Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Sandra J. Hayward
Nov 22, 2024
Passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice Place, with her family by her side. Sandra was born on August 12, 1945 in England to the late Richard and Joyce (Murphy) Ivory. After graduating from high school in Richland, Michigan, Sandra went to Oakland University, where she met many lifelong friends. She finished her bachelor’s degree at...
Roger Edwin Linders
Nov 22, 2024
On November 22, 2024 Roger (Rod) Edwin Linders was welcomed into eternal fellowship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Roger was born August 27, 1925 to Leonard and Effie (Stryker) Linders, he was 99 years old when he passed. Rod served his country in World War II. He worked for Consumers Energy for 38 years. His true joy and...
John N. Breedveld
Nov 21, 2024
Age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2024. John was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 11, 1937, the son of the late Nicholas and Rose Marie (Baker) Breedveld. On March 22, 1957, he was united in marriage to the former Shirley Ann VanderMolen, who preceded him in death on June 5,...
Barbara J. Morren
Nov 20, 2024
Barbara J. Morren (Grube) passed away at the age of 93 in Kalamazoo, Michigan on November 20, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Donald and Gertrude Grube who preceded her in death. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1949 and went on to attend Western Michigan University.
Barb’s life swept her...
Frederick Martin Myland
Nov 20, 2024
Frederick Martin Myland (66) of Kalamazoo, Michigan was called Home Wednesday, evening, November 20, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 17, 1958, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Frederick and Helen Louise (Wells) Myland who preceded him in death.
Fred is a 1976 graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School and attended Calvin College. He could talk with anyone...
Elenora "Midge" Stratton
Nov 19, 2024
Elenora M. Stratton “Midge”, age 91 of Kalamazoo, died on November 19, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1932, in Texas Corners, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer and Mabel (VanVorst) Dean. Elenora attended Mattawan Schools and graduated from Portage High School in 1950. She raised her family and worked in local papermills. Later, she worked as a housemother and...
Joe Postelwait
Nov 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Postelwait, fondly known to all as "Papa Joe," on November 19, 2024. Born on August 31, 1936, in Michigan, Joe lived an extraordinary life, one filled with challenges, resilience, and boundless love for his family.
Joe was the son of Pansy L. Root (1912–2000) and Floyd Postelwait (1906–1940). Tragically,...
Kathe Marie Sheldon Brenay
Nov 18, 2024
Kathe Marie Sheldon Brenay passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born June 13, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI to Prentice P. and Agnes A. Sheldon. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central Highschool. Although she had no children, she was instrumental in raising her two step-daughters, Angela and Aimee Tuck. She would...
Johanna Irene Schreuder
Nov 17, 2024
Johanna Irene Schreuder (Van Den Berg) died November 17, 2024, at the age of 89 at Rose Arbor. She was born on September 7, 1935, in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late John, Sr. and Elsie (Doorlag) Van Den Berg.
She married Herman Ray Schreuder on January 25, 1957. She enjoyed being with her family and StoryPoint of Portage friends, knitting, reading,...
Jackson David Schreuder
Nov 16, 2024
Jackson David Schreuder, age 17, passed away at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on November 16, 2024. Born on December 29, 2006, Jackson was baptized at Fourth Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. He belongs body and soul, in life and in death, to his faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in...
Timothy J. Lenderink
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...
Ronnie L. Norris
Nov 15, 2024
Ronnie L. Norris, age 81 of Portage MI, formerly of Rantoul Illinois, died on November 15, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1943, in Hartford Indiana and was the eldest son of Earl William and Levitha Fay (Perry) Norris. In his youth, the family moved to Mobile, Alabama, where Ronnie graduated from high school. In 1962 Ronnie would join...
Kristina Jayne Boltiador
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....
Richard G Downs, Jr
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...
Ronald C. Bruch
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...
Johanna "Johnny" Leonard
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,...
Kristine L. Kimble
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...
Marguerite "Peg" Whitcomb
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...
Hendrik Jay Poppen
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...
Frieda Maxine Wallace
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...
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