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Lloyd John Schmaltz, PhD

Lloyd John Schmaltz, PhD

May 26, 2023

 

Dr. Lloyd J Schmaltz died on May 26, 2023 in Kalamazoo. Dr. Schmaltz was born in Chicago, IL on April 10, 1929 the son of Gustav and Rose (Wolkowski) Schmaltz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps enlisting at the age of 17 in 1946 until 1949. He used the GI-Bill to further his education, enrolling at Augustana University....

Harriett May Kellogg

Harriett May Kellogg

May 26, 2023

Harriett May Kellogg 90 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Harriett was born January 12, 1933 in Kalamazoo the daughter of R.T. and Marion (Burch) Kellogg. She is survived by five children, Shelia Heath, Brenda (Donald) Hunter, Harry Gilbert, Linda (Mike) Ray-Hacker, Deborah Crete; three brothers, Duane (Rose) Kellogg, Leeroy Kellogg, Carl Kellogg; three...

Laura Jean Foti

Laura Jean Foti

May 26, 2023

Laura (Laurie) Jean Foti was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 26, 2023 at age 54 at her home. Laura was born on March 19, 1969 the daughter of Clayton and Charlene (Hanson) Craddock in Chicago,IL where she lived her young life with her two sisters, surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles,...

Douglas Kent Hamilton

Douglas Kent Hamilton

May 13, 2023

Douglas Kent Hamilton 79 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday May 13, 2023 at University of Michigan Medical Center. Doug was born November 22, 1943 in Flint, MI the son of Raymond and Beryl (Sexton) Hamilton. The family moved to Iowa where he went to elementary and high school and then attended the University of Central Missouri, earning a Bachelor of...

Michael Dale Kelly

Michael Dale Kelly

May 9, 2023

Michael Dale Kelly 69 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023 at home. Michael was born June 20, 1953 in Kalamazoo the son of Dale and Joyce (Goodacre) Kelly. He was a 1971 graduate of Comstock High School and was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War and enjoyed watching NASCAR. On April 5, 1980 in Kalamazoo Michael...

Iris Iwlew

Iris Iwlew

May 8, 2023

Iris Iwlew, 72, a resident of Galesburg, unexpectedly passed away onMonday, May 8, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Born on June 13, 1950,in Germany, Iris was the daughter of Loitta Fugmann. She obtained amaster's degree in English and Geography from the University ofWurzburg, Germany. Iris held the esteemed position of vice president atVladimir Arts, playing a pivotal role...

David Glen Prince

David Glen Prince

May 4, 2023

David Prince 59 of Paw Paw passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born February 22, 1964 in Skokie, Illinois, the son of General Prince and  Linda Russell. David grew up in Hoffman Estates with his dad and his stepmom Eileen Prince. He retired from Roadway and enjoyed cooking for his family. He also loved...

Antonino Joseph Guarisco

Antonino Joseph Guarisco

Apr 28, 2023

Passed away Friday April 28, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Antonino was born September 18, 1935, in Kalamazoo, the son of Victor and Lillian (Anselmo) Guarisco. He was a member of the U.S. Navy Reserves and was employed by Upjohn and Hydreco Hydraulics before retirement. Antonino loved his wife, spending time with his family, painting, fishing, hunting, swimming, college basketball,...

Sorella Diamond

Sorella Diamond

Apr 21, 2023

Sorella Diamond 78 of Portage passed away Friday April 21, 2023 at home. Sorella was born March 21, 1945 in Frankfurt, Germany the daughter of Wilfred and Alice (Rosenkranz) Sell. She retired as a beautician and enjoyed reading and going for walks. Sorella was united in marriage to Leonard Diamond in 1970 in Chicago, IL who survives. Also surviving is...

Erby Travis Daughtry

Erby Travis Daughtry

Apr 15, 2023

Erby Travis Daughtry 86 of Parchment passed away Saturday April 15, 2023 at Brookdale of Portage. Erby was born March 7, 1937 in Nashville, TN the son of Dell and Audrey (Tobitt) Daughtry. He retired from General Motors and was a member of United General Baptist Church. Erby enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and watching his girls play softball...

