Hazel Alene Winterburn
Jun 5, 2018
The Reverend Hazel Alene Winterburn, of Portage, Michigan, died on Tuesday, June 6th at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo surrounded by family. Hazel was born in Kalamazoo on July 31, 1939 to Alene and Clarence Winterburn. Hazel graduated from Comstock High School in 1957 and received her undergraduate degree in primary education from Western Michigan University. She taught elementary school...
Walter Wedel
Jun 4, 2018
With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Walter "Walt" Wedel lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He loved the Lord, which was easy to see, and his zest for life made him such a joy to be around. Walt was deeply devoted to...
Charles Anthony Rambo
May 30, 2018
With his fun-loving spirit and love of laughter, Chuck Rambo was the type of guy everyone liked to know and love. A friend of many and a stranger of few, Chuck delighted all with his antics. He was an easy going fellow who treasured his family and was thankful for the camaraderie of good friends with whom he shared many...
Thomas Cloney Hastings, Sr.
May 28, 2018
Thomas Hastings Sr., age 86, of Portage passed away on May 28, 2018 surrounded by his family. Tom was born on July 13, 1931 to Aloysius and Margaret Hastings. Tom's family includes his four children: Timothy (who passed away at birth), Tom (Sharon) Hastings Jr. of Alabama, Maggie (Tim) Corbin of Tennessee, Ann (Tom) Hahn of Lowell, MI; two grandchildren:...
Cindy Chapman
May 28, 2018
Cindy Chapman of Scotts, passed away on Monday, May 28th 2018 at the age of 52. Cindy was born on September 24, 1965 in Three Rivers. She was the daughter of Marvin and Millie (Brown) Forsyth. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell; two children: Stephanie Allgaier and Andrew Chapman. Cindy is being cremated and a celebration of life is...
Sherry Lee Kuras
May 27, 2018
Sherry Lee Kuras, of Portage passed away on Sunday May 27, 2018 at the age of 64. Sherry was born on October 23, 1953 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of William and Maxine (Southern) Wooten. Sherry graduated from Portage Central High School in 1971, then completed her Bachelor's Degree through Spring Arbor University. Sherry is described as a...
David Lakie
May 24, 2018
David E. Lakie Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on May 24, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo after a long battle with lung cancer. Dave, together with his beloved wife Jackie, owned and operated Dave's Towing Service in Plainwell, Michigan for over 35 years until his retirement. His work ethic was something to be recognized...
Judith Kay Dimock
May 24, 2018
Judith "Judy" Dimock, age 69, of Wayland, MI passed away on May 24, 2018 at her home. Judy was born in Kalamazoo, MI on December 21, 1948 to Morton Dimock and Lenora (Peterson) Wood. Judy is survived by her daughters: Brenda Gilbert (Fred Ghist), Judy (Mike) Bixler, Delores (Billy) Martin; her siblings: Jo (Bruce) Maurer, Janet (Milo) Holroyd, Teri Dimock...
Patricia Ann Locey
May 22, 2018
Locey , Patricia Ann died May 22, 2018 in Mattawan. She was born May 12, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles A. Mitchell and Gladys Mitchell (Chilson). She attended Augusta High School, Class of 1946, and also Western Michigan College. She retired from the Upjohn Co. in 1991. She married James G. Locey on September 13, 1947 and he...
Robert Loyd Heasley
May 22, 2018
Robert (Bob) Loyd Heasley passed away peacefully the morning of May 22, 2018, just one month short of his 97th birthday. Bob was born on June 26, 1921 in Zeeland, Michigan. He was the son of Roy M. Heasley and Alyda (Veneklassen) Heasley. Bob's childhood was spent in Holland, Michigan. After graduating from Holland High School, he attended Hope College,...
Mary L. Brand
May 20, 2018
Mary L. Brand 5/14/1928 - 5/20/2018 Kalamazoo, MI Mary L. Brand passed away on Sunday morning, May 20 at her home. Mary was born in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. Oren Wesley Brand and Laura Potthoff Brand. She graduated from Sac City, Iowa high school, earned a Bachelor's degree in English and Education from Morningside College, Sioux City,...
Dawn Marie Bower
May 19, 2018
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Dawn Bower made a significant impact in the lives of those around her. She was caring and compassionate with a warm and inviting demeanor that drew others near with ease. Dawn enjoyed many things throughout her life, but nothing was better...
Jane L Roberts
May 16, 2018
Jane L. Roberts, age 94, passed away May 16th, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare. Jane was born November 8, 1923 in Niles, MI, the daughter of Grace and Earl Burge. Jane was married to Jack Roberts, they had three children- Judith Kay, Nancy Jo, and Terry Lee. They moved to Marcellus from Three Rivers in 1951, where she resided until her...
John Zane Betts
May 16, 2018
Dedicated, honorable, and fun, John Zane Betts lived a life rich in love for family and the outdoors. A quiet and reflective man, John listened with his heart and chose his words with care; when he spoke, people listened. John approached each day with integrity, care, and appreciation. In so doing, he inspired all who were blessed to know him....
Willard James Minnis
May 16, 2018
With a life that spanned times of great change around him, Willard Minnis was an extraordinary man to know and love. He enjoyed being outdoors doing things like farming, hunting, and fishing, and in Willard's book his handshake was his word. A loving family man, he was blessed to share the majority of his life with his true companion, their...
Chris Leroy Gillette, Sr.
May 13, 2018
Chris Leroy Gillette passed peacefully from this life at 7:37 a.m., Sunday, May 13, 2018, with his daughter Julie at his side. Born January 2, 1931, in Allegan, MI, to George Gillette and Dorothy LeBlanche (Dailey) Gillette, Chris was the fourth of eight children. Growing up in Allegan, he spent many hours on the Kalamazoo River boating, fishing, and camping....
Kathleen Mary Hageman
May 12, 2018
Kathleen Mary Hageman Born July 22, 1949 Death May 12, 2018 My daughter Kathleen and her twin brother were born July 22, 1949; they were premature and only weighed about three pounds each. My doctor had warned me that I either was carrying twins or a large baby (she said, "Pray for twins"). Little did we realize what the coming...