Obituaries

Rita passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.She was born February 15, 1945 in Fremont, MI to Peter and Mary (Diamante) Caruso.  She graduated from high school and in 1967 she married James Terrill.  She devoted her life to caring for her home and family.  Rita was a good cook and created flavorful...

Merle passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.He was born December 26, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the son of Donald and Fern (Newton) Ingold. For 40 years Merle worked at Frost Standard which later became McDonald’s Towing and Rescue until his retirement in 2013. In his free time he enjoyed riding dirt bikes, camping, hunting and watching NASCAR...

Born in 1926 in southern Illinois, Irene Jeanette Walker (yes-first name Irene, a name of which she was not fond) was destined to cross paths in fifth grade with a dashing fellow classmate named Zach Warren – who became the love of her life. Marriage plans, interrupted by WWII, took place in 1946 upon Zach’s return to civilian life. They...

Landen Thomas Jorgensen has always been a fighter and overcame everything that he was ever challenged with. He was born May 13, 2010 as a 24 week preemie and identical twin. Immediately, he showed everyone that he was here to stay…. Over 100 days in NICU, countless surgeries, medical issues and setbacks he overcame every single one of them through...

Lucian, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021 in Allegan, Michigan. A longtime resident of Southwest Michigan, Lucian enjoyed a full and rewarding life of service including time in the United States Navy during World War II, more than 60 years with the Masonic Lodge, and over 20 years as a Shrine Clown.LUMA, as he was known by...

Sarah passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Kalamazoo.She was born March 31, 1924 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of John and Marcianna (Gorecka) Klosinski. On June 17, 1944 in Chicago she married Joseph Evans who passed away in 1976. Surviving are her daughter, Sarah (Kenneth) Marshall and granddaughter, Alexis (Dee Sloan) Evans. She was preceded in death by her...

Marcia passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.She was born December 13, 1973 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Deborah (Lyon) Froelich. As a young woman Marcia worked at Plum Crazy Family Restaurant and for 26 years worked at Perrigo until her retirement in 2017 due to medical issues.Marcia enjoyed watching hockey and was a Blackhawks fan. She loved going...

Terry passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born February 2, 1962 in Fennville, the son of William Sr. and Ardith (Barnes) Sisson. Terry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for Laraway Sons and Movers, moving houses, roofing and construction and for the last 12 years was a chemical blender...

Kerry Wilkins passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born November 10, 1957, in Otsego, the son of Geno and Dort Wilkins, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother Greg, and three children, Cody, Cory and Ashley.Kerry spent his adult life living in the Baldwin, Michigan, area. He enjoyed his motorcycle, music, and Black...

Rachel passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born in Allegan on December 30, 1925, the daughter of Clair and Frances (Wood) Rouse. Rachel graduated from the University of Michigan. She was an RN at many area doctor’s offices. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, quilting and playing golf. She was an active member...

Marilyn passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Allegan General Hospital.She was born February 15, 1940 in Orangeville, the daughter of Forrest and Francis (Allen) Rantz. She worked for Kal-Equip for 25 years, Hayworth and National Water Lift until her retirement. Marilyn enjoyed crafting, gardening, crocheting and was a skilled seamstress. She was a member of Martin Reformed Church and...

Michelle Marshall of Portage passed away October 17, 2021 at her home in Portage. Michelle was born March 17, 1947 in Battle Creek the daughter of Norman and Maxine (LaBelle) Shaughnessy. Michelle loved the sun and going to the beach, especially Lake Michigan, and going on cruises.On August 4, 1967 she married John Marshall who preceded her in death in...

Ron passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 13, 1942 and raised by his parents Stanley and Alice Franz in Eau Claire, Michigan.Ron earned his Bachelor degree in 1967 from WMU. He worked as a Probation Officer and worked for 30 years at Youth Opportunities Unlimited in Kalamazoo. Ron wore many hats...

Wilson Sincler III finished his time here and went home on Saturday, October 16, 2021.He is preceded in death by his father, Wilson; mother, Rose; sister, Charlotte and brothers, Mark and Dan.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen, who he met at Perrigo; his children, Michelle, Jason, Vince and Quinton; grandchildren, Jason, Aliah, Megan, Gunner, Kerstin and...

Jim passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born May 3, 1947 in Flint, the son of John and Mildred (Rider) Wolverton. Jim was a graduate of Grand Blanc High School and went on to earn a BS and MBA from Western Michigan University. He was a retired accountant. He had owned his own...

Barbara Jean Arnold, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour October 16, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego, Michigan where she was a resident.Barbara was born on a farm in Redford, Michigan on October 2, 1931.  She was the second of four children born to Donald and Maxine (Richardson) Marr.  She graduated...

Chris passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home in Martin.He was born September 15, 1971 in Kalamazoo, the son of Russell and Linda (Veld) Davis. He worked at Perrigo as a receiving trainer. Chris liked to make people laugh. He loved Halloween, camping, hunting and cooking. He enjoyed drag racing, golf carts, classic cars and attending car shows...

Elsie passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born August 22, 1936 in McDonald, MI, the daughter of George and Lucille (Baker) Brown. As a young girl Elsie was raised by her Aunt Ethel Brown. She worked at the Holiday Inn and Sheraton Hotel in Kalamazoo starting out as a maid and worked her...

Elaine Mary Iler, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI.Elaine was born to Carl E. and Frances E. (Pack) Boehmer on March 24, 1927. She met Donald J. Iler in the summer of 1944. He enlisted in the Navy and they wanted to marry, on a weekend pass they did and then he...

David passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his home in Otsego.He was born February 18, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the son of Dudley Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Stasiak) Slack. David graduated from Gull Lake High School, received his associate degree from KVCC and went on to attend classes at MSU. He was a skilled woodworker and owned and operated a...