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Dagnita “Nita” Butlevics age 90 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2026. Nita was born in Riga, Latvia on August 29, 1935, the daughter of Vladimir and Ella Berzins. She was married to Helmut Osvalds Butlevics who preceded her in death in 1993. As a child, Nita immigrated to…
Dr. Evan P. Kokales, age 84, passed away on June 24, 2026. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on July 19, 1941. On May 29, 1965, he married the love of his life Sharon Ann (Sodt) Kokales, who survives. He is also survived by three children, Paul (Teresa) Kokales, Therron (Mandy) Kokales, and Jeremy…
Gladys Irene “Glady” (Blackledge) Rolfs, age 82, lost her battle with Lymphoma and Bone cancer on June 23, 2026; she was at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Marion, MI, on February 13, 1944, the third of four children to Leslie “Pudge” and Eleanor Blackledge. On June 17, 1965, she married…
Lisa Diane Baker, age 57, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on June 22, 2026. She was born in Kalamazoo on August 30, 1968, the daughter of the late Jerry and Patricia (Cox) Baker. Lisa was an inspiring woman filled with love for others. Throughout her great health battles, she never lost…
Maudie Eunice Jean DeHollander, age 93, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on June 21, 2026. She was born in Kalamazoo on September 18, 1932, the daughter of the late Willis and Leatha (Holt) Irvine. Maudie was a kind, gentle and loving woman. She had a quiet strength which brought comfort and confidence…
Gaylord Lee Hotrum Jr., age 58, passed away at his home on June 21, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 4, 1968, the son of Gaylord Hotrum Sr. and Rosemary (McGruder) Hotrum. Raised in a military family he moved often but experienced much. He graduated from Climax Scotts High School, Class of 1986.…
Pamela K. Dunfield age 66 of Galesburg, passed away Saturday June 20, 2026, at Laurels of Galesburg. Pamela was born August 21, 1959, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harold and Phyllis (Hines) Crane. She enjoyed the outdoors and camping. She was united in marriage in Allegan County to LeRoy Dunfield who preceded her in…
Age 90 passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Thomas was born June 12, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Hinds) VanLandegent. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and was a self-employed…
Phyllis Arlene Herring, age 77, passed away at her home on June 18, 2026. She was born in Paw Paw, MI, on March 13, 1949, the daughter of the late Bynum and Ruby (Manning) Sherrill. She was one of ten children. Phyllis was kind, loving and selfless. She had a heart of gold and a…
Timothy Randall Strong, 46, of Climax, Michigan passed away on June 18, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Tim is survived by his wife Lisa Strong (née Spicer), his brothers Jonathan and Adam Strong, his parents Terry and Melissa Strong, his son Paxson Strong, and his niece Daphne Strong. Tim loved the creation…
