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Medical Examiners Office covering, Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Grand Traverse, Kalamazoo, Leelenau, Mason, Muskegon, Osceola, St Joseph (MI) and Van Buren Counties in Michigan

10/30/2025

🌟 Meet Our Chief Investigator — John Storer, MSIR, MASS, D-ABMDI 🌟

John is an incredible leader, mentor, and role model, but his story goes far beyond that!

Before joining the WMed Office of the Medical Examiner, John dedicated nearly 21 years to serving our country in the U.S. Army in both conventional and special operations, where he led with pride and integrity. Following his military career, he spent several years in humanitarian demining, working overseas to support efforts that detect and clear land mines.

When he returned home, John continued his commitment to service through contract security, working both internationally and domestically for eight years. After briefly exploring retirement, he realized his passion for helping others hadn’t faded. He returned to school at KVCC and obtained his EMT-B and EMT-P so he could continue to serve.

That experience led him to the world of medicolegal death investigation, where he quickly found his calling. After five years as a Medical Examiner Investigator, John became our Chief Investigator in 2023, a role that truly fits his leadership and dedication.

John’s leadership sets the standard. His compassion, integrity, and unwavering commitment push our entire team to be better every single day. His impact is felt not only in the office, but across every community we serve. As he always says with pride, “I am right where I want to be.”

We couldn’t agree more. 👏

10/20/2025

This weekend, WMed Office of the Medical Examiner and St Martin of Tours partnered with community stakeholders to conduct a semi-annual event “Claiming the Unclaimed”. This event is an opportunity to give witness to decedent’s who come into the care of the Medical Examiner’s Office but have no family member or relative to make final arrangements for a decedent. It is important to understand that unclaimed does not mean unwanted. This service gives dignity and a voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves. We are appreciative of the commitment and efforts of WMed staff, the St Martins congregation and the community at large. —john

10/17/2025

❗️Claiming the Unclaimed ceremony reminder:❗️
Our ceremony will be held this Saturday, 1:00pm, for all who wish to attend.
Services will be held indoors if weather dictates.
Hope to see you there!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 18th
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church, 2010 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo

10/14/2025

🖤Welcome to the Team! 🖤
It’s been a busy and exciting weekend for our office! Please join us in welcoming our six newest investigators to the field.

After completing the classroom portion of their training, they’re now preparing to put their skills into practice and begin serving our communities.

We’re proud of their hard work and dedication, and we’re excited to see the impact they’ll make as part of our team! 👏

10/07/2025

🌿 Claiming the Unclaimed Ceremony 🌿

The WMed Office of the Medical Examiner is honored to partner with St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo to host the Fall “Claiming the Unclaimed” Ceremony on Saturday, October 18 at 1:00 p.m.

This event is free and open to the community. Together, we’ll come together to honor members of our community who have passed away without anyone to make their final arrangements — individuals for whom our office has the privilege of being a final voice.

The ceremony will include a eulogy, a moment of reflection, the interment of cremated remains, and the placement of a brass plaque in the church’s Memorial Garden to commemorate each life.

We invite the community to join us in paying tribute to these individuals with the dignity and respect everyone deserves.
If you’d like to contribute to this community-funded event, please visit the link below for more information.

https://secure.etransfer.com/eft/flexblockcode/donation1.cfm?d2org=StMartinofToursEpiscopal&d2tool=UnclaimedCremainsMinistry

10/05/2025

✅ Another Successful MAME Conference in the Books!

WMed was proudly and strongly represented at this year’s Michigan Association of Medical Examiners (MAME) Conference!

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this another incredible year of sharing knowledge, learning, networking, and collaboration. Events like this remind us how valuable it is to come together as a community of professionals dedicated to continuous growth and excellence.

