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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…
Kenneth Richard McDonald, age 52, of Vicksburg, MI, passed away at Bronson Hospital on March 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on April 2, 1973. Ken was a loving husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who will be missed by those who loved him. He had a…
Rena Brooks, a beacon of love for the world, is gone. She died at 94 years old on March 23, 2026, having lived a full life. Rena was born Renate Cecile Hirschstein in Bremen, Germany, on February 3, 1932, the only child of Walter and Ruth Hirschstein. The following years became disastrous for Jews in…
Katherine Elizabeth \”Katie\” (Ryan) Verkow left for Home peacefully March 23 at StoryPoint Portage due to complications from dementia. She was 71. Katie was born June 26, 1954, and adopted by Daniel M. and Annie M. Ryan of Kalamazoo on July 13. On June 28, 1975, she entered into marriage with Donald S. Verkow. Katie…
Charles A. Clemens, age 79, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo on October 29, 1946, the son of the late, L.D. and Elsie (Poland) Clemens. Raised in Kalamazoo, he graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, Class of 1964. Charles then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, was a Seabee and served…
