Oct 28, 2024

Daniel Paul Williams passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at the age of 74 in Aurora, Illinois. Dan was born July 28, 1950, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Thomas and Jeanne (McNeil) Williams. Dan was a businessman, avid traveler, and lover of craft beer. Dan was a loving and dedicated brother, uncle, and partner. He is survived by his...

Oct 27, 2024

Carol Elizabeth Vaseleski of Portage, Michigan, passed away on October 27, 2024, at age 73. Carol was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on October 13, 1951, to the late William and Martha (Knisely) Cornwell. In 1987, Carol married Ron Vaseleski. The two were married for 37 years.

Carol attended Roherstown Elementary School, followed by Hempfield High School, where she was the salutatorian...

Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Janet Elaine Graham, age 71, of Kalamazoo passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1952, the daughter of the late Edwin Ray and Evelyn Pearl (Van Kersen) Meek.

Janet grew up on Ira Street on the east side of town (east sider) and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She was kind and her smile...

Oct 25, 2024

Passed away at her home Friday October 25, 2024, with her family by her side. Rhonda was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 7, 1965, to the late Kelvin and Dorothy (Faylene Craig) Brown. After graduating from High School, Rhonda joined the workforce where she would eventually end up working for a printing company for over 19 years. Her greatest...

Oct 24, 2024

John (Jack) Anthony Beran, 81, Schoolcraft, MI passed away October 24, 2024. He was born July 5, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to John A. and Virginia A. (Didia) Beran.

John met Julie, the love of his life, before their Senior year in Rosedale High School. They were voted “Couple Most Likely to Stay Together” and they did for over 60 years.

He...

Oct 24, 2024

William “Bill” Van Dis was a proud lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on April 24, 1949, at Bronson Hospital to Robert and Mary Elizabeth Aldrich Van Dis. Both preceded him in death. Bill was also preceded in death by Pat (Woodman) and Rolla Anderson, his dear mother and father-in-law. Bill was a graduate of Loy Norrix High...

Oct 22, 2024

Audrey Ann Merrill, age 89, of Portage passed away October 22, 2024. She was born February 9, 1935, in Kalamazoo to the late Lewis and Mildred (Van Houten) Bush.

Audrey grew up roller skating and spent much of her free time doing so. She was united in marriage to William “Jim” Merrill on November 2, 1951. She loved traveling with her...

Oct 22, 2024

Passed away at his home, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, with his family by his side. Duane was born July 10, 1945, to the late Edwin and Doris (Miller) Luedecking, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Duane graduated from Richland High School in 1963 and joined the workforce. Eventually, Duane started working for The Upjohn Company, where he earned many titles as he was...

Oct 22, 2024

Jenny M. Cook, age 94 of Kalamazoo, died on October 22, 2024, at Northwoods Village of Kalamazoo, where she had resided for 5 years. She was born on July 12, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the daughter of William and Catherine (McCormack) McDonald. At the age of 25, she moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A. On May 3, 1959, she married Wallace...

Oct 21, 2024

Michael A. Pineau, Jr., age 32 of Kalamazoo, died unexpectedly at home on October 21, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1992, in Kalamazoo, the son of Michael A. and Kelley (Schroeder) Pineau. Michael was a 2011 graduate of Mattawan High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. For 10 years, he worked for Flowserve in Kalamazoo. He had...

Oct 20, 2024

Roger Gerald Peekstok, age 95, of Kalamazoo passed away October 20, 2024. He was born May 29, 1929, in Kalamazoo to the late Gerrit and Anna (Meyer) Peekstok.

Roger served honorably in the Navy for four years during the Korean War and worked in several capacities within the pickle business for over 30 years. He was active in his faith. Roger...

Oct 19, 2024

James Alan Garrison of Portage, MI passed away at home Saturday October 19th, 2024, at the age of 62. Jim was born August 30th, 1962, in Peru, Indiana. He graduated from North Miami High School in 1980 and attended Vincennes University where he would graduate with an Associates Degree. Thereafter Jim began honing his lifelong craft of selling, while working...

Oct 19, 2024

Tatyana Hristova Rangelova of Portage, Michigan, passed away on October 19, 2024, at the age of 92. Tatyana was born in Lomets, Bulgaria, on August 16, 1932, to her late father, Hristo Taslakov, and her late mother, Ivanka Taslakova. In 1954, Tatyana married George Rangelov. The two were married for 47 years before George’s passing away in 2003. Tatyana devoted...

Oct 18, 2024

Mary Kathleen Rice, 94, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Battle Creek on October 18, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1930, and was adopted by Hugh and Kathleen Brodie.

Mary was a lover of horses from a young age and was gifted her first horse by her dad at 14. She was an avid member of the 4H...

Oct 18, 2024

Wilma “Willi” Jean Mills, age 80 of Vicksburg, died on October 18, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Wilmont and Donna (DeBack) Millem. Willi was a 1962 graduate of Loy Norrix High School and attended Ferris State University to receive her associate’s degree in cosmetology. After several years as a cosmetologist, Willi...

Oct 17, 2024

Passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, with his family by his side. Wayne was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on September 19, 1933, to the late George and Elizabeth (Boverhof) Block. After graduating from high school, Wayne joined the United States Navy to serve his country proudly. On February 13, 1953, Wayne married the love of his life, Alareka (Mejeur). Together...

Oct 15, 2024

Valorie Jean Clore, 79, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with family at her side. Val was born on May 12, 1945, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Milton Edgar McKay and Winifred Jean (Vanderberg) McKay. After being set up by mutual friends on a blind date, Val married Wallace “Wally” B. Clore, III on March 11, 1972. They grew their family...

Oct 13, 2024

Diann Kay Zeil of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 85. Diann was born in Dimondale, Michigan, on September 6, 1939, to the late Joseph Sykora and Jean (Mahoney) Hoskins. In 1959, Diann married Helmut “Karl” Zeil. The two were married for nearly 49 years before Karl’s death in 2008.

Diann graduated from Dimondale High...

Oct 11, 2024

Julie (Doggett) Northrop of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Kairos Dwelling on October 11, 2024. She was born to Viola and Julian R. Doggett on September 6, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She soon moved to Portage and attended Portage Schools. Julie then attended Western Michigan University, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Education and Special Education. She started...