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Carmella Jean Adcox
May 30, 2026
Carmella Jean Adcox, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan. Born on November 2, 1956, in Highland Park, Illinois, Carmella led a life marked by strength, resilience, and an enduring spirit that touched all who knew her.
Known affectionately for her multifaceted talents, Carmella was...
Joseph Chapin LaForce III
May 30, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Chapin LaForce III, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with his wife by his side. Born on April 24, 1957, in Battle Creek, Joe graduated from Lakeview High School in 1975. Over the years, he worked at several places, including Eaton in the early 1980s. He later worked in construction, putting his...
Diane Lynn Jones
May 28, 2026
Diane Lynn Jones, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in Allegan, Michigan, with her loving husband, Richard Jones, by her side. She was born on July 27, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Gerald and Beverly Benham.
Diane was a woman who could best be described as loving, kind, strong willed, and full of life. Much like her...
Raymond "Skeet" Ellsworth, Jr.
May 28, 2026
Raymond "Skeet" Leroy Ellsworth Jr., age 71, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on May 28, 2026 in his hometown. Born on April 22, 1955 to Joyce (Boatman) Gibson and Raymond Ellsworth SR, Raymond was a simple man who found happiness in an uncomplicated lifestyle characterized by simplicity, honesty, and loyalty. He was a wanderer at heart, a free bird of...
Wilma Hicks
May 28, 2026
Wilma Hicks passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 74.
In keeping with Wilma’s wishes, no formal obituary will be published. This notice serves as a simple acknowledgment of her passing and a remembrance by those who knew and loved her.
Phillip L. Sharp
May 26, 2026
Mr. Phillip Lamar Sharp transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1972, in Helena, Arkansas, to Helena Tose and Glover Sharp. He was raised in Fort Wayne, IN by Berlee and Clyde Mayes. Phillip accepted Christ at a young age and was known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and...
Alec Marcus Maddock
May 25, 2026
Alec Marcus Maddock, 22, of Fenton, passed away on May 25, 2026, in an ATV accident. He was born on June 30, 2003, and in his 22 years, he lived more fully, loved more deeply, and laughed more freely than most do in a lifetime.Alec had an extraordinary gift for making people feel seen. He lit up every room he...
Steve Wayne Hamby
May 23, 2026
Steve Wayne Hamby of Clayton, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital. Steve was born on December 20, 1971 in Morenci, Michigan to Russell Steve and Morita Hamby.
He is survived by his children, Haley (Blue) Repp and Tyler Hamby; his mother, Morita Hamby; and his sister, Lesia Hamby. He was preceded in death by his...
Daniel Lee Kauffman
May 21, 2026
Daniel Lee Kauffman, 45, born on October 13, 1980, in Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Allegan County, Michigan.
Daniel was a man who found joy in life’s simple moments and in the people he loved most. He proudly served in the United States Army, earning numerous medals during his time of service, a reflection of his...
Dragi "Dave" Nikolovski
May 21, 2026
Dragi "Dave" Nikolovski, a man whose life was marked by hard work, kindness, and an unyielding zest for living, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in Marshall, Michigan. Born on December 30, 1950, in Bitola, Yugoslavia, Dave’s journey was one defined by determination, versatility, and a deep care for those around him.
Growing up in Battle Creek, Michigan, Dave received...
Esther Elaine Walters
May 19, 2026
Esther Elaine Walters, a cherished resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born on June 8, 1955, in Kalamazoo, she lived a life marked by resilience, independence, and devotion to her family.
Esther was a woman of action—a true go-getter who approached life with determination and clarity. Her straightforward nature meant she valued brevity and getting right...
Michael John Leonard
May 16, 2026
Michael John Leonard, age 69, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Michael was a hardworking man who dedicated much of his life to caring for his family and fulfilling his responsibilities. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars, a hobby that brought him pride, satisfaction, and at times, countless hours of...
Lynn Micky McGivern
May 15, 2026
Lynn Micky McGivern, age 78, left his earthly home in Battle Creek on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born on September 17, 1947, in Bay City to Thomas and Linda Anna (Pacholka) McGivern.
Lynn was a talented contractor who specialized in siding application and window installation. He took great pride in the intricate peak sunburst siding patterns he created throughout...
Megan Roxanne Haley-McGuire
May 15, 2026
Megan Roxanne Haley, age 38, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and closest friends. Megan was a devoted mother, loving daughter, caring sister, and loyal friend whose strength, compassion, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
Above all else, Megan’s greatest pride and joy were her children, Violit Haley and...
Joan Moquist
May 12, 2026
Joan Moquist, 66, of Calhoun County, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, under hospice care at Ely Manor in Allegan, Michigan. She was born on November 13, 1959, in Homer, Michigan, and remained deeply connected to her roots in Homer and the Calhoun County area throughout her life.
Joan was a woman who could best be described as funny,...
Mark L. Myers
May 11, 2026
Mark L. Myers, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 10, 1954, in Rock Island, Illinois, Mark lived a life marked by warmth, humor, and a genuine ability to connect with people.
Known for his affable and goofy nature, Mark was...
Rebekah Ann Willings
May 11, 2026
Rebekah Ann Willings, a woman of unwavering faith, profound kindness, and deep compassion, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on July 12, 1956, in Paw Paw, Michigan, Rebekah’s life was marked by her steadfast devotion to God and her enduring commitment to service and family.
Throughout her life, Rebekah exemplified grace and generosity. A devout Christian,...
Nora Bell Zehner
May 10, 2026
Nora Bell Zehner, born on March 6, 1939, in Berrien County, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home in Sodus, Michigan, on May 10, 2026. She lived a full life rich with love, warmth, and cherished memories.
Nora was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her four children: Sue (Sidney) Statler, Jerry Zehner, Steven (Debbie) Zehner, and...
Stephen Ralph Bainbridge
May 9, 2026
Stephen Bainbridge, 79, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the memories, friendships, and family that meant so much throughout his life. Born on December 1, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, Stephen will be remembered as an easygoing man with a strong work ethic, a loyal heart, and a way of making everyone around him feel...
Steve Katai
May 8, 2026
Istvan “Pista” “Steve” Katai was born on September 2, 1935, in Hungary. A remarkable man known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those around him, Steve passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, forever cherished by all who knew him.
At 21 years old, Steve bravely left Hungary and journeyed to Austria before eventually settling in Germany. It was...
