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Terry Lee Proffer age 58 of Martin passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Terry was born in South Haven on November 29, 1967, the son of Charles and Maggie (Lee) Proffer. Terry proudly served his nation in the United States Navy. He was a devoted Michigan Wolverine fan. Terry is survived by his sister, Sandy…
Suzanne Marie Locker age 63 of Delton passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Suzanne was born in South Haven on August 3, 1962, the daughter of Raymond and Peggy (Keleman) Phillips. On September 15, 1990, she married Mark Locker who survives her. Suzanne was a 1981 graduate of Bangor High School. She and Mark were…
Karen J. Leslie, age 81, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Bronson Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Karen was born in Saginaw, MI on January 15, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Herron) Hamlin. Karen was filled with a joyful spirit and selfless nature. Her heart and her home were open…
William “Bill” D. Patient age 55 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday afternoon March 29, 2026. Bill was born in Columbia, MO, on June 17, 1970, the son of Gary and Doris (Fike) Patient, who survive him. Bill received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management from Robert B. Miller College. He worked for many…
David M. Kabbe age 64 of Kalamazoo passed away March 28, 2026. Dave was born in Kalamazoo on August 2, 1961, the son of David Stewart and Betty Jean (Conklin) Kabbe. Dave was an enthusiast of anything with two wheels; bicycles, minibikes, motorcycles, and BMX bikes. He even could build, rebuild, or restore BMX bikes.…
Robert William Campsmith, age 81, passed away on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago, IL, on September 13, 1944, the son of the late Robert J. and Elizabeth (Farmer) Campsmith. Robert was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather who leaves behind wonderful memories of a life…
Lorraine VanderLugt passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kalamazoo. She was born on June 13, 1927, in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Meindert and Fredericka (Fischhaber) Dykstra. She grew up on the north side of Kalamazoo and attended Kalamazoo Central. Following high school, she worked for several years at Title Bond and Mortgage…
Norman John Barney age 81 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026. Norm was born in Kalamazoo on February 1, 1945, the son of Herbert Theodore and Margaret Irene (Schaus) Barney. Norm proudly served his nation in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam war. On April 5, 1980 he married Alice…
Sylvain Carlos Lorente age 64 of Marshall passed away early Thursday morning March 26, 2026. Sylvain was born in Montreal, Canada on May 1, 1961, the son of Francois and Jeannette (Taillon) Lorente. Sylvain was a self-proclaimed artist and was very good at drawing. He enjoyed building models and going on bike rides. Although he…
James Danial Kester of Portage passed away Thursday evening, March 26, 2026, just four days after his 66th birthday. Jim was born in Grafton, WI, the son of Eugene Earl and Delores Emily (Ragni) Kester. On December 31, 2024, he married Kim S. Pennell who survives him. Jim was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting…
