Elfi Manos of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday November 17, 2015 at home. Elfi was born May 20, 1919 in Berlin, Germany the daughter of Helmut and Solome (Dulz) Kutz. She retired as an office manager and enjoyed traveling and especially visiting the ocean. Surviving is a son, Patrick (Pamela) Nonnenmacher of Decatur, GA; daughter, Karin VanDewalkeer of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Ray, Kent and Steve; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bruno, Helmut, Karl; sister, Gretele Jannick. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net