Jan 12, 2025

Jan 12, 2025

John T. Tsarnas, age 81 of Kalamazoo formerly of New York, died on January 12, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Stelios and Chrysanthi (Patrinos) Tsarnas. He graduated from Brooklyn schools. John was a New York City Transit police officer until his retirement. He then worked as a courier in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Bertha Kathryn Lindsley “Bert” was born June 16,1936, to Stephen and Anna Kovach. She grew up with 10 brothers and sisters on the family farm in Portage, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Ronald W Lindsley on September 13, 1952, and started her own large family. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald on July 12, 2019,...

Jan 8, 2025

Carolyn was born in Adrian, MI on June 14, 1940 to John and Winifred Ruesink.

Carolyn was a devoted fiber artist with long-time affiliations to the Weavers Guild and Spinners Guild. She created many amazing pieces that she wore, gifted, and sold. In recent years she especially enjoyed making beautiful lace shawls. She also enjoyed creating unique jewelry and did well...

Jan 8, 2025

Age 99, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Dortha was born in Harrison County, West Viriginia on August 8, 1925, the daughter of the late Patsy S. and Mary Ethel (Heldreth) Venetti. On December 20, 1947, she was united in marriage to Jerald L. Curtiss, who preceded her death on July 25, 1972. Dortha was also preceded in death...

Jan 7, 2025

On January 7, 2025, after 102 years of living a wonderful life, we lost another special person from the Greatest Generation. Ken died at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born November 2, 1922 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Claude and Effie Dunlap. He had a spirit for adventure, and the heart of a warrior. He...

Jan 7, 2025

William (Bill) Solomon Binning, 81, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on January 7, 2025. Born May 27, 1943, to Fred R. and Bernice Binning, Bill had a distinguished career as a mechanical engineer with Flowserve Corporation (formerly Durametallic), where he traveled the world solving engineering challenges. While he was proud of his work, his greatest joy was his family. He...

Jan 7, 2025

Adam Atkinson, age 58 of Kalamazoo, was called Home by God on January 7, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1966, in Adrian, Michigan, the son of Eleazer Atkinson, Sr. and Maria DeLaPaz Atkinson. Adam was a special boy and was cherished by his family from the beginning. He loved time with his family and social groups. Adam loved...

Jan 7, 2025

Benjamin “Bennie” Bowden, age 82, of Portage, passed away January 7, 2025. He was born August 15, 1942, in Kalamazoo to the late Benjamin and Eva (Oakley) Bowden.

Bennie was a pipe fitter for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 357 and was a Supervisor for Pro Pipe at Upjohn for many years. After working hard for 55 years, he was...

Jan 5, 2025

Stanley G. Hewes was received into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was the only child of the late George and Marion Hewes. Born in Three Rivers, his parents moved to Kalamazoo in 1957. Stan loved all the programs that he was involved in, as well and the job opportunities he experienced. He was educated at...

Jan 4, 2025

Susanne Marie Gibson, known as “Susie” in her youth and “Sue” later in life, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 at her home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by her two daughters after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.

Born on August 13, 1949, in Niles, Michigan to Adam and Gladys Robertson, Susanne enjoyed a childhood full of adventure, family...

Jan 4, 2025

Joyce Elaine Gjeltema went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born to Donald and Mina Pastoor on May 6, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating Calvin College with her teaching degree, she started off for her 10-year plan of teaching for five years on the East Coast and five years on the...

Jan 3, 2025

In Memoriam: David Bryan Stewart April 20, 1964 – January 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Bryan Stewart, who left us on January 3, 2025. David was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on April 20, 1964, to Mary Hackley-Mitchell and Vernon Stewart. He had an enormous personality and an infectious zest for life...

Jan 2, 2025

Dec 31, 2024

Janice Mary Miska Muehlenbeck passed away in Galesburg, Michigan on December 31, 2024. She was 83 years old. Janice was the third child of Darwin and Gwendolyn (nee Zak) Miska and was born September 24, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband retired Coast Guard Lt. Commander Carl Jon Muehlenbeck who passed away in 2021....

Dec 31, 2024

Annetta Ruth VanderKlok, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024. She was born July 6, 1938, at home in Portage, Michigan, to the late Koert and Jessie (Penning) Kuiper, the middle child of seven kids.

Annetta graduated from Portage Central High School. Growing up, she helped in various ways at her dad’s business,...

Dec 30, 2024

Emily Louise Jobin, formerly known as Emily Hubbard, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on November 4, 1940, in Kalamazoo, she was a lifelong resident of the area. An independent woman of faith, Emily loved knitting and making friends wherever she went. She loved visiting with her family and particularly...

Dec 29, 2024

Ruthann Whitney, of Kalamazoo, passed away quietly at her home, surrounded by family on December 29, 2024, at 77 years old. Ruthann was born in Kalamazoo on January 24, 1947, to the late Frederick E. and Ruth M. (Sly) Meisling.

Ruthann loved playing bingo, spending time with her grandchildren, laughing and joking around, her morning coffee, as well as playing scrabble...

Dec 29, 2024

Gregory Don Keyser went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Greg was born in Michigan to Effie ‘Skip’ and Orrie ‘Dutch’ Keyser on August 17, 1947. His parents preceded him in death in 2016 and 1989 respectively.

Greg grew up in Portage Michigan and was well loved by his parents and older brother Bob (Robert...

Dec 29, 2024

Renay Berkowitz, 83 of Portage, passed away at Bronson Commons on December 29, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York to Max and Mildred (Goldberg) Lerman.

Renay attended James Madison High School, where she met her high school sweetheart Marvin Berkowitz. They were married in Brooklyn on April 2, 1960, and enjoyed over 6 decades of...