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Jimmy is survived by: three children Zander (Alexis) Polus, Tiara Polus, and Livia Polus; a grandchild Charlotte Roberson; his mom Debra (Don) Benjamin; a sister Candy Roberts; a step-sister Tanya Saffell-Beach; a step-brother Shawn Saffell; his exwife Gina Whittker; a nephew Kyle Roberts; a niece Brittany Roberts; and his best friends Vince Perrone and Spencer King.
Jimmy died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He is preceded in death by his dad Tom Polus, grandparents Doy and Bonnie Schuemake, and an uncle David Shuemake
Hutchins Funeral Home is assisting Jimmy's family with cremation and there are not services planned. You are invited to leave a message of comfort.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jimmy Lee Polus, please visit our floral store.
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Lori Irelan Burk
Yesterday
Jim you were such a nice guy and so cool to work with. You will be missed by me and the unspoken words of many others.
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Sonnia Jeffries
November 13, 2025
You will be missed Jimmy. It was an honor getting to know you & working with you at Vaupell. Rest in peace my friend.
TROY REED
November 13, 2025
Gonna miss you dearly brotha.
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