
Naomi Nakken
December 23, 1998 – October 4, 2025
Cremation will take place, and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 26, of Kalamazoo, passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on December 23, 1998. She found her forever home with her loving parents Brian and Wynell “Wendy” (Folkers) Nakken. Naomi was full of love and laughter, and she was a joy to know. She graduated from Portage Central High School Class of 2017, where she made many friends, excelled in sports. One of her fondest memories was when she played the dragon in the school production of Shrek. Naomi loved meeting new people and was a social butterfly. She loved telling jokes, listening to music and being around the water. Above all Naomi loved her family and she leaves behind wonderful memories to be cherished. Though gone too soon, her memory will be held by all who loved her. Naomi is survived by her father, Brian Nakken; eight siblings, Jeremiah Nakken, Bug (Mazzie) Fenagrim, Nathaniel Nakken, Bethany Nakken, Nicolas Nakken, Moriah Nakken, Noah Nakken, Rebekah Nakken; grandmothers, Betty Nakken and Elenore Folkers; several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. She was preceded in passing by her mother, Wendy; grandfathers, Donald Nakken and Jim Folkers.
Where do I begin? I don’t know. This isn’t something I’d ever expect having to do. I’m so loss for words and even the comprehension that my best friend is now in spirit. How does something like that happen when you were here you were full of spirit. You were such an amazing friend. I’m so angry and mixed with so much emotions because I can’t understand why God had to have you so soon. I will never forget our times in grade school; or riding our bikes around Austin Lake and joking over crazy things. We used to talk on the phone for hours even after I was forced to move around because of foster care; I wish this was only a dream because if I knew how to get ahold of you, I would’ve been there for you like I should’ve been awhile ago. I am sorry. I love you Omi! I’m going to miss you forever now. Rest easy Beautiful.