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Allen Gene Smith age 72 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday morning, May 18, 2026. Allen was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1953, the son of Billy Gene and Savannah Albertine (Beauchamp) Smith. On August 21, 1981, he married Carol Wall who survives him. Allen graduated from Comstock High School. He worked for 44 years…
Joan Kimberly Kearney, age 65, on Galesburg, MI, passed away at Bronson Hospital on May 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 21, 1961, the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Stolle) Kearney Jr. Joan was a kind and loving mother, neighbor and friend. She loved…
Anita Marie Lehr age 67, of Grand Junction passed away early Thursday morning May 14, 2026. Anita was born in Kalamazoo on January 30, 1959, the daughter of Harm Henry and Evelyn E. (Mearing) Kiewiet. On April 4, 2006, she married Leslie D. Lehr who survives her. Anita worked for many years at Bronson Methodist…
Daniel Louis Smith, age 71, of Comstock, MI, passed away at Bronson Hospital on May 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Louisville, KY, on June 25, 1954, the son of the late Donald M. and Dorothy (Reynolds) Smith. He spent his childhood in Southern Illinois and on July 29, 1972, he…
Albert John Wielinga, Jr. age 69 of Allegan passed away May 13, 2026. Albert was born in Plainwell, MI, on July 30, 1956, the son of Albert John and Katrina (Bertrand) Wielinga, Sr. He was married to Laurie Otto who preceded him in death. He attended school in Plainwell. With high school friends, Tim and…
Laurence A. Langer age 84, of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday May 13, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Larry was born February 4, 1942, in Detroit the son of Lawrence and Stella (Liuska). He was a graduate of Howell High School and THE UNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN, with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. Larry was employed…
According to God’s perfect plan, Julie Marie Reinholt, age 83 of Kalamazoo transitioned into eternity on Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2026. Julie was born in Dearborn, MI on October 10, 1942, the daughter of Walter and Marie (Lockwood) Ellerholz. On August 25, 1962, she married William L. Reinholt who survives her. They celebrated 63 years…
Lucille “Lucy” Maxson, age 80, passed away peacefully in her home on May 12. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 14, 1945 to parents Francis and Wilhelmina (Dephouse) Weick. Lucy was a kind and loving woman who is best remembered for her commitment to the church and to those around her. She earned…
James Robert Lent age 84 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday night, May 12, 2026. Jim was born in Saginaw, MI, on October 28, 1941, the son of Alex and Erma (Roggmann) Lent. He received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan Technological University where he also started a Lutheran Fraternity. He spent time doing civil engineering projects…
Sonja M. Carlo age 87 of Kalamazoo passed away passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2026. Sonja was born in Dexter, MI, on January 22, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Edith Erickson. After raising her family, Sonja returned to college to get her nursing degree and then worked for many years as a Registered…
