Obituaries
Samantha Josephine Telesko
Sep 30, 2022
Samantha (Sam) Josephine Telesko, 29 of Allegan, passed away Friday September 30, 2022 at University of Michigan Health – West Hospital. Sam was born June 1, 1993 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Kenneth and Annette (Pirozzo) Telesko. She was a strong supporter of the Wish Bone Pet Rescue in Douglas, where she adopted her 2 cats. Carlton and Squeak were...
Thomas James Wilder
Sep 12, 2022
Thomas J. Wilder Kalamazoo, MI Thomas James Wilder (Tom) was born April 24th 1944 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Bernard W. Wilder and Olive E. (Schram) Wilder. At a young age, Tom was always interested in big trucks and equipment. After high school in Kalamazoo, he enlisted in the Navy in 1961 and served as...
Wilson S. Hunt, III
Sep 12, 2022
Wilson S. Hunt, III of Kalamazoo passed away Monday September 12, 2022 at home. Wilson was born March 8, 1945 in Louisville, KY the oldest son of Wilson and Mary (Wallace) Hunt. He was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalamazoo Stake. On October...
Eldon Earl Cattell
Sep 12, 2022
On September 12, 2022, Eldon E. Cattell went home to be with his Savior. He was born in Sturgis, MI. on October 10, 1937, the son of Milton and Eunice (Brouse) Cattell. He proudly served in the United States Army. Eldon was a non-commissioned officer with the Michigan Army National Guard. He was a member of the Michigan Emergency Volunteers,...
James Collins
Sep 11, 2022
On September 11, 2022 James passed away at Bronson Hospital. James was born in Battle Creek, MI. on January 23, 1945 the son of Joseph and Virginia (Eberhard) Collins. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flea marketing and yard sales. He was passionate about his family, cats and his trophies. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Gene and his wife...
Michael Martin Mars Sr.
Sep 8, 2022
September 8, 2022, Michael passed away at the age of 82. Michael was born June 24, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. Enjoying scouting in his youth, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and later was a Cub Scout leader. He graduated from Hower High School in 1959 and in 1961 enlisted in the Marine Corps. He proudly served in Okinawa...
Cary D. Smith
Sep 7, 2022
Passed away September 7, 2022. Cary was born in Kalamazoo on January 30, 1979 the son of Craig and Susan (Rouse) Smith. He was a graduate of Comstock High School. He was an avid reader and loved to pursue his passions of fishing and spending time on the water. He also enjoyed connecting with family & friends through activities like...
Sr. Mary Choiniere, CSJ
Sep 5, 2022
* https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85602948468?pwd=RVhYV0wrTCsrWGlsbmRxSVhpWm1pQT09 Meeting ID: 856 0294 8468 Passcode: 698767 Mary Choiniere was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 30, 1930, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Chartier) Choiniere. She was a member of St. Philip Neri in Detroit, Michigan at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph at Nazareth on January 2, 1949....
Frank Joseph Capitano
Sep 5, 2022
Passed away September 5, 2022 at the VA in Battle Creek. Frank was born in Grand Haven, Mi on June 14, 1949 , the son of Frank and Ethel (Holland) Capitano. He was a laborer in the food industry. Frank is a veteran of the Viet Nam War having served in the U.S. Marines Corps. in his free time you...
Timothy Lee McCrorey
Sep 4, 2022
Timothy Lee McCrorey 69 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday September 4, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Timothy was born November 5, 1952 in Kalamazoo the son of Daniel and Betty (Jensen) McCrorey. He was retired from the Aluminum factory in Parchment and as a carrier for the West Michigan Cancer Center. Timothy enjoyed taking rides out in the country with...
Larry Stephen Wotta
Aug 31, 2022
Larry S. Wotta, 79, of Kalamazoo passed away on August 31, 2022. Larry was born in Kalamazoo on December 23, 1942 the son of Stanley and Stella (Smoker) Wotta, who preceded him in death. He was employed by General Motors his entire career. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and loved hunting. Larry was preceded in...
Sr. Joan McCabe, CSJ
Aug 30, 2022
*Live-stream link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487232198?pwd=UUhianVVc0w2YzRZWnRmY1FxVTFIZz09 Meeting ID: 814 8723 2198 Passcode: 490596 Joan McCabe was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, July 20, 1929, the daughter of Bernard Joel and Ruth Alice (Tiedke) McCabe. Joan was a member of St. Elizabeth Church in Wyandotte at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth on July 1,...
Sharon Cipriano - Galbreath
Aug 29, 2022
Sharon Cipriano Galbreath passed away on Monday evening August 29th 2022 at the age of 78 years old. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on 9.22.1943 she is the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Wheater) Cipriano. Sharon Graduated from Nazareth High School in 1961. She attended Nazareth College for nursing, and was a nurse for over 20 years. She has...
Robert E. Dugan, Jr.
Aug 26, 2022
Robert E. Dugan, Jr. 60 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday August 26, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Robert was born October 26, 1961 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert and Genevieve (Dauphinais) Dugan. He was a 1980 graduate of Parchment High School and a U.S. Army veteran. Robert was employed at General Motors and loved riding his Street Glide across...
Ronald A. Garcia
Aug 20, 2022
Ronald "Ronnie" A. Garcia 61 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday August 20, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Ronnie was born January 21, 1961 in Clovis, NM the son of Sammy and Sarah (Urioste) Garcia. He worked at JBS Beef Plant in Plainwell. Ronnie enjoyed watching all sports, mainly Football, Basketball and Baseball was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys....
Ronald Stephen Followell
Aug 10, 2022
On August 10, 2022, Ronald Stephen Followell (71) was called home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. This world has lost a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend and Heaven has gained an Angel. Ron was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 18, 1951 to Anna & Billy Followell. Ron graduated from Parchment...
Donald Wayne Bullis, Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
Donald Wayne Bullis, Jr., age 64 of Kalamazoo passed away on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Donald was born February 4th, 1958 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the son of Donald and Nancy (Clugston) Bullis Sr. Don retired as a forklift driver and enjoyed working on cars, playing chess, card games and especially spending time with his...
John Francis Rush
Aug 4, 2022
John Francis Rush, 74, of Portage passed away Thursday August 4, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. John was born January 10, 1948 in Detroit to John and Marjory (Banyai) Rush. On August 29, 1970 in Southgate, John married Georgiana Mayotte together they have one son, John (Tracy) Rush; granddaughter, Amanda (Christopher) Baareman; great- granddaughter, Athriona Loyd; two sisters, Susan (Jim)...
Michael D. Stetten
Jul 31, 2022
Michael Passed away at home with his loving family surrounding him. Michael was born in Kalamazoo the son of Gerald and Betty Jane (Swain) Stetten. He was a Pump Mechanic for 32 years at Parker & Hannafin Company. He was preceded in death by parents, a step daughter Ashlie Losure, and beloved dogs Reggie and Colby. Michael is survived by...
Betty Virgina Battles
Jul 30, 2022
Mother and Grandmother and Great Grandmother Betty Virginia Battles, nee Lloyd passed away Saturday, July 31, 2022 at Sojourner Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan where she had been cared for excellently by their kind and gentle staff leaving behind daughter Gabrielle Termaat, Granddaughter Dominique Termaat and Great Granddaughters Lauren and Jenna Whittle. She lost her son John in 1997 and grandson...
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