Mar 29, 2024

Harriet Pauline was born March 30, 1933, in Raymond, Washington to Anna and Harry Haagensen. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 29, 2024, just one day before her 91st birthday. Her Catholic faith was very important to her, and she is now with her parents in Heaven.

After High School, she completed an associate degree in...

Mar 28, 2024

Helen E. Like of Parchment, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Helen was the daughter of George and Daisy (Duncan) Kreling. 

Helen and Richard M. Like were married in 1954. He preceded her in death in May of 2017. Helen was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.  

Helen is survived by her son, Jeffry...

Mar 28, 2024

Paul Kampen, 67, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

Paul was born on March 13, 1957, as the child of Doris and William Kampen. A Parchment Panther graduate, Paul attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College to play basketball and spent the duration of his life in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.  

Paul had many passions in his life. He started...

Mar 27, 2024

Joy Psalmonds Padgett, 88, was lovingly received in heaven on the morning of Wednesday, March 27th. She was born December 2, 1935, to the late Andrew and Anna (Cadle) Psalmonds in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Joy graduated from Comstock High School and then attended and graduated from the American Beauty Academy. She married her best friend, Charles Padgett, on April 4, 1953,...

Mar 26, 2024

Richard Edward Butler of Kalamazoo, age 89, died March 26, 2024.  He was born March 20, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Kenneth and Hazel (Becker) Butler.  Richard worked as a Facilities Manager for Graphic Packaging for 25 years.  Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, JoAnne Butler.  Surviving are four children, Scott...

Mar 26, 2024

Barbara Jean Patterson (a.k.a. Judy-Barb) died March 26, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan from pancreatic cancer and fought hard. She was born November 15, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, John S. and Blanche E. Patterson; her brother, James S. Patterson; and her beloved bichon, Cuddles. Some of Barb’s earliest memories were of growing...

Mar 26, 2024

Judy I-Wha Shao-Johnson December 28, 1976 — March 26, 2024 Judy Shao-Johnson, 47, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1976, to Nancy and Richard in Taipei, Taiwan. Judy was an advocate, healer, artist, and Reiki Master. She was known for her community and volunteer work. She received an award for her volunteer work at...

Mar 26, 2024

Jan K. Stowe passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  She was born in Kalamazoo to the late J. Ward and Celeste (Kussy) Perry on November 30, 1939.   Growing up, she had a special bond with her twin sister, Nan, and they remained best friends throughout her life.   She attended Western Michigan University High School and went...

Mar 26, 2024

Known to some as “Reid Boy”.

Reid was born July 23, 1956, at Florence Crittenden Hospital in Detroit.  He left for the 'Spirit in the Sky' March 26, 2024. Freed at last from Parkinson’s Disease.

Reid was definitely a child of the 70's and the peace movement. He loved Rock-n-Roll, from the early Stones until he became a Phish-head, and all the...

Mar 26, 2024

Surrounded by family in prayer, Jeanette Sportel VandenBosch, climbed the staircase to Heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus on March 26th, 2024.

Jeanette (Jan) Doorlag, was born the last of three daughters to Alice and Anno Doorlag on June 14th, 1923. At the age of one and a half, she tragically lost her mother to pneumonia and was raised...

Mar 26, 2024

Bela Lahner passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Bela was born April 25, 1933 in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. In 1945, he and his family left Hungary on a German mechanics truck as the Russians invaded. They spent the next six years in refugee camps and working on farms before they were given the opportunity to immigrate to the...

Mar 25, 2024

Passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, with his wife by his side. Ken was born on December 13, 1946, in The Bronx, New York, to the late, Sidney and Verna Jean (Barron) Eisenberg. Early in his life, Ken decided to serve his country, and joined the United States Marines. After serving his country proudly, Ken went on to be...

Mar 23, 2024

Jay Wayne Heckler (84) was suddenly called home to join the trumpeting angels of heaven on March 23, 2024, in Mattawan, MI. Born on November 14, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA to late parents Bessie Stillwell Heckler and Sheldon Moyer Heckler, Jay led an exemplary life of love and commitment to his surviving wife of 61 years, Diane (Thompson) Heckler. Not...

Mar 23, 2024

Ernesto Saenz DeLeon of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on March 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Ernesto was born in Weslaco, Texas, on January 3, 1935, to the late Emelio and Guadalupe Saenz DeLeon. In 1957, he married Rebecca Reyes. The two were married for 61 years when Rebecca passed away in 2018.

Ernesto was a...

Mar 23, 2024

Gilbert L. Peguero, age 98 of Portage, died on March 23, 2024. He was born in Loveland, Colorado, on February 4, 1926, the son of Octaviano and Marcela Peguero. He had lived in Portage since 1966. On September 6, 1947, he married Carmen Cantu, and she preceded him in death in 2003. Gil was an avid sportsman and loved baseball,...

Mar 22, 2024

Mar 22, 2024

Sharon Ann Seekamp passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 75. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Robert W. and Florence C. (Truxel) Seekamp on May 23, 1948. Sharon was a purchasing agent for Burroughs, LLC for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, lunch outings with her friends, gardening,...

Mar 22, 2024

Dianne Elizabeth Huffman passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on March 22, 2024. She was 84 years old. She was born July 29, 1939, to Inez (nee Robinson) and Dr. Edwin L. Longpre. Dianne grew up near Bay City, Michigan, the youngest of four children: Dr. Keith Longpre, Suzanne Longpre Martin, and William Longpre. While growing...

Mar 21, 2024

Raymond Schroeder lived an ordinary life, but he did it in extraordinary ways.  A proud graduate of Wheaton College, he lived his life according to the motto of his alma mater, “For Christ and His Kingdom.”  The Gospel clearly shaped him – he knew he was flawed and needed Jesus to die for him, and he was overwhelmed daily that...

Mar 21, 2024

Edwin “Edd” W. Price, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in Jackson, MI to the late Edwin W., Sr. and Belle (Grinell) Price on April 1, 1938. Edd was a materials handler for Eckrich where he was employed for over 36 years. He enjoyed gardening, baking and loved cats-...