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Feb 8, 2025

Otto L. Schuhardt, age 97 of Kalamazoo, died on February 8, 2025. He was born on January 26, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Otto G. and Marguerite L. (Houck) Schuhardt. After high school, Otto attended college before serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. For 44 years, he owned and operated his own auto repair company, Schuhardt’s Auto...

Feb 8, 2025

In loving memory of Phyllis Irene (Holtz) Smith, who joyfully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Phyllis was born on November 9, 1920 to Lewis and Elizabeth (Lemmer) Holtz. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, attended WMU, and worked at The UpJohn Company. Phyllis met her dearly loved husband, Joe Smith, at...

Feb 7, 2025

Gary Alan Walker, 75, of Gobles, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. Born on March 7, 1949, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Gary lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family, friends, and country.

A proud graduate of Loy Norrix High School, Gary went on to serve honorably in the United States Army during the...

Feb 7, 2025

Ruth A. Linders, age 80 of Scotts, was promoted to Glory on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Bernard “Vern” and Julia (Metek) Sova. Ruth was a 1962 graduate of Alma High School and received both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Western Michigan University. Her career was spent in the Portage Public...

Feb 6, 2025

Billie Jo Longenecker, 70 of Vicksburg, was reunited with her beloved husband in the presence of their Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. She was born on September 22, 1954, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Willie and Josephine (Limpritch) Berry.

Billie graduated from Loy Norrix High School and briefly attended Davenport University. She worked...

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Louise Howe, 96 of Portage, passed away peacefully at Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center on February 6, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1928, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Clarence Grauman and Lora (Heath) Grauman.

Mary’s mother later married Donald Cook. “Daddy Don” as he was known became a loving father figure in her early life. Soon her...

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Jean Forward, age 81 of Climax, died on February 5, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1943, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the only daughter of Howard and Jean (Weindt) Comadoll. Mary Jean was a 1962 graduate of Three Rivers High School. During high school, she started secretarial training. She worked at several businesses over the years and later...

Feb 4, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia (Carter) Kennon passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2025. Mrs. Kennon was born on August 1, 1943, in Hope Arkansas, to the late James A. and Ida Mae (Brewer) Carter. 

Mrs. Sylvia Kennon was the epitome of a strong black woman. Her character, determination and love were never more evident than her insistence on raising her six children on...

Feb 3, 2025

Joe Louis Ayers, born on November 18, 1939, in Hardin County, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

Joe's early years were spent in Tennessee, where he attended Dunbar High School. In his 20s, he embarked on a new journey, relocating to Kalamazoo. He loved telling jokes and sharing laughter with those around him. His favorite moments...

Feb 3, 2025

David Henry Johnson, age 79 of Galesburg, died on February 3, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1945, the son of Dewey and Flora (Brown) Johnson. Dave was born in the family home in a holler in Arnett, West Virginia. The family home was a simple home with a coal mine in the backyard. As a child his parents...

Feb 2, 2025

Don Lee Grantham, Sr., 75, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. Born on November 2, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana, Don lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.  

A proud Vietnam War veteran, Don served with extraordinary courage and resilience. He was awarded...

Feb 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished matriarch Donna Lee Bement-McNaughton, on February 2nd, 2025, at the age of 87. She brought immeasurable joy and light into the lives of everyone she met. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who was always there when you needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and...

Feb 1, 2025

Jimmy Bunnell, a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Centrica Rose Arbor Place on February 1, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1970, in Pontiac, MI to Edgar and Linda Bunnell.

Jimmy went to elementary school in Algonac, MI, before his family relocated to Portage, where he graduated high school from Portage Central.

Jimmy enlisted in...

Feb 1, 2025

Patricia Margaret Chmiel, age 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. Born on November 23, 1937, in Kalamazoo to the late Clarence E. and Elizabeth F. (Howard) Luckey. Patti lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

A proud graduate of Comstock High School, Patti furthered her education with college courses before dedicating 38 years to driving...

Feb 1, 2025

Keith Eugene Harris, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Preston and Vivian Harris.

Keith graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956. A dedicated and hardworking man, he began working at a young age, first collecting eggs at a local farm and later working as a golf...

Jan 29, 2025

Age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Doc was born in Otsego, Michigan on September 18, 1936, the son of the late Lawrence “Doc” and Lucille (Foster) Laws. He graduated from Otsego High School, class of 1954. Doc served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He spent his entire career in...

Jan 29, 2025

Devoted wife of the late Frank Meitz;

Cherished sister of Sharon Nelson; the late Randy Orr & Jon Orr;

Loving mother of Becky Andrako; Cher Coughlin (Bob); George Newrones (Mary Ellen); Sondra Steele (Scott);

Grandmother to: Terry, Tim (Erin),Stephanie, Lauren (Cory),Tiffany (Kyle), Megan (Derrrick), Samantha (Danny), Sarah, George, Stacey (Nick), Chris & Dave;

Great Grandmother of 13 beautiful humans and Great Great Grandmother of...

Jan 29, 2025

Rex Daniel Edwards, [the grand nephew of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, Anglican priest and physician to the North Sea, Labrador and New Foundland fishermen], was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, the second son of Leslie and Daphne Edwards' seven children in 1934.

At the age of six, during a summer vacation in Brighton - a Christchurch beach resort, Rex suffered near fatal blood...