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Wayne Douglas Ford, Jr.
Jul 23, 2026
Wayne Douglas Ford Jr., age 45, of Schoolcraft, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026 surrounded by loving family and friends. Wayne was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 26, 1981 and in his early years he attended Schoolcraft Public Schools. After graduation, he attended KVCC and graduated with a degree in software engineering.
Throughout his life he was known...
Judith Claire Hovda
Jul 22, 2026
Judith Claire Hovda, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by love, with her beloved grandson and best friend, TJ Hovda, by her side. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Parchment, Michigan, to Clare and Rosamond Rowen.
Judith lived life exactly the way she wanted to. She was strong-willed, determined, and never afraid to do things...
Bradley Allen Tallman
Jul 19, 2026
Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 5th, 1960. Graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1978. Married the love of his life, Laurie Thompson, on January 15th, 1983, after which they raised their children in and considered Marcellus as home.
After 30+ years of being a bad mother trucker, Brad traded in his semi for a camper and traveled the country...
Wendy Dorreen Fisher
Jul 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Wendy Dorreen Fisher
Wendy Dorreen Fisher, 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, entered eternal rest on July 16, 2026. Born on August 30, 1957, in Battle Creek, Wendy spent her entire life in the community she loved.
Wendy lived a life filled with love. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family and friends. She loved deeply,...
Kerry Colleen Craighead
Jul 16, 2026
Kerry Colleen CraigheadJanuary 25, 1963 – July 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kerry, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Kerry was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family....
Robert Shepherd
Jul 14, 2026
Robert, also known to his loved ones and friends as Scott or Shep, was born on September 17, 1969, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and passed away on July 14, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott grew up in Stevensville, Michigan, alongside his parents, Michael and Nancy Shepherd, and his younger sister, Shawn.
After high school,...
Harrold Arthur Allgyer
Jul 14, 2026
Harrold Arthur Allgyer, age 65, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away on July 14, 2026, in Battle Creek. He was born on October 11, 1960, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Amos Lapp Allgyer and Mary Lorraine Allgyer (Purk).
As a child, he enjoyed sports, playing Little League Baseball, Rocket Football, and mastering riding a unicycle, which none of his siblings could ever get...
Aubrey E. Wheeler, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Aubrey E. Wheeler, Jr., affectionately called "Man," was born on December 9, 1970, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On July 13, 2026, he passed away in his hometown. Aubrey’s journey closed in the very place it began, completing a circle of life filled with resilience, laughter, and a devotion to those he held dear.
Aubrey grew up in a warm and caring household,...
Gloria M. O'Brien
Jul 11, 2026
Gloria M. O’Brien (née Tolfree) passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in St. Joseph, MI, at the age of 82. Born on September 1, 1943, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, MI, Gloria lived a life marked by unwavering care for others, deep love for her family, and dedication to her calling as a nurse.
From a young age, Gloria...
Fritz William Reynolds
Jul 10, 2026
Fritz William Reynolds, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, just one day shy of his 70th birthday.
Born on July 11, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to William "Bill" and Anneliese "Ann" Reynolds, Fritz was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. He graduated from Parchment High School, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football. His love for...
Theresa "Terry" Wilkins
Jul 10, 2026
Terry Wilkins age 79 of Three Rivers, Michigan passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on the evening of July 10, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21, 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Philip and Helen (Anderson) Lusson. On June 29, 1963 she married Larry Wilkins.
Terry lived a life of faith and family....
Richard Edward Smith
Jul 9, 2026
Richard Edward Smith was a good soul. Don't get me wrong—he had his faults, and everyone who knew him would agree—but he loved people and would do just about anything to help someone in need.
Richard attended school in Bristol, Indiana, where he discovered his love for baseball and, of course, a little mischief. He later attended Lakeland Schools, where he...
Douglas James Addington
Jul 9, 2026
Douglas James Addington, age 73, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on July 9, 2026. Born on August 13, 1952, in Paw Paw, Michigan, to Clarence and Elizabeth (Weurding) Addington.
Doug is survived by his soulmate and loving wife of 52 years, Marci (Harris) Addington; children, Nicole (Brian) Grubich, Kristy (Scott) Miller, Wendy (Danny)...
Roger F. Newkirk
Jul 8, 2026
Roger Frederick Newkirk was born on May 7, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, at Lewis Memorial Hospital. He passed away on July 8, 2026 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, as well as his stepsons, Virgil Peña Soto and Abelardo Peña Soto. He is survived by his loving wife, Antonia Maria Peña-Newkirk and...
Alivia Lynn Robertson
Jul 6, 2026
Alivia Lynn Robertson, age 18, of Portage, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2026. Born on June 12, 2008, in Petoskey, Michigan, Alivia had just celebrated her eighteenth birthday only weeks before.
Alivia was a quiet soul with a bubbly spirit. Though naturally shy and sometimes guarded, those who truly knew her were blessed to experience her kind heart, generous...
Susan Carol Stebelton
Jul 3, 2026
Susan Carol Stebelton, 66, passed away on July 3, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1959, in Mio, Michigan.
Susan’s life was one of perseverance, love, and compassion. As a child, she was part of Easterseals, an experience that reflected the strength and determination she carried throughout her life. She believed that family wasn’t only the one you were born...
Josiah David George
Jul 3, 2026
Josiah was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend. He is survived by his son Josiah George Jr., his mother Danyellé George, and his father Lamarco Beard, his sister Mercedes Kerry, his brother Raidan George and other siblings. He also leaves behind his maternal grandfather Gene Terry and his step-grandmother Paula Terry, his paternal grandfather David Peete, his paternal...
Emma Talia Arreguin
Jul 3, 2026
Emma Talia Arreguin passed peacefully into the arms of heaven on July 3, 2026, after being born on June 23, 2026. Though her time on earth was brief, Emma’s life was filled with love, tenderness, and the unwavering devotion of those who cherished her.
Emma was lovingly cared for under hospice and was surrounded by the comfort and compassion of those...
Fredrick & Joanne Copen
Jul 2, 2026
Together Forever Fredrick James Copen, 79, passed away on March 13, 2026, and his beloved wife, Joanne Slack Copen, 78, followed him on July 2, 2026. They were married on August 20, 1966, and shared nearly 60 years of love, laughter, hard work, and unwavering devotion to one another.
Though our hearts were broken by losing them just four months apart,...
Wanda Myers
Jul 1, 2026
Wanda Myers passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice House with her daughter, Angela, by her side, along with Dustin and Brandon.
Wanda was born and raised in Oneida, Tennessee, a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life. In 1969, she moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, and later made her home in Portage in 2013.
Wanda was a hardworking...
