The Celebration of Life Experts

Bob Hayes

December 13, 1936 - March 9, 2026
Portage, MI

//cdn.lifestorynet.com/obituaries/01f/151431/151431-00.jpg



Visitation

Monday, March 16, 2026
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
1150 W Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-5165
Map
Web Site

Mass

Monday, March 16, 2026
3:00 PM EDT
Live Stream
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
1150 W Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-5165
Map
Web Site

Reception

Monday, March 16, 2026
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900

Guests who are not attending Mass are encouraged to attend the reception.

Food, drinks, and stories will be shared.

Driving Directions

Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Milestone Senior Services for Meals on Wheels
918 Jasper Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 382-0515
Web Site

Flowers


Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.

Ambati
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site

Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site

Life Story / Obituary


Print

From his small-town beginnings in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to building lifelong friendships as a salesman, devoted dad, and joyful adventurer, Bob Hayes lived a life defined by warmth, hard work, and unforgettable family memories. Check back soon for Bob's Life Story.