Kevin James Cooley age 61, passed away at Corwell Health in St. Joe, Michigan on January 30, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo on February 10, 1964. Raised in Vicksburg he graduated from high school where he made many friends. Kevin was kind, gentle and loving. He found great pride in working as a cook…

Phillis Mae Tuttle, age 76, of Mendon, MI, passed away at Bronson Hospital on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Vicksburg, MI, on September 22, 1949, the daughter of the late Phillip and Mae (Miller) Hastings. Phillis was kind, loving and generous. She brightened the days of those around her…

Age 81, passed away on Friday morning, January 30, 2026. Rob was born in Norwalk, CT, on June 21, 1944, the son of Louis and Rose (Kuchma) Soltesz. On August 21, 1965, he married Elizabeth Jean Sugden who preceded him in death in 2018. Rob is survived by his son, Christopher (Sarah) Soltesz of Three…

Nancy Louise Coleman, age 84, passed away at Bronson Hospital on January 30, 2026. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, on May 17, 1941, the daughter of the late Jacob and Helen (Gardner) Levin. Nancy was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her heart and home were always open to…

Christine Ann Stephens, age 80, was peacefully called home to her eternal rest on January 29, 2026, surrounded by her children and partner, Philip. Christine was born February 3, 1945, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, daughter of Chester and Dorothy (Matthies) Marusek, loving mother of Greg Stephens (who affectionately nicknamed her “Chit”), Gary Stephens, Matt Stephens, Laurie…

Age 83 of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday night, January 28, 2026. Beverly was born in Kalamazoo on May 21, 1942, the daughter of Fred and Beatrice (Carr) Miller. On February 27, 1995, she married Robert A. Brcka who survives her. Beverly was a graduate of Vicksburg High School. For over 26 years, she was employed…

Age 70 of Plainwell, MI, passed away January 27, 2026. Tina was born in Owosso, MI, on November 14, 1955, the daughter of Elton H. and Violet B. (Cain) Mills, Sr. Tina was an avid crafter. She loved needlepointing and crocheting. She especially loved painting and firing her own ceramics and had her own kiln.…

James Lawrence Murphy, age 87, passed away at Bronson Hospital on January 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Kalamazoo on November 25, 1938, the son of the late Gibson and Bernice (Powers) Murphy. Jim was a kind and loving man who lived life to the fullest. On September 13, 1958, he…

Kelli Michelle DeWitt (née Hutchinson) passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on January 24, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1962, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Patricia McQuern (née Armstrong; formerly Hutchinson) and John Michael Hutchinson. Her parents later remarried — her mother to Gerald McQuern and her father to Gail Hutchinson. She…

Mike Jayne, age 91, passed away at Crystal Woods on January 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Stamford, CT, the son of the late Edward and Katherine (Higgins) Jayne. Mike loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was intellectually curious and had a passion for learning and teaching. His…