Carl Gosta Honell
May 17, 2016
Carl Gosta Honell of Portage, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sallie, their children Tom (Joe), Amy (Norm), Tim, his grandchildren Jamie (Samantha), Julie (Kelly), and great-grandchildren Arya and Paxson. He is preceded in death by his brother Leaf and daughter Julie. Carl was born in Harmanger Sweden...
Norma Elaine Pinkerton