Obituaries
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...
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...