Obituaries
Maria Christina Rhoda
Oct 6, 2023
Maria Christina Rhoda, age 86 of Delton passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Friday, October 6th, 2023.
Maria Pascual Perez was born on May 13th, 1937 in Mayaguarez, Puerto Rico to Maria Perez and Jose Pascual Ortiz. Preceding Maria in death are her parents; three older sisters; Melba Ruiz, Lillian Jimmenez, Luddy Diaz, and a brother, Jose, who...
Paul Richard Locey
Oct 1, 2023
Passed away October 1,2023 at Ascension Borgess. Paul was born at Borgess Hospital on June 26, 1946 the son of Neil D. & Ruth J (Abbott) Locey. Paul was married to Linda (Freeman) on April 23, 1966 at St. Thomas More Church. They were married for 57 years. They had 2 daughters: Michelle and Nicole Locey both of Portage. Paul...
Maryan Carter
Oct 1, 2023
Maryan (Wilson) Carter 97, passed away at Vineyard Assisted Living on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Maryan was born December 8, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Wayne and Delta Wilson. She is survived by her daughter Denise (Mike) Gray of Kalamazoo; granddaughters, Kerra Gray, Kyleen Gray, several nieces & nehews. she was preceded in death by her parents; husband...
Robert Earl Gustafson Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Passed away September 26, 2023 at home with his family around him. Bob was born in Battle Creek on January 24, 1965 the son of Robert E and Jean M. (Leversee) Gustafson Sr. Bob was a lover of music of epic proportion and was a Disc Jockey. He is survived by his wife Becca whom he married July 20,...
Margaret Malnight
Sep 24, 2023
Peg passed away Septembert 24, 2023 at Bronson Hospital with her sons Steve by her side and Robert in her heart. Peg was born in Kalamazoo on November 21, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (James) Malnight. She had a Masters in Nursing and worked at Bronson Hospital for 49 years, with a passion to care for families and...
Amy Michelle LaRue
Sep 20, 2023
Amy Michelle LaRue 51, of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Amy was born May 29, 1972 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Donald and Ann (Noteboom) Davis. She graduated from Gull Lake High School and was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed photography, camping, Girl Scouts and taking road trips...
Martha May Meinzinger
Sep 19, 2023
Mrs. Martha (Marty) Meinzinger went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2023. She is survived by her three daughters Mary (David Handelsman) Urisko, Annie (Mike) Fassler, Amy (Matt) Wolff; her grandchildren, Richard (Loretta Scott) Urisko, Meghan Urisko, Caitlin Urisko, Michael Mehall, Patrick Mehall; her great grandchildren Kaede Urisko, Clark Urisko; her sister, Mary Higgins, her sister-in-law,...
Jeanette Olive Sikkenga
Sep 15, 2023
Passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice on September 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born in Buchanan, MI on August 22. 1946, the daughter of Carley and Belva (Gregory) Daniel. She operated Jeanette's Daycare. Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl, on July 12, 2022; daughter Tammie (Tim) Schlotterback; brother Dan Daniel;...
Gloria M LaMere
Sep 13, 2023
Gloria M. LaMere passed away on September 13, 2023. Gloria was born in Kalamazoo on February 25, 1929, the daughter of Roger F. and Charlotte A. (Parks) Summerfield.
Gloria graduated from St. Augustine High School, and on June 30, 1956, Gloria was united in marriage to Arnold B. LaMere at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. She and Arnold...
Larry J. Ter Avest
Sep 12, 2023
On September 12th, Larry J Ter Avest went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family. To honor Larry’s wishes we will not list his achievements, other than to say he loved his Lord and Savior and always wanted to honor Him with his life. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by...
Sondra Gail Joyce
Sep 11, 2023
Passed away September 11, 2023 at Bronson Hospital. Sondra was born in Atlanta, GA on July 29, 1936 the daughter of Waldo and Mae (Streely) Johnson. She retired from WMU as a secretary. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Kenneth, Harry, and Lloyd and 2 sisters: Barbara Johnson and Sharon Carpenter. She was also preceded in death by...
Lillie Mae Lamorandier
Sep 8, 2023
Lillie Mae Lamorandier 97 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday September 8, 2023 at Rose Arbor Place. Lillie Mae was born April 26, 1926 in Mattawan the daughter of Frank and Dessie (DuBois) Arndt. She was a graduate of Mattawan High School, salutatorian of class of 1943, then served in the Nurses Cadet Corps during World War II graduated from St....
Paul Eric Kelley
Sep 4, 2023
Paul Eric Kelley, 62 known fondly as Paw Paw to his grandchildren, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kalamazoo, MI. Paul was born and raised in Norton Shores, Michigan. He was a proud Mona Shores PS Graduate, retired brick craftsman, beloved brother, loving father and grandfather. Paul was a self-taught guitarist; avid bibliophile who loved a good story, campfires,...
Terri Sue Sims
Sep 3, 2023
Terri Sue Sims 69 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday September 3, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Terri was born December 14, 1953 in Battle Creek the daughter of Earl and Evelyn (Cook) Joppie. She graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School and was formerly employed by Borgess and Bronson Hospitals as a unit clerk and she enjoyed cross stitching, sewing,...
Melba Marie Lipscomb
Aug 29, 2023
Melba M. Lipscomb of Kalamazoo passed away at home on August 29, 2023 surrounded by her family. Melba was born in Moulton, Alabama on November 3, 1928, the daughter of Ewing and Rose Bean. She was united in marriage to Raymond Lipscomb in 1943 and the family moved to Kalamazoo in 1951. She was employed at Allen Test products,...
Sr. Veronica J. Brune, CSJ
Aug 29, 2023
Veronica Brune was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 6, 1938, the daughter of William and Anne (Fritz) Brune. Veronica originally entered religious life on August 15, 1957 as member of the Servants of Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. Her reception as a novice was held on August 8, 1958; she received her first vows on August 16, 1959 and...
Cheryle Lyn Williams
Aug 27, 2023
Cheryle Lyn Williams 71 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday August 27, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Cheryle was born July 11, 1952 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Lawrence and Donna (Brown) Truax. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and worked as a certified nurse’s aide for many years at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Evergreen Manor...
Virginia Mae Egeler-Markle
Aug 26, 2023
Virginia Mae Egeler-Markle 79 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday August 26, 2023 at Kairos Dwelling. Virginia was born November 26, 1943 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leonard and Virginia “Jean” (Olson) Born. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Savior and worked as a baker for Borgess and Bronson Hospitals where she was known as the cake...
Melinda Sue Smith
Aug 22, 2023
Melinda Sue Smith 42 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday August 22, 2023 at Alamo AFC. Melinda was born August 30, 1980 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Louis and Susan (Carnes) Smith. She was a 1998 graduate of Parchment High School, a member of Haven Church, she resided at Moman AFC for many years and worked at MRC industries and Art...
LaNae Ann Bohr
Aug 19, 2023
LaNae Ann Bohr of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice. LaNae was born June 4, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Hassan) Born. She graduated from Gull Lake High School and Argubright Business College. LaNae worked for National City Bank, Allen Test Products and then for Plante Moran as an...
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