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Mary Montora Brininger, age 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Mary was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 25, 1935, to James and Marie Decamp Oswalt. She attended Mattawan High School, where she met the love of her life, Harold Brininger Jr. Mary and Harold…
Age 82, of Portage, passed away at Rose Arbor on April 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 23, 1943, the son of the late Versile “Buck” and Dorothy (Martin) Russell. On September 27, 1971 he married the love of his life Beth (Mudge) Russell, to whom he was…
Carl Edward Buck age 83 of Plainwell passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2026. Carl was born in Allegan on June 6, 1942, the son of Orrin and Mildred Marie (Peterson) Buck. On July 7, 2000, he married Pamela Sue Horne who survives him. Carl was a graduate of W.K. Kellogg Schools, Class of 1961,…
Madilyn J. Yale, age 88 of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday April 25, 2026. Madilyn was born February 14, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Skillman) Price. She retired from Bill Knapps Restaurant, and she enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. On June 19, 1954, in Kalamazoo Madilyn was united in…
Ronald J. Betten, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2026, at his home in Portage, MI, surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 27, 1938, the son of Joseph and Christine (Haverkamp) Betten. As a child, Ron attended Grandville Avenue Christian Reformed…
Age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with her family at her side. Barbara was born in Muskegon, MI on May 15, 1940, the daughter of the late John and Joan (Herlien) Karafa. On June 25, 1977, she married the love of her life, Lawrence “Lefty” Tinklenberg who preceded her death on November…
After a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s, Mark Olance passed away on April 23, 2026, 8 days after his 72nd birthday. If you knew Mark for even a short while, you would have experienced his extreme level of expertise in nearly everything he did. Mark’s strong work ethic was a guiding force in his…
Nancy I. Zylla (formerly known as Nancy Stone) age 90 of Kalamazoo and Mission, TX, passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026. Nancy was born at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo on August 14, 1935, the daughter of John Louis and Marion Etheleen (Rosenberger) Saville. Nancy and her first husband Richard Lee…
Teresa F. Medley, age 66 of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026, at Medilodge of Westwood. Teresa was born February 22, 1960, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Raymond and Marjean (Peterman) Medley. She graduated from Loy Norrix High School and attended Davenport College. Teresa was employed at Heartland Nursing Home and was a member…
Michael James Snell, of Portage, passed away at Corwell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids on April 21, 2026. He was born in Allegan, MI, on August 16, 1942, and became the loved son of Robert and Marie (Weststrate) Snell. Mike grew up in the Kalamazoo area and graduated from Portage High School Class of 1960.…
