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David W. Gilbert, age 78 of Portage, passed away Tuesday June 16, 2026, at home. David was born October 13, 1947, in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, the son of David and Lillian (Angel) Gilbert. He graduated from Flushing, NY High School and The Academy of Aeronautics, and retired as a construction manager for Barton Malow Co.…
Connie Sheree Sims age 41 of Portage passed away Monday night, June 15, 2026. Connie was born in Seneca Falls, NY, on February 22, 1985, the daughter of Charles Oscar and Dawn Marie (Pratt) Sims. Connie was a great shopper and she loved finding bargains. She loved books, movies, art and music. An avid game…
Stephen Roger Batts, 61, passed away at his home in Kalamazoo, MI on Monday, June 15, 2026, following a short battle with lung cancer. Stephen was born on June 19, 1964, in Traverse City, MI to Robert (Bob) and Dorothy. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University where he received a Bachelor of Fine…
Keith Neils Bartlam, age 90, passed away at his home on June 15, 2026. He was born in Lee Township, MI, on December 9, 1935, son of the late Fredrick and Dorothy (Teal) Bartlam. After graduating high school, he attended Western Michigan University where he met his future wife, the late, Kathryn (Leech) Bartlam. They…
Betsy Ann Rice age 85 of Schoolcraft passed away Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2026. Betsy was born in Schoolcraft, MI, on February 24, 1941, the daughter of Harry C. and Margaret (Aldrich) Rice. On September 13, 1986, she married Barry Allen who survives her. Betsy was one of the first women journeyman electricians in the…
Whitney Elizabeth Learman, 29, of Comstock, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2026. She was born in Kalamazoo on March 28, 1997, to Bylinda French and David French. Whitney was a bright, loving, and charismatic person whose warmth touched everyone she met. Her smile lit up every room, and her presence left a lasting…
Thomas Lee Miller, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully, going out as his brilliant mind intended on the morning of June 13, 2026. He celebrated a remarkable life defined by resilience, intellect, and deep devotion to family. Born on November 24, 1935, in Elkhart, Indiana, he was the third and unexpected child of Mary and…
Nancy Kay Miller age 82, of Paw Paw passed away Thursday morning, June 11, 2026. Nancy was born in Kalamazoo on October 20, 1943, the daughter of Joseph Oscar and Ann (Rastoskey) O’Bert. On July 30, 1960 she married Paul Delano Miller who preceded her in death in 2023. Nancy was a member of the…
Linda Barber, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by family. Though tiny in stature, “Little Linda” had a strong spirit. With her famous fiery red hair, enormous smile and spicy personality, “Little Red” was quick to love. She was a survivor known for her friendliness, determination, resilience, straight-talk,…
Zachary John Paul Happel age 27 of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday June 10, 2026, at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home. Zachary was born February 21, 1999, in Kalamazoo, the son of Richard and Joanie (Starbuck) Happel. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Parish in Gobles and received his certificate of completion from Zeeland High…
