Obituaries
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...
Randall S. Clair
Jun 23, 2025
Randall S. Clair, 73, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Randy was born August 20, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harrison and Beverly (Burnside) Clair. He was a 1969 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. In 1971, he was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam. Upon his honorable...
Ferrante Filiputti
Jun 17, 2025
Entered into Rest on June 17, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Ferrante was born on September 13, 1936 in Castello di Porpetto, Italy the son of Abramo and Maria (Dri) Filiputti. Ferrante is a first-generation immigrant who traveled from Italy to the United States when he was 19 years old. He met his wife, Maria Gheller in Italy...
Sardar Amrik Singh Sandhu
Jun 3, 2025
Amrik S. Sandhu, 102, of Portage, passed away on June 3, 2025 at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo, surrounded by his loved ones. Sardar Amrik Singh was born on January 6, 1923 in the village of Mura, Punjab, the son of Sardar Gulzar Singh and Sardarni Kartar Kaur Sandhu.
Sardar Amrik Singh was a man renowned for his quiet demeanor, diligence to...
Isaiah Marcellus Vaughn
May 28, 2025
Isaiah Marcellus Vaughn, 33, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Isaiah was born February 19, 1992 in Ann Arbor with a rare genetic disorder called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, which caused severe physical and intellectual disabilities. He was adopted by Janice Davis Putman at the age of three weeks old. She provided...
Sherry Lynn Ziegler
May 22, 2025
Ziegler, Sherry L. age 69
Of Three Rivers
Passed away on May 22, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital after a brief illness. Sherry was born in Holland, MI the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Cole) Cramer. Sherry was a graduate of West Ottawa High School. Sherry enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and garage sales. She was a loving mother and grandmother who...
James A. Ringler
May 19, 2025
James A. Ringler, 78, of Portage, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 19, 2025 at his home. Jim was born June 13, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ralph and Wilma (Crose) Ringler. On June 16, 1972, Jim was united in marriage to the former Linda Rich at the First Assembly of God on...
Judy K. Ockert
May 18, 2025
Judy K. Ockert, 78, of Galesburg, formerly of Traverse City and Cadillac, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Judy was born July 25, 1946 in Traverse City, the daughter of Edward and Marie (Courtad) Ockert. She attended St. Francis High School in Traverse City and later attended Northern Michigan College where she earned her...
Christina W. Ballingall
May 11, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 92. Christina was born on May 17, 1932, in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Robert and Christina (Shoalbraid) Ballingall of Scotland. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, she was an avid athlete. She honed her skills while playing baseball with her twin brother David, she later was...
Catherine Edyth Rumery
May 11, 2025
Catherine “Cathy” Edyth Rumery, of Berrien Springs, passed away May 11, 2025. Cathy was born on August 14, 1969 in Allegan, the daughter of Daniel Merrill and Patricia Born. Cathy graduated from Allegan High School in 1988 and started her family shortly after. Cathy was a devoted stay at home mother and family meant the world to Cathy. Cathy enjoyed...
Joseph H. Dubnicka
May 10, 2025
Joseph H. Dubnicka, 80, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Joe was born September 17, 1944 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the first of five boys to Joseph A. and Virginia E. (TenBusschen) Dubnicka. He was a 1962 graduate of Richland High School, after which he enlisted in the United States Army where he...
Jenny A. Collins
May 7, 2025
Jenny A. Collins, 75, of Springfield, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Jenny was born March 29, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Anton and Elsie (Soyke) Siebel. She was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School and was married to James Collins in 1969. Jenny loved animals of all kinds, especially...
Stephen Hiatt
May 4, 2025
Steve “Spike” Hiatt passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025. Steve was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Leonard and Patricia Hiatt. Steve grew up in Kalamazoo but spent 30 years living in California and was a Journeymen for the Local 393 Plumber and Pipefitters Union. He worked on several big commercial projects worldwide including...
Larry Quinn, Jr.
May 4, 2025
Passed away at his home surrounded by his family, peacefully in his sleep. Larry was born in Kalamazoo, Ml. Graduated from Loy Norrix High School class of 1991.
He spent more than 10 years working as a supervisor, where he touched many lives, not only as a friend but as a mentor. Larry was always someone you could call on either...
Leonard Diamond
May 1, 2025
Leonard Diamond, age 82 of Portage
With profound sadness, we mark the passing of Leonard (Len) Diamond, a resident of Portage, at the age of 82, on May 1, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Leonard was the son of the late Phillip and Minnie (Pritikin) Diamond. His early life and formative years were spent on Chicago's north side. In 1970, a...