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Bernard G. Plomp

August 3, 2026 /

Bernard G. Plomp age 94 of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday July 30, 2026, at Bronson Commons. Bernard was born September 21, 1931, in Holland, Michigan, the son of Fred and Grace Terharr. He graduated from Holland High School as well…

William T. Stuifbergen, Jr.

July 31, 2026 /

William T. Stuifbergen of Portage passed peacefully on July 26, 2026 in his home surrounded by his daughters and son. Born April 18, 1934, William graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School where he met and eventually married Joyce Leone Oeschger,…

Paul H. Vlietstra

July 30, 2026 /

Paul Vlietstra, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 29, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Paul lived a life defined by faith, hard work, and devotion to those he loved….

Kenneth P. Kimmel

July 29, 2026 /

Kenneth P. Kimmel age 73, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 28, 2026. Ken was born June 3, 1953, in Pottsville, PA, the son of Clair and Helen (DeLuca) Kimmel. He graduated from Pottsville High School…

Wayne R. Nye, Jr.

July 27, 2026 /

Wayne Raymond Nye, Jr. age 63 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday morning, July 11, 2026. Wayne was born in Kalamazoo on March 5, 1959, the son of Wayne Raymond and Rosalie (Heighton) Nye, Sr. Wayne worked for many years as…

Robert W. Rabb, Sr.

July 27, 2026 /

Robert W. Rabb, Sr. age 76, of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday July 7, 2026, at Vibrant Life Assisted Living. Robert was born on May 24, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of Alex and Winona (Melching) Rabb. He was in the…

Scott A. Norris

July 25, 2026 /

Scott Alan Norris age 63 of Scotts passed away July 23, 2026. Scott was born in Kalamazoo on October 20, 1962, the son of Harry Robert and Mary Lou (Johnston) Norris. Scott was an avid motorcyclist. He enjoyed watching sports,…

Garry E. Halbert

July 24, 2026 /

Garry Edward Halbert age 83 of Portage passed away Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026. Garry was born in Sturgis, MI, on April 4, 1943, the son of Gerald and Velma E. (Frutig) Halbert. He was united in marriage to Roberta…

Gregory K. Socha

July 24, 2026 /

Gregory K. Socha, age 66, of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Greg was born August 22, 1959, in Chicago, IL, the son of Stanley and Catherine (VanHaften) Socha. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1977, Greg…

Kay E. Conrad

July 23, 2026 /

With much sorrow, we announce the passing of Kay Conrad, age 73 of Portage. Kay left us on July 20, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was surrounded by family members and close friends. She left us all too soon,…