Kalamazoo, Michigan
03/03/1953 - 11/23/2025
Patricia "Patty" S. Nichols VanZandt, age 72, of Kalamazoo, passed on November 23, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Detroit on March 3, 1953, to Edward and Nancy (Melby) Prahl and spent most of her early years in the Jackson, Michigan, area. Patty graduated from Parkside High School...
Read MoreA very kind and genuine person. She will be missed by so many. I was fortunate to have worked with Pat for many years. Rest in Peace.
Joseph P McDonnell
December 03, 2025 | Work
I did not know you, but I want to thank you for your service. My sincere sympathies to your entire family. My brother was a Sgt in the Detroit Police dept, he has gone home too.
Carrol T. Blair
November 30, 2025
I was blessed to know Patty for so many years by working at KDPS and her at Portage. We crossed paths at the lodge gatherings and also on a call she responded to after my retirement. She was always so cheerful, caring and friendly. She will be missed by family and her "Law Enforcement Family" as well. Godspeed Patty
Andres Herrera
November 26, 2025 | Work
Patricia, Thank You for Your Service to PPD. Your Father was one of our instructors at JHS. May God Bless You! Sincerely, Robert Smith JHS '70
Robert Smith
November 26, 2025 | School
