Obituaries
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...
Courtney R. Rorick
Aug 19, 2025
Courtney Rorick, age 30, passed away on August 19, 2025 from an accidental overdose. For many years, she fought a heroic battle with addiction.
We wish she had recognized the beauty and strength everyone else saw in her. Courtney did not want to leave this world. She yearned for a life without fear and pain; a life that would permit her...
Joan I. Hartman
Aug 12, 2025
Mrs. Joan I. Hartman of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away August 12, 2025, in Kalamazoo. Joan was born August 8, 1928, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Walter) LaLiberte. She grew up in Parchment, MI, attending Parchment Public Schools through 8th grade, completing high school at Kalamazoo Central. She attended Kalamazoo College, transferred to Michigan State University completing her...
Judith Ann Lumbard
Aug 4, 2025
Judith Ann Lumbard, 70, of Richland, passed away on August 4, 2025. Judith was born on November 17, 1954 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Julius and Donna (Ransome) Matyas. She retired from Upjohn/Pfizer where she was employed for over 30 years. She cherished time spent with her family and her grandchildren whom she adored beyond measure. She had a lifelong...
Ann Frances DiBella
Jul 22, 2025
Ann Frances DiBella (née Richer), most recently of Ypsilanti, MI, passed away July 22, 2025. Known by her childhood nickname of “Nancy” by those who knew and loved her, Nancy was the loving wife of Francis (Frank), mother of Christine, Michael, Matthew and Regina, and grandmother to Max.
Nancy was born in 1940 in Philadelphia, PA, to Frank Richer and Ann...
Francine M. Oliver
Jul 20, 2025
Francine M. Oliver, 51, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Kalamazoo, as the result of an automobile accident. Francine was born July 23, 1973 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the daughter of Donald Oliver and Lorena (LaFlash) Montgomery. She grew up in Millville, New Jersey and in Kalamazoo, graduating from Loy Norrix in 1991. Francine enjoyed playing...
Norma J. (Juday) Dearborn
Jul 18, 2025
Norma J. Dearborn, 97, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. Norma was born September 9, 1927, in Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Schmidt) Ehman. She earned her bachelor's degree from Knox College. She was united in marriage to C. Richard Juday, who preceded her in death in...
Stephanie Ann Peters
Jul 18, 2025
Stephanie Ann Peters, died on July 18, 2025 after a courageous two year battle with breast cancer. Stephanie left this world knowing she was loved by her family, friends and colleagues. Stephanie was born June 11, 1950 to Phyllis and Neil Peters, Jr. in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Stephanie was a graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic High School in St. Joseph, Michigan...
Mary Louise Fleckenstein
Jul 5, 2025
Mary Louise Fleckenstein
Sept. 29, 1935 - July 5, 2025
Mary Lou lived a humble and simple life guided by her strong Catholic faith. She loved all things gardening, quilting, her family, and helping the underserved. She took pride in the quilts she made for her family, especially celebrating weddings and babies. She had a gorgeous garden every year, which she grew...
Evelyn M. Reid
Jun 30, 2025
Evelyn “Eve” Maria Reid
“Eve” passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025. Born November 21, 1939, in Dearborn MI, she was the daughter of the late Rudolf and Maria Soellner. She attended Cooley High School in Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University with a BS degree in nursing. Eve earned an MFA from Western Michigan University.
Eve is lovingly remembered and...