Kathryn L. Stratton
Dec 7, 2025
Kathryn L. Stratton, 73, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home. She was born February 28, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Jerome and Evelyn (Mindik) Gier. Kathryn graduated from Holy Name School in Omaha and later moved to Michigan. She was employed by Knouse Foods in Paw Paw until her retirement. Kathryn was a...
Ginger E. Keckler
Dec 7, 2025
Ginger E. Keckler, 55, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo. Ginger was born December 14, 1969 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Timothy and Peggy (Powell) Boyd. She is survived by her mother, Peggy Boyd; a brother, Tim (Karena) Boyd; five nieces and nephews, Timothy (Kenya) Boyd, Jr., Anthony Boyd, Tiana Boyd, Tyler Boyd and...
Stephen L. Vidosics
Dec 4, 2025
Stephen L. Vidosics, 82, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. Steve was born June 8, 1943, in Chicago, and was raised by his mother, Ann (Balough) Vidosics. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and then went to work at General Motors. On February 10, 1971, he was united in marriage...
Michael Lee Cagle
Dec 2, 2025
Passed away at Beacon Kalamazoo after a brief illness. Michael was born on May 19, 1969 in Kalamazoo, the son of Manuel and Sandra (Sherrill) Cagle. Michael was a graduate of ITT Tech and worked in building maintenance for residential apartments. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a singer in a band. Known for his quirky and wonderfully weird...
Theresa L. Holton
Nov 8, 2025
Theresa Lee Holton passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 67. Theresa was born on October 5, 1958, in Kalamazoo to James L. Holton and Marcella E. (Moore) Holton.
Theresa graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School where she played volleyball. Once she started her first job as a waitress in high school, she never stopped working. She...
Grace R. Thomas
Nov 6, 2025
Grace R. Thomas, 95, of Vicksburg, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, with her family at her side. Grace was born July 12, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Walter and Rose (Huddleston) Carter. She was a graduate of Comstock High School and went on to work as a bookkeeper at Lakeside Boys Home. While he was home...
Melissa Ann Emmons
Nov 2, 2025
Melissa Ann Emmons, 60, of Portage, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at her home after a long illness. Missy was born July 22, 1965, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Holt) Emmons. She grew up as an "Army Brat" living in various places throughout the world. Missy was a 1983 graduate of Portage Northern High School, and was most...
Catherine Louise Cook
Oct 28, 2025
Catherine Louise Cook Age 93
Of Kalamazoo
Passed away on October 28, 2025 at The Willows Assisted Living facility in St. Joseph, MI. Catherine was born on September 14, 1932 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Klaes) Bloink . Catherine graduated from St. Theresa High School, Detroit, MI and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church...
Lee Simonds
Oct 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Lee Allen "Skip" Simonds. Lee left us peacefully, in the arms of his savior Jesus Christ, on October 26, 2025, at the age of 55. Surrounded by the family he adored, he closed his eyes after a short but courageous battle with heart disease.
Born in Kalamazoo,...
Jack (Manny) Secondi
Oct 21, 2025
SECONDI, JACK
Age 93, passed away October 21, 2025 after a full and adventurous life. Jack was born in Chicago, Illinois to John and Mary Secondi. He married Barbara Hageman on July 16, 1951 in Angola, Indiana and three years later they were remarried at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Jack worked at Clarage Fan in Kalamazoo, he retired from...
Kenneth John Capman
Oct 15, 2025
At the age of 61, Kenneth John Capman laid down arms on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and allowed himself to surrender his five and a half year war against advancing cancer at his home in Kalamazoo, MI.
John arrived in this world on September 9, 1964. He was raised on a farm in Marshall, MI by Janet Kay (Armstrong) Capman (1937-1996)...
Viola Polderdyke
Oct 14, 2025
Polderdyke, Viola age 97 of Kalamazoo, passed away on October 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at StoryPoint Portage. Viola was born on January 1, 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late Hubert and Mollie May (Baker) Johnson.
Viola grew up in Kalamazoo and met her husband, Kenneth, while working at Gilmore Brothers Department Store, where he was...
Elizabeth R. Mullin
Oct 2, 2025
Elizabeth Mullin, 90, of Schoolcraft, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born July 16, 1935 in Portage, the daughter of Sake and Anna (Cappaert) Roodbergen. Betty was a graduate of Nazareth Academy and went on to attend Davenport College. On November 12, 1955 in Kalamazoo, she was united in marriage to Walter Mullin....
Mary Jeanne Juzwiak
Sep 29, 2025
Mary Jeanne Juzwiak, 89, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at StoryPoint Portage. Mary Jeanne was born October 10, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald and Betty (Daly) Fleckenstein. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Augustine High School. On September 7, 1957, at St. Augustine Cathedral, she was united in marriage to Roman Juzwiak. Roman and...
William Young
Sep 23, 2025
How does one measure a life well lived? Is it by your contributions to the world? Is it by the meaningful impact you leave on the lives that you touched? Is it by the love you give and receive? In the case of Bill Young’s life, you would say all the above, and more. Sadly, the life journey that William...
Robert L. Carnes
Sep 13, 2025
On the afternoon of September 13, 2025, Robert “Bob” Carnes, age 89, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He spent the day at home, where he had lived for over 80 years, surrounded by friends and family in Portage, Michigan.
Bob was born in Ann Arbor, MI to Adelia and Ivan Carnes, though he spent most of his life in...
Carol Jean Rogers
Aug 29, 2025
It is with sadness that the family of Carol Jean Rogers, share the news of her passing on August 29th, 2025. Ninety-seven years ago, on October 29, 1927, Olive and Marie Davis – Wakeland and her husband, Issac, welcomed the first of their children, Carol Jean, in the mining town of Mystic, Iowa. The family’s journey took them from Iowa...
Joseph N. Moran
Aug 28, 2025
Joseph Neal Moran passed away August 28, 2025 with his family around him. Joseph was born in Chicago, Il on November 10, 1942, the son of Robert and Hester (Cruise) Moran. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Grade School. He spent his first year of high school at Saint Percopious, and then on to graduate from IC High School, class of...
Christine Noel Ervick
Aug 22, 2025
CHRISTINE NOEL ERVICK, born December 16, 1979, entered her eternal home August 22, 2025. Christine was a treasure to those who knew her. Though her life had its physical struggles and frustrations, she radiated joy and lit up the room with her contagious smile and infectious giggles. She loved Jesus, going to church, singing, shopping, coloring, watching movies, visiting and...
Geraldine Smith
Aug 20, 2025
Geraldine Clare (Walsh) Smith, age 76, of Kalamazoo passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home on August 20, 2025. Geraldine (Jeri) was born on June 20, 1949, in Jamaica, NY, the daughter of Vincent Edward and Adeline Carrie (Jauris) Walsh. In her earlier years, Jeri took ballet and jazz and had a dream of becoming a Rockette; however, due...