Terri Ann Cartwright, age 63, died on February 27, 2021. She was born February 17, 1958, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Haveman) VanderVeen. Terri was a 1976 graduate of Comstock High School. She worked for many years as a medical assistant at Borgess Hospital and later with The Surgical Group, and was more recently working at Paris Cleaners. Terri had attended Country Christian Evangelical Free Church in Scotts. She was a beautiful, kind, and caring woman who considered...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Joy Vandenboss, age 85, of Climax. She died Friday, February 26, 2021, at Reflections Memory Care, Battle Creek Michigan. A fifty-four-year resident of Climax, Michigan, Marilyn was born July 14, 1935, in Lucas, Michigan, to Leonard and Cora Tacoma. She worked at JoAnn Fabrics in Battle Creek for many years. Before that, she worked at The Masquerade Shop in Climax. Marilyn expressed her love by making gifts, food and...

Nellie Clarissa Kroeze went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI a daughter of Leonard and Cornelia (Dubbeld) Boogerman and had been a lifelong area resident. Nell graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She worked at Muir Pharmacy and later became a co-owner of Central Pharmacy. After starting a family, she became a full-time homemaker. Nell grew up attending Third Christian Reformed Church and after marriage...

Carolynne Marie Buckner, 75, of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Born in Lansing, Michigan on January 3, 1946 to Roy (Lillie) Bowen. United in marriage to Richard H. Buckner on June 17, 1995. Carolynne is survived by her husband of 25 years, Richard and children; Vicki (Keylen) Blackmon, Damien Alexandros Dunigan, Step-Daughter Deborah (David) Sherrod, Step-Son Brian (Janise)Buckner, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Siblings: John...

Robert VanderWeele, a devoted Christian, loving father and husband, died at the age of 84 on February 21, 2021, at home under hospice care. He was born March 11, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Anthony and Grace (VerMeulen) VanderWeele. Bob was a 1954 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Western Michigan University, where he was a member of Delta Epsilon Fraternity. Bob married Mary Jane...

Kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Sunday morning, February 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Orville was born October 14, 1927 in Bloomingdale, MI the son of Wesley and Viona (Gates) Robart. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a Victory Medal. Prior to his retirement he was employed for 23 years with General Motors. He was a member of Sunnyside United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time at the lake....

Karen Irene Cook, age 79 Kalamazoo, died peacefully at home with family on February 21, 2021. She was born on May 16th, 1941, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bill and Irene (Mohler) Walters. Karen was a Kalamazoo Central High School graduate and received her Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from Western Michigan University. She was a speech therapist for Dowagiac Union Schools, retiring in 2001. Her family includes her children: Jennifer (Marcus) Chambers and Andrew (Mimi) Cook; her...

Richard Lee Bentley, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born on March 9, 1942 to the late Nolan and Florence Bentley. Richard attended Mattawan Public Schools. After school he and his sister, Beatrice would help their parents, Nolan and Florence tend to their grape vineyards and asparagus fields. On October 22, 1965, Richard married the love of his life, Joy Skinner. They were married for 55 years. Throughout the years they enjoyed...

Charles " Charlie" Allen passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, February 19, 2021. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Ralph (Nancy) Allen on September 27, 1958. Charlie is survived by his mom, Nancy and brothers; Danny (Jan) Allen, Mark (Gail) Allen and Steven (Dennitta Hill) Allen. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph and brother, Albert. Charlie loved his family, friends and life. His love for bikes, guns, fishing and hunting are just a few things he will be...

Thomas Richard Speers passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021 at University of Michigan Hospital with his beloved wife and two daughters by his side. He was born on August 4, 1948 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Harry and Velma Speers and was the younger brother of the late Harry Speers, Jr. A 1966 graduate of Vicksburg High School, he received an Associate degree from Kellogg Community College and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Nazareth College. He joined the Kalamazoo...