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Adella Hinkel
Sep 1, 2026
Adella Olivarri Hinkel, born December 26, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2026. Throughout her life, Adella was known for her generous spirit, warm hospitality, and willingness to help anyone in need.
Adella worked for Hudson’s as a display manager, a role that allowed her creativity and eye for detail to shine. That creativity carried into her...
Kenny A. Reed
Sep 1, 2026
Kenny A. Reed passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on March 4, 1959, in Auburn, Indiana, and grew up in Leo, Indiana.
Kenny attended Leo High School. Kenny married Joan Youngs on July 31, 1992 in Coldwater, MI and enjoyed 34 years of marriage. He enjoyed fixing and working on old cars, had a...
Pamela Joy Winters
Aug 31, 2026
Our loving mother Pamela Joy Winters (Henry) was born October 9,1943 in Cadillac, Michigan to Wilma M. Henry-Nienhuis and Milton Ivan Henry passed away on August 31, 2026, in Galesburg, Michigan and has joined her Heavenly Father and family in Heaven.
Her story in life began after graduating from Cadillac High School. She married, began raising a family, and worked throughout...
Sherry Lynn Boland-Green
Aug 30, 2026
Sherry Lynn Boland-Green, 68, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Sherry was born on August 18, 1958, in Kalamazoo to the late Wesley Boland and JoEllen (Vieke) Flaten. She graduated from Old Central High School and spent much of her life devoted to helping others.
Together with her late husband, Michael D....
Walter Frank Monroe, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Walter Frank Monroe Jr. was born on August 7, 1949, in Sturgis, Michigan and passed on August 28, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Walter proudly served in the United States Air Force. While stationed in Plattsburgh, New York, he met his longtime significant other, Lori Metivier, with whom he shared 30 years. He later worked as an electronic technician.
An outdoorsman at heart,...
Leah J. Storch
Aug 28, 2026
Leah J. Storch, 86, of Allegan, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, in Allegan. She was born on July 4, 1940, in Allegan, Michigan.
Leah will be remembered as a generous, hard-working, and good-hearted woman who loved people and was always willing to help anyone. She was also well known for her sense of humor, a gift that brought warmth...
Clayton "Buddy" L. Buell, Jr.
Aug 26, 2026
Buddy L. Buell, Jr., age 63, of Kalamazoo passed away at his home on August 26, 2026. He was born March 19, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clayton and Sherry (Julian) Buell. Buddy attended Kalamazoo Schools and worked at Michigan-Nebraska factory before leaving to do heating and cooling. He then started his own cleaning business that he ran for...
Richard "Ozzy" Redden
Aug 25, 2026
Richard Redden, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, was born on April 24, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Glorietta A. Redden and Junior Smith. He departed this life peacefully surrounded by ones who love him, on August 25, 2026, at 8:28 PM.
Richard was a simple man with a heart that was anything but small.
He may...
Carla G. Curran
Aug 25, 2026
Carla Gay Curran (Roberts), age 57, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2026, following a long journey in hospice care. In her final moments, she was surrounded by the love and comfort of her husband, her children, and other loved ones who remained by her side.
Carla was born on October 22, 1968, in Albion, Michigan, to Noah Roberts and Ilene...
Vicki Lee Smith
Aug 24, 2026
Vicki Lee Smith, 67, passed away on August 24, 2026, at home in Portage. She was born on September 23, 1958, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the youngest child of Duane and Mary Frances (“Frannie Ruth”) James.
Vicki spent much of her childhood exploring different parts of the country with her family and especially treasured vacations to Big Bend National Park in Texas....
Joan E. Doxey
Aug 22, 2026
Joan E. Doxey, 93, of Gobles, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, in Kalamazoo. She was born on October 27, 1932, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Joan was a lifelong farm girl whose love of country life stayed with her throughout the years. Growing up, she had ponies, and her affection for animals remained a constant part of her life. She especially...
Marvin R. Hite
Aug 22, 2026
Marvin R. Hite, 60, of Richland, Michigan, passed away on August 22, 2026, in Richland. He was born on March 31, 1966, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Marvin will be remembered as a kind, giving, and funny man who loved his family. He also had a special love for his two dogs, Butch and Milo. Butch recently preceded him in death, and...
Carol Sue Melson
Aug 20, 2026
Carol Sue Melson, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her children. She was born on October 10, 1953, in Kalamazoo, to the late Carl and Betty (Carlson) Melson.
There was nothing she would not do for someone in need, and that spirit of kindness left a lasting impression on those who knew and loved...
Debra Lee Streb
Aug 20, 2026
Debra Streb, 73, a long-time resident of Marshall, MI passed away at home on August 20, 2026. Debbie was born in Barre, VT to Max and Joan (Tidey) Allaire.
Debbie worked as a CNA and was self-employed. She was passionate about animals, plants, and geology, especially rocks. Stray animals seemed to flock to her.
She is survived by three siblings and their...
Barbara Curtis
Aug 20, 2026
Barbara L. Curtis, age 90, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on November 5, 1935, in the little town of Needles, California, the only child of Lawrence “Cal” Boss and Helen Rene Murray. From the very beginning, Barbara had an independent spirit, a vivid imagination, and a curiosity about the world around her that...
Jerry Hansen
Aug 20, 2026
Jerry passed away August 20, 2026 in St. Joseph Michigan. The son of the late Carol Murawski and John Hansen, he was born on March 10, 1956 in Long Beach CA but grew up and spent most of his life in Gobles, MI. Jerry attended Gobles High School and served a brief time in the United States Army. He returned...
Dawn M. Kauffman
Aug 19, 2026
Dawn Marie Kauffman, of Durand, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on February 15, 1956, in Durand, Michigan, to Frank and Thelma Knapp. Dawn attended Beecher High School and went on to earn her cosmetology license. She moved to Denton, Texas, where she worked in hair care at JCPenney for...
Roy Bowling
Aug 19, 2026
Roy Bowling, born May 10, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he built a life defined by hard work, loyalty, music, laughter, and a deep love for the people he called his own.
Roy was strong-willed and determined, and he never pretended to be anything other than exactly who he was. What you saw was what you...
Randel G. Arndt
Aug 15, 2026
Randel G. Arndt, born on January 15, 1953, in Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 73.
He is survived by his children, Morgan Arndt, and George Arndt; his grandson, Austin; his sisters, Randy Wood and Rhonda Haskins, and his brother, Roger Arndt, all of whom mourn his loss.
In accordance with...
John Douglas Garland
Aug 14, 2026
John Garland, 79, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away on August 14, 2026, in the same community where he was born on October 28, 1946.
John was, in the best possible way, a regular guy. He was easygoing, charismatic and jovial, with a knack for making people feel welcome. A true people person, he enjoyed conversation, told his fair share of dad...
