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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, 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…
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,…
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 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, 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 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 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 “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 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….
