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Sunday, August 16, 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.
Rosary
Sunday, August 16, 2026
7:00 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Driving Directions
Mass
Monday, August 17, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
St. Monica Catholic Church
4408 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-4389
Lunch will follow in the Community Building
Burial
Monday, August 17, 2026
1:30 PM EDT
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Web Site
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.
St. Monica Catholic Schools
530 W. Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Web Site
Hackett Catholic Prep
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Web Site
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ambati Flowers
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site
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From stick‑ball streets and salt‑water‑taffy boardwalks to a lifetime of healing as a beloved physician, devoted husband, joyful father with an infectious laugh, Gary danced, discovered, encouraged, and cared with a warmth that made every person—and every moment—feel deeply cherished. Check back soon for Gary's full Life Story.