Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Roger Gerald Peekstok
Oct 20, 2024
Roger Gerald Peekstok, age 95, of Kalamazoo passed away October 20, 2024. He was born May 29, 1929, in Kalamazoo to the late Gerrit and Anna (Meyer) Peekstok.
Roger served honorably in the Navy for four years during the Korean War and worked in several capacities within the pickle business for over 30 years. He was active in his faith. Roger...
Jim A. Garrison
Oct 19, 2024
James Alan Garrison of Portage, MI passed away at home Saturday October 19th, 2024, at the age of 62. Jim was born August 30th, 1962, in Peru, Indiana. He graduated from North Miami High School in 1980 and attended Vincennes University where he would graduate with an Associates Degree. Thereafter Jim began honing his lifelong craft of selling, while working...
Tatyana Hristova Rangelova
Oct 19, 2024
Tatyana Hristova Rangelova of Portage, Michigan, passed away on October 19, 2024, at the age of 92. Tatyana was born in Lomets, Bulgaria, on August 16, 1932, to her late father, Hristo Taslakov, and her late mother, Ivanka Taslakova. In 1954, Tatyana married George Rangelov. The two were married for 47 years before George’s passing away in 2003. Tatyana devoted...
Mary Kathleen Rice
Oct 18, 2024
Mary Kathleen Rice, 94, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Battle Creek on October 18, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1930, and was adopted by Hugh and Kathleen Brodie.
Mary was a lover of horses from a young age and was gifted her first horse by her dad at 14. She was an avid member of the 4H...
Wilma "Willi" J. Mills
Oct 18, 2024
Wilma “Willi” Jean Mills, age 80 of Vicksburg, died on October 18, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Wilmont and Donna (DeBack) Millem. Willi was a 1962 graduate of Loy Norrix High School and attended Ferris State University to receive her associate’s degree in cosmetology. After several years as a cosmetologist, Willi...
Wayne A. Block, Sr.
Oct 17, 2024
Passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, with his family by his side. Wayne was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on September 19, 1933, to the late George and Elizabeth (Boverhof) Block. After graduating from high school, Wayne joined the United States Navy to serve his country proudly. On February 13, 1953, Wayne married the love of his life, Alareka (Mejeur). Together...
Valorie Jean Clore
Oct 15, 2024
Valorie Jean Clore, 79, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with family at her side. Val was born on May 12, 1945, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Milton Edgar McKay and Winifred Jean (Vanderberg) McKay. After being set up by mutual friends on a blind date, Val married Wallace “Wally” B. Clore, III on March 11, 1972. They grew their family...
Diann Kay Zeil
Oct 13, 2024
Diann Kay Zeil of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 85. Diann was born in Dimondale, Michigan, on September 6, 1939, to the late Joseph Sykora and Jean (Mahoney) Hoskins. In 1959, Diann married Helmut “Karl” Zeil. The two were married for nearly 49 years before Karl’s death in 2008.
Diann graduated from Dimondale High...
Julie Northrop
Oct 11, 2024
Julie (Doggett) Northrop of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Kairos Dwelling on October 11, 2024. She was born to Viola and Julian R. Doggett on September 6, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She soon moved to Portage and attended Portage Schools. Julie then attended Western Michigan University, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Education and Special Education. She started...
Leonard Lebowitz
Oct 11, 2024
Passed away Friday October 11, 2024, with his wife by his side. Leonard was born on December 29, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Meyer and Jean (Rocklin) Lebowitz. After graduating from high school, Leonard went on to graduate from WMU with a bachelor’s degree. On May 23, 1981, Leonard married his best friend, Barbara, who he spent many...
Maurice Randall Hovious
Oct 8, 2024
Maurice Randall Hovious, of Vicksburg was taken to his heavenly home to be in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for eternity on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at the age of 87. Maurice was born on March 9, 1937 in Breeding, Kentucky. He was the son of Paul and Verna (Davis) Hovious. He was a man of...
Frank Max Payment
Oct 8, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Frank Max Payment of Texas Corners, MI in the early hours of October 8, 2024, at the age of 75.
Frank was born June 16, 1949, in Monroe, Michigan to Edith and Arley Payment. He was united in marriage to Dawn Marie Payment (Trowbridge) on November 8,...
Jane Ellen Opra
Oct 8, 2024
Jane Ellen Opra, 56, of Decatur, Michigan, passed away in her home on October 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Jane was born to Judy (Hollenbeck) Elam and John Elam on April 1, 1968. She attended Decatur Public Schools where she was an athlete playing softball and basketball and served as class president.
After graduation, Jane attended South Seminole Community College in...
Nathan Corstange
Oct 7, 2024
Nathan Corstange, age 48, of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born June 28, 1976, in Kalamazoo to Richard James and Nannette Jeanne (Hammingh) Corstange.
Nathan was a kind, loving, and generous person—a friend to all and always willing to lend a hand. He cherished his family and was a loving uncle, brother, and son. Nathan enjoyed working...
Norma Sue Miller
Oct 6, 2024
Norma Sue Miller of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the age of 88. Norma was born in Welch, WV, on January 31, 1936, to the late Glenn and Sadie (Shockley) Grubb. On June 6, 1954, Norma married Robert J. Miller who preceded her in death in 2020.
Norma is survived by her youngest sister, two of her...
Joyce Marilyn Gansen
Oct 4, 2024
On July 8, 1938, Joyce was born in South Haven, Michigan, to the late Orlin and Margaret (Desimone) Manery. In 1958, Joyce married Bill Gansen. The two would go on to spend over 65 years together. Joyce is survived by her sons, Tom and Steve (Sheri) Gansen; grandchildren, Charlie, David (Natalie), Kevin (Kait), Stephen (Keisha), and Matthew (Ashley); and nine...
Mary Helen Joanne McClellan
Oct 3, 2024
Mary Helen Joanne (Karsnick) McClellan of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 92. Mary Helen was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 8, 1932, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Burke) Karsnick. On May 7, 1955, Mary Helen married Charles McClellan. The two were married for 53 years before Charles’ death in 2008.
Mary Helen...
Dorothy M. Nelson
Oct 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Nelson (Houseman) announce her passing on October 2, 2024, at the age of 88. Dorothy peacefully passed away at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek, Michigan, surrounded by loving caregivers and family.
She was born February 14, 1936, to Henry and Beth Houseman. Dorothy married Jerry Nelson in 1960, and he...
Edwin "Ed" Joseph Sturm
Oct 1, 2024
Edwin “Ed” Joseph Sturm, 70 of Scotts, MI, passed away with his loving wife by his side at Bronson Methodist Hospital on October 1, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL, on February 19, 1954, to Edwin George and Marie Hansina (Lagoni) Sturm.
Ed graduated from Climax Scotts High School in 1973 and then worked at Lakeland Oil Refinery briefly before...
Terry Joe Ashby
Sep 30, 2024
Terry Joe Ashby, age 68, passed peacefully on September 30th of 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by his children. Terry was born on October 26th, 1955.
Terry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Daphine J. Ashby and Junior T. Ashby; three brothers, Robert T. Ashby, David A. Ashby (Sharolett), and Larry L. Bradshaw; and his grandson, Beckett...
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