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Edwin Dwayne Phillips
Mar 16, 2026
Edwin Dwayne Phillips, age 45, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was born on August 26, 1980, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Edwin was the kind of person who never met a stranger. He genuinely loved conversation and connection, always ready to share a laugh, a story, or a well-timed joke to keep things light. He had a natural...
Edna Pearl Goff
Mar 16, 2026
Edna Pearl Goff (Cordell), age 93, of Decatur, Michigan, passed away on March 16, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, and carried with her a strength and determination that would shape the course of her life.
Edna’s early years were not without hardship. Raised in Detroit in a home marked by her parents’ divorce, she learned...
Lucille J Ruttan
Mar 13, 2026
Lucille Joyce (Ketchum) Ruttan, age 92, of Mason, Michigan, passed away on March 13, 2026 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. She was born June 15, 1933 in Stockbridge, Michigan to Silas Eugene Ketchum and Gladys Elvira (Meabon) Ketchum.
Lucille was a quiet and reserved woman who found comfort in the simple things in life. She enjoyed her solitude and carried a...
Jason Gerald Cypret
Mar 12, 2026
Jason Gerald Cypret, a man with an extraordinary talent as an auto painter and hand-drawn pinstriping artist, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on September 10, 1976, in Jackson, Michigan, Jason’s life was marked by a dedication to his craft and a personality that was both meticulous and deeply loyal.
From an early age, Jason exhibited a...
Sergio Luis Flores Melgoza
Mar 11, 2026
Sergio Luis Flores Melgoza, aged 80, passed away peacefully in Paw Paw, Michigan, on March 11, 2026. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on August 1, 1945, Sergio carried the warmth, rhythm, and spirit of his roots with him throughout his entire life.
Sergio always held his childhood's fondest memories close to his heart. He loved...
Karen Sue Shea
Mar 9, 2026
Karen Sue Shea, born on October 2, 1954, passed away on March 9, 2026. A remarkable woman, Karen was known for her vibrant personality that illuminated every room she entered. Her innate sense of humor, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and work defined her life and the countless memories she created with those around her.
Karen enjoyed a distinguished...
Craig Alan Crowe
Mar 8, 2026
And so, there it was.
It had taken him most of the years of his life,
but Gustav had finally managed to gather up every last one of his marbles and now he could.
Once and for all,
cast those damn things into the sea.
-The Art of Seth
Craig Alan Crowe, 72, of Grand Ledge, passed away on Sunday March 8th, 2026. Craig was home...
Terry Lee Kingsbury
Mar 7, 2026
Terry Lee Kingsbury, age 56, passed away at Bronson Hospital on 03/07/2026 from a major heart attack that he had the day before. He had 3 stents to the heart put in last year and had to deal with cellulitis in the leg, colitis and bouts of alcoholism and participated in AA meetings frequently. He was a very good mechanic...
David Albert Ouellette
Mar 7, 2026
David (Dave) A. Ouellette, Sr, 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2026. David was born on June 12, 1937 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Albert S. and Esther M. Ouellette (McCullough).
A life-long learner, David proudly earned bachelor’s and specialist degrees from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s degree from the University of Michigan. Following his graduation, he served...
Dennis Allen McElhose
Mar 7, 2026
Dennis Allen McElhose, a father, brother, and longtime Michigan resident, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Lawton, Michigan, at the age of 73. He was born April 26, 1952, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Dennis lived a life shaped by curiosity and independence. Throughout his working years he was known as a jack of all trades, spending much of his career as...
Willie Mae Granberry
Mar 6, 2026
Willie Mae Granberry, born on October 13, 1938, in Renova, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy, having touched the hearts of all those who had the fortune to know her.
Throughout her life, Willie Mae dedicated her time and energy to various roles, illustrating her commitment to her community. She...
Kortney Debra Huston
Mar 6, 2026
Kortney Debra Huston, 35, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kortney was born on December 21, 1990, in Niles, Michigan, to Aubrey Huston Jr. and Cindy Huston. From the very beginning, she lived life in her own unique way. She had a bold spirit, an expressive personality, and a deep connection to the people she...
Dwight "Pete" Harold Stephenson
Mar 5, 2026
Dwight Harold “Pete” Stephenson, 77, of Scotts, Michigan, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Marshall, Michigan. He was born on January 25, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Harold Stephenson and Pauline (Skidmore) Stephenson, and grew up the youngest of three children alongside his two sisters in a close-knit family where Sunday chicken dinners often meant extended family gathered...
Tim Joe Newnum
Mar 5, 2026
Tim Joe Newnum, age 54, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on March 5, 2026, just three days before his 55th birthday. He was born on March 8, 1971, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he spent his life surrounded by family, friends, and a community that knew him as larger than life.
Tim had a happy childhood and often spoke fondly of fishing...
Robert Charles Warner
Mar 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” Charles Warner, age 88, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Battle Creek, Michigan, on March 4, 2026.
Bob was born on January 7, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Throughout his life, he carried a quiet strength, a deep appreciation for family, and a joyful spirit that could often be seen on the dance floor or...
Kevin Poole
Mar 3, 2026
Kevin Lee Poole, age 60, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
He was born July 12, 1965, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of the late Suzanne Williams (Roger) and Herbert “Bud” Poole (Diana).
Kevin always had a very curious mind and spent much of his time trying to learn new things. He enjoyed watching...
Edward Paul Vallance
Mar 3, 2026
Edward Paul Vallance, a sweet and kind soul, left this world on March 3, 2026, at the Medilodge of Lansing. Born in Lansing, Michigan, on January 11, 1950, Ed was known for his outgoing nature and his remarkable ability to forgive. He never met a stranger, always welcoming new faces with open arms and a warm smile.
Ed proudly served his...
Marie Elaina Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Marie Elaina Smith, a loving and caring soul, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 60. Born on March 13, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan, Marie was known for her generosity and her willingness to help those in need, often expressing that she would give the shirt off her back if it meant supporting someone.
Marie...
Edgar F. Raseman IV
Mar 2, 2026
Edgar Francis Raseman IV, aka Bump, took his last earthly breath in the comfort of his own home and was surrounded by the love of his wife and children, after a fierce battle with mucosal melanoma. Born September 9, 1971 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ed was the kind of man that met his many struggles and health challenges head on. He...
Paul William Happ
Feb 28, 2026
Paul William Happ, age 77, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life defined by service, compassion, and dedication to others.
Paul was born on November 26, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to his late mother, Ruth Happ. He spent his early years in Detroit before moving to Melvindale, Michigan, where he graduated from high school in 1966. Shortly after graduation, Paul answered...
