Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Frieda A. Walter
Mar 13, 2024
Frieda Ann Walter left this world peacefully on March 13, 2024, at the age of 94, surrounded by family. Frieda’s legacy of love and kindness will forever echo in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born August 5, 1929, in Maple Grove, New Lothrop, Michigan, to Anthony and Mary Turnwald, Frieda was the ninth of eleven children....
Mary Jane Gibson
Mar 13, 2024
Mary Jane Gibson, age 90, of Richland and formerly of Portage, passed away March 13, 2024. She was born March 2, 1934 in Kalamazoo to the late Henry and Grace (Sluys) Boven.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Jack Gibson; daughter-in-law, Shelly VanderMolen; and son-in-law, Gary Storteboom.
She is survived by her children, Rick Gibson, Linda Gibson, and...
Genevieve Brussee
Mar 13, 2024
Genevieve Betty Brussee, age 95 of Kalamazoo, died on March 13, 2024. She was born August 8, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Nicholas and Tillie (VanderVeen) Howing.
On May 6, 1949, Genevieve “Gene” married Stanley Brussee, with whom she built their family, including her children: Barbara (Ron) Wells, Robert (Lynda) Brussee, and David (Patty) Brussee; her 12 grandchildren and...
Donald Peter Merriam
Mar 9, 2024
Don passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, surrounded by his children. He was born on January 5, 1935, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Donald A Merriam and Florenece (Van Donnelen) Merriam. Don was later adopted by Eleanor (Beaty) Merriam – all have preceded him in death.
After graduating from Portage High School, Don served three years in the US Navy. After...
Patricia Dale Wooden
Mar 9, 2024
Patricia Dale (Baker) Wooden of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on March 9, 2024, at the age of 85. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 29, 1938, to the late Robert and Birja (Brinker) Baker. In 1959, Patricia married Jack D Wooden. Jack died in 2014 after the two had spent nearly 55 years together.
Patricia attended and graduated from State...
Katie M. Allen
Mar 9, 2024
Passed away Saturday afternoon, March 9, 2024. Katie was born October 11, 1938 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Duane and Marjorie (Hamilton) Eckler. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On June 28, 1958 Katie was united in marriage to her loving husband of 65 years, James Allen who survives. Also surviving...
Donna Lee LaPointe
Mar 8, 2024
Donna Lee LaPointe left this world suddenly on March 10, 2024; just days before her 65th birthday.
Donna was born to Lucille and Richard Dintaman on March 20, 1959. She spent her younger years waitressing and running an adult foster care home. To those who knew Donna, running a foster care home demonstrated exactly what was at her core: a caregiver....
Raphael L. Brigance
Mar 8, 2024
Raphael L. Brigance passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born in Braggadocio, Missouri, on April 27, 1937, to the late Charley and Edna (Hale) Brigance. Raphael worked in IT, first for the Upjohn Corporation for 17 years and then starting his own business, RL Brigance Associates. He was a long-time...
Amarjeet Singh Mann
Mar 7, 2024
Amarjeet “Billy” Singh Mann, age 59 of Portage, died on March 7, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1964, in Punjab, India, the 5th child of Giani Mann Singh and Vidya Kaur.
Amarjeet left India when he was 18. He first traveled and worked across Europe then ultimately lived and worked in New York City for 30 years, before moving to...
Susan M. Turley
Mar 6, 2024
Passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Susan was born October 14, 1959 in Utica, NY the daughter of Russell and Gail (Jones) Farrow. She was a graduate of Lakeshore High School where she participated in cheerleading, basketball, and track.
On August 4, 1979 Susan was united in marriage to her husband, David L. Turley, who survives. Also surviving are her children,...
Robert A. Matlock, Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
Robert Arnold Matlock, Jr., 74, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI on March 6, 2024 Bob (or Dad as many knew him) took the world by storm when he was born on August 11, 1949 in San Francisco, CA to Robert A. Matlock, Sr. and Marjorie L.C. Matlock. His family moved to Kalamazoo, MI where he graduated...
Mark Lewis Schippers
Mar 5, 2024
Mark Lewis Schippers, age 62, of Kalamazoo, MI died March 5, 2024. Born May 12, 1961 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Nelson and Helen (Taylor) Schippers. Mark served in the US Army early in life, later continuing his service by working with the VA in Battle Creek, MI. He enjoyed going to the shooting range with his close friends....
Isabelle Keeley
Mar 5, 2024
Isabelle Keeley, 100 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers on March 5, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1924, in Kalamazoo to Clarence and Emma (Ruide) Keeley.
Isabelle spent her career at Oakley and Oldfield as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and traveling all over the world including Europe, Israel, Petra, and...
Catherine Ruth Root
Mar 4, 2024
Ruth Root passed away March 4, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She died peacefully with her children Mary and George at her bedside. Her husband of nearly 70 years, George C. Root, passed away in 2016. She is survived by her children, Judy Root Aulette, Sally Root, Mary Root, and George Root; her son-in-law, James Rodbard; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great...
Lois Jean Schell
Mar 4, 2024
Passed away Monday morning, March 4, 2024. Lois was born February 14, 1938 in Lansing, MI the daughter of J.C. and Anna (Simmons) Newman. More than anything, Lois had great faith and loved her family. In 1970, she married the love of her life, Donald Schell. She retired from Upjohn after a long career, including winning The Upjohn Award in...
Patricia Sue Jones
Mar 3, 2024
Patricia Sue Jones of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on March 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Patricia was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on July 21, 1956, to the late Joseph and Mary (Waiters) Jones.
Patricia grew up in Chicago Heights, where she attended Thornton Township High School. She studied art at Northern before going on a different path. Patricia...
Lorraine Kay Hossink
Mar 3, 2024
Lorraine “Lori” Hossink, age 75, passed away peacefully in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Lori was born in 1948 in Michigan and attended Big Rapids High School. She spent much of her adult life working in the HVAC industry. After retirement, she lived in Sumter, South Carolina and Ormond Beach, Florida until returning to Kalamazoo, Michigan to be closer...
Brent M. Tiffany
Mar 2, 2024
Brent Michael Tiffany, age 46 of Kalamazoo, died on March 2, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1977, in Mount Vernon, Washington, the son of Larry Tiffany and Barbara Anderson. Brent graduated in 1996 from Marysville Pilchuck High School. He began working in custodial services, construction, and then worked as a manufacturing supervisor at Marana Group. In recent years...
Virginia "Marie" Barber
Mar 2, 2024
Virginia “Marie” Barber passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the age of 92, after a 5-year battle with dementia.
Marie was born at home on December 3, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to James and Pearl (Foster) Ward. Marie grew up in Detroit, MI, until her high school years when the family relocated to Tennessee. Marie...
Douglas Allen Marr
Mar 1, 2024
Passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Douglas was born on September 5, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late, Harlan and Edna (Nicholson) Marr. After graduating from high school, Douglas entered the workforce and eventually ended up working on electric motors for DMS Electric Apparatus. He lived in Paw Paw, Michigan during this time where he raised a family. Doug...
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