Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
David H. Johnson
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...
Donna L. Bement-McNaughton
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...
Patricia M. Chmiel
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...
Keith Eugene Harris
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...
Rex D. Edwards
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...
Sharon Kay Miller
Jan 29, 2025
Sharon Kay Miller, born on April 11, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on January 29, 2025, in her hometown.
Sharon, known affectionately as the "Best Nana in the world," is survived by children Kristy Rice, Bradly Miller, Paul Miller, and Timothy Dingman, brothers Terry, Larry, and Mark Fancher, and grandchildren Shaianne Rice, Brendon Rice, Jacob Rice, Addison Rice, Kaylee Miller,...
David Tillitson
Jan 26, 2025
David Tillitson, 78 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at Meilland Square on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born in Lansing on June 17, 1946, to WJ and Olive (Sowles) Tillitson.
David grew up in the Grand Ledge area and graduated from Grand Ledge High School. Shortly after, he was drafted into the United State Marines Corps and served admirably as...
Todd Kris Meyers
Jan 26, 2025
Todd Kris Meyers, born on January 3rd, 1958, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away on January 26, 2025 in Kalamazoo, MI.
He is survived by his wife Suzanne Meyers, his daughter Nicole (John) Meyers-Bell, son Ryan Meyers, his sister Gina Wagner, brothers Brad (Debbie) Meyers and Brian (Diane) Meyers, and grandsons Mason and Parker Bell, as well as several nieces, nephews and...
Larry G. Johnson
Jan 26, 2025
In loving memory of Larry G. Johnson, age 85, who died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones, on January 26, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1939, in Kalamazoo, the son of Frank and Marian (Herron) Johnson.
Larry was one of the greatest sports achievers in Kalamazoo area prep history. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo University High...
Carl Hackenburg
Jan 25, 2025
Carl Hackenburg, 84, passed away peacefully in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 25, 2025.
He was born in 1940 in Sturgis, Michigan to Emmon and Fern (Tefft) Hackenburg. He grew up in Colon, Michigan, and graduated from Colon High School. He attended Michigan Technological University in Sault Saint Marie and graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Carl retired from Kirsch Company...
Bryan H. Farwana
Jan 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bryan H. Farwana who was born on December 31, 1989. From a young age, Bryan was known for his intelligence, humor, and unwavering determination. An avid reader he loved American History and Michigan- go blue! He had a natural curiosity for the world.
Bryan’s passion for life was evident in everything he did. His love for shoes...
Daniel Franklin Pack
Jan 23, 2025
Daniel Franklin Pack, born on August 23,1952, in Cushing, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2025, at the VA hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Daniel proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he held Specialist 4th Class ranking and worked in Field General Communications Security. Throughout his military service, he...
Tom L. Aldrich
Jan 23, 2025
Tom Lewis Aldrich, age 72 of Kalamazoo formerly of Battle Creek, died on January 23, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Dorsene Benjamin and Alta Louise (Barber) Aldrich. Tom graduated from high school in Battle Creek before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. During his career in the U.S. Navy, he was...
Frederic E. Dutton
Jan 23, 2025
Frederic Edwin Dutton, age 84 of Kalamazoo, died on January 23, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the only son of Edwin and Irene (Jones) Dutton. Fred was a graduate of Otsego High School. He received his master’s degrees in organic chemistry and accounting from Western Michigan University. Fred was a chemist for the GD Searle...
Jacqueline M. Chapin
Jan 23, 2025
Jacqueline M. Chapin, age 92 of Galesburg, died at Rose Arbor Hospice on January 23, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1932, in Prairieville Township, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Thelma (Day) Ball. Jacqueline was a resident of Galesburg since 1946. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1951. On October 20, 1951, Jacqueline married James R. Chapin,...
Ann J. (Hammond) Kidston
Jan 23, 2025
Ann Janet Hammond Kidston, 89, of Climax, Michigan, passed away at her home on January 23, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1935, to Doctor Walter Wesley, Jr. and Eleanor (McGee) Hammond in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Ann graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a major in Speech Correction from the University of...
Errol V. Scott
Jan 22, 2025
Errol Vernell Scott, better known as "Butchie" was born May 22, 1960 in Three Rivers, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Funeral services for Butchie will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Langeland Family Funeral Home 3926 S. 9th St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Visitation will be from 12PM to 1PM when the funeral...
Pamela J. Vogel
Jan 22, 2025
Pam Vogel, age 74, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2025 after her courageous two-decade journey with multiple sclerosis and dementia.
She was born on June 14, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Aulie and Irene (Ranta) Karna.
Growing up, she loved her Finnish heritage and vacationing at “the farm” in the U.P....
Thomas Coffey
Jan 21, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Coffey, 64 of Plainwell, passed away peacefully at Plainwell Pines on January 21, 2025. He was born in Kalamazoo on August 27, 1960, to Bill and Sharon (Martin) Coffey.
Tommy grew up in and attended Comstock schools. In the summer he and his brother John enjoyed visiting their dad Bill in Alabama. Tommy and John were close and enjoyed...
Ronald Nelson Kilgore
Jan 19, 2025
Ronald Nelson Kilgore, age 88, of Richland, passed away January 19, 2025. He was born on March 7, 1936, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Robert Nelson and Marjorie (Brannan) Kilgore.
Ron graduated from Kalamazoo College and the American Bankers Association National Trust School. He started work at First National Bank and left there to start the trust department at Industrial...
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