Obituaries
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...
Charles B. Ronquist
Jul 27, 2022
Ronquist, Mr. Charles B. Cooper Twp. On July 27, 2022 Charles passed away while surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Hancock, MI on November 19, 1942, the son of John E. and Gertrude (Burbacher) Ronquist. He served in the Coast Guard from 1961-1969, then moved to Kalamazoo. He was a Truck Mechanic with Ryder Truck Rentals, retiring...
John Bruce Wayne
Jul 27, 2022
John Bruce Wayne, 83, of Portage, MI passed away July 27, 2022 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. John was born January 3, 1939 in Kalamazoo, MI to Burton and Rosalie (Velesz) Wayne. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Augustine High School and a pitcher on the baseball team. John was a dedicated and valued employee of 41 years at...
Jeffrey Hiscock
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Hiscock Passed away July 26, 2022 in Trinity Medical Center. Jeff was born in Kalamazoo on Aug. 2, 1960 the son of Richard A. and Mary P. (Ryan) Hiscock. He was a Medical Massage Therapist. Surviving are his parents and step mother: Margaret M. Hiscock, : Deb Schrader- love of Jeff's life; Son: Joshua & Kristen and grandson: Axel...
Kathleen Ann Fewless
Jul 24, 2022
Fewless, Mrs. Kathleen, Ann Portage Kathleen Fewless died at Rose Arbor Hospice on July 24, 2022, with her family surrounding her. Kathleen was born in Grand Rapids, Mi on September 25, 1952 the daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Rocci) Gaca. She was a Special Education Teacher. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. Kathleen is survived by her...
Lewis J. Valentine
Jul 21, 2022
Mr. Valentine died July 21, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Lew was born in Cleveland, OH on July 22, 1934, the son of Charles and Theresa (Dinunzio) Valentine. He graduated from Case Western Reserve as an engineer and went on to spend his entire career with Eaton Corporation, ultimately retiring as an International Sales Manager. He was...
Stefan Piller
Jul 18, 2022
Passed away Monday July 18, 2022 at the Laurels of Coldwater. Stefan was born January 24, 1933 in Svinjarevci, Yugoslavia the son of Frank and Anna (Strumberger) Piller, Sr. Stefan was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked for National Water Lift, owned a machineshop and was a commercial property owner and was an overall handyman....
Carl Jacob Sikkenga
Jul 12, 2022
Carl Jacob Sikkenga (74) of Kalamazoo, MI passed away at Rose Arbor (Centricare) on July 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Jeanette (Daniel), children Wendy (Julie) of Mattawan, Mark (Patti) of Galesburg and Scott of Kalamazoo, brother Raymond, formerly of Battle Creek, seven grandchildren and five great grandsons along with...
Donald Leroy Clark
Jul 11, 2022
Clark, Mr. Donald L. Passed away July 11, 2022 with his family by his side. Don was born in Turney, MO on December 18, 1930 the son of Harry and Nora (Hiatt) Clark. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He retired from Fuller Company and Simpson Paper. Don was a member or...
Johnnie Glenn Dyer
Jul 3, 2022
John G. Dyer 69 of Lawton passed away Sunday July 3, 2022 at home. John was born October 25, 1952 in Allegan the son of Ernest and Dora (Burgen) Dyer. He retired from Sapa (Hydro) and loved watching baseball especially the Detroit Tigers and football, working on cars and his scooter, gardening and spending time with his family. On May...
Patricia Mae Block
Jun 30, 2022
Passed away June 30, 2022 at home. Patricia was born in Youngstown,OH on March 15, 1928 the daughter of Bernard and Kathyrn (McMichaels) Cramer. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband Bernard Block, Brother: Gene Cramer and Sister: Kay Thomas. Patricia is survived by her Children: Mike & Jane Block...
Theresa Marie Holt
Jun 29, 2022
Passed away June 29, 2022. Theresa was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on October 12, 1930, the daughter of Alfred and Celina (Labre) Denis. Surviving are her long time companion, Isodoro Leal, Children: Fred & Judy Holt of Gull Lake, Michael & Kelly Holt of CT, Sue Holt of Traverse City, Tom & Toni of Portage and Robert & Dana...
William Tapley Johnson
Jun 27, 2022
William Tapley Johnson 90 of Dowagiac passed away peacefully Monday June 27, 2022 at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. William was born February 29, 1932 in Caruthersville, MO the son of James Gerald and Nellie (Alford) Johnson. He retired from Plainwell-Simpson Paper Company. He was preceded in death on April 30, 2021 by his wife of 70 Years...
Kenneth Duane Kirch
Jun 26, 2022
Kenneth D. Kirch 64 of Richland passed away Sunday June 26, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Kenneth was born May 6, 1958 in Kalamazoo the son of Jack and Gloria (Boughton) Kirch. He graduated from Parchment High School and farmed his whole life in the area. Kenneth enjoyed collecting antique bottles, fishing, John Deere tractors, Ford Trucks, watching tractor auctions...
Diane Downing
Jun 19, 2022
Diane Downing 77 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born January 23, 1945 in Ann Arbor the daughter of Wendell and Margaret (Quermbach) Downing. Diane grew up on a farm in Monroe County, MI and graduated from Milan High School in 1963 and Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary...
Mary Schirripa
Jun 16, 2022
Mary Schirripa, 93, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022 in Coral Gables, FL. Mary was born in Grant Town, West Virginia to Dominick and Frances (Donato) Ammendolia on November 28, 1928. On June 26, 1949 in Grant Town, West Virginia she was united in marriage to Joseph C. Schirripa. She and Joe lived in Fairmont, West Virginia; Kalamazoo, Michigan;...
Mary Schirripa
Jun 16, 2022
Funeral Services will be held 1 pm Thursday July 7, 2022 at Parchment Redmond Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Marsha Ann Markle
Jun 14, 2022
Marsha Ann Markle 68 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday June 14, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Marsha was born September 15, 1953 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Garold and Evalyn (Buntaine) Deforest. She retired from home health care and was a member of Westwood Church of God, enjoyed crocheting and making blankets and watching ghost stories. On March 11, 1989...
Ruth Elberta Berkin
Jun 13, 2022
Ruth Elberta Miller Berkin, passed peacefully on June 13, 2022. Ruth was born on Dec. 6, 1917 in Oto, Iowa, of Nettie B. (Cook) Miller and Elbert Henry Miller. The family of six moved to Allegan in 1920. She was a lifetime participating member of First Presbyterian Church, and an active member of Friends of the Allegan District Library and...
Linda Ann Boyle
Jun 6, 2022
Linda Ann Boyle 85 of Portage passed away Monday June 6, 2022 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Linda was born March 29, 1937 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Francis and Beatrice (Welch) Boyle. She graduated from St. Augustine High School and retired from Upjohn/Pharmacia after nearly 40 years. Linda was an avid bowler golfer and was the business manager for...
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