Norma Radtke, age 87, passed away on September 16th, 2024 , with the comfort of family surrounding her.

The youngest child of Hattie and Dawson Morehead, Norma was born and raised in South Haven, MI and had four older brothers, Jim, Don, Cliff, and Neil. She married her high school sweetheart, Randy and spent the next 38 years together raising their family in Kalamazoo. Norma is survived by daughters Mary Radtke, Patti Slack, and Pam (Ken) Arevalo, eight grandchildren, Rachel Radtke, Sara (Jason) Pickler, Andrew (Staci) Radtke, Emma (Elise) Jemmott, Miranda (Paul) Shafer, Nicholas (Lexi) Arevalo, Christopher (Abbey) Arevalo, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Norma was proceeded in death by her husband, Randy, granddaughter, Audra and son, Michael.

Norma had a passion for community, volunteering for area organizations and sporting events. She loved football season and could be heard excitedly cheering for Michigan and Western (Go Blue! Go Broncos!). In the early years, she enjoyed playing volleyball and traveling to tournaments, camping with family and friends. She had a love of gardening, wherever she lived or visited. She loved playing cards with friends, reading and crafting. Norma sewed many Raggedy Ann dolls and sock monkeys for grands and littles.

Norma retired from a fulfilling career at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She traveled around the country, making memories in Hawaii, Florida, South Carolina Las Vegas and many states in between.

Norma will be dearly missed but the memories we had together will be held closely.