Obituaries
Carmen E. Frybarger
Oct 17, 2024
Carmen Elizabeth Frybarger, born February 16, 1978 to Edward and Malinda Frybarger of Kalamazoo went home to our Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Carmen was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a graduate of St. Joseph School and Hackett Catholic Central. She loved her family dearly and truly enjoyed time with family and friends. Carmen was...
Kathy J. Hageman
Oct 13, 2024
Kathy J. Hageman, 75, of Parchment, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at her home. She was born September 24, 1949 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Joseph and G. Arlene (Ludwig) Hageman. Kathy was a 1967 graduate of O’Brien High School, attended Nazareth College, and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Aquinas College. She retired from...
Lois E. Burlingham
Oct 6, 2024
Lois E. Burlingham, 85, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Laurels of Galesburg. Lois was born April 18, 1939, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Fred and Lena (Blodgette) Mastin. Lois was united in marriage to Donald C. Burlingham who preceded her in death on February 12, 1999. She was employed by and retired from Parchment Public...
Roberta R. Charlton
Oct 5, 2024
Roberta R. Charlton, 89, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home. Bobbie was born May 22, 1935 in Constantine, the daughter of George and Alice (McManus) Dean. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Augustine High School in Kalamazoo. On July 29, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Bobbie was united in marriage to Arthur Charlton who...
Andrew J. Pineda
Sep 26, 2024
Andrew J. Pineda, the world’s biggest University of Michigan fan, 49, of Parchment, MI passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Andrew was born October 13, 1974, the first of twin babies born that day. Andrew spent his whole working career emersed in the hospitality industry beginning with Mountain Jacks...
Virginia Bernice Kruizenga
Sep 24, 2024
Virginia Bernice Kruizenga, 87, of Kalamazoo passed peacefully away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at her home.
Virginia was born June 18,1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Victor Guarisco and Lillian (Anselmo) Guarisco.
She was preceded in death by her parents, cherished husband Kenneth Kruizenga; brothers Neno Guarisco and Tony Guarisco and a sister, Lucille Stanfield.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen...
Donald E. McLain
Sep 23, 2024
Donald McLain
of Kalamazoo, MI
Fun Loving, Outgoing, Charming
Donald Eugene McLain, 84, passed away September 23, 2024, at Brookdale Memory Care facility in Portage. He was born August 10, 1940, to Nicholas (Mac) Edward McLain and the former Theda Irene Fenner. As a young man, he was a Boy Scout and even won a medal for rescuing a drowning man in a...
Janice K. Wheeler
Sep 21, 2024
Janice K. Wheeler, 83, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Jan was born May 27, 1941 in Allegan, the daughter of Brice and Beatrice (Lemon) Olcott. She was a graduate of Allegan High School and worked in various retail establishments in the Kalamazoo area. Jan was a member of Grace...
David M. Caswell
Sep 21, 2024
David M. Caswell, 80, of Kalamazoo, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling. David was born July 29, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the son of Max and Margaret (Wisser) Caswell. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy, during which time he underwent rigorous training and testing and was one of...
Bernadette "Bonnie" Emmons
Sep 3, 2024
Bernadette “Bonnie” Emmons, 83, of Battle Creek, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, on her 83rd birthday. Bonnie was born September 3, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of Edward and Bernadette (Passmore) Walsh. Bonnie was united in marriage to Robert Bay on October 8, 1960 in Round Lake, Illinois. Sadly, Bob passed away on January 31, 2008....
Dorothy Welborn
Sep 1, 2024
Dorothy Welborn, 91, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home. Dorothy was born February 11, 1933 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Harriet (Tuckey) Yeomans. Family was everything to Dorothy and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports, enjoyed playing cards, reading, crossword puzzles, going...
Melonie Gayle Rousch
Aug 30, 2024
Melonie Gayle Rousch, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away August 30, 2024, at Bronson Hospital. She was born September 9, 1973, in Kalamazoo, daughter to Robert Bowlby and Vickie (Walker) Neale.
Mel will be remembered for her huge heart and welcoming everyone. She loved her dogs and listening to music, but her true love was caring for her grandson, Wyatte....
Lois B. Smith
Aug 19, 2024
Lois Beverly Starr Smith went to meet her Savior on August, 19, 2024, one day after her 98th birthday. Lois was born August 18, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Rev. Roland and Edith Sarah Starr, the third of five children. Lois graduated from Olivet Nazarene College in 1947 and married Ivan Smith upon his return from World War...
John A. McManus
Aug 18, 2024
John A. McManus, 77, of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. John was born December 1, 1946 in Kalamazoo, the son of Emmett and Nadine (Mann) McManus. John graduated from Loy Norrix High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Western Michigan University. He also served in the United...
Richard Early
Aug 11, 2024
Richard D. Early, 97, of Oshtemo, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Provision Living. Dick was born June 15, 1927, in Kalamazoo, the son of Leon and Myrtle (Boekeloo) Early.
In his younger years, Dick spent time on his grandparents’ farm often delivering eggs to Borgess Hospital and other locations from the back of a horse drawn wagon. One of...
John F. Brown
Aug 10, 2024
In loving memory of John Frederick Brown, 74, of Kalamazoo, MI, who passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, after extended illness. John, born on February 11, 1950, in Vicksburg, MI, was a cherished son of Ralph and Anna (Multhaupt) Brown.
John's vibrant life included co-owning and operating Pine Grove Lanes and Nino’s Pizzeria in Gobles, MI...
Marilyn E. Frazier
Aug 10, 2024
Marilyn E. Frazier, 94, of Portage, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Marilyn was born March 26, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of William and Marie (Schwartz) Manifold. On August 5, 1950, she was united in marriage to Dean Frazier who preceded her in death on September 26, 1963. Marilyn graduated from St. Augustine...
Georgia F. Dann
Aug 1, 2024
Georgia Frances Dann, 101, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at The Upjohn at Heritage Community in Kalamazoo. Georgia was born February 12, 1923 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of George and Hazel (Cavanaugh) Dann. She grew up in Otsego and graduated from Otsego High School. She went on to serve in the United States Marines in World War...
Richard O. Dailey
Jul 29, 2024
Richard O. Dailey, 92, of Kalamazoo, passed away July 29, 2024 at Story Point in Kalamazoo. Richard was born October 24, 1931, in Coldwater, the son of Garr and Katherine (Otis) Dailey. Richard graduated from St. Charles Borromeo School in Coldwater, and went on to attend the University of Notre Dame, Hillsdale College, Florida State University, where he earned his...
Nancy Kay Westdorp-Hill
Jul 26, 2024
Nancy Kay Hill - Westdorp, 70, of Parchment, passed away Friday July 26, 2024. She was born December 9, 1953 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Martin Westdorp and Martha (Hofstra) Westdorp.
Nancy was very generous and hardworking. For the last several years, she selflessly looked after her mother, making sure she was able to remain living on her own. She cherished...