Oct 10, 2006

SLINGERLEND, Margaret J. Portage Mrs. Slingerlend passed away late Tuesday afternoon, October 10, 2006 at Alterra Clare Bridge in Portage. She was born September 26, 1914 in Hopkins, the daughter of the late James and Bessie Beeman Campbell. In 1937, Margaret earned a B.S. from Western State Teachers College. She worked for 25 years as a school teacher in the...

Aug 15, 2006

SAGARA, Adam M. Portage Adam passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, August 15, 2006. Adam was born November 16, 1989, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Mikel and Lori Langeland Sagara and had been a life long area resident. He attended Portage Central High School and was about to begin his junior year. Adam grew up playing sports and was a...

Apr 25, 2002

Kenneth followed in his father Marvin's footsteps and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1960. Under his leadership, the firm expanded with the acquisition of our Comstock and Galesburg Chapels. Ken was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church of Kalamazoo. He loved singing with the Singing Crusaders Men's Chorus and served as their business manager. He and his...

Jan 1, 1981

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Jan 1, 1980

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Jan 1, 1970

Passed away Thursday August 10, 2023 at her home. Martha was born March 14, 1954 in Harlingen, TX the daughter of Glen and Joan (Price) Laymon. She enjoyed gardening, walking, traveling and reading. Martha loved spending time and being with her family and her church family. She especially enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren....

Jan 1, 1970

Milford Sletten passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023, at Vineyard Assisted Living. Milford Harlan Sletten was born April 3, 1929, on the family farm near Churchs Ferry, ND. He was the eighth of nine children of Henry Sletten and Hilda (Welo) Sletten. Growing up on the farm during the difficult years of the Depression, Milford learned how to be...

Jan 1, 1970

BROEKHUIZEN, Gary T.

of Portage

Went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday evening, June 25, 2023. Gary was born November 23, 1942 in Rochester, NY the son of Thomas and Mabel (Heuseveldt) Broekhuizen.

Gary graduated from Calvin College in 1966. After serving a 2-year stint in the U.S. Navy, Gary and...

Jan 1, 1970

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...

Jan 1, 1970

Passed away Saturday evening, January 21, 2023. Tony was born June 14, 1940 in Paw Paw, MI the son of Anton Sr. and Gladys (Salisbury) Tomas. He was a lover of music, language and the definition of an academic. He had a Bachelor degree as well as two Masters degrees. During his life he worked as a school teacher,...

Jan 1, 1970

Susan Florence Munden passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022, in Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born May 16, 1944, in Chicago, IL the daughter of Lester L. and Caroline A. (Fend) Blank.

Her family moved to Kalamazoo when she was an infant. She grew up in the Oakwood Neighborhood and attended Oakwood Elementary and...

Jan 1, 1970

Christine Ann Geer, age 63, of Bloomingdale, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Christine was born on September 10, 1958, the daughter of the late Earl Hodges Sr. and Shirley (Blanchard) Hodges. She retired from LaCosta Service after many years of service. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time...

Jan 31, 1953

LEE, Steven Wendell Kalamazoo Passed away January 31, 2007 at his residence. Steve was born February 15, 1953 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Wendell Lee and Joan Bos Lee Kreeger. Little Stevie Lee spent his young years terrorizing the Oakwood Neighborhood. After moving to Schoolcraft in 1968, he graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1971. Steve played Little League...

Jul 8, 1952

BROWN, Deborah L. Of Kalamazoo Debbie passed away Thursday evening, June 23, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Grover and Violet McLemore Chrisman. Surviving are her two daughters, Kathy James Dyke Brown and Kristin Travis Geer Brown; eight grandchildren; sister, Betty Sutton; niece, Kimberly Wetlaufer; nephew, Robert Sutton;...

Jun 15, 1945

MC CONACHIE, Robert J. of Detroit, Michigan Pvt. Robert James McConachie, age 18, was killed in action on, or about, June 15, 1945, on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japan. McConachie was a member of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division taking part in the assault of Japanese defensive lines on Kunishi Ridge. His body could not be recovered at the...

Jun 15, 1943

KLONT, Jerry J. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Friday morning, March 21, 2014. Jerry was born June 15, 1943 in Charlotte, MI the son of Marienus "Jack" and Erma Beech Klont. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Jerry was employed with MDOT for 30 years retiring as a crew leader. He was a member...

Oct 15, 1933

PANGBURN, Mrs. Patricia D. Kalamazoo, MI Died Thursday evening June 14, 2007. Pat was born October 15, 1933 in Landis Township in Cumberland, New Jersey a daughter of Sue and Edgar Atteson Dillard. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1963 and owned and operated Public Relation Services, Inc. for 22 years, retiring 6 months ago. Pat was a...

Mar 23, 1924

STALEY, John P. Of Grand Rapids John passed away Thursday July 22, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born March 23, 1924 in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul and Mable Lecraw Staley. John was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by WKZO-TV for over 26 years as...

Jan 1, 0001

Schiedel, Jennie of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013. Arrangements will be announced later by Langeland Family Funeral Homes.

Jan 1, 0001

Hoogenboom, Ray L., Jr. of Gobles A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 12 - 3 pm at the Bloomingdale Conservation Club, 16681 41st, Bloomingdale 269521-3297. Directions are to take M-43 West for 18 miles to C.R. #665, turn right N and go 3.5 miles to 18th Ave/C.R. #380 and turn right E and go ½...