Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Helen Margaret Schwencer
Dec 2, 2023
Helen Margaret Schwencer, 88 of Portage, passed away unexpectedly doing what she loved, enjoying a car ride with her daughters. She was born in Battle Creek on September 2, 1935, to Milan George and Clara May Sutfin.
Helen married the love of her life, Norman, on July 19, 1952. The two were inseparable and enjoyed everything together including dancing, playing...
Marilyn Jane Quinn
Dec 1, 2023
Marilyn Jane (Dick) Quinn of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 92. Marilyn was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on December 16, 1930, to the late L. Albert and Mildred (Huff) Dick.
Marilyn graduated from Phillipsburg High School. She would eventually dedicate 11 years to the San Diego Municipal Court where she would...
Ann Marie Terpstra
Dec 1, 2023
Ann Marie Terpstra of Southgate, Michigan, passed away at her parents’ home in Kalamazoo on December 1st after a 6-year struggle with breast cancer.
Ann was born in Ann Arbor to Paul and Cheryl Terpstra of Grass Lake on September 29, 1977.
Ann attended Chelsea Public Schools, graduating Cum Laude in 1996. She excelled in basketball, earning SEC First Team...
Katie M. Negri
Nov 30, 2023
Passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday morning November 30, 2023. Katie was born November 7, 1985 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Richard and Deborah (Hamlin) Willis. Katie was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School and the Kalamazoo Valley dental program and was employed as a dental hygienist with Galesburg Dental Care. She was a Faithful follower...
Linda Ann Johnston
Nov 30, 2023
Passed away Thursday afternoon, November 30, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Linda was born April 3, 1936 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Boileau) Leeuw. Despite health issues that manifested in the early 70’s, Linda remained as active as possible. She loved her charity work volunteering at the Portage Community Outreach Center and since she...
Erick Matthew "Matt" Alsup
Nov 29, 2023
Erick Matthew “Matt” Alsup of Portage, Michigan passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 64. Matt was born in Watervliet, Michigan, on October 31, 1959, to the late Junior and Maxine (Kruger) Alsup.
Matt graduated from Paw Paw High School, and later worked at Adient, International Paper, Coke Foods, Midwest Aluminum, and Pfizer. He enjoyed entertaining friends,...
Mary Jane Parks
Nov 28, 2023
Passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age 66 at her home. Mary was born November 22, 1957 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Dunnfelder) Richards. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Robert Richards,
On August 16, 1980, she was united in marriage to her loving husband of 43 years, Mike...
Billy Thomas Hart
Nov 28, 2023
Billy “Bill” Thomas Hart, age 92, was born on July 25, 1931, in McDaniels, Kentucky. He passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, with his daughters, Terri Mucciante and Sally Bentley, by his side.
Bill was the youngest of five children born to Guy O. Hart and Margaret M. (Glasscock) Hart. He was proceeded in death by his parents and all four...
Robert "Bob" Diemer
Nov 27, 2023
Robert “Bob” Diemer, age 79 of Kalamazoo, passed away at home with his loving wife and stepchildren at his side, to be with his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William and Myrtle (Neitzel) Diemer. Bob was a graduate of Mattawan High School and Western Michigan University in...
Donna V McCoy
Nov 26, 2023
Donna Vee McCoy, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Donna lost her husband, Jack McCoy, on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born on July 31, 1936, in the majestic Smokey Mountains of western North Carolina to the late Reginald and Stella (Owen) Kitchen.
Donna graduated high school in June of 1955. Later that year, on December...
Michael E. Shafer
Nov 23, 2023
Michael Edward Shafer died Thursday, November 23, 2023, from Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Mike was born on December 29, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Ruth and Robert Shafer.
Mike was part of the Kalamazoo business community and his company, The Technology Pool, provided IT services to businesses in southern Michigan.
When not working, Mike enjoyed listening to an...
Ronald L. Wilson
Nov 23, 2023
Ronald Levell Wilson, age 55 of Kalamazoo, died following a short illness on November 23, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest son of Thomas and Juanita (Keyes) Wilson. The family moved to the Kalamazoo area and Ronald attended Loy Norrix High School. He was a star athlete, excelling in soccer, football, and track....
Mary Agnes Thompson
Nov 23, 2023
Mary Agnes Thompson (Hall), 95, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on November 23, 2023. She was born to William and Agnes (Buchii) Hall on June 4, 1928, in Hartford, CT. Mary was a vibrant, resourceful, and productive individual.
Mary is survived by her loving daughters: Judy (Gary) Gudelsky, Nancy Smith, Lorri (David) Walch; and son, John (Tina) Randall Thompson....
Judith Welker
Nov 23, 2023
Judith C. Welker, age 83 of Kalamazoo, died on November 23, 2023. She was born on March 7, 1940, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Gerald and Genevieve (Swanson) Peaslee. She was a 1958 graduate of Creston High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Western Michigan University. On July 28, 1962, she married Blair Welker. Judith...
David Allen Salvaggio
Nov 22, 2023
After battling a lifelong illness, God called David Allen Salvaggio home on the eve of November 22, 2023.
David was born September 14, 1958, and grew up in Portage, Michigan where he graduated from Portage Central High School in June of 1976. He then joined the Marines and became a Military Police Officer and a Lance Corporal E-3...
Sandra L. Stearns
Nov 22, 2023
Sandra Lynn (Felker) Stearns, age 54, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, with her husband Keaton by her side, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Holland, MI.
Born on November 7, 1969, to Carol L. (Carle-Felker) Schillinger and Robert L. Felker. Sandra led a remarkable life providing for many fun memories. After graduating from Milford High School, she moved...
JoAnne Marie Raven
Nov 22, 2023
JoAnne M. Raven, age 90, of Portage, MI, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Provision Living, Oshtemo, MI. JoAnne was born January 27, 1933 to Lyle and Leora (Smith) Holmes in Kalamazoo, Ml. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. On March 24, 1951, JoAnne was united in marriage to the love of...
Jason James Wagner
Nov 22, 2023
Jason James Wagner, age 48, of Schoolcraft passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 22, 2023. He was born December 15, 1974, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jay C. and Sandra Sue (Hadden) Wagner.
Jason was well known to be the “go-to” guy for everything. He was always around to lend a hand; give advice to friends,...
Anne E. Woltersom
Nov 22, 2023
Anne E. Woltersom, age 92 of Kalamazoo, went to be with her Redeemer on November 22, 2023. She was born on June 11, 1931, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Slager) Smith. On October 8, 1954, she married Albert Woltersom, who preceded her in death. They were members of Grace Christian Reformed Church. Her family includes...
Frank Tiefenthal
Nov 20, 2023
Frank Lee Tiefenthal passed away November 20, 2023 at his home, the last original resident of Seemore. Dad was born October 1, 1934, son of Leonard and Mary Alice (Roxbury) Tiefenthal. He was raised in Vicksburg, MI with his parents Mary Alice and Glen Johnson. He was an avid sports fan. Frank was especially a fan of college football, where...
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