Obituaries
David E. Kitchen
Jan 13, 2025
David Emmanuel Kitchen, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.
David was born on June 13, 1951, in La Jolla, CA to his parents, Bruce and Marie Kitchen.
He was a well-known building carpentry contractor, specializing in the framing of new homes.
David was also an avid surfer with the nickname “Big Wave Dave”, surfing...
Richard S. Lewis
Jan 1, 2025
Richard S. Lewis, 62, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home. Rich was born July 1, 1962 in Roslyn, New York, the son of William and Edeltraut “Edy” (Schlienz) Lewis. Rich and his family moved to the Kalamazoo area in 1976 and he graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1980. On March 31, 1984,...
Shirley A. Springer
Dec 31, 2024
Shirley Ann Springer, 72, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Shirley was born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1952, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald and Mary Jane (McCrorey) Williams. She attended grade school at St. Mary’s in Kalamazoo and often reminisced about being part of the Pigtails vs. Ponytails baseball...
Rita Sparks
Dec 28, 2024
Rita Sparks, 91, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living in Greenville. Rita was born February 26, 1933 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, the daughter of Boss and Esther (Thomas) Lang. She was united in marriage to William Sparks who preceded her in death in 1999. Rita was employed as a cook for the...
James Eccles, Jr.
Dec 16, 2024
James Norman Eccles Jr., 65, of Parchment, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Westland, Michigan. He was born June 13, 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of James Eccles, Sr. and Shirley (Greene) Eccles. Jim lived in and around the Kalamazoo area his entire life. He was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School where he excelled in athletics...
Arlene D. Norman
Dec 16, 2024
Arlene Breden Norman (95) passed away after a short illness on Monday, December 16, 2024. Arlene was born on May 11, 1929, in Leonard, ND, the daughter of Sievert and Ida (Kilde) Breden. Arlene graduated from Park Rapids High School and Park Rapids Teacher College. She then taught in a one-room schoolhouse. As a young woman, she traveled and worked...
Karen M. Gucma
Dec 3, 2024
Karen M. Gucma, 60, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. Karen was born October 15, 1964 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Mary (Geiger) Gucma. She was a 1982 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Upon graduating she continued her education at Davenport University while taking on a variety...
Suzanne L. Harris
Nov 30, 2024
Suzanne L. Harris, age 92, of Portage, passed away on November 30, 2024. Suzanne was born on September 3, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Gilbert William and Geraldine Julia (Snyder) Sager. Suzanne was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling by motorcycle with her husband, William Harris. Suzanne loved to be in the garden attending to...
Alice R. Burch
Nov 25, 2024
Alice R. Burch, 92, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Portage, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Upjohn Heritage Community in Kalamazoo. Alice was born May 7, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lawrence and Lydia (Savoie) Seymour. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Augustine Catholic High School. After graduation, Alice went to work for Gibson Guitar. Later she went...
Catherine Ann Fischer
Nov 19, 2024
Fischer, Catherine Ann age 57 of Kalamazoo
Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Catherine was born on December 15, 1966 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Earl and Patricia (Galloway) O’Neal. Catherine was a member of St. Monica Catholic church. She was a secretary for Purity Cylinder Gasses. She...
Carolyn Ann Reilly
Nov 16, 2024
Carolyn Ann Reilly, age 73, of Richland, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2024. Born on March 30, 1951, Carolyn was the cherished daughter of William and Jane (Ross) Reilly.
A proud graduate of Marian High School Bloomfield Hills, Carolyn pursued her passion for helping others by attending nursing school in Nile’s and earning her Registered Nursing License, then going...
Norberta "Bert" J. Renauld nee Schmitt
Nov 13, 2024
Norberta "Bert" passed away November 13, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born September 6, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Martin and Emma (Klein) Schmitt. “Bert” was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and spouses, Francis (Eileen), Gilbert (Gertrude), Stanley (Bethel) and Donald (Margaret), sisters and spouses Mary (Frank Fitzpatrick) and Lucille (James Dillon), daughter Linda...
Margaret A. Rice
Nov 6, 2024
Margaret A. Rice, 86, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Margaret was born September 18, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Albert and Helen (Connelly) Wendt. She was a 1956 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. In 1959, Margaret was united in marriage to David Rice at the Parchment Community Center....
James Douglas Lovell, Sr.
Nov 6, 2024
James Douglas Lovell, Sr. Age 77 of Portage
Passed away on November 6, 2024 at Medilodge of Portage. James was born on August 10, 1947 in Roanoke, VA the son of James Marion Lovell, Sr. and Juanita Katherine (Austin) Lovell. James was a machine operator for Checker Motors and also at Unifab Corporation where he retired in 2007. He enjoyed going...
Joseph A. Roberts
Oct 28, 2024
Joseph Alan Roberts, 76, of Portage, passed away on October 28, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Joseph was born on November 4, 1947 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of William and Mary (Tabbia) Roberts. Joseph was a graduate of Hackett High School. He enjoyed traveling, watching sports and reading books. He retired from the railroad where he worked...
Gabrielle P. Termaat
Oct 27, 2024
Gabrielle P. Termaat, 77, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. Gabrielle was born September 24, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Roy and Betty (Lloyd) Battles. She was a 1965 graduate of General William Moultrie High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Gabrielle went on to work for the...
Barbara Gower
Oct 24, 2024
Barbara L. Gower, age 95, died peacefully at home on October 24, 2024. She was born December 23, 1928 in Owosso, MI. She was the first of twelve children born to James and Elizabeth (Doane) Eva. She graduated from Owosso High School. She married the love her of life, H. Carl Gower on July 3, 1949. Barbara worked alongside Carl...
Maureen F. Murry
Oct 23, 2024
Maureen F. Murry, 94, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Vineyards Assisted Living. Maureen was born July 6, 1930 in Dowagiac, Michigan, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Lohroff) Schonbok. Maureen was a 1948 graduate of Decatur High School. She married Emery N. Murry, who preceded her in death on July 1, 2004. She was...
Teresa Ann Bullis
Oct 22, 2024
Teresa Ann Bullis, 62, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Teresa was born on November 17th, 1961 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was the daughter of Charles and Deanna (Sutton) Doyle. On September 8th, 1979 in Kalamazoo, Teresa was united in marriage to Donald Bullis Jr.
She retired as machine operator and enjoyed...
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...
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