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Donald Richard Simmons, husband, father and cherished grandpa, passed away on April 20, 2026 after having been in home hospice care for the past 9 months. Don was born on June 8, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dayton and Edith (Cripe) Simmons. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1958 – 1964, while stationed…
Michael R. Nicholson age 55 of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026. Michael was born August 20, 1970, in Oakland, CA the son of Brent and Rebecca (Crow) Nicholson. He graduated from Climax-Scotts High School and earned an Associate degree. He was employed with Best Buy, PetSmart, Sportsman’s Warehouse, and currently Bob’s Discount Furniture.…
Dawn Elizabeth Vincent, age 68, passed away at Kairos Dwelling Home on April 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Grand Rapids on July 31, 1957, the daughter of the late Hazel (Vincent) Deanda. Dawn grew up in Kalamazoo and attended Loy Norrix High School. She would remain a lifetime resident of…
Dr. Alan Hill \”Alpine\” \”Uncle Alien\”, passed away at age 78 on April 19, 2026 after surgical complications from pancreatic cancer. Born in (New London) Connecticut to Alice (Moore) and Alfred Hill, Alan made his home in the Oakwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo for the past 49 years, where he built a life centered on family,…
Debra Helen Wynne age 70 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday evening, April 16, 2026. Debi was born in Kalamazoo on December 8, 1955, the daughter of Melvin Stanley and Beverly Helen (Kurtz) Lashley. Debi was an avid animal lover. She was a caregiver her entire life to those who were less fortunate. Her greatest accomplishment…
Diego Lopez age 90 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday evening, April 16, 2026. Diego was born in Aratzipu, Guanajuato, Mexico on November 13, 1935, the son of Dolores and Juana (Chavez) Lopez. He was married to Maria Esther Gonzales who survives him. Diego enjoyed listening to music. He also enjoyed the pleasure of a fine…
Miles Warren Fifer age 84 of Plainwell passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2026, at Beacon Hospital from natural causes. Miles was born in Kalamazoo on August 25, 1941, the son of Merlin and Elva (Parker) Fifer. On July 4, 1990, he married his wife Betty, who survives him. Besides his wife, Miles is survived…
Age “39”, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026, at Villa at Borgess Place. Joan was born March 9, 1951, in Trenton, MI the daughter of James and Maurine (Hetrick) Bryers. She was a graduate of Newberry High School and retired from Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards, and animals.…
Margaret June Slade, age 101, passed away at her home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Watersmet, Michigan on June 7, 1924, the daughter of George and Margaret (Bier) Buchmiller. Margaret was kind, loving and lived her life to the fullest. She was a joy to know and during…
Azariah Anderson Smith, age 28, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo on December 2, 1997, the son of Leonard A. Smith Jr. and Rachelle (Abernathy) Smith. He grew up in Kalamazoo where he made many friends and memories. Azariah had a joy for life, a wonderful smile and…
