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Lorraine Clare Duke, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on February 18th, 2025. She was a cherished mother and grandmother, and her presence will be deeply missed. Lorraine was born on February 23, 1938, in Hong Kong, where her father was a missionary. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and lived most of…
Jonathan E. H. Sult age 38 of Kalamazoo passed away February 18, 2026. Jon was born in LaGrange, IN on July 25, 1987, the son of Dale Eugene and Sarah (Murphy) Sult. Jon was a caring and loving person, always kind in his actions. If he loved you, you knew it. He had a great…
Allen B. Hackman, Jr., age 91 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday evening, February 16, 2026. Allen was born in Kalamazoo on January 8, 1935, the son of A. Boyd and Ruth (Trim) Hackman Sr. On October 19, 1957, he married Donna M. Endsley who survives him. Allen was the owner of A. B. Hackman Co.,…
Allan R. Heavey age 96 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday afternoon, February 15, 2026. Allan was born in Cleveland, OH, on August 10, 1929, the son of John and Florence (Dresser) Heavey. On September 2, 1950, he married Shirley L. Hildebrand who preceded him in death in 2024. Allan is survived by his children, Allan…
Jessica M. Rustenholtz, age 49, passed away at her home on February 15, 2026, she was surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Kalamazoo, on August 19, 1976, the daughter of Charles and Amy (Ferguson) Rustenholtz Jr. Jessica was a kind and loving woman who had a heart for serving others. She worked as…
Cynthia L. Maberry age 68, of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday February 15, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. Cynthia was born April 19, 1957, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Herman and Katherine (Mitchell) Maberry. She graduated from Portage Central High School and worked for Bronson hospital. Cynthia enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are…
Julie Kalis (VanDyke) passed away on February 14th, 2026 after a courageous and determined fight against years of health challenges. Born to Douglas and Sue (Ellinger) VanDyke on September 28, 1960 in Kalamazoo, she graduated from Portage Central High School in 1978. For decades, she worked side-by-side with her lifelong friend Sherry Drenth, most recently…
Nancy Linders age 77, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday morning, February 12, 2026. Nancy was born in Kalamazoo on November 1, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Esther (Hartman) Jurhs. On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1969, she married Richard D. Linders who survives her. Nancy was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School, Class of…
Robert Bogema age 99 of Plainwell, passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026. Robert was born in Kalamazoo, the son of Harvey and Violet (Cooley) Bogema. He was a proud World War II veteran, having served his nation in the United States Navy. Robert was an avid golfer. Golf was truly his passion. He had…
Thomas Lowe, age 68, of Paw Paw passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Thomas was born August 9, 1957, in Watervliet the son of Earnie and Verna (Blackburn) Lowe. He graduated from Hartford High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Thomas retired from Coca-Cola after 35 years. He enjoyed his…
