Obituaries Archive


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John P. Gallagher

April 27, 2021

A service to celebrate John’s life and faith will be held on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1747 W. Milham Rd. Portage, with Pastor Tom Pederson officiating. Friends may call on the family for 2 hour...
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Ian S. Downs

April 25, 2021

A service, pig-roast and bonfire in Ian’s memory will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. on his property. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or American Cancer Society....
3 Messages

Cecile McGuinness

April 24, 2021

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 1150 W. Centre Ave. Portage, MI 49024, on Friday, April 30, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM, (livestream link options available below on this webpage) and she will be laid to rest priv...

George "Buzz" Rehe

April 24, 2021

The family is planning a Celebration of Buzz’s life to be held sometime in the summer.   Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home.   “I was blessed to have 38 years with Buzz and he will be ...
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Ryan W. Revis

April 23, 2021

Age 26, passed away tragically in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, April 23, 2021, while riding his motorcycle. Ryan was born in Orlando, FL on May 5, 1994. Ryan had a great personality and welcoming smile. He was full of energy and was always on the g...

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Daniel P. Hendriksen, Sr.

April 22, 2021

A service to celebrate Dan’s faith and life will take place at his church, Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM with the Revs. Dr. Thomas Wolthuis, Dr. Ken Baker and Derek ...
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Kyle W. Stevens

April 22, 2021

A memorial to celebrate Kyle’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Northeastern Baptist Church, 6536 East G Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. A socially distant style visitation will take place outside the church, one hour prior to ...

Mary E. Sheppard

April 21, 2021

No formal services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home....

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William C. Fair

April 21, 2021

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence American Legion, Post 174 Lawrence, c/o the funeral home....
5 Messages

Steven T Asher

April 21, 2021

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Steven Taylor Asher:  beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away at the age of 69.  Steven was born on March 10, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Albert and Frances Asher, who proceeded him in deat...
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Anna H. Brown

April 20, 2021

As per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Anna’s family plans to have a private memorial gathering at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, c/o the funeral home....
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Brandon S. Labadie

April 20, 2021

Cremation will take place and a Celebration of his Life will take place at Milham Park, Kalamazoo on May 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. We will release flowers and bubbles in the river. A luncheon will follow. Memorials made to the Labadie Family (check made ...
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Alice A. Roberts

April 19, 2021

A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Prairie Baptist Church, 11210 E PQ Ave. Scotts, MI 49088, beginning at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Tom Harrison officiating. The family will receive friends at the church begin...

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Wesley W. Kolb

April 19, 2021

A memorial service to celebrate Wes’ life will take place on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11:30 AM at 12th Street Baptist Church, 3911 S. 12th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Private interment with full military honors will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. ...

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John B. Roller

April 19, 2021

Interment will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan with immediate family only, due to Covid restrictions. Donations may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or a charity of your choice, c/o the funeral home....
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Faith G. Smith

April 19, 2021

A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at St. Monica Parish, 534 W. Kilgore,  at 11am.  In leu of flowers, please support the West Michigan Cancer Center, c/o the funeral home. ...
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Dolores J. Merchant

April 18, 2021

A private celebration of her life is being planned. She will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, next to her husband. Memorial contributions may be made to a cause that would have been dear to her heart; American Cancer Society, American...
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James S. LoBretto

April 17, 2021

In accordance with James’s wish cremation will take place and a memorial to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home....
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Robert B. Hilton

April 17, 2021

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering to celebrate Bob’s life and legacy will take place later, this spring. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made in Bob’s memory to either...

Patricia D. Holdridge

April 17, 2021

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o the funeral home....

Lucille E. Hamblin

April 17, 2021

In accordance with her wishes, there will be a graveside service to be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Monday, April 26, 2021. Those attending the service are asked to socially distance (if not from the same household), and wear masks. Due t...
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Scott D. Wierenga

April 15, 2021

A service in witness to Scott’s life has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Centerpoint Church, 2345 North 10th St. Kalamazoo. Scott was laid to rest at Genessee Prairie Cemetery.  The service will be live-streamed at www....
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Andrea L. Oxley

April 15, 2021

The family is planning a memorial service to be held at a later date. Andrea was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to International Rescue Committee, c/o the funeral home....
9 Messages

Caroline L. Summerfield

April 15, 2021

A graveside service to honor her life will be held at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South on Friday, April 23, 2021, beginning at 1:00 PM, with Rev. James Dyke officiating.  Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan...

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James D Shrauger

April 14, 2021

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and burial with full military honors will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Valley Family Church, West Michigan Cancer Center or Ro...
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Kenneth P. Searles

April 14, 2021

A celebration of Ken’s life will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Kindleberger Park in Parchment (Pavilions 4 & 5). Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo YMCA Youth Basketball Program....
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John C. Stiegemeyer

April 13, 2021

A service in witness to John’s life and faith will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd. Kalamazoo with Pastor Tim Seeber officiating. Social distancing will be observed and masks will be req...
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Kathleen R. Langstrom

April 12, 2021

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering to honor her life and legacy will take place later on in early summer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation or the SPCA of Southwest Mi...
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Londa L. Hamilton

April 12, 2021

In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a gathering to honor Londa's life is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 2021, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 315 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan. For those wishing ...
5 Messages

Dawn Williams-McCloud

April 11, 2021

The family is planning a Celebration of her Life to be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, or Great Lakes Burn Camp, c/o the funeral home....