Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Angela Kaye Sommers
Aug 3, 2024
Angela Kaye Sommers passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the age of 53. Angela, a perfect woman who did it all; mother, wife, friend, hard worker, manager. She was born on June 2, 1971 in Angola, Indiana to her parents Terry and Shamar (Anderson) Mansberger. As a child, she enjoyed art and sports, playing varsity volleyball and basketball. After...
Bonnie L. Kovach
Aug 2, 2024
It is with great sadness and deep tenderness that our family announces the passing of our dear mother, Bonnie Louise Kovach.
Born in a humble family home on Pine Street in Schoolcraft, Michigan, on July 5, 1940, Bonnie was the fourth of five children of Alice Peterson (nee Mattson), a homemaker, and Melvin Peterson, a mechanic & the volunteer town fire...
Lindsay Lee Carr
Aug 2, 2024
Lindsay Lee Carr, age 44, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was a warrior. However, she lost her battle against Vulvar cancer and passed away on August 2nd, 2024.
Lindsay was born on July 20th, 1980, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Bruce and Diane (DeYoung) Callander. She was one of three children and enjoyed her role as the oldest sister. She graduated from Otsego High...
Frederick Daniel Skaff
Aug 1, 2024
Frederick Daniel Skaff passed away August 1, 2024. He was 55 years old.
Fred was born November 27, 1968 to Daniel George and Peggy Anne (Wing) Skaff. They both preceded him. He attended Grandville High School. Fred was a self-employed web designer and was very tech savvy. He was also so comical! Everyone who knew Fred has said he always made...
Carol Whitcomb
Jul 30, 2024
Carol Whitcomb passed away on July 30, 2024 in Petoskey, MI.
She was born on December 9, 1960 in Detroit, MI daughter of Irene and Oscar Carr.
Carol graduated from Fraser High School in Fraser, MI 1979 and later received a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from the University of Michigan in 1983.
In 1986 Carol married the love of her life...
Harry William Hahn
Jul 30, 2024
Harry W. Hahn, Jr., loving husband to Carol, father to Laura Martin, Harry Hahn, III, Mark Shapiro, Ilene Harmon-McGough, grandfather to Matthew Harmon, Grace Shapiro, Brendan Schroeder, Liliannah, Leighvi, & Arlena Hahn, and Kyle Martin, brother to John & William, father-in-law to Kenneth Martin, Kimberly Shapiro, and Tim McGough, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of...
Romane Sue Feller
Jul 30, 2024
Romane Sue “Ro” Feller, age 78, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, passed away at home on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2024.
Romane was born on November 20, 1945, to the late Everett Burton and Naomi Romane (North) Trowbridge. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1964. Her education continued at Manchester College, now Manchester University, in North Manchester, Indiana. In 1968, she received...
Nicholas James Schaberg
Jul 30, 2024
Nicholas James Schaberg, age 78, of Kalamazoo passed away July 30, 2024. Nick was born January 11, 1946, in Kalamazoo, to the late John Copley and Laurene (McCrimmon) Schaberg. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and later attended Western Michigan University for his undergraduate degree and Wayne State University for his law degree.
As a third-generation attorney in...
Terry R. Gregg
Jul 29, 2024
Age 71, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Lawrence, Michigan with his family by his side. Terry was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 7, 1952, the son of the late Richard L. and Audrey L. (Jackson) Gregg. He attended Lake Michigan College where he carried a 3.9 GPA. Terry earned a certificate as an internal auditor and...
David H. Groll
Jul 29, 2024
David Harold Groll passed away peacefully, at the age of 87, on July 29, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born March 14, 1937, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Harold Carl and Iva Leone (Reed) Groll. His father was a renowned breeder and shower of pigeons, and his mother was an elementary school teacher. David’s mother taught kindergarten in their home...
Colleen K. Snyder
Jul 28, 2024
We are deeply sorry for our loss of Colleen Kay Snyder, aged 67, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her home. Colleen was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many.
Colleen was born on March 3, 1957, to the late George Amos and Mary Amanda (Working) Knapp. After many years, she retired from...
Russell Harold Tiller, Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Russell H. Tiller, Sr., age 96, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, entered through Heaven’s gates to the glory of paradise and the arms of Jesus on July 27, 2024. Russell was born in Bloomfield, Missouri, on August 25, 1927, the son of Lowell and Ruth (O’Connor) Tiller.
Russell was a long-time member of Winchell Avenue Church (Disciples of Christ) and served in many...
Theodore Gerhard Luebke
Jul 27, 2024
Theodore Gerhard Luebke of Decatur, Michigan, died on July 27, 2024, at the age of 72 due to health complications following a fall. Ted was born in Rocky River, Ohio, on November 11, 1951, to the late Reverend Gerhard William and Georgia Wilma (Frundt) Luebke.
Ted’s family moved to Alpena, Michigan, in 1957, where Ted enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing baseball....
Jerry Draper McClish
Jul 25, 2024
Age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Jerry was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on November 21, 1939, the son of the late Jerome and Alice (Draper) McClish. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High school. Jerry was employed by Flow Serve for more than 30 years before his retirement. He was an avid golfer and loved playing...
Suzanne C. Winch
Jul 25, 2024
Suzanne C. Winch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, David M. Winch; her parents, Bernice Pollard and Joseph Brady; and her brothers, James V. Percento and Michael J. Brady. She leaves behind to hold her close...
Jesse Lee (Liebendorfer) Dyer
Jul 23, 2024
Jess Lee (Liebendorfer) Dyer, 40 of Kalamazoo, passed away on July 23, 2024. Jess was born on July 8, 1984, in Joliet, IL to Janet Liebendorfer.
Jess moved to Michigan in 1984 and went to St Monica's, Mattawan; Kalamazoo South Middle, then graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 2003. Jess then enlisted in the Army. Once discharged Jess worked in...
Paul Edwin "PJ" Mielke, Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Paul “PJ” Mielke was born. It was evident from a young age the force was strong with this one. During his youth, as a young padawan in Galesburg, Michigan, he excelled at sports and academics. He then attended and graduated from Wentworth Military Academy and served in the Army...
Nancy J. Boltjes
Jul 22, 2024
Nancy Jane Boltjes (Campbell), born October 4th, 1940, passed away on July 22nd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Boltjes whom she married October 5th 1984, and shared 24 wonderful years together. Nancy was a beacon of warmth and joy to all who knew her. Her...
David Newhouse
Jul 22, 2024
David Neal “Newy” Newhouse, age 62, of Portage, Michigan, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2024. His departure has left us all in shock and disbelief.
David was born on November 18, 1961, to the late David Neal and Penelope Darlene (James) Newhouse. He graduated from Mattawan High School. David's love for the outdoors was evident, but his...
Wilbur Ortega
Jul 22, 2024
Wilbur David Ortega passed away on July 22, 2024, at Vineyard Assisted Living. He was born on November 30, 1928, in Santiago, Chile, the son of Amable Francisco and Elizabeth Fulton Ortega. He married Edna Barr on June 10, 1951.
Wil graduated from Weehawken High School in New Jersey in 1946 and he graduated from Rutgers University in 1950. He worked...
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