Michael C. Woody, age 54 of Portage, died on February 2, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles and Mary Lou (Mielke) Woody. Michael was 1991 graduate from the Special Education Department at Portage Central High School. For 18 years he was a carryout assistant at H&B Market. He was a welcoming smiling face to shoppers and regular customers looked forward to seeing him. Michael enjoyed watching NASCAR and looking at classic cars. He loved listening to Oldies...

Passed away Wednesday February 1, 2023, peacefully with his family by his side. Wayne was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late DeWayne and Bertha (Starks) Stevens. After graduating from high school, Wayne went on to serve his country proudly as he joined the United States Army. When he was 29 years old, he married his best friend, Patricia, whom he spent his life with until her passing in 2018. He worked at Mead and retired from there.  He was a devout member of Cornerstone...

Joan Marie Posthumus died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home. She was born August 23, 1932, in Marshall, MI the daughter of the late Howard W. and Lucene M. (Eipper) Long. In 1969, Joan joined Marshall Community Credit Union and shortly thereafter became manager, working until her retirement in 2000. On December 30, 1976, Joan married George Posthumus who preceded her in death on December 3, 2021. Joan is survived by her children, Stephen Obenour and Linda “Lin” Dzurny, and...

Lois Ada Joslyn went home to her Lord in Battle Creek on January 31, 2023. She was born December 20, 1938, to Clifford and Helen (Greene) Worden, who preceded her in death. Lois married Lowell Joslyn on May 26, 1962, and they were blessed with two sons. She became a dedicated member of the Order of Eastern Star when she was 18 and had lifelong involvement with the OES, ending with her services at the office of the Grand Secretary Marshall OES office in 2019. She served as the Worthy...

Jerrold “Jerry” Burnette passed away at Provision Living at Oshtemo on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born to the late James J. and Garnette P. (Niswender) Burnette in Asherville, Kansas. Jerry graduated from Kansas State University in 1961 with a degree in accounting while also maintaining membership in the ROTC. After college, he went on to serve in the United States Army for two years and earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Jerry was an accountant at the UpJohn Company for...

Joyce L. “Joey” Kruithoff, age 80 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 30, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1942, the daughter of Jesse and Alberta (Sage) Coffinger. She attended Kalamazoo Central High School and graduated in 1960. After high school she moved to Chicago where she attended finishing school.  Afterwards she traveled back to Kalamazoo and started her family. In the early 1970’s she learned to play golf, she was...

Rodney Jo Wagonmaker “Rod” (83) of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on January 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clause and Elieen Wagonmaker, and his only sibling and his wife, Scott and Linda Wagonmaker. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Shelby Wagonmaker. They had six children between them, all of whom he was very proud: Kristi (Matt) Jacobs, Leesa Rosenbaum, Sheri Masters, Chip (Ann) Rosenbaum, Jodi Wagonmaker, and...

Betty J. Locker, 93, passed away on January 28, 2023, at Kairos. According to her grandson Eric, “The world lost a funny, warm-hearted woman that day. She was a bit kind, a bit badass, and way ahead of her time.” She was born June 24, 1929, in International Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Bridget (McManus) and Jack Peckels. Betty married young and always said that her children were the best things in her life. She worked a variety of factory jobs and taught her children a...

Susan Belle Horne, 90, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away of natural causes with her family by her side on January 28, 2023. Susan was born on August 13, 1932, to Rolland Adams Lyons and Ruth Lillian Becker Lyons in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from Delton Kellogg High School, Susan attended the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University, graduating with a BA in Business Education. In 1952, Susan met Walter Harold Breyer, Jr. in East...

Linda went home to be with her eternal Lord and Savior Friday, January 27, 2023, in the comfort of her home with her son, and primary caregiver, holding her hand with deep affection in her final moments of life on earth.  Born August 4, 1932 in Kalamazoo, she was the daughter of Turner and Elsie (Flagg) Howard. Long-time member of Calvary Bible Church, Linda was a Godly woman whose faith and commitment to Jesus Christ was reflected in her daily walk.  She was affectionately known...