 she...

Nov 7, 2024

Joseph Hubert Killewald passed away at age ninety-six on November 7, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 2, 1928, the youngest son of Albert and Mary (Dec) Killewald’s six children. From a young age, he loved working with his hands and was an exceptional woodworker. After military service in the US Army Civil Engineers (1951-1953),...

Nov 6, 2024

Thomas M. Roe, age 61 of Kalamazoo, died surrounded by family on November 6, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the son of Allan and Clara (Anson) Roe. Tom was a 1981 graduate of Portage Northern High School. He worked in the durable medical equipment field for 30 years, ending his career as Branch Manager for...

Nov 3, 2024

Sharron McCarthy Meisenhelder, 77, of Kalamazoo, Michigan died on November 3, 2024, from complications of her Breast Cancer treatment and Rheumatoid Arthritis. 

Sharron was born in Brockton, Massachusetts to Lorraine C. and Donald J. McCarthy. After growing up on USAF bases throughout the country, Sharron attended North Texas State University and graduated from the University of Great Falls in Montana. She...