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Debra Kay Juarez, age 69, of Kalamazoo, passed away at Bronson Hospital on February 9, 2026. She was born in Kalamazoo on January 7, 1957, the daughter of the late Eleanor Aukerman. Deb was a kind, gentle and loving woman. She had a passion for helping others and her caring nature was always a gift…
Age 88, of Climax was born June 15, 1937, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Anson) Dutton. Doloris was a graduate of Gull Lake High School and worked for Summit Polymers Company and a member of Prairie Baptist Church in Scotts for over 30 years, she enjoyed sewing, crafts and fishing. On May…
Shurron Dawn Fry, age 69, passed away at Rose Arbor Place on February 8, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on March 18, 1956, the daughter of the late Phillip and Juanita (Spring) Brown. Shurron was kind, loving, gentle and genuine. She lived her life to the fullest, even in…
Age 69, of Richland passed away Sunday February 8, 2026 at home. Shirley was born January 11, 1957 in Battle Creek the daughter of Norman and Wanda (Hayes) Peugh. She graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School and retired from Plainwell Walmart. Shirley enjoyed crafts and sewing. On April 26, 1975 in Augusta Shirley was united in…
Barbara Jean Eldred, age 74, of Portage, passed away at Bronson Hospital on February 8, 2026, with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 26, 1951, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to Charlotte Clare and the late William Clare. In her younger years, Barb was a true child of the 1960s, once hitchhiking…
Age 82 of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday afternoon, February 6, 2026. Carolyn was born in Kalamazoo on September 7, 1943, the daughter of Alvin and Marian (Geschwendt) Dunlap. She was married to Richard Havey who preceded her in death in 2013. Carolyn worked in healthcare for many years as a nurse at Borgess Hospital, She…
Betty Wyant Stora, age 79, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away at Grace Valley Retirement Home on February 6, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Battle Creek, MI, on March 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Bruno and Mary (Britvec) Bragagnini. Betty was an absolute social butterfly, but also a kind, loving,…
Sava “Duško\” Stefanovic, age 89 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6th. He was born in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia, on March 20th, 1936. Duško came to the U.S. in 1966 after living in Austria and Chile. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Food and Drug…
Age 88 of Kalamazoo, formerly of Middleburg, VA passed away late Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2026. Patsy was born in Fauquier County, VA on September 27, 1937, the daughter of John Thomas Furr and Mabel (Carter) Furr Thompson. On January 27, 1957, she married Hunter E. Rose who preceded her in death in 2013. She…
Age 83 of Gobles passed away peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon, February 4, 2026. Sheri was born in Allegan on February 20, 1942, the daughter of Glenn and Ruth (Bincks) Graham. On October 3, 1965, she married Kenneth Dale Kendall who survives her. Sheri loved horses. Over the years she and Ken had several horses,…