Michael L. Hillman Obituary

Michael will be laid to rest privately at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, c/o the funeral home.

Age 63, of Kalamazoo, passed away on December 8, 2024, at Bronson Hospital. He was born in Michigan City, IN, on November 23, 1961, the son of Leon L. and Carolyn B. (Boven) Hillman. Raised in Kalamazoo he graduated from Loy Norrix High School, Class of 1980. After graduating he enlisted in the US Navy. After fifteen years of honorable service, he was discharged and returned to make Southwest Michigan his home. Michael was a hard worker and held many jobs throughout his life. When not working he enjoyed watching sports, collecting comic books and other memorabilia. He was an avid fan of watching movies and listening to music with family and friends. Above all Michael loved his family and he leaves behind many special memories to cherish. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn; three siblings, Debra (Vashon) Chess, Tina Willard and Annette Hillman; a daughter, Vanessa Coster and three granddaughters; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his father Leon.