Obituaries
Gilberto Moreno Gonzales
Jun 16, 2024
Gilberto Moreno Gonzales, 76, of Kalamazoo formerly of San Antonio, TX passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at home. Gilberto was born October 10, 1947 in Saspamco, TX the son of Celestino and Refugia (Moreno) Gonzales. He retired from the City of San Antonio, TX and he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are four children, Ruth...
Dorrie Lee Dolnik
Jun 13, 2024
Dorrie Lee Dolnik, 63, of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Dorrie was born August 14, 1960 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Norma (Hawley) Harger. She graduated from Parchment High School and Davenport University and was formerly employed at Stryker Corporation. She enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling to Las Vegas and St. Ignace....
Gerald A. Kurth
Jun 12, 2024
Gerald A. Kurth, 83, of Climax, passed away June 12, 2024 at his home. Gerald was born March 26, 1941 in Salem, Oregon, the son of Wilbert and Annabelle (Sing) Kurth. He worked as an operations manager for Mead School and Office Supply Company, retiring after 43 years. It was while working for Mead that Gerald met the former JoAnn...
Thomas W. Johnson
Jun 10, 2024
Thomas W. Johnson, 66, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in North Kalamazoo. Thom was born December 24, 1957, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert Johnson and Joan (Reed) Corbin. Thom was a 1976 graduate of Portage Northern High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy where he served in the Navy...
John Weitzel, Sr.
Jun 9, 2024
John Ellis Weitzel Sr., 100, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 9, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI.
Weitzel directed the Alliance (OH) High School Marching Band from 1960 –78, building the band into a nationally known organization that travelled across the country, performing at many NFL halftimes and major parades. His influence on the many students he taught is reflected...
Krysten Vargas / Autumn Melton
Jun 7, 2024
Krysten Vargas tragically passed away on June 7, 2024 & Autumn Melton tragically passed away on June 6, 2024.Krysten was such a selfless, joyful, and loving person. She would do and give anything for her friends and family. Her children were her absolute pride and joy. Autumn was such a sweet and loving baby. Her brothers and sisters adored her...
Robert Kenneth Williams
May 25, 2024
Robert Williams (80) currently of Portage, formerly of Bronson, Michigan, passed away Saturday May 25, 2024, at home, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. He will be greatly missed.
Robert was born April 30, 1944, in Oxford, Alabama, the son of Robert Elbert and Edna Vesta (Anderson) Williams. His life was defined by family...
Margarita Campos
May 22, 2024
Lastly, to all of us, O Lord—since of thy favor thou allowest thy servants to speak—to all of us who lived together in that association before her death in thee she devoted such care as she might have if she had been mother of us all; she served us as if she had been the daughter of us all. -Saint...
Robert John Wearmouth
May 19, 2024
Robert John Wearmouth 58 of Kalamazoo passed away to be with his Lord on Sunday May 19, 2024 at home. Robert was born August 6, 1965 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert and Maryann (Sheraski) Wearmouth. He was a graduate of Mattawan High School and was employed by Hydro Aluminum until 2017. He enjoyed cars, yardwork, NASCAR and adored his...
Sally Sue Lynch
May 16, 2024
Sally Sue Lynch, 75, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Ely Manor in Allegan, MI.She was born August 18, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Anthony Pawloski and Marcella (Jenkins) Pawloski.Sally was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. On December 2, 1967, in Kalamazoo, MI, she married Michael Jay Lynch who preceded in death...
Susan Elizabeth Magnan
May 13, 2024
Susan Magnan 72 of Kalamazoo, MI passed away May 13, 2024 at home, after a long illness.
Susan was born March 1, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert P. Magnan and Barbara (Knowlton) Magnan.
Susan graduated from Monsignor O’Brien High School. She enjoyed reading, collecting and making miniatures and dolls, and she loved her dogs.
Susan is survived by her two sisters,...
William Omar Ghazal
May 6, 2024
William Omar Ghazal‘Our little angel…gone to soon’ Beloved son to Omar and Diana Loving brother to Laila, Zayne, Aliya and AlexanderFriends will be received 10 am - 1 pm Saturday May 11, 2024 at the Redmond Funeral Home, Kalamazoo. Graveside Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park North, 1717 Drake Rd Kalamazoo, MI
Joseph Louis Hohler
May 3, 2024
Joseph L. Hohler, 95, of Kalamazoo passed away Friday May 3, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling, with his wife by his side.
Joseph was born December 6, 1928 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the son of Henry and Gladys (Herbst) Hohler.
Joseph retired from the production department at National Water Lift, where he worked for 36 years. He built the soft landing gear of the...
John William Harter
Apr 30, 2024
John William HarterMarch 18, 1954-May 1, 2024John William Harter, 70, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024 at home.He was born March 18, 1954 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of William Casey Harter andShirley Lourie (Weaver) Harter.He is survived by his two daughters, Shannon (Kiwarn) Hunt of Kalamazoo, MI;Billie (Daryl) Nelson of Chandler, AZ; grandchild Bodhi Nelson of...
Karen Marie Fortunato
Apr 22, 2024
Karen Marie FortunatoFebruary 21, 1957-April 22, 2024Karen Fortunato, 67 of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at home.Karen was born February 21, 1957 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Earl Robert and Pauline Katherine (Hudson) Steeby.she was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and enjoyed Crocheting, NeedlePoint,and Knitting,On October 26, 1985, in Kalamazoo, MI, she married James Anthony...
Samuel Salvador Barone
Apr 22, 2024
Samuel Salvador Barone, 95, of Portage, MI, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Alamo Cove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.Samuel was born April 21, 1929 in Kalamazoo the son of Paul F. Barone and Marion (Dugo) Barone.He graduated from St. Augustine High School and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the...
Sr. Helen Travis, CSJ
Apr 18, 2024
The Sisters of St. Joseph request your prayers for
SISTER HELEN TRAVIS, CSJ
Who entered into eternal life on April 18, 2024
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE - Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:00 AM
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL - Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:30 AM
Services in Holy Family Chapel, 2929 Nazareth Rd., Kalamazoo, MI
BURIAL...
Mary Burke
Apr 6, 2024
Mary Agnes Burke, 90, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at home.
Mary was born September 8, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Haessly) Kenealy.
Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. Mary was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
On June 28,...
Danielle Marie Peebles
Apr 6, 2024
Danielle Marie Peebles 38 of Portage passed away Saturday April 6, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Danielle was born on August 11,1985 in Kalamazoo. To Harlan and Tammy (Knapp)Peebles. She graduated from Portage Central High School and enjoyed drawing, coloring,painting, and arts and crafts. Surviving are her father, Harlan (Dora) Peebles; three sons,Jeramiah-Codey Nader, Jaden Guthrie, J’Akai Peebles; maternal grandmother, CarlenePeebles; two...
Fr. Thomas Fernando
Apr 3, 2024
Fr. Thomas Fernando 91 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Laurels of Galesburg. Fr. Tom was born January 31, 1933 in Idindakarai, India the son of Santiago Rayappen and Deva Sagayam (Crusal) Fernando. He was ordained a priest in India and worked for the Hiyderbad Diocese. Fr. Tom moved to Michigan where he worked with the Diocese...