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Robert E. Skinner

July 23, 2026 /

Robert (Bob) Earl Skinner was born April 18, 1941, in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Lena and Carlin Skinner. He passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 50 years…

Mary Boling

July 21, 2026 /

Mary L. Boling, age 97, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2026 She was born on November 11, 1928 Lucius B. Butts and Florence L (McDonald) Butts. She married Edward Boling on October 4,…

Levi E. Newland

July 21, 2026 /

Levi E. Newland, 17, of Portage, entered the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2026. Born Nov. 30, 2008, to Steven and Sarah (Penny) Newland, Levi was the youngest in his family and was known for…

Jerry L. Spangler

July 21, 2026 /

Jerry Lee Spangler age 81 of Lawence passed away Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2026. Jerry was born in Kalamazoo on February 19, 1945, the son of Irene M. Spangler and was raised by his grandparents, Harley and Evelyn Switzer. Jerry…

Scott M. Friesner

July 20, 2026 /

Scott Martin Friesner (born November 7, 1954 in Pontiac, MI, aged 71) passed from this world on July 9th, 2026, his 43rd wedding anniversary, and began another journey, a “launching into the region of the strange Untried … the first…

Edward V. Tiller, Sr.

July 20, 2026 /

Edward “Val” Tiller Sr, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at Kairos Dwelling. Val was born on June 21, 1938, to Charles and Geneva Tiller. On June 5, 1959, he married Carol, and together they shared 67…

Duane C. Vernia

July 20, 2026 /

Duane C. Vernia age 80, passed away at his home on Friday evening, July 17, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1945, the son of the late Joseph and June (Marshall) Vernia. Duane was a longtime member at St….

Daryl Thomas

July 20, 2026 /

Daryl Thomas age 33 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday July 15, 2026, at home. Daryl was born April 26, 1993, in Kalamazoo, the son of Daryl and Katherine (Wilson) Thomas. He attended Parchment High School, enjoyed spending time with his…

Louis J. Alexander

July 20, 2026 /

Louis J. Alexander, age 83, passed away at Allegan County Medical Care Community on June 14, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 23, 1942, the son of the late Carl and Mary (Pavelic) Alexander. On September 11, 1970,…

James W. Dines

July 19, 2026 /

James Walter Dines, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born on July 18, 1938, to Frank and Elsie Dines, Jim was the youngest of four children. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956 before earning…