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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,…
Connie Sue Button of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away at Medilodge of Marshall on February 4, 2026. She was born in Kalamazoo on November 10, 1951, the daughter of the late Nathan and Mattie (Wintersteen) Button. Connie was a kind and loving person who was a pleasure to know. She served our country as a member…
Age 88 of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. Gene was born in Kalamazoo on June 11, 1937, the son of Walter and Agnes (Abrahams) Dyksterhouse. On April 7, 1961, he married Janice M. Loedeman who preceded him in death in 2022. Gene was an avid model railroader. He loved puzzles and reading.…
Hoffman, Marvin E. of Kalamazoo, passed away on February 1, 2026 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Marvin was born February 10, 1935 in Maybee, Michigan to Emil and Dorothy (Leppek) Hoffman. He graduated from Monroe Catholic Central (Monroe) in 1953. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in…
Sherman Adams, age 88, went home to be with his Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, January 31, 2026. Sherm was born in Portage MI on December 11, 1937, the son of Koert and Jessie Adams. On May 15, 1959, he married Emily Delger, the love of his life. The two of them radiated contagious love…
