The Celebration of Life Experts

Chris Marschke

March 23, 1970 - April 12, 2026
Kalamazoo, MI

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Life Story Service

Monday, April 20, 2026
4:00 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Driving Directions

Life Story Reception

Monday, April 20, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900

Where 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.

Children College Education Fund

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


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Chris Marschke was a brilliantly funny, endlessly curious and self-taught creator. A devoted father, gifted craftsman, and lifelong learner whose love of family, music, storytelling, and doing things the right way left a lasting imprint on everyone around him. Please check back soon to read his Life Story.