Carol Louise Haskin Feldt, age 93, of Scotts, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, with her children at her side. Carol was born August 17, 1929, in Big Rapids, MI, to parents Carl & Georgia Haskin. Carol graduated from Western State Normal School in 1946 and attended Western Michigan University to study bookkeeping. Carol met her future husband Robert Feldt at a square dance at the Y in 1954, and they were married later that year at the First Baptist Church, where they were lifelong...

Wubbo "Chub" Mejeur, age 99, passed away October 2, 2022. He was born June 7, 1923 in Kalamazoo to the late Jacob and Elsien (Skipper) Mejeur.   Wubbo was a big fan of jigsaw puzzles and Notre Dame Football. He also enjoyed traveling and supporting his grandkids at their sporting events.   Wubbo was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Uko “Dutch” (Jo) Mejeur, Rena (Al) Rhem, Jerry (Betty) Mejeur, Trena (Matthew) Onderlinde, Henry (Francis) Mejeur,...

Lowell Eugene Miller, age 84, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. Lowell was born in Blythe Township, Arkansas, on August 9, 1938, the son of the late David and Marie Miller. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage with Louise (Johnson) Miller in 1963. He worked for Georgia Pacific, retiring after forty years of service. He enjoyed going to flea markets, selling collectables, and was an avid reader. Lowell is survived by his...

Was called home to the Lord unexpectedly at Bronson Methodist Hospital on September 28, 2022. Arlene Rabb, age 90, was born on May 19, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harry and Jennie (Shugars) Marble. She graduated from Comstock High School in 1951. Arlene met a young Army soldier prior to his deployment to Korea and the soldier, Steve “Pete” Rabb, was the love of her life. Pete and Arlene were married on April 23, 1951, while he was home on military leave. Arlene worked as...

Paul Kuiper, age 83, of Kalamazoo passed away September 28, 2022. He was born February 24, 1939 in Emmen, Netherlands to the late Johannes and Martja (VanderVeen) Kuiper. Paul kept up an active life, speed skating and playing soccer as a child and eventually becoming a dedicated cyclist. He was an avid soccer fan, loved to indulge in sweets—especially black licorice, and more recently enjoyed his daily word search puzzles. Paul worked in Tool & Die manufacturing for the majority...

Ione M. Coburn, age 93, of Pavilion Township passed away September 27, 2022. She was born May 14, 1929 in Climax Township to the late Harland and Lula (Tyler) Piper. Ione was united in marriage to Henry Coburn in Climax on May 21, 1948 and became the ideal farmer’s wife. Her career involved caring for the family farm, children and grandchildren, the home, and feeding her family—Sunday dinners being her favorite. Ione’s family was her world. She is remembered for her...

Roy Lee Middlebrooks of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the age of 87. He was born on March 27, 1935, in Tupelo, Arkansas, the son of the late George and Agnes (Morgan) Middlebrooks. Roy was one of six children who have all preceded him in death. Roy was married to Beverly (Schuster) Middlebrooks for fifty years, until her passing in 2005. Roy is survived by his son Roy A. (Michelle) Middlebrooks of Mattawan, son Robert W. Middlebrooks of Paw...

Timmy J. Lynch, age 71 of Portage, died peacefully at his home on September 26, 2022. Tim was born on September 12, 1951, in Kalamazoo, the son of Frank and Nellie (Hoogstraten) Lynch. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School. Tim was a welder and had worked at Kalamazoo Stamp & Die/Tower Automotive and retired from Eliason. He was a member of the Lawton Eagle’s Club and enjoyed socializing at Sportsman’s Bar in Paw Paw. His family includes his son, Frank (Erica) Lynch; his...