Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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