Already looking forward to next year! 👏🖤

09/24/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Are you looking for meaningful, flexible work serving your community? WMed Office of The Medical Examiner is seeking on-call Medicolegal Death Investigators in the following Michigan counties:

📍 Allegan • Barry • Berrien • Branch • Calhoun • Cass • Grand Traverse • Mason • Osceola • St. Joseph • Van Buren

✨ Why Join Us?
✔ YOU choose your shifts! Flexible scheduling to fit your life
✔ 8–10 shifts per month (on-call)
✔ Make a real difference in critical moments for families and communities
✔ Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, Nursing, or Healthcare experience preferred, but we will train the right candidate!!

If you’re ready to step into an impactful role and join a supportive, professional team, apply today! 🖤

https://careers-wmich.icims.com/jobs/2330/on-call-medical-examiner-investigator/job

09/19/2025

Today, I had the honor and privilege to attend the rendering of honors and interment ceremony for an unclaimed veteran at Fort Custer National Cemetery. It was amazing to see the community turnout for a veteran who had no one able to make final arrangements for him. “Unclaimed” does not mean unwanted or unloved. It can mean there are no living relatives or it can simply mean that there is no one financially able to make final arrangements. Our office is proud to be able to participate in the process of ensuring those arrangements and to bear witness to the final committal. We appreciate the commitment and dedication of all the participants, from the Fort Custer staff to the funeral directors who do so much to make these ceremonies happen, to the honor guard, the fellow veterans and the members of the community who rally together to ensure that our veterans do not go to their final resting place alone.

I would also like to highlight that twice per year, WMed and the Office of the Medical Examiner partners with St Martin of Tours Episcopal Church here in Kalamazoo to inter our non-veteran unclaimed in a non-denominational ceremony we call “Claiming the Unclaimed”. The next ceremony is October 18th at 1:00 PM at St Martin’s, when we will inter 50 cremains to a beautiful garden setting. It is truly an inspiring event that includes a eulogy, a moment of reflection, the interment of cremains and a brass plaque with the decedent’s name that is placed in the church’s Memorial Garden. We invite you to attend if you can. -john

09/11/2025

🎉 Exciting Update! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that to ensure best practices our county teams are receiving brand-new SUIDI kits! These specialized tools and materials are essential for conducting thorough and standardized investigations into infant deaths.

By equipping our team with the best resources, we’re ensuring that every case is handled with the highest level of care and professionalism—helping us provide grieving families with the answers they desperately need during the most difficult moments of their lives.

09/10/2025

The Branch County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted training in partnership with the WMED Medical Examiner’s Office. This training focused on strengthening communication, improving response procedures, and ensuring consistent practices when handling cases that fall under the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction.

This collaboration comes as part of Branch County's new contract with WMED, which provides medical examiner services to Branch County. By working closely with their office, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and compassion when serving families during difficult times.

We appreciate WMED’s team for taking the time to share their expertise and look forward to continued joint training opportunities in the future.

09/04/2025

🔬 Meet Our Autopsy Staff!

Did you know our office has a state-of-the-art autopsy suite capable of examining up to 4 decedents at a time?

The dedicated professionals who make this possible are our Autopsy Technicians, and we’re proud to have 7 on our team. While their work often happens behind the scenes, it is absolutely vital to the daily operations of our office.

Our autopsy technicians are responsible for preparing the suite, assisting with examinations, documenting findings, and most importantly, ensuring that every individual who comes through our doors is treated with dignity and respect.

Their skill, hard work, and compassion are essential in helping us serve families and our community every single day.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Join us in recognizing and appreciating the incredible work of our autopsy staff!

08/27/2025

🚨 Exciting News in Branch County! 🚨
Our Chief and Deputy Chief Investigators have been out in the community this week, meeting with local law enforcement, dispatch, and a funeral home as we prepare to officially begin our contract on September 1st.

We’re looking forward to building strong partnerships and serving the residents of Branch County with professionalism and compassion. 💙

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300 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, MI

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https://mimedicalexaminer.com/

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