Brandon Steven Kitson Redmond

Brandon Steven Kitson Redmond

Apr 13, 2023

Brandon Steven Kitson Redmond 38 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday April 13, 2023. Brandon was born June 22, 1984 in Detroit the son of Jeffery Lindsey and Beverly J. Brooks. He was a master mechanic and enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles and computers. Brandon was looking forward to becoming a father in two months.  Surviving are his Fiancée, Susan Falvo;...

Richard Jackson Garrison

Richard Jackson Garrison

Apr 12, 2023

Mr. Richard "Spanky" Garrison of Prairieville, MI, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2023 at home. Spanky was born in Kalamazoo on October 19, 1955 the son of Samuel Garrison and Alice (Velez) Rabbers. He graduated from Parchment  High School in 1975, during his High school years, he was a baseball and football standout.

Rick retired after 25 years from the City...

Cindy Joann Pena

Cindy Joann Pena

Apr 12, 2023

 

Cindy Joann Pena 67 of Portage passed away Wednesday April 12, 2023, surrounded by family, in Kalamazoo.  Cindy was born August 25, 1955 in Huntington, IN; the daughter of Larry and Nancy (Darland) Smith. She was a graduate of Ft. Wayne Community Schools Nursing Program and served the senior community as a home health nurse. Cindy was a member...

Larry W. Wetherall

Larry W. Wetherall

Apr 11, 2023

Larry W. Wetherall 80 of Vicksburg passed away April 11, 2023. Larry was born in Kalamazoo on July 1, 1942, the son of William and Eva (Johnson) Wetherall. He was a member of Ironworkers Local 340 which became Local 25 and the Meat Cutters Local 539. He was very active in Paw Paw Conservation Club as an instructor in Hunter Safety...

Paul William Jordan

Paul William Jordan

Apr 9, 2023

Paul William Jordan of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday April 9, 2023 at home. Paul was born August 25, 1957 in Kalamazoo the son of Harold and Jeanette (Doyle) Jordan. He was a 1975 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and Davenport University. Paul was previously employed at Whirlpool and Kellogg’s and retired from Ascension Borgess Hospital. Paul loved camping with...

Sam Hornak

Sam Hornak

Mar 22, 2023

Passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 at home. Sam was born  in Muskegon Heights, MI. on  November 22, 1918, the son of  Paul and  Elizabeth  (Marko) Hornak Sr. After graduating from Muskegon  Heights High School Class of 1936, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, and later in the Army Reserve  retiring as a Major...

Gary Paul Richter

Gary Paul Richter

Mar 19, 2023

Gary P. Richter 71 of Portage passed away Sunday March 19, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Gary was born October 11, 1951 in Kalamazoo the son of Russ and June (Psalmonds) Hayward. He retired from the security department at Heritage Assisted Living. Gary enjoyed reading, bowling, fishing and spending time with his family. On October 14, 1972 in Kalamazoo Gary...

Julia Pauline Ellis

Julia Pauline Ellis

Mar 17, 2023

Julia P. Ellis 86 of Parchment finished her journey on this earth and went to join the Lord Friday March 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Julia was born May 1, 1936 in Ft. Gay, WV the daughter of Everett and Nolda (Wilson) Cyrus. She retired from Richard Allen Medical Supply and she enjoyed fishing and spending time...

Janet Lynn Shirah

Janet Lynn Shirah

Mar 15, 2023

Janet L. Shirah 69 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Janet was born June 12, 1953 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Carrier) Bushouse. She was a respiratory therapist, worked at a dairy farm, was a horse breeder, and worked for Fisher Body. Janet enjoyed puzzles and antiques. Surviving are a son,...

Beatrice Bolanle Akande

Beatrice Bolanle Akande

Mar 4, 2023

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