Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Kathlene Helen Davis
Sep 30, 2024
Kathlene Helen Davis, age 78, joyfully entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 30, 2024. After a life well lived and a race well finished, Kathy now rests in her eternal home, fully embraced by the grace she so faithfully shared with others.
Born on August 24, 1946, in Richmond, Michigan, to Carl and Evelyn...
Marilyn A. Curry
Sep 29, 2024
Marilyn, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 25, 1936, the daughter of the late William and Alberta (Triestram) Forsman. Marilyn loved attending her grandson’s sporting events and spending time with family and her granddog, Carl. She also enjoyed lunches with friends and family, a game of cards, taking care...
Joan M. Dean
Sep 29, 2024
Joan M. Dean of Kalamazoo went home to be with her Lord and Savior September 29, 2024. Born March 10, 1937, she was the daughter of Earl and Hazel Dean.
Joan grew up in Kalamazoo and graduated from Plainwell High School. After high school she worked at Harry W. Taylor Company for five years before heading off to Central Bible College...
Charles Henry Kuiper
Sep 29, 2024
Charles (Chuck) Kuiper of Portage passed away at his home on September 29, 2024, with his loving wife by his side after a long battle with a rare form of Leukemia.
Chuck was born on August 5, 1954, in Portage to the late Harm H. and Alta (Moore) Kuiper. He was a graduate of Portage Central High School in 1972 and...
Linda J. Knoll
Sep 28, 2024
Linda passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, with her family by her side. Linda was born on June 24, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert and Roxie (Norton) Waters. Early on in life she developed a love for dogs that continued until she passed. Linda graduated from Kalamazoo Central HS where she met the love of her life,...
Donald W. Van Kersen
Sep 28, 2024
Age 97, passed away on September 28, 2024. Don was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 19, 1927, the son of the late George and Anna (Kreeger) Van Kersen. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and served his country honorably during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Don retired from the Upjohn Company, where he worked for 39 years and...
Susan Lynn Phenix
Sep 26, 2024
Susan Lynn (Veilhabor) Phenix of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 71. Susan was born in Brazil, Indiana, on July 7, 1953, to the late Bob Veilhabor and Berle (Hatfield) Morand.
Susan was a wonderful mother, wife, and sister, and friend. She loved her family. She was full of light, life, and warmth, always smiling...
Bud Overbey
Sep 26, 2024
Leonard “Bud” Overbey, 93 of Schoolcraft, passed away peacefully at Northwoods Village Assisted Living on September 26, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1931, in Salem, IN, to Robert and Myrtle (Stevens) Overbey.
Bud proudly served in the United States Air Force in the Continental Air Command. He worked on heavy equipment and was proud to take home 1st place...
Jeanne H. Singleton
Sep 26, 2024
Passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, in her home, with her family by her side. Jeanne was born on December 29, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late, Jerry and Evelyn (Lyke) Smith. After graduating from high school, Jeanne worked at Borgess Hospital in the kitchen for years while raising her 3 children. Later in life, Jeanne married her best...
Barry H. Arkush
Sep 26, 2024
Barry H. Arkush, age 68, of Portage, MI
Our rock left us suddenly, September 26, 2024. Born to Fred and Barbara Arkush (Mutchnick) April 26, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois.
Barry moved to Kalamazoo in 1975 and worked for two decades in the wholesale clothing industry, eventually establishing his own import/export business. In 1997, he purchased Uncle...
Robert Earl Bishop
Sep 26, 2024
Robert Earl Bishop, age 82, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 26, 2024. He was born February 23, 1942, in Lawrence, Michigan to the late Donald and Thelma (Brigham) Bishop.
Robert graduated from Vicksburg High School. He loved roller skating and spent many nights at Long Lake Roller Rink, where he met...
Carl Walters
Sep 24, 2024
Carl, born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 22, 1927, son of the late Peter and Flossie (Moden) Walters, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the age of 97. Carl served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and retired from the Upjohn Company after 36 years of dedicated service. Carl was an extremely caring...
Lawrence Richard Lewis
Sep 23, 2024
On September 23, 2024, God called Lawrence Richard Lewis, 94, to leave this earth, loving family and friends, to return to his heavenly home.
Larry, as he was known, was born of Dutch heritage. His mother, Bertha Dykehouse, had a premonition that the man she would someday marry would travel by sea and arrive by train, and so it was. Larry’s...
JoAnn E. Lynch
Sep 23, 2024
Age 88, passed away on September 23, 2024. Her late husband, Almond Petrie, whispered in her ear, “it’s time Sweetheart” and reached his big right hand for hers and gently pulled her through the veil. JoAnn was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Raymond and Esther (Lynch) Moon. JoAnn’s mother, Esther, wanted...
Ernst "David" Smith
Sep 23, 2024
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou
Ernst “David” Smith, age 48 of Kalamazoo, went to be with his Lord on September 23, 2024. His light shines on in the hearts of everyone who was blessed to know him.
Sweet David, along with his twin brother Michael, was born on December 4, 1975, in Kalamazoo, the sons...
Vernon P Herder
Sep 21, 2024
Vernon P. Herder – his Lord and Savior called him home on September 21, 2024, in Kalamazoo.
Vernon was born on February 4, 1929, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Hiram and Jennie Herder. He was a member of the Covenant United Reformed Church and had served on church councils as a deacon and elder in former churches. He also served...
Alice Adele McCorry
Sep 20, 2024
Alice McCorry, 93 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village on September 20, 2024. She was born to Everett and Vivian (Anderson) Johnson in Iron Mountain on September 13, 1931.
Alice graduated from Sault St. Marie High School in 1949. She then went on to earn her degree as a Registered Nurse from St Luke’s School of Nursing in Marquette...
George G. Cassell
Sep 20, 2024
**Note Date Changes*** Friends may visit with George's family on Thursday, October 3rd, from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 411 East Centre Avenue, Portage. His funeral service will be held on Friday, October 4th, at 11:00 AM, at Pathfinder Church, 8740 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI 49002, where friends can visit from 10:00-11:00 AM. A graveside service...
Dean Kirk Honsberger
Sep 17, 2024
Dean Kirk Honsberger of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on September 17, 2024, at the age of 77. Dean was born in Jackson, Michigan, on December 30, 1946, to the late Garnet “Kirk” and Grace Honsberger.
Dean grew up in Jackson, Michigan, right across from Loomis Park and enjoyed swimming, playing in the marching band and time at the family cottage at...
Wanda Mae VanMiddlesworth
Sep 15, 2024
Wanda Mae VanMiddlesworth passed away in Newport Beach, CA on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on October 14, 1934, in East Leroy, MI the daughter of Glenn and Merlah (Spooner) Green and had been an area resident for about eighty years.
After graduating from Athens High School in 1952, she married William “Bill” VanMiddlesworth...
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