Bruce Vanderweele's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bruce Vanderweele

January 15, 1953 - January 19, 2026 (73 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bruce Vanderweele's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Bruce Vanderweele

January 15, 1953 - January 19, 2026 (73 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Bruce Vanderweele Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bruce Vanderweele (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 73, on January 19, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John VanderWeele and Ruth VanderWeele (Sootsman). He is survived by: his wife Denise "Dennie" VanderWeele (Morrill); his children, Kim Mida (Jason), Brian VanderWeele (Briana), Beth Laninga (Eric) and Kristin Gower (Michael Garth); his grandchildren, Ella, Sam, Hayden of Ashton, CJ, Cody and Eva; and his siblings, Paul VanderWeele (Barb) and Judy VanderWeele.

Additionally, he worked with Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners, a charity that processes surplus produce and feeds the hungry globally.

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Jan 30

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Est Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
6080 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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Jan 31

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The Bridge
7200 Angling Road, Portage, MI 49024

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