Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc.

you and your memories are not just part of the life story® process, they are its entire focus. taking time to remember people is important because one life has the power to affect many. we share common experiences, yet our emotions, relationships, and memories create individual life stories for each of us. life story funeral homes® provide a funeral solution that is innovative, comprehensive, and insightful. the life story is woven into all the services we provide. here is a little of our own story... over eighty years ago, john f. donovan founded donovan funeral home in downtown kalamazoo, and years later, moved the business to a historic mansion at 447 w. south street. roy betzler purchased donovan's in 1975, working with john's nephew, charles. ten years later roy moved the business to the current, modern, single-story facility on stadium drive. in 1991, roy's son scott joined the firm. the family expanded their service to the community in 1999, when they bought the thompson & hawle