Obituaries
Maxine Rose Gordon
Apr 27, 2025
Maxine Rose Gordon, 87, of Portage, MI died peacefully at her home on April 27, 2025. Maxine was born August 24, 1937, in Hopkins, MI; the fifth child of Joseph (Iciek) and Rose (Fifelski). On October 24, 1959, she was united in marriage to John Gordon. They were married for over 60 years before his passing on April 24, 2020.
Maxine...
Susan T. Fennell
Apr 27, 2025
Susan T. Fennell, 66, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, after a lengthy illness. Susan was born September 6, 1958 in Chicago, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Cleveland) Fennell. She attended high school in Mishawaka and worked as an upholsterer with her sister, Laura.
Susan is survived by...
Joan A. Wellington
Apr 23, 2025
Joan A. Wellington, 92, of Portage, passed away peacefully April 23, 2025 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. Joan was born December 27, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Floyd and Flossie (Foster) Davidson. She was united in marriage to Bruce Wellington on September 19, 1950 who preceded her in death May 26, 2009. Joan worked at the original Meijer location...
Clarence R. Boussom, III
Apr 17, 2025
Clarence Ralph Boussom, III ( also known as Clancy and Fancy Clancy), 38 years old, of Kalamazoo Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 17th, 2025.
Born on June 21st, 1986 Clarence was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend. Though his time with us was cut far too short, he touched many lives with his kindness and gentle spirit.
He was...
Constance Jane Marlatt
Apr 16, 2025
Constance Jane Marlatt, of Richland, passed away April 16, 2025 at her residence. Connie was born on June 13, 1929 in Evanston, IL the daughter of Edward and Katherine (Carroll) Coughlin. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University and attended Nazareth Academy. Connie was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Augusta, MI...
Francis "Frank" J. O'Connor
Apr 16, 2025
Francis was born at Selfridge Air Base in Mt. Clemens, MI to Edward J. and Rita N. (O'Brien) O'Connor. After the many moves his family made, and schools he attended as an Army brat, he graduated from St. Ambrose grade school in 1969, and Monsignor John R. Hackett High School in 1973 in Kalamazoo, MI. Frank joined the U.S. Navy...
Madalyn J. Zidell
Apr 15, 2025
Madalyn J. Zidell, 100, lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Madalyn was born June 11, 1924 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Cecil and Irene (Wilson) Monroe. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. During high school, she worked at Woolworth’s, then after graduation went to work at Gibson...
Vicki Lynn Guernsey
Apr 12, 2025
Guernsey, Vicki L. Age 71 of Kalamazoo
Passed away suddenly on April 12, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI. Vicki was born on November 16, 1953 in Kalamazoo, MI the only child and daughter of the late Virgil and Beverly (Congdon) Heckman. Vicki was a Graduate of Portage Northern High School. She enjoyed sewing and worked for Hobby Lobby in their fabric...
Ray H. Case
Apr 9, 2025
Ray H. Case, 73, of Kalamazoo, passed away on April 9, 2025 at Provision Living of Oshtemo. Ray was born on November 7, 1951 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the son of Howard and Mary Ann (Mottes) Case. Ray was a Veteran having served in the US Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, he earned an associate’s degree and became a Journeyman...
Shirley A. Rouse
Apr 5, 2025
Shirley (Bunce) Rouse, 95, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at her home with her loving family at her bedside. Shirley was born on March 21, 1930, in Kalamazoo, the beloved daughter of Paul and Vivian (English) Haas. A woman of faith, she was a devoted member of St. Monica Catholic Church and actively participated in the...
Lohahna J. Rzepczynski
Apr 5, 2025
Lohahna J. Rzepczynski, 79, of South Haven, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Lohahna was born February 3, 1946, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Shirley (Russell) Alderson. Growing up in Chicago, Lohahna became an expert swimmer, and was named Illinois State Champion in the butterfly stroke at age 12. She graduated from...
Sally J. denOtter
Apr 3, 2025
Sally J. denOtter, 81, of Portage, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Villas at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo. Sally was born January 20, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Kranenberg) Sprague. She was a 1962 graduate of Loy Norrix High School and worked in retail and golf courses while raising her family. Sally also worked...
Maxine Louise Ellis
Apr 2, 2025
Maxine Louise Ellis, 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Trinity Health Grand Rapids after a brief illness.
She was born April 1, 1937, in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Howard Liddle and Magdalen (Josifek) Liddle.
She received her teaching degree at St. Mary's College, Cleveland, OH and taught elementary school at Muskegon Catholic Central. She married Gerald...
Thomas E. Dillon
Mar 30, 2025
On March 30, 2025, Thomas E. Dillon (52) was called home to be with the Lord after a short illness. Thomas, affectionately known as Tommy by family and friends, was born on July 29, 1972, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Tommy was a faithful and very loving member of our family; and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Tommy was...
Lynn Carol Sikkenga
Mar 29, 2025
Lynn C Sikkenga of Kalamazoo, MI
Died March 29, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan with family present. Lynn was born September 22, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Wain E. and Veronica Lightner Sikkenga. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Lynn graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor...
Robert Lee Peterson
Mar 28, 2025
Robert L. Peterson Age 96 of Kalamazoo
Passed away on March 28, 2025 at the Village of Heather Hills in Grand Rapids, MI. Robert was born on January 8, 1929 in Ingram, WI the son of Frederick and Florence (Knowles) Peterson. He was a Veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean War. Robert enjoyed woodworking and building model...
Elias Miado
Mar 27, 2025
Elias Bermudo Miado age 73 of Kalamazoo
Entered into Eternal rest on March 27, 2025. Elias was born in Maasin Iloilo, Philippines the son of Alfonso and Luz (Bermudo) Miado. Elias was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church as well as the PAASM (Philippine-American Association of Southwest Michigan). He graduated from St. Augustine University in Ilo Ilo, Philippines earning his...
Margaret Alice "Peggy" Samuels
Mar 17, 2025
Margaret Alice “Peggy” Samuels died at her home on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family and dear friend Brittany.
Peggy was born on July 9, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Fred and Edith Hughes. She was the oldest of five siblings. She married the love of her life Clifford Samuels in 1947 and they had four children, Dan (Donna), Ken...
William P. Gates
Mar 8, 2025
William P. Gates, 74, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully Saturday March 8, 2025 at his home. Bill was born June 11, 1950 in Battle Creek, the son of Kenneth and Beatrice (Dumonceaux) Gates. He was a graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Air Force Reserves. He was united in...
Alice Mary Annis
Feb 11, 2025
On February 11, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Alice Mary (Heath) Annis slipped away peacefully into Eternity while her beloved family kept vigil by her side.
Alice Mary, born on April 2, 1929 to Cecil D and Exilda (Foisie) Heath, the oldest to round out a hardworking family. As a young girl, Alice Mary was fond of swimming...