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Jacqualyn "Jackie" Klepper

Jacqualyn "Jackie" Klepper

Mar 16, 2024

Jacqualyn Klepper, age 75 of Kalamazoo, died on March 16, 2024. She was born on August 11, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Richard “Dick” and Marilyn (Noteboom) Klepper. She graduated as the salutatorian from Mattawan High School in 1966 and earned her teaching degree from Central Michigan University. After graduating with her elementary teaching degree, Jackie moved to Albuquerque, New...

Kenneth John Betten, MD

Kenneth John Betten, MD

Mar 15, 2024

Kenneth John Betten, MD, age 86, of Kalamazoo passed away March 15, 2024.

Private interment will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christine Betten Memorial Scholarship at Calvin College.

To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family visit https://www.langelands.com.

Mary Jane Gibson

Mary Jane Gibson

Mar 13, 2024

Services are pending and a full obituary will be posted upon completion.

Genevieve Brussee

Genevieve Brussee

Mar 13, 2024

Genevieve Betty Brussee, age 95 of Kalamazoo, died on March 13, 2024. She was born August 8, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Nicholas and Tillie (VanderVeen) Howing. 

On May 6, 1949, Genevieve “Gene” married Stanley Brussee, with whom she built their family, including her children: Barbara (Ron) Wells, Robert (Lynda) Brussee, and David (Patty) Brussee; her 12 grandchildren and...

Patricia Dale Wooden

Patricia Dale Wooden

Mar 9, 2024

Patricia Dale (Baker) Wooden of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on March 9, 2024, at the age of 85. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 29, 1938, to the late Robert and Birja (Brinker) Baker. In 1959, Patricia married Jack D Wooden. Jack died in 2014 after the two had spent nearly 55 years together.

Patricia attended and graduated from State...

Katie M. Allen

Katie M. Allen

Mar 9, 2024

Passed away Saturday afternoon, March 9, 2024. Katie was born October 11, 1938 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Duane and Marjorie (Hamilton) Eckler. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

On June 28, 1958 Katie was united in marriage to her loving husband of 65 years, James Allen who survives. Also surviving...

Donna Lee LaPointe

Donna Lee LaPointe

Mar 8, 2024

Donna Lee LaPointe left this world suddenly on March 10, 2024; just days before her 65th birthday. 

Donna was born to Lucille and Richard Dintaman on March 20, 1959. She spent her younger years waitressing and running an adult foster care home. To those who knew Donna, running a foster care home demonstrated exactly what was at her core: a caregiver....

Raphael L. Brigance

Raphael L. Brigance

Mar 8, 2024

   Raphael L. Brigance passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born in Braggadocio, Missouri, on April 27, 1937, to the late Charley and Edna (Hale) Brigance. Raphael worked in IT, first for the Upjohn Corporation for 17 years and then starting his own business, RL Brigance Associates. He was a long-time...

Amarjeet Singh Mann

Amarjeet Singh Mann

Mar 7, 2024

Amarjeet “Billy” Singh Mann, age 59 of Portage, died on March 7, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1964, in Punjab, India, the 5th child of Giani Mann Singh and Vidya Kaur.

Amarjeet left India when he was 18. He first traveled and worked across Europe then ultimately lived and worked in New York City for 30 years, before moving to...

Susan M. Turley

Susan M. Turley

Mar 6, 2024

Passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Susan was born October 14, 1959 in Utica, NY the daughter of Russell and Gail (Jones) Farrow. She was a graduate of Lakeshore High School where she participated in cheerleading, basketball, and track.

On August 4, 1979 Susan was united in marriage to her husband, David L. Turley, who survives. Also surviving are her children,...

Robert A. Matlock, Jr.

Robert A. Matlock, Jr.

Mar 6, 2024

Robert Arnold Matlock, Jr., 74, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI on March 6, 2024  Bob (or Dad as many knew him) took the world by storm when he was born on August 11, 1949 in San Francisco, CA to Robert A. Matlock, Sr. and Marjorie L.C. Matlock. His family moved to Kalamazoo, MI where he graduated...

Mark Lewis Schippers

Mark Lewis Schippers

Mar 5, 2024

Mark Lewis Schippers, age 62, of Kalamazoo, MI died March 5, 2024. Born May 12, 1961 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Nelson and Helen (Taylor) Schippers. Mark served in the US Army early in life, later continuing his service by working with the VA in Battle Creek, MI. He enjoyed going to the shooting range with his close friends....

Isabelle Keeley

Isabelle Keeley

Mar 5, 2024

Isabelle Keeley, 100 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers on March 5, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1924, in Kalamazoo to Clarence and Emma (Ruide) Keeley.

Isabelle spent her career at Oakley and Oldfield as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and traveling all over the world including Europe, Israel, Petra, and...

Catherine Ruth Root

Catherine Ruth Root

Mar 4, 2024

Ruth Root passed away March 4, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She died peacefully with her children Mary and George at her bedside. Her husband of nearly 70 years, George C. Root, passed away in 2016. She is survived by her children, Judy Root Aulette, Sally Root, Mary Root, and George Root; her son-in-law, James Rodbard; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great...

Lois Jean Schell

Lois Jean Schell

Mar 4, 2024

Passed away Monday morning, March 4, 2024. Lois was born February 14, 1938 in Lansing, MI the daughter of J.C. and Anna (Simmons) Newman. More than anything, Lois had great faith and loved her family. In 1970, she married the love of her life, Donald Schell. She retired from Upjohn after a long career, including winning The Upjohn Award in...

Lorraine Kay Hossink

Lorraine Kay Hossink

Mar 3, 2024

Lorraine “Lori” Hossink, age 75, passed away peacefully in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Sunday, March 3, 2024. 

Lori was born in 1948 in Michigan and attended Big Rapids High School. She spent much of her adult life working in the HVAC industry. After retirement, she lived in Sumter, South Carolina and Ormond Beach, Florida until returning to Kalamazoo, Michigan to be closer...

Brent M. Tiffany

Brent M. Tiffany

Mar 2, 2024

Brent Michael Tiffany, age 46 of Kalamazoo, died on March 2, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1977, in Mount Vernon, Washington, the son of Larry Tiffany and Barbara Anderson. Brent graduated in 1996 from Marysville Pilchuck High School. He began working in custodial services, construction, and then worked as a manufacturing supervisor at Marana Group. In recent years...

Virginia "Marie" Barber

Virginia "Marie" Barber

Mar 2, 2024

Virginia “Marie” Barber passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the age of 92, after a 5-year battle with dementia.  

Marie was born at home on December 3, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to James and Pearl (Foster) Ward. Marie grew up in Detroit, MI, until her high school years when the family relocated to Tennessee. Marie...

Douglas Allen Marr

Douglas Allen Marr

Mar 1, 2024

Passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Douglas was born on September 5, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late, Harlan and Edna (Nicholson) Marr. After graduating from high school, Douglas entered the workforce and eventually ended up working on electric motors for DMS Electric Apparatus. He lived in Paw Paw, Michigan during this time where he raised a family. Doug...

Carol A. Williams

Carol A. Williams

Feb 28, 2024

Carol A. Williams, age 65 of Vicksburg, passed away at home under hospice care on February 28, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1959, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Marian (Meints) Laws. Carol was a 1977 graduate of Mattawan High School. She received her associate degree in medical billing and worked for a local doctor’s office. She...

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