All Obituaries

Margaret Ann "Maggi" Predum (Brown), cherished mother of Jolie-ann Corda, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Maggi, beloved daughter of Alice and Berwyn Brown, was born on December 1, 1942. She was raised in Kalamazoo and attended Kalamazoo Public Schools graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 1960. She obtained her bachelors of science, majoring in communications, from Western Michigan University in 1985....

"Robert 'Bob' John Overbeck" of Kalamazoo, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, February 22, 2020. Bob was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin March 24, 1924, the son of Arthur and Nellie Overbeck. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School and then attended Calvin College and Davenport College where he received his accounting degree. He was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church, where he served on Council as both an Elder and Deacon. He was a...

Seymour Levine, age 97, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, in Kalamazoo. He was born on April 30, 1922, in Chicago, IL a son of the late Phillip and Sarah (Scher) Levine. He is survived by two sons, Stephen (Linda) Levine and Mark Levine; step-son Daniel Chasan; two grandchildren, Eric and Lisa; and a great-grandson, Isaac. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 in Jewish Riverside Cemetery. The family is being cared for by Langeland Family Funeral Homes...

Passed away Saturday afternoon February 22, 2020 at home in Gobles, MI. Marie was born on September 20, 1927 to the late Arthur Shewmake and Ada Marie Robbins in Detroit, MI. She was united in marriage to Oscar C. McKain on May 22, 1948. Marie was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Gobles. In addition to spending time with her family and friends, Marie enjoyed quilting, crocheting, embroidery and other crafts. She also enjoyed traveling, picnics and doing other spur-of-the-moment...

DEGROOT, William E. William Emerson DeGroot, "Bill" passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 95. Bill was born on February 19, 1925, in Kalamazoo, to the late William and Sadie (Engels) DeGroot. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, attended Western Michigan University and University of Alabama. In 1943, Bill was drafted into the United States Army and served until the end of World War ll. On January 31, 1947, Bill was united in marriage to...

Sharon Eldred (nee Kudary), 70, of Scotts passed away February 21, 2020. She was born May 5, 1949 in Sturgis, Michigan to the late Joseph and Clara (Ramsdell) Kudary. She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Eldred; son, Shawn (Monica) Eldred; three wonderful grandchildren whom she loved dearly; brothers Jeff (Mary Ann) and Joe Kudary; sister Denise (Brian) Murray; nieces and nephews; and numerous lifelong friends. Private services will be held for the immediate family. Interment will...

Thomas Ray Dingman, 73, passed away Friday morning, February 21, 2020, in Kalamazoo. He was born on May 26, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI a son of Charles and Betty (Hopkins) Dingman and had been a lifelong area resident. Thomas graduated from Portage Central High School in 1965. He worked as a machine operator for Checker Motors, Brown Company, National Waterlift, Hammond Machinery, Fox River Paper and Bunting Bearing. In his free time, Thomas enjoyed fishing, watching Detroit Tigers baseball...

BARTLETT, Clyde M. Clyde Michael Bartlett or "Mike" passed away on February 20, 2020 at the age of 76, in Kalamazoo after a long battle with medical issues. He was born on January 7, 1944. Mike was also known as "trouble," and he was full of it. Mike was an amazing father. There was nothing he wouldn't do for anyone, if he could help he was there even if it was just to supervise. He loved to watch sports of t.v. or in person, car racing was his favorite, Dale...

Richard "Dick" Arlen Reist, Sr. passed away February 20, 2020 at Medilodge of Kalamazoo with his wife and family at his side. He was born September 19, 1933 in Comstock, Michigan, the son of Jay Sr. and Grace (Rustenholtz) Reist. Dick attended Comstock High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1956 and was a member of Eagles Aerie 3531 in Schoolcraft. Dick was united in marriage to the love of his...

ULMER, ERIC A. of Kalamazoo, MI Eric A. Ulmer, age 41, passed away after a short illness on February 19, 2020. He was surrounded by his family at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Eric was born on December 24, 1978 in Kalamazoo, MI, where he remained a resident his entire life. He was the son of Adolf and Joan (Draper) Ulmer. On July 10, 2004, he married the love of his life Jessica J. Griffioen-Ulmer. Eric enjoyed all things nature. On a beautiful summer day, you would most likely find him...