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Thomas Andrews Imus, 83, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Born April 24, 1943 in Kalamazoo to Robert A. and Jean E. (Sikkenga) Imus, Tom grew up working the family dairy farm alongside his parents and siblings. A 1961 graduate of Mattawan High School, he went on…
Victoria L. Richmond succumbed to COPD At her home on April 29, 2026, surrounded by family. Vickie was born on November 18, 1958, in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Fredrick H. and Dorothy (Frakes) McAlister. She enjoyed music, gardening, dancing, singing and playing the piano. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.…
Ronald Eugene Street, age 69, of Springfield, Michigan passed away peacefully at Bronson Hospital Battle Creek on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on February 20, 1957, in Tazewell, Virginia, to Robert and Reba (Honaker) Street. Ron attended Battle Creek Central High School and served in the United…
Mary Montora Brininger, age 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Mary was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 25, 1935, to James and Marie Decamp Oswalt. She attended Mattawan High School, where she met the love of her life, Harold Brininger Jr. Mary and Harold…
Age 82, of Portage, passed away at Rose Arbor on April 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 23, 1943, the son of the late Versile “Buck” and Dorothy (Martin) Russell. On September 27, 1971 he married the love of his life Beth (Mudge) Russell, to whom he was…
Carl Edward Buck age 83 of Plainwell passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2026. Carl was born in Allegan on June 6, 1942, the son of Orrin and Mildred Marie (Peterson) Buck. On July 7, 2000, he married Pamela Sue Horne who survives him. Carl was a graduate of W.K. Kellogg Schools, Class of 1961,…
Madilyn J. Yale, age 88 of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday April 25, 2026. Madilyn was born February 14, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Skillman) Price. She retired from Bill Knapps Restaurant, and she enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. On June 19, 1954, in Kalamazoo Madilyn was united in…
Ronald J. Betten, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2026, at his home in Portage, MI, surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 27, 1938, the son of Joseph and Christine (Haverkamp) Betten. As a child, Ron attended Grandville Avenue Christian Reformed…
Age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with her family at her side. Barbara was born in Muskegon, MI on May 15, 1940, the daughter of the late John and Joan (Herlien) Karafa. On June 25, 1977, she married the love of her life, Lawrence “Lefty” Tinklenberg who preceded her death on November…
