Nancy Barnett, age 81 of Galesburg, died at home under hospice care on June 27, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1940, in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Hazel (Walden) Hadaway. As a child, Nancy met Thomas Richard Barnett, or "Richard" as Nancy called him. The couple grew up and fell in love and were married and celebrated 66 years of marriage this year. Nancy moved around with her military husband until settling in Kalamazoo. She worked for 20 years as a cashier...

Kenneth J. Rysenga, age 82 of Kalamazoo, peacefully passed from earth to His heavenly home on June 26, 2022. He was born September 14, 1939, in Kalamazoo, the son of Harm and Helene (Steketee) Rysenga. Ken was a 1957 graduate of Comstock High School and received his MBA in finance from Western Michigan University. He briefly served in the U.S. Coast Guard. For 30 years, he worked for The Upjohn Company, spending many years in the Asgrow Seed division. He then was an investment broker with...

George Thomas Beech died Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born November 9, 1931, in Lansing, MI, son of John L. and Lilian M. (Woods) Beech.   After growing up in Lansing MI, he attended Michigan State University, earned a PhD at Johns Hopkins University, then found a career as a professor in the History Department and Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University. He took sabbatical leaves in France and loved travelling with his wife after retirement. He...

The Reverend Carl L. Hausermann Obituary   The Reverend Carl Lee Hausermann of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and formerly of Portage, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, June 22nd, at the age of 82. Carl was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 25th, 1939, to Max Hausermann and Dortha E. (Wilson) Hausermann. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, Western Michigan University, and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He was ordained a United...

Donald Monroe Shull of Portage, MI, died June 22, 2022, at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo MI at the age of 88 where he left us now to be with his Savior and Lord. He was born on August 2, 1933, in Brooklyn NY to Leonard and Frances (Lehman) Shull. Don graduated from Ridgefield Park High School. He graduated from Hope College, where he met his wife, Irma Shull (Derks). He also received his master's degree from Michigan State University. Don is survived by his children including William...

Passed away Tuesday morning, June 21, 2022 at his home. Craig was born September 21, 1954 in Kalamazoo the son of David H. and Shirley (Egberts) Langeland. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School and worked for over 40 years with Parker Hannifin. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, riding roller coasters and spending time with his family. On October 8, 1983 Craig was united in marriage to his loving wife Deborah (Merrick) who survives. Also surviving are his children, Christopher...

Quinn E. Benson, Beloved Husband, and Father, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born January 17, 1937, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the son of Earl and Lucille (Liefe) Benson.     Father Earl was in the US Navy and, as a result, the family traveled extensively. Quinn attended several different high schools, Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN and graduated in 1963 from the University of Chicago Law School with his JD degree. He was an...

Our beloved mother, nanna, grammy, and friend passed away peacefully at Woodside (Friendship Village) surrounded by family on Sunday morning, June 19, 2022. Betty Anne was born on February 25, 1930, to Woods and Mary Ella Bowers in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. From a young age, Betty Anne found joy in caring for others, so it is fitting she pursued a career as a social worker. She received her undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and her graduate degree from Washington...

John Frederick Mertz, 73, of Lansing, MI died with his two daughters by his side on Sunday, June 19, 2022, after a courageous and dignified battle with metastatic urothelial cancer. John was born on April 4, 1949 to Carl and Mary Jane (Castrop) Mertz. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree and was a brother of Phi Kappa Theta. He continued his education at Wayne State University Law School, where he earned his Juris...