Age 43, passed away at Borgess Hospital on January 21, 2018. Joe was born in Kalamazoo on April 30, 1974, the son of Rodolfo Diaz and Diane Quick. Joe was a kind and loving man who lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting. He loved sports and was very active.…

Richard, 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 21st. He was born September 26, 1929, to Alice and Herbert Ellstrom of Moline, IL. Richard married Janet Marie Diffenbaugh on April 10, 1952. He earned a Purple Heart while serving with the Fifth Regimental Combat Team during the Korean…

Age 67, passed away on January 18, 2018. She was born in Kalamazoo on February 20, 1950, the daughter of the late Arthur and Betty Russon. She was also preceded in passing by a son Richard Hough. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, James Priest; two children, Betty Jo (Mike) Walden, Art…

Age 90, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2018. Gordon was born in Chicago, IL, on March 20, 1927, the son and only child of the late June F. and Katherine Patric. Gordon’s new birth came at age 8 when he received Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He rededicated his life…

Lee Lindley passed away on April 6, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 8, 1935, the son of Gordon and Ruth (Mitchell) Lindley. He served in active duty in the U.S. Navy, then worked for 16 ½ years with the City of Kalamazoo Fire Department.…

Age 80, passed away at her home on Monday, January 15, 2018. Marilyn was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 1, 1937; the daughter of the late August C. and Rose (Tolmacs) Lorio. On November 11, 1948, she was united in marriage to Lee Mitchell Lindley, who preceded her in death on April 6, 1996.…

Dorothy (Dot, Dottie) Jeanette Kallewaard, 93, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Dorothy (Zander) Kallewaard was born on October 5, 1924, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the third of four children born to Oscar and Stella (Rosner) Zander. Dorothy’s parents were self-employed business owners of an awning…

Age 82, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018, with her family by her side. Marilyn was born in Kalamazoo on September 12, 1935, the daughter of the late Gerard and Mary (Louis) Linders. On August 2, 1957, she was united in marriage to Herbert W. Roseboom, who preceded her in…

Age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2017. He was born in Benton Harbor on July 5, 1942, the son of the late John Newman and Jayne (Hench) Martenies. John was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an avid hunter.…

Age 55, passed away at Bronson Commons Assisted Living in Mattawan, MI on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, surrounded by his family and wonderful Bronson Commons’ Staff.  Bruce was born in Paw Paw, MI. 12/23/1962, son of Robert and Georgia Ann (Sousley) Heuser.  He was a wonderful son to his parents and brother to his siblings. …