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Scott Martin Friesner (born November 7, 1954 in Pontiac, MI, aged 71) passed from this world on July 9th, 2026, his 43rd wedding anniversary, and began another journey, a “launching into the region of the strange Untried … the first…
Edward “Val” Tiller Sr, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at Kairos Dwelling. Val was born on June 21, 1938, to Charles and Geneva Tiller. On June 5, 1959, he married Carol, and together they shared 67…
Duane C. Vernia age 80, passed away at his home on Friday evening, July 17, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1945, the son of the late Joseph and June (Marshall) Vernia. Duane was a longtime member at St….
Daryl Thomas age 33 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday July 15, 2026, at home. Daryl was born April 26, 1993, in Kalamazoo, the son of Daryl and Katherine (Wilson) Thomas. He attended Parchment High School, enjoyed spending time with his…
Louis J. Alexander, age 83, passed away at Allegan County Medical Care Community on June 14, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 23, 1942, the son of the late Carl and Mary (Pavelic) Alexander. On September 11, 1970,…
James Walter Dines, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born on July 18, 1938, to Frank and Elsie Dines, Jim was the youngest of four children. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956 before earning…
Carol (Nederhoed) Knapp went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 15, 2026. Carol was born on July 22, 1939 to Steven and Wilma (VanDam) Nederhoed and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Carol graduated from Kalamazoo…
Marie Spencer age 94 of Galesburg passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2026. Marie was born in Bronson, MI on March 2, 1932, the daughter of Garland and Ethel Gage. On January 30, 1953, she married Neldon I. Spencer who…
Sue Ellen Jones age 82, of Portage passed away early Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026. Sue was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 22, 1943, the daughter of Fulton and Ellen (Wilson) Nimocks. Sue was passionate about helping others….
Joan Caryl Sickles (née Herman), aged 86, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Joan was the daughter of Caryl and Harriet Herman. A lifelong learner with a passion for culture…
