On May 25, 2022, Lynette Rocha passed away suddenly. She was a beloved mother, partner, friend, and sister. She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Rocha, her father Joe Rocha, and her nephew Chase Rocha. Lynette is survived by her son Steven Harmon and her partner in life Steven Esman. She was the youngest of seven siblings, Lisa Buchanan, Jon Rocha, Joseph Rocha, Laurie Rocha-Drenth, Lana Stier, and Leiann Rocha, and many nieces and nephews. Lynette was a single mom who raised her...

Dale Richard Miller of Scotts, MI passed from this earth and entered the presence of the Almighty on May 23, 2022. Dale was a lifelong Scotts resident and graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1971 where he enjoyed playing sports including football, baseball, and basketball. He joined his parent's family business, Miller Excavating, before beginning a 25+ year career with Bouma-Betten Construction. He met his future bride, Teri, after a softball game and the two wed in 1973. Dale...

Carl R. Tarnow, Jr., age 92 of Kalamazoo, died at Bronson Hospital on March 23, 2022. He was born on December 12, 1929, the son of Carl, Sr. and Maxine (Rushmore) Tarnow. A graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, Carl was a devoted local businessman who always remembered his cherished customers. He grew up working at his parent's business, Tarnow Dairy, started in 1907 and finally closed in 1977 as the last family-owned dairy in the City of Kalamazoo. He then ran the Tarnow Restaurant...

Passed away Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. Mark was born January 22, 1965, in Kalamazoo, the son of Ralph and Lenora (Rowe) Dingman. On April 11, 1965, Mark was baptized at Haven Reformed Church, where he became a full member in 1986. On June 6, 1991, Mark graduated from the John F. Kennedy Center. From there, he entered the Edison Center day program, where he learned many interesting things and made life-long friends. Mark had the opportunity to travel with both his...

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John L. Witt passed away at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the age of 70 after a long bout with cancer. John was great with his quick wit, if you were one of his favorite people, then you had a nickname, and everything related to that name. He was a true people person and made the very best happy to see bartender, which he did after he retired. John was a welder by trade and worked at Wells Aluminum Company, before switching jobs to head maintenance coordinator for the Upjohn Company....

Donald died Thursday morning, May 19, 2022, in Kalamazoo. He was born March 13, 1947, son of the late Henry and Josephine (VanDyk) Balkema and had been a lifelong area resident. Donald was also preceded in death by an infant grandson, Nathan Balkema; a brother, David Balkema; and a sister, Joanne Vlietstra. Donald worked in the excavating business his whole life and was owner/operator of Balkema Sand and Gravel. He was a member of Covenant United Reformed Church. When Donald...

Richard D. Kirk passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, daughter Christine, grandson Caleb, and brother Jeff on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on August 9, 1948, to the late Richard and Ruth (McQueen) Kirk. Rick was an Army veteran that served his country during Vietnam. He was a retired Maintenance Mechanic for Kalsec Inc. and was also the president of their union prior to retirement. Rick loved billiards, fishing, spending time with...

Nola R. Geissel, age 97 of Kalamazoo, died on May 18, 2022. She was born on April 10, 1925, in Almena Township, Michigan, the daughter of Rellie and Lavina (Soloman) Masten. At her parent's cider mill, Nola met the love of her life Emil Geissel. They were married on March 3, 1945, and shared 66 years, until his death. She cherished being a mother to her four children and later a grandmother. She was a wonderful cook, enjoyed baking, and canned many foods. Nola handcrafted many beautiful...