Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Rose Marie LaFountain
Jul 15, 2024
Age 89, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Rose was born in Fairfield Township, PA on April 6, 1935, the daughter of Steve and Katherine (Ridilla) Stanislav. She was a long-time Kalamazoo resident, coming from Ferndale, MI, where she lived with her sister and brother in-law, Margaret and Richard Cook. Rose graduated from Ligonier High School in Pennsylvania, class...
Lloyd Stirling Weatherwax
Jul 14, 2024
Sterling Weatherwax of Climax, Michigan, passed away early Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at home. He was born February 15, 1955, at Borgess Hospital, the third son of the late Ian and Helen (Laird) Weatherwax; brother of James Weatherwax and Glenn Weatherwax.
A lifelong Kalamazoo County resident, Sterling grew up in Milwood, and then Portage, where he graduated from Portage Central...
Richard "Dick" C. Warner
Jul 13, 2024
Richard “Dick” C. Warner, age 94 of Kalamazoo, died at home under hospice care on July 13, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1930, in Kalamazoo, the son of Cole and Bernice (Miner) Warner. Dick attended school in the Kalamazoo area. For 35 years, he was a plasma burner for Clarage Fan Company. He then worked in maintenance for...
Amy Réne Corder
Jul 11, 2024
Amy Réne Corder passed away at her home on July 11, 2024, as a result of a yearlong battle with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband, William (Bill), and children Kennedy, Liam, and Morgan. Amy faced every challenge she endured during this time with positivity and strength.
Amy was born in Davenport, Iowa, on March 18,...
James Dale Treece
Jul 11, 2024
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after a short illness, surrounded by family. Jim was born on July 9, 1935, to the late Dale and Mary Katheryn (Hammon) Treece, in Otsego, Michigan. Early in his life, James had fond memories of growing up in Otsego, riding along on his father’s milk collection route. He spent many summers on...
Harold Frank Brant
Jul 11, 2024
Harold Brant, a man of indomitable spirit, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on April 24, 1927, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Harold was the cherished son of Frederick and Helen Brant, and brother to Arnold F. Brant, who preceded him in death.
Harold proudly served his country during World War II in the US Army,...
Jeffrey Scott Woodhouse
Jul 11, 2024
Age 67, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Jeff was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 11, 1956, the son of the late Richard and Norine L. (Grace) Woodhouse.
Jeff owned and operated his own construction business for many years, Woodhouse Construction, and specialized in roofing, siding and gutters. He also worked as a subcontractor for numerous construction companies. Jeff...
Giuseppe "Joe" Renda
Jul 10, 2024
Giuseppe "Joe" Renda was born on January 1, 1937, in Alcamo, Sicily, Italy. He was the son of Vincenzo Renda and Francesca Calandra and brother to Girolamo “Jerry” Renda. As a child he showed ambition and started his entrepreneurial pursuits by selling soda by the bottle and other goods. As he grew older, he learned different trades such as tailoring,...
John N. Schermerhorn, Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
John Neff Schermerhorn, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on May 1, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of Evelyn and John Schermerhorn.
John will always be remembered for his dedication to his beloved wife, Mary Pat, and family. A 63-year marriage is a testament to his...
Barbara E. Little
Jul 10, 2024
Barbara Elaine Little, 84, of Allegan, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Allegan County Medical Care Community in Allegan, MI.
Barbara was born on October 16, 1939, to Wesley and Alice (Dykehouse) Knapp in Kalamazoo, MI. She graduated from Plainwell School with the class of 1957 and was crowned Miss Plainwell that same year. Barbara was a lifetime resident of...
Anna Ruth VanderWeele
Jul 9, 2024
Went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Northwoods Village. Anna Ruth was born July 5, 1932, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Theodore and Grace (Holthouse) Mejeur. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, class of 1949 and a longtime member of Second Christian Reformed Church. On April 4, 1952 she...
Joyce Ann Lander
Jul 8, 2024
Age 81, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. Joyce was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on July 27, 1942, the daughter of the late James E. and Anna Mae (Versaw) Remus.
She graduated from Hartford High School and earned her nursing degree from Bronson School of Nursing. Joyce worked as a registered nurse for many years and retired from Kalamazoo...
Jack Lee DeVries
Jul 7, 2024
Jack Lee DeVries, 83, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed peacefully on July 7, 2024, spending his last days surrounded by friends and loved ones. Jack was born in Kalamazoo on April 26, 1941, to Andrew and Gertrude (Slager) DeVries. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School, graduating in 1959. He married soon out of high school to Lynda Matyas (now deceased) and...
Dorothy Fancher
Jul 7, 2024
Dorothy "Dee" Fancher (née Houser), aged 72, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. Born on July 20, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the beloved wife of the late Roland Fancher and daughter of the late Martha and Stanley Houser.
Dorothy graduated from Arthur Hill High School and furthered her education at Olivet College. She dedicated her...
Lisa Kay Bergthold
Jul 7, 2024
Age 68, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Lisa was born in Davenport, IA, on October 2, 1955, the daughter of the late Gene B., Sr., and Dorothy J. (Teel) Coppinger. On May 3, 1975, she married the love of her life, Thomas H. Bergthold, who survives. They recently celebrated 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Lisa’s life was a testament...
Kristine Ellen Senft
Jul 7, 2024
Kris Senft, 77, of Plainwell passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, surrounded by her children. Kristine Ellen Wolfe, known to her family as Kris, was born on June 10, 1947, to the late Al and Dorothy (Stredde) Wolfe. She was raised in Aurora, Illinois, where she graduated from West Aurora High School. She met her husband, Werner, in Aurora...
Morris Allen DeRyke
Jul 7, 2024
Morris Allen DeRyke, 84, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice Center on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
He was born on July 28, 1939, in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Garritt and Lena (Price) DeRyke. He was a member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, in Schoolcraft, MI.
Morris was a great, strong man who loved his family deeply and always wanted the...
William "Bill" RietKerk
Jul 4, 2024
William (Bill) RietKerk passed on to his heavenly home on July 4, 2024, at the age of 86. Bill was born August 18, 1937, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Leonard and Laura (Collins) RietKerk.
Bill graduated from Mattawan High School in 1956, where he met the love of his life, the late Dolly May Grile. Dolly and Bill were married...
Justin A. Lambert
Jul 4, 2024
Justin Alan Lambert, age 38 of Kalamazoo, was tragically killed on July 4, 2024, after sharing a wonderful evening with his family. He was born on July 31, 1985, in Kalamazoo, the son of Annette (Irving) and Mark Lambert. He attended school in Kalamazoo and Martin. Justin worked at Corstange Greenhouse. He had worked in several other greenhouse and construction...
Dianne Lynn Musselman
Jul 4, 2024
Dianne Lynn Musselman, 74, of Kalamazoo, MI met the Lord on Independence Day, July 4, 2024. She was born in Manistique, Michigan, a Yooper at heart, on May 18, 1950.
Dianne graduated from High School and married her first husband, Michael Myrick, who preceded her in death in 2018. During this time, Dianne sought her associates degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community...
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