Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Krishna Rama
Dec 1, 2024
Dr. Krishna B. Rama, better known as “Ram”, “Rama”, “Ramanna”, “Ram Uncle,”, “Captain”, and “Dad”, was born in Kenkere Palya, Bangalore, Karnataka, India on September 13, 1935. On the morning of December 1, 2024, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He is loved by his family and so many friends and will be dearly missed.
Rama lost both...
Steve Reule Wilson
Nov 28, 2024
Steve Reule Wilson, age 72 of Portage, MI passed away on Thursday, November 28 peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on July 13, 1952 to the late Garver and Isabelle (Reule) Wilson. Steve graduated from Huron Highschool in Ann Arbor, moving on to Western Michigan University where he earned his bachelor's degree in mathematical studies...
Evelyn Geiger
Nov 28, 2024
Evelyn Geiger passed away at her home in Portage on November 28, 2024 at the young age of 97. She never classified herself with the old people. She was born on July 25, 1927, in South Haven to Cecil and Mildred (Wright) Lang.
Evelyn attended Kalamazoo Central High School and then worked briefly at Upjohn. Her true calling was to be...
Richard Lee Groenheide
Nov 28, 2024
Richard Groenheide of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on November 28, 2024, at the age of 86. He was the son of Arthur and Clara Groenheide. On June 9, 1961, Rich married Marcia Kooi. This year, Rich and Marcia celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Rich graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956 and from...
Marjorie Francis Boughner
Nov 26, 2024
The Greatest Generation lost another member when Marjorie Francis Boughner (Manial) died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was 96.
Marge was born to Francis and Walter Manial in Saginaw, MI, on May 10, 1928. She was married to Jack Boughner on February 28,1948; he proceeded her in death in 2006. Marge is survived by two daughters, Judy Hiers (Rich) of...
Carol Clapp
Nov 26, 2024
Carol Annette Clapp was born November 11, 1933, to Glen and Hilda Odor in Rembrandt, Iowa, and entered God‘s eternal glory on November 27, 2024. She had two sisters, whom she loved dearly, Delores (Mcgrew) Odor and Lenora (Paterson) Odor.
The majority of her childhood was spent in Salem, Oregon and Rembrandt, Iowa. Carol shared many stories of working in the...
Terry Anderson
Nov 26, 2024
Terry Lee Anderson, 86, of Schoolcraft, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, with his family by his side. Terry was born on September 8, 1938, in Walkerton, Indiana, to the late Marion and Dorothy Anderson.
Terry attended Western Michigan University and earned his BS degree in Education. He played baseball for the university as a pitcher. He accepted his calling...
Donald W. Tiller
Nov 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share with you all that Donald Wayne Tiller passed away on November 25, 2024. Don was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 2, 1944, to Lee and Mildred Tiller.
Don graduated from Portage Central High School and shortly after married Carol Santek on January 28, 1965. After working at Gibson Guitar Don found his...
Frederick A. Kandler
Nov 24, 2024
Frederick A. Kandler, 89 of Kalamazoo, passed away on November 24, 2024. He was the son of John and Lydia (Beckmann) Kandler.
Fred graduated from Central High School and was working for his father at John E Kandler Co in 1955. He enlisted in the Navy after graduation, where he served on the USS Robert A Owens as an engineman. He...
Elaine Martin
Nov 23, 2024
Elaine R. Martin, age 77 of Kalamazoo, died on November 23, 2024. She was born on June 11, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Dena (Koenes) VanWieren. She graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1965 and received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Western Michigan University. Elaine was a social worker for the Veteran’s Affairs...
Sandra J. Hayward
Nov 22, 2024
Passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice Place, with her family by her side. Sandra was born on August 12, 1945 in England to the late Richard and Joyce (Murphy) Ivory. After graduating from high school in Richland, Michigan, Sandra went to Oakland University, where she met many lifelong friends. She finished her bachelor’s degree at...
Roger Edwin Linders
Nov 22, 2024
On November 22, 2024 Roger (Rod) Edwin Linders was welcomed into eternal fellowship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Roger was born August 27, 1925 to Leonard and Effie (Stryker) Linders, he was 99 years old when he passed. Rod served his country in World War II. He worked for Consumers Energy for 38 years. His true joy and...
John N. Breedveld
Nov 21, 2024
Age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2024. John was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 11, 1937, the son of the late Nicholas and Rose Marie (Baker) Breedveld. On March 22, 1957, he was united in marriage to the former Shirley Ann VanderMolen, who preceded him in death on June 5,...
Barbara J. Morren
Nov 20, 2024
Barbara J. Morren (Grube) passed away at the age of 93 in Kalamazoo, Michigan on November 20, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Donald and Gertrude Grube who preceded her in death. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1949 and went on to attend Western Michigan University.
Barb’s life swept her...
Frederick Martin Myland
Nov 20, 2024
Frederick Martin Myland (66) of Kalamazoo, Michigan was called Home Wednesday, evening, November 20, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 17, 1958, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Frederick and Helen Louise (Wells) Myland who preceded him in death.
Fred is a 1976 graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School and attended Calvin College. He could talk with anyone...
Elenora "Midge" Stratton
Nov 19, 2024
Elenora M. Stratton “Midge”, age 91 of Kalamazoo, died on November 19, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1932, in Texas Corners, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer and Mabel (VanVorst) Dean. Elenora attended Mattawan Schools and graduated from Portage High School in 1950. She raised her family and worked in local papermills. Later, she worked as a housemother and...
Joe Postelwait
Nov 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Postelwait, fondly known to all as "Papa Joe," on November 19, 2024. Born on August 31, 1936, in Michigan, Joe lived an extraordinary life, one filled with challenges, resilience, and boundless love for his family.
Joe was the son of Pansy L. Root (1912–2000) and Floyd Postelwait (1906–1940). Tragically,...
Kathe Marie Sheldon Brenay
Nov 18, 2024
Kathe Marie Sheldon Brenay passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born June 13, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI to Prentice P. and Agnes A. Sheldon. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central Highschool. Although she had no children, she was instrumental in raising her two step-daughters, Angela and Aimee Tuck. She would...
Johanna Irene Schreuder
Nov 17, 2024
Johanna Irene Schreuder (Van Den Berg) died November 17, 2024, at the age of 89 at Rose Arbor. She was born on September 7, 1935, in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late John, Sr. and Elsie (Doorlag) Van Den Berg.
She married Herman Ray Schreuder on January 25, 1957. She enjoyed being with her family and StoryPoint of Portage friends, knitting, reading,...
Jackson David Schreuder
Nov 16, 2024
Jackson David Schreuder, age 17, passed away at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on November 16, 2024. Born on December 29, 2006, Jackson was baptized at Fourth Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. He belongs body and soul, in life and in death, to his faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in...
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