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J. Nelson Thomas Havlik
Dec 19, 2025
J. Nelson Thomas Havlik, age 34, was born on October 25, 1991, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and passed away there on December 19, 2025. His passing came just eight days before the loss of his beloved grandmother, Barbara Havlik, a closeness in timing that brings both sorrow and a sense of reunion.
Nelson lived with a generous heart and a spirit that...
Rosalie Frances Caton
Dec 19, 2025
Rosalie Frances Caton, born on May 6, 1944, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. She will be profoundly missed by those who knew her gentle spirit and warm heart.
Rosalie was a woman of deep faith, celebrated for her kindness and loving nature. She married John Adams in 1963...
Thomas J. Randall
Dec 19, 2025
Thomas Randall, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 19th at 11:00 p.m. Thomas was born May 16th, 1958 in Paw Paw, Michigan. He worked at the YMCA for the bulk of his employment and afterwards took on another role at Meijer. Thomas enjoyed spending time at the school watching his nieces and nephews in a variety of sports, watching...
Sherrie Lynn Pinaire
Dec 18, 2025
Sherrie Pinaire, a dedicated real estate professional, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was known for her outgoing and fun-loving personality, a blend of intelligence and warmth that endeared her to many. Sherrie made significant contributions to her field, demonstrating unwavering commitment and care in every transaction, and she always sought to assist those around her with kindness.
Throughout her...
Pam Van Horn
Dec 18, 2025
Pam Vanhorn, born on November 12, 1946, in Allegan, Michigan, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2025. She was a loving and cherished member of her community, known for her kind heart and gentle spirit.
Pam found great joy in her home life, surrounded by her family and friends. She had a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of life, particularly...
Bonnie Lou Williams
Dec 17, 2025
Bonnie Lou Williams, a soul of compassion, creativity, and boundless love, passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy woven with music, artistry, and devotion to family.
Born to Ray Persing Brown and Alberta Arlene Brown, Bonnie grew up surrounded by the rhythms of family and the beauty of Michigan’s changing seasons. Though she never favored the cold, she cherished...
Jasmine Marie LaFond
Dec 16, 2025
Jasmine Marie LaFond, born on October 12, 1998, in Allegan, Michigan, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Holland, Michigan. Jasmine was a joyful, fun‑loving woman whose heart was rooted deeply in family, and the loss of Jasmine is felt profoundly by all who knew her. Her memory will forever remain cherished in the hearts of her loved ones, as...
Robert Joseph Wood
Dec 16, 2025
Robert Joseph Wood, born on the 15th of April, 1961, in the industrious city of Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on the 16th of December, 2025. A man of remarkable integrity and quiet strength, Robert dedicated an esteemed thirty years of his life to serving his country as a Navy veteran, holding the distinguished position of Yeoman...
Jennifer E. Geis-Miller
Dec 15, 2025
Jennifer Ellen Geis-Miller, a beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on July 14, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, and brightened the lives of those around her with her warm spirit and nurturing presence.
Jennifer's life was marked by her deep commitment to her family. She married her devoted husband, Christopher Paul Miller,...
Tammy I. Cheney
Dec 14, 2025
Tammy Irene Cheney, born on September 28, 1963, in Whitley County, IN, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Edwardsburg, Michigan, surrounded by her beloved family and pets.
Tammy found joy in the simplest of pleasures. She was an animal lover, cherishing her three furry companions, Charlie, Natty, and Skittles, who provided her with companionship and warmth throughout her life....
John Madison Shephard
Dec 12, 2025
John Madison Shephard has gone to the Record Store in the Sky where he is met with love by so many including his parents (Charles and Anne nee Gluchacki), his wife (Ann Hague-Shephard), his five brothers (Chuck, Steve, Bob, Joe, Jim), and his best friend Klop. He left behind his twins Katie and Chelsea, their respective partners Brian and Rodrigo,...
Walter Timm
Dec 12, 2025
Walter Timm, born on July 11, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Coldwater, Michigan. In accordance with the family’s wishes, an official obituary will not be published.
Cremation has taken place, and arrangements were entrusted to Family First Funeral & Cremation Services.
Sally Jean Tuttle
Dec 11, 2025
Sally Jean Tuttle, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 in Kalamazoo, MI. She had a tender heart and a deep love for all living creatures. Whether she was feeding the squirrels and birds in her yard or caring for any stray animal that wandered her way, her family affectionately called her their own Snow White. Animals brought...
Byron Lynn Quaak Sr.
Dec 11, 2025
Byron Lynn Quaak Sr., a gentle soul whose kind and quiet demeanor touched the lives of many, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Coldwater, Michigan. Born on February 3, 1954, in the city of Kalamazoo.
Byron's heart was as expansive as the great outdoors he cherished. He found solace in nature, tending diligently to his garden, where vibrant blooms flourished...
Steven Paul Dolhay
Dec 9, 2025
Steven Paul Dolhay (affectionately known as “Bud”), age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9. He was born on May 10, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Bud was married to Patricia (Noble) Reese and later divorced in the late 1980s. Since the early 1990s, he shared a loving partnership with Susan Weng, with whom he spent many happy years at Selkirk...
James Kevin LaForce
Dec 8, 2025
In loving memory of James Kevin LaForce, who was born on September 27, 1959, in Battle Creek, Michigan, and unexpectedly passed away on December 8, 2025.
James was a 1977 graduate of Lakeview High School. A man of many talents, his various roles included truck driver, skilled maintenance technician, roofer, plumber, and auto mechanic, where he worked alongside his father at...
Jeffrey Scott Ryan
Dec 8, 2025
Jeffrey Ryan Scott, born March 20, 1967, in St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2025, with his husband, Dan Davis, by his side. His final moments were quiet and filled with the steady love that shaped his life.
Jeffrey grew up in Michigan, where his early years nurtured his curiosity, independence, and deep connection to animals...
Karen Lynne Whitsel
Dec 8, 2025
Karen Lynne Whitsel, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 8, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 58. Born on March 9, 1967, in Oak Lawn, IL, Karen was a person of fierce independence and unwavering strength, embodying a vibrant spirit that many came to admire and cherish.
Throughout...
Paul O. Drzick, Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Paul Oliverri Drzick, Sr., a man remembered for his infectious spirit and vibrant personality, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 19, 1963, in Kalamazoo, Paul lived his life with passion and a distinctive flair that touched everyone who knew him.
Paul was a...
Melvin Patrick LeBarre
Dec 6, 2025
Melvin Patrick LeBarre, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on November 30, 1967, Melvin was a proud graduate of Lakeview High School, Class of 1986. He dedicated his career to the automotive industry, where he served as a skilled welder and fabricator. His expertise and passion for...
