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Robert W. Douglas II
Aug 14, 2025
Robert W. Douglas II, 86, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 14, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Robert (Bob) was born July 26, 1939, to the late Robert and Marietta Douglas in Battle Creek, Michigan. After graduating from Battle Creek Central, Bob joined the Navy and served from 1958–1960. After returning from the Navy, Bob entered the...
Richard Lee Kilbourn
Aug 13, 2025
Richard Lee Kilbourn, born on July 5, 1955, in Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully at his home in Vicksburg, MI, on August 13, 2025. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and Ferris State University.
Richard enjoyed hobbies such as camping, canoeing, and country line dancing. His quiet spirit and love for the outdoors brought joy to many.
He...
Larry Eugene Hass
Aug 13, 2025
Larry Eugene Hass, age 72, passed away August 13, 2025 at Vibrant Life Assisted Living. He was born May 1, 1953, in Niles, MI to Frederick and Evelyn (Smith) Hass.
Larry was a long time professor at Glen Oaks Community College from 1985 - 2014. He taught many Accounting, Intro to Management, and Small Business Management Classes. Larry was named 5...
Larry Smith
Aug 12, 2025
Larry Robert Smith, born on March 27, 1966, in St. Joe, Michigan, departed this world on August 12, 2025, in Pokagon, Michigan. He was a kind soul whose warmth and friendly spirit left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. The love of his family and the beauty of nature were two constants that shaped his life, and both will...
Christine Helen Covey
Aug 12, 2025
Christine Helen Covey, a cherished educator and devoted family member, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Coldwater, Michigan. Born on August 18, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Christine dedicated much of her life to the service of others, particularly through her career in special needs education. Over her 30-year career, Christine worked with children and adults in schools, group...
Colleen Blanchard
Aug 9, 2025
Colleen Blanchard is the type of person that everybody loved to know. She had the wonderful talent of lighting up any room she entered with her kind and compassionate spirit, and she could make friends with just about anyone. She was a welcoming and selfless woman who wanted nothing more than to make her family happy. Colleen was a devoted...
Hazel June Crosbie
Aug 8, 2025
Hazel J Crosbie passed away in Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by her family on August 8, 2025. She was born at home in Marcellus to Charlie Roberts and Lillian Sherry.
Hazel was a remarkable woman who lived life on her own terms. She spent her early years in Three Rivers and Parkville. She graduated from Mendon High School with the class of...
Lois Persful
Aug 7, 2025
Lois Persful, born on August 8, 1931, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 93, just a day shy of her 94th Birthday. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy of creativity, kindness, and love for her family.
Throughout her life, Lois cultivated her passion for sewing, a vocation that became a significant part of her identity. Working...
Brian Young
Aug 5, 2025
Brian Young, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on August 5, 2025, at the age of 60. Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Brian’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and wonderful memories. All woven together with the threads of loyalty, humor, and heart.
To know Brian was to know joy....
John Swain
Aug 5, 2025
John Swain, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2025, at his home in Battle Creek, surrounded by those he loved the most. Born on April 17, 1950, in Fort Riley, Kansas, John lived a life that reflected his dedication to hard work, kindness, and community spirit.
Throughout his life, John kept himself busy with...
Valoree Ann Charette
Aug 5, 2025
Valoree Ann Charette, born on March 23, 1961, in Rosebud, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Marshall, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Valoree had a remarkable spirit and a zest for life that brought joy to those around her.
A cherished mother, Valoree is survived by her son, Robert (Rachelle Sutherland) Charette, and her daughter, Jennifer...
Timothy Nathan Platek
Aug 3, 2025
Timothy Nathan Platek, born May 3, 1964, to Sharon and Daryl Platek Sr. in Albion, MI passed away August 3, 2025, in Battle Creek, MI. He was a graduate of Marshall High School class of 1982.
Tim spent his childhood outdoors with his siblings and was an exceptional hunter and fisherman. He loved the river and spent many afternoons swimming and...
Michelle Maria Fisher
Aug 2, 2025
Michelle Maria Fisher, born on January 2, 1976, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, departed this world on August 2, 2025. Surrounded by love, she passed away peacefully with her husband, Jay Fisher, by her side.
Michelle is survived by her loving husband, Jay, who cherished every moment together, Two children Monique and Zachary.
While her physical presence will be deeply missed, Michelle’s spirit and...
Gary Byrd
Aug 2, 2025
Gary Byrd, a cherished figure known for his warmth and creativity, passed away on August 2, 2025, in East Leroy, at the age of 79, following a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (Liver Bile Duct Cancer). Born on July 18, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Gary's vibrant spirit and independent nature touched the lives of many throughout his years.
Gary dedicated a...
Tammie K. Mueller
Aug 2, 2025
Tammie K. Mueller passed away on August 2, 2025, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo Michigan. Tammie was born November 6, 1969, to Jack and Joyce (McVicker) Mueller. Tammie was raised in Mt. Morris Illinois prior to moving to Corpus Christi Texas where she graduated from high school. After graduation Tammie returned to Coldwater where she attended Kellogg Community College, graduating...
Crystal Nicole Schutz
Aug 1, 2025
Crystal Nicole Schutz, born on June 29, 1980, in Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Hartford, MI. She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, and friend who radiated warmth, happiness, compassion and creativity throughout her life.
Crystal fostered strong relationships with her children, James Lee Schutz and stepdaughter Leanna Michelle Pagels, always finding joy and solace spending...
Russell Charles Carey
Aug 1, 2025
Russell Charles Carey, 82, of Cassopolis, died peacefully at home Friday, August 1, 2025 in the presence of his beloved family.
His life began March 14, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, the oldest of five children born to Russell and Elizabeth Carey. He married Susan Squiers in September 1980, in Cassopolis, to whom he remained faithfully married for 44 years.
Russ was...
Diane S. Loikits
Aug 1, 2025
Diane Sue Loikits, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Marcellus on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born to the late Vine C. and Wilma E. Martin in Elkhart, IN on December 4, 1940. They lived in Elkhart until Diane's junior year of high school, then moved to Michigan where she graduated from Edwardsburg High School in...
Anita Kay Kelly
Jul 30, 2025
Anita Kay, passed away at age 49 due to an unexpected medical emergency in Lawrence, MI on July 30, 2025. Anita was surrounded by her loved ones at her side. She was a devoted and loving mother to her four daughters. Anita was born in Joliet, IL on September 9, 1975 to parents Joseph Jaskowiak and Sammie Pacilli.
Anita is survived...
Kathleen Mary Warner
Jul 28, 2025
Kathleen Mary (Thayer) Warner age 73, was called to heaven on July 28th with her husband by her side, at their home in Vermontville from complications of congestive heart failure.
Surviving are her husband, Steve Warner; her sons, Ryan(Melissa) Warner of Perrysburg, OH and Kirk (Angela) Warner of Cadillac; her grandsons, Grant Warner and Cole Warner; sisters, Rosemary (Randy) Gunnels of...
