Obituaries
Paul Wesley Gurney
Dec 26, 2023
Paul Wesley Gurney 81 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday December 26, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Paul was born December 15, 1942 in Corunna, MI the son of John and Mary (Lyons) Gurney. He was a Vietnam veteran serving as a medic in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a truck driver. Surviving are a daughter, Dana (Adam) Swisher;...
Dcn. David Lee Bartholomew
Dec 25, 2023
David Lee Bartholomew 87 of Galesburg passed away Monday December 25, 2023 at home. David was born January 13, 1936 in Kalamazoo. He graduated from St. Augustine High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran. David was the owner of TV Reception Specialists and retired as an accountant for St. Julian Winery and St. Monica Church, he was a member...
Carol Beurkens-Borden
Dec 23, 2023
Carol Beurkens-Borden was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 30th,1948 to Bernice Visser Beurkens and Marvin Beurkens. Bernice later married Ralph Borden and he adopted her and her brothers. Carol adored Ralph and took his last name. Carol graduated with a bachelor's from Central Michigan University and then received her master's from Western Michigan University. She taught physical education...
Donald Gilbert Lawler
Dec 22, 2023
Donald Gilbert Lawler 79 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday December 22, 2023 peacefully at Crystal Woods – Park Village Pine, with his wife by his side. He was the son of William and Yvonne (Callagan) Lawler. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and retired from Georgia Pacific after 32 years. Don was a long time member of the...
Darrell Wade Lipscomb
Dec 20, 2023
Darrell Lipscomb, of Kalmazoo, passed away unexpectedly on December, 20th 2023 in his home at the
age of 61. Darrell was born on Nov. 20, 1962 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Harold and Caroline Lipscomb.
After Darrell graduated high school, he enrolled in a welding program. Darrell started as a welder at
Interkal and was employed there until his...
Carol Lynn Raczkowski
Dec 18, 2023
Carol Lynn Raczkowski 76 of Portage passed away Monday December 18, 2023 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Carol was born December 2, 1947 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Riley) Papke. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan University and retired from Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital as an occupational therapist. Carol was a member of...
Gregory Lawrence Farrer
Dec 15, 2023
Gregory Lawrence Farrer of Kalamazoo has joined his parents Richard and Helen (Haberstich) Farrer in heaven. His four older brothers Richard, Fredrick, Thomas, and Robert will cherish the years they had together. His wife, Therese (Savoie) Farrer, will miss his laugh that filled a room with cheer. His children, Gregory Jr , Andrea , Rebecca , and Jessica will remember...
Betty Louise McCrorey
Dec 12, 2023
Passed away December 12, 2023. Betty was born in Kalamazoo on July 18,1928, the daughter of Arthur & Myrtle (Tolsma) Jensen. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, and over the years she volunteered her time with the Red Cross and Air Zoo. After moving to Story Point, she continued...
Elaine Frances Boersma
Dec 8, 2023
Elaine Frances (Leet) Boersma, 102, of Kalamazoo Michigan, Joined her husband in heaven, on Friday December 8th, In her home. She was born on October 30, 1921, The daughter of late Frank Leet and Frances (Myron) Leet.
She was under the loving care of her daughter Jane and caregivers Kim, Sidni, Karrie, Debbie and Sunny as well as Centrica...
Lisa Marie Valenzuela
Dec 3, 2023
Lisa Marie Valenzuela 60 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday December 3, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lisa was born November 9, 1963 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Donald and Bette (Bittner) VanderVeen. She graduated from Portage Central High School and was formerly employed at BP and Shell Gas Stations in Kalamazoo. Lisa enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and going for walks....
Margene Ella Guenther
Nov 24, 2023
Margene Ella Guenther 97 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Margene was born April 20, 1926, in Hastings, Michigan, and was the daughter of Stuart and Audrey (Demaray) Kussmaul. Margene worked as a cost accountant for KVP Paper Mill and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Parchment, Michigan,...
Patricia Grace Ewert
Nov 15, 2023
Patricia Grace Ewert 84 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday November 15, 2023 at Medilodge of Portage. Patricia was born December 29, 1938 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Charles and Marion (Bailey) Eastman. She retired as a bookkeeper for Paul E. Morrison Jewelry. Patricia enjoyed quilting, sewing and making porcelain dolls. She was united in marriage in Kalamazoo to Clarence Ewert...
Jamie Rasco Davis
Nov 10, 2023
Our beloved Jamie Davis was born on April 1, 1987, in Chicago, IL and shortly after moved to Kalamazoo, MI. Succumbing to an unknown illness, Jamie made his transition on November 10, 2023.
Staying true to his birthday, April Fool's Day, Jamie’s sense of humor was unmatched. He was able to make you laugh, even during tough times. Jamie was...
Kathleen Marie Simpson
Nov 5, 2023
Kathleen Marie Simpson of Kalamazoo, 67, passed away at home surrounded by herfamily on November 5, 2023. Kathleen’s funeral service will be held on Saturday,November 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 1628 E. G Ave, Parchment,MI 49004.Kathleen was born on January 11, 1956, in Kalamazoo, MI to Walter and Rosalind(Spalding) Oryczcak. She was a 1974 graduate of...
Tommye Loraine Whitaker
Nov 5, 2023
Tommye Loraine Whitaker, maiden name Wells, lived in Kalamazoo, MI to the age of 94. She passed away peacefully in her sleep November 5th at her home in Story Point Portage.
Tommye's life began in Jackson, Tennessee August 11th, 1929. She was born to her mother Enola Tillman.
Tommye grew up with her mother picking cotton on a farm....
David Allen Gates
Oct 23, 2023
David Allen Gates 48 of Galesburg passed away Monday October 23, 2023 after injuries suffered in an accident. David was born September 18, 1975 in Kalamazoo the son of Michael and Dorothy (Gentry) Gates. He was a 1994 graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School and worked as a landscaper and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Surviving are two children,...
Barbara G. Redmond
Oct 19, 2023
Barbara Gay Simonds Redmond passed away Thursday October 19, 2023 at Story Point at Bronson Place. She was born August 21, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Walter and Eloise (Gay) Simonds, joining older siblings Shirley and Jim and beloved grandmother, Idele Gay. Barbara was raised in Parchment, Michigan, graduated from St. Augustine High School and Western Michigan University Cum Laude. She...
Cory Steven Cochran
Oct 18, 2023
Cory Steven Cochran, 40, of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 at CentricaRose Arbor Place. Cory was born April 11, 1983 in Kalamazoo the son of Don and Mary (Ash)Cochran. He graduated from Climax-Scotts High School. Cory most enjoyed being a father andhusband. Other likes were hiking, walks, camping, swimming, music, and movies. On October3, 2014 in Kalamazoo Cory...
Brian Patrick Ellis
Oct 12, 2023
Brian Patrick Ellis 37 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday October 12, 2023 at home. Brian was born July 15, 1986 in Kalamazoo the son of Patrick and Francesca (Renda) Ellis. He graduated from Portage Central High School and received an associate’s degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Brian was a journeyman electrician and member of the IBEW Union, member of...
Dale Lynn Smith
Oct 12, 2023
Dale Lynn Smith, aged 78, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born June 10, 1945 in Borger, TX to the late Carlton and LaVerne (Dunham) Smith, and was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Smith.
Dale married Sharon Schneider on June 14, 1969 in Parchment, MI and recently celebrated their 54th anniversary.
He graduated...
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