Obituaries

January 23, 1974 ~ December 17, 2025  Clay Edward Bombrys, 51, of Jones, departed this life a brave warrior, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family at Bronson Hospital the evening of Wednesday, December … [Read more...] about Clay Edward Bombrys

December 12, 1933 ~ November 13, 2025 Dolores Verburg, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, in Traverse City, MI at the age of 91. Born December 12, 1933, she spent nearly a century … [Read more...] about Dolores Verburg

February 5, 1937 ~ November 9, 2025 Janice Marie Strong of Marcellus, MI passed away the evening of Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers, MI after a short illness. Janice was born on February 5, … [Read more...] about Janice Marie Strong 

October 25, 1960 ~ November 7, 2025 Carol Ann Gard, born on October 25, 1960, in South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her warmth and gentle spirit touched the lives of many, making her … [Read more...] about Carol Ann Gard

September 5, 1958 ~ October 23, 2025 On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Jerry Dean Lapham of Holt, MI, was welcomed home into the arms of his Savior. Jerry gave his life to the Lord at age 14. Through danger, heartbreaks, sickness or … [Read more...] about Jerry Dean Lapham

March 4, 2000 ~ October 24, 2025 On October 24, 2025, God couldn’t wait any longer to hold Sage in his arms. Sage was loved by everyone. Having no enemies is certainly an achievement that would be the envy of all of us. Sage had the … [Read more...] about Sage Tanner Lowery

August 19, 1943 ~ October 1, 2025 With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Judy Ann (Bates) Gavin, who left this world peacefully on October 1, 2025. Judy was born to Harold and Edna Bates in Goshen, Indiana, on … [Read more...] about Judy Ann (Bates) Gavin

July 20, 1949 ~ October 2, 2025 John S. Orange, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 76. He was a beloved educator and dedicated family man. Born on July 20, 1949, in Mount Vernon, … [Read more...] about John S. Orange

Terry Trewhitt a man of quiet strength, musical soul, and boundless compassion passed away surrounded by love and memories that spanned generations. Born and raised in Michigan, Terry attended school in Kalamazoo and graduated in Three … [Read more...] about Terry Trewhitt

February 17, 1940 ~ September 12, 2025 Charles F. Maschke, 85, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Georgetown Hospital. He was born February 17, 1940, in Marcellus, Michigan, the only son of the late Zada Weikel and Frederick … [Read more...] about Charles F. Maschke

September 25, 1952 ~ August 23, 2025 Geneva Lee Troxell (Robb), age 72, of Marcellus, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, MI. Born in La Porte, Indiana, on September 25, … [Read more...] about Geneva Lee Troxell