Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Stephen L. Langeland
Apr 4, 2024
Passed away Thursday evening, April 4, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling surrounded by family. Steve was born July 11, 1955 in Kalamazoo, the son of Warren and Nella (Sweet) Langeland. Steve graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1973 before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College in 1977. He obtained a Juris Doctor degree from University of Tulsa...
Roberta M. Gotham
Apr 3, 2024
Roberta was born July 15, 1929 in Mattawan, the daughter of Harold and Rhoda (Moyle) Farthing. She passed away April 3, 2024 at the age of 94. She attended Mattawan High School and graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1947. Roberta completed the 2-year Secretarial course at WMU and worked at Sutherland Paper Company over 8 years. After...
Lise Kay Pratt
Apr 2, 2024
Lise Kay Pratt, born November 8, 1958, has died on April 2, 2024. A lifetime resident of the Kalamazoo area, she will be greatly missed by family and friends.
For over 40 years, Lise was a Registered Nurse in Bronson Hospital’s Trauma Care Unit, earning the respect of her co-workers and the gratitude of her patients and their families for her...
Sgt. George Michael Jeanette, Sr.
Mar 31, 2024
George was born on June 7, 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Thomas Willard Jeanette and Shirley Jean (Carlisle) Thompson. He graduated from Delton High School with the class of 1978. While in high school, George sang in the school choir and took part in the school bible study. He continued his education to receive his bachelor’s degree in...
Wayne Edwin Van Auken
Mar 30, 2024
Wayne Edwin Van Auken, 96 of Wellston, formerly of Sebring FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 30, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1927, in Kalamazoo to Wayne and Bernice (Slack) Van Auken.
Wayne graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and worked at the Kalamazoo Paper Mill where he met the lovely Marian Doorlag....
Jerry Don James
Mar 29, 2024
Jerry James, 82, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by friends and family. Jerry was born in Kalamazoo on December 20, 1941, to Orland and Rozella James. Except for his time serving in the Army, he remained a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo.
Jerry served in the military from January 29, 1959, until March 21, 1962, or as...
Richard Hammond
Mar 29, 2024
“A Friend is not a feller who is taken in by sham. A Friend is one who knows our faults and doesn’t give a damn”. Richard Leo Hammond, was born to Leo and Willonore (Willitts) Hammond on May 9, 1935, and then rejoined them, his beloved bride of 64 years, Sara “Sally” (Schliess), brother, William “Billy” Hammond, and stepfather, Lloyd Huver, on March 29,...
Harriet Pauline King
Mar 29, 2024
Harriet Pauline was born March 30, 1933, in Raymond, Washington to Anna and Harry Haagensen. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 29, 2024, just one day before her 91st birthday. Her Catholic faith was very important to her, and she is now with her parents in Heaven.
After High School, she completed an associate degree in...
Helen E. Like
Mar 28, 2024
Helen E. Like of Parchment, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Helen was the daughter of George and Daisy (Duncan) Kreling.
Helen and Richard M. Like were married in 1954. He preceded her in death in May of 2017. Helen was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.
Helen is survived by her son, Jeffry...
Paul Kampen
Mar 28, 2024
Paul Kampen, 67, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Paul was born on March 13, 1957, as the child of Doris and William Kampen. A Parchment Panther graduate, Paul attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College to play basketball and spent the duration of his life in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.
Paul had many passions in his life. He started...
Joy Louise Padgett
Mar 27, 2024
Joy Psalmonds Padgett, 88, was lovingly received in heaven on the morning of Wednesday, March 27th. She was born December 2, 1935, to the late Andrew and Anna (Cadle) Psalmonds in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Joy graduated from Comstock High School and then attended and graduated from the American Beauty Academy. She married her best friend, Charles Padgett, on April 4, 1953,...
Richard E. Butler
Mar 26, 2024
Richard Edward Butler of Kalamazoo, age 89, died March 26, 2024. He was born March 20, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Kenneth and Hazel (Becker) Butler. Richard worked as a Facilities Manager for Graphic Packaging for 25 years. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, JoAnne Butler. Surviving are four children, Scott...
Barbara Jean Patterson
Mar 26, 2024
Barbara Jean Patterson (a.k.a. Judy-Barb) died March 26, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan from pancreatic cancer and fought hard. She was born November 15, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, John S. and Blanche E. Patterson; her brother, James S. Patterson; and her beloved bichon, Cuddles. Some of Barb’s earliest memories were of growing...
Judy I-Wha Shao Johnson
Mar 26, 2024
Judy I-Wha Shao-Johnson December 28, 1976 — March 26, 2024 Judy Shao-Johnson, 47, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1976, to Nancy and Richard in Taipei, Taiwan. Judy was an advocate, healer, artist, and Reiki Master. She was known for her community and volunteer work. She received an award for her volunteer work at...
Jan K. Stowe
Mar 26, 2024
Jan K. Stowe passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born in Kalamazoo to the late J. Ward and Celeste (Kussy) Perry on November 30, 1939. Growing up, she had a special bond with her twin sister, Nan, and they remained best friends throughout her life. She attended Western Michigan University High School and went...
Reid Fader
Mar 26, 2024
Known to some as “Reid Boy”.
Reid was born July 23, 1956, at Florence Crittenden Hospital in Detroit. He left for the 'Spirit in the Sky' March 26, 2024. Freed at last from Parkinson’s Disease.
Reid was definitely a child of the 70's and the peace movement. He loved Rock-n-Roll, from the early Stones until he became a Phish-head, and all the...
Jeanette VandenBosch
Mar 26, 2024
Surrounded by family in prayer, Jeanette Sportel VandenBosch, climbed the staircase to Heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus on March 26th, 2024.
Jeanette (Jan) Doorlag, was born the last of three daughters to Alice and Anno Doorlag on June 14th, 1923. At the age of one and a half, she tragically lost her mother to pneumonia and was raised...
Bela Lahner
Mar 26, 2024
Bela Lahner passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Bela was born April 25, 1933 in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. In 1945, he and his family left Hungary on a German mechanics truck as the Russians invaded. They spent the next six years in refugee camps and working on farms before they were given the opportunity to immigrate to the...
Kenneth Charles Eisenberg
Mar 25, 2024
Passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, with his wife by his side. Ken was born on December 13, 1946, in The Bronx, New York, to the late, Sidney and Verna Jean (Barron) Eisenberg. Early in his life, Ken decided to serve his country, and joined the United States Marines. After serving his country proudly, Ken went on to be...
Jay Wayne Heckler
Mar 23, 2024
Jay Wayne Heckler (84) was suddenly called home to join the trumpeting angels of heaven on March 23, 2024, in Mattawan, MI. Born on November 14, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA to late parents Bessie Stillwell Heckler and Sheldon Moyer Heckler, Jay led an exemplary life of love and commitment to his surviving wife of 61 years, Diane (Thompson) Heckler. Not...
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