Skanti "Shani" Gill, age 87, passed away September 17, 2021 in her home. She was born September 16, 1934 in Malawi, Africa to the late Man Singh and Jiwan Dai (Uppal) Duggal. She will be remembered by her family as a true angel. She began her career as a midwife and was later a registered nurse with Borgess hospital for 26 years, working with adolescents. She cared deeply for all the children she supported over the years through her work and contributions to international...

Brandi Ann Hitchcock, age 35, passed away September 16, 2021. She was born September 11, 1986 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Barbara A. (Ashbaugh) and the late Daniel E. New. Brandi was a lifelong Gobles resident and most recently worked as the marketing manager for American Campgrounds. She was always very proud of her twin boys and loved them dearly. Brandi was preceded in death by her father, Daniel E. New; brother, Daniel R. New; and her grandparents. She is survived by her sons, Danny...

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Richard Lee (Dick) Patterson passed away September 13, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born to Richard A. and Maxine C. Patterson on March 28, 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and was affectionately called "Skip" by close family and friends throughout this life. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School and then Western Michigan University where he trained as a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps. While attending Western he met his wife, Sallie in 1962. They were married in...

Shirley M. Meints, age 82 of Portage, died at home under hospice care on September 13, 2021. She was born June 21, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Everett and Alberta (Patrick) Stewart. Shirley met Mitchell "Mike" Meints at a roller-skating event and the two were married on July 19, 1958, in Kalamazoo. Shirley had worked as a Teacher's Aid for Kalamazoo Public Schools at the Upjohn School for the Handicapped and the Kennedy Center for the Handicapped. She enjoyed gardening,...

Passed away Friday morning, September 10, 2021. Don was born August 8, 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of John and Margaret (Wienberg) Klimp. Don worked for several years with Allen Edwin Homes and just enjoyed life to the fullest. On September 17, 1976 Don was united in marriage to his loving wife Hertha (Joftscheff), who survives. Also surviving is Donnie Leonard, who Don and Hertha raised and has given them 4 "grandchildren", Marissa, Brandon, Cody, and Joey Leonard; brothers and sisters,...

Jennifer passed calmly in her loving family home. She entered God's Almighty Army of Warriors in Heaven on September 9, 2021. Jennifer's life began December 26th, 1985. The daughter of Scott Andrew and Mary Lynn Rowe. Jennifer had the most loving childhood growing up with her two sisters, Amanda Stone and Karrie Johnson. Jennifer was well educated, graduating class of 2005. Jennifer's younger years she enjoyed playing with her sisters and friends. Jennifer's biggest joy is music. She has...

Passed away Thursday morning, September 9, 2021 at his home. Ken was born December 30, 1929 in Allegan, MI the son of Myron and Hazel (Dustin) Lacey. Ken spent his whole life in Portage, MI except for 2 years in the U.S. Army and a one year transfer on his job in Dayton, OH. He was the second of four generations who graduated from Portage Central High School and earned his BS at Western Michigan University in 1955. Ken worked at the Mead Corporation for 38 years and retired in 1991. Ken was...

Berniece A. Buck, age 89 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Hospice. She was born in Tomah, Wisconsin on February 28, 1932, to the late Lee and Thelma (Champlin) Pringle. Berniece married Albert E. Buck on June 7, 1952, in Kalamazoo. She took great pride in being a homemaker, having a strong devotion to and much love for her family. In retirement Berniece and Al traveled much of the continental Unites States and also enjoyed trips...