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Jessica L. Paterala age 35 of Otsego passed away Tuesday June 2, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Born April 17, 1991 in Kalamazoo, Jessica was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. She was an avid Beatles fan, collecting interesting memorabilia during her lifetime. She enjoyed sitting outside while reading a good book,…
Diana Marie Nowakowski, age 73, of Richland, MI, passed away at Centrica Rose Arbor Place on May 31, 2026. She was born in Battle Creek, MI, on February 9, 1953, the daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (Goodrich) Happel. On May 31, 1975, she married the love of her life, Dean Nowakowski who preceded…
David Arthur Priest age 78 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. David was born in Union City on March 6, 1948 the son of Howard Sherman and Norma Evelyn (Cook) Priest. On July 2, 2003, he married Alice Katherine Woods Priest who survives him.
Gay Jepkema age 82 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2026. Gay was born in Kalamazoo on July 27, 1943, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Green) Blink. Gay was a lover of animals and always had a dog in the house. Of all things, Gay was most proud of her granddaughter who…
Beverly Jean Bloomquist age 87 of Kalamazoo passed away early Saturday morning, May 30, 2026. Beverly was born in Kalamazoo on July 20, 1938, the daughter of John T. and Grethel (Smith) Klimp. On September 19, 1959, she married Robert Gerald Bloomquist who preceded her in death in 2019. Beverly was a 1959 graduate of…
Sherry L. Nuyen age 67, of Kalamazoo passed away Friday May 29, 2026, at Beacon of Kalamazoo Hospital. Sherry was born on October 30, 1958, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Jerry (Ryan) Nuyen. She enjoyed playing dice and sunbathing. Surviving are four daughters, Stacy Foy, Kelly Nuyen, Jerry Monroe, Amanda Smathers; 20 grandchildren;…
George Irwin Peterson, born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 27, 1931, to Nicholas Ellsworth Peterson (native of Suttons Bay, MI) and Julia Brooks McClure Peterson (native of Vandergrift, PA) passed away peacefully at home in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 28, 2026, in the loving care of his family, Centrica Care Navigators and Visiting Angels of…
Donald Lee Fiocco, age 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully at Centrica Rose Arbor Place of Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 26, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1957, the son of the late Josephine H. Fiocco and the late Fred Fiocco. He faithfully served his country in the Air Force. Among his…
In the earliest hours of May 24, 2026, Thomas Lee Space, 71, of Portage, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Tom was a devoted, loving, and caring husband to Kathy, his wife of 18 years. He cherished his inherited family of stepchildren and grandchildren. Besides Kathy, Tom is also survived by his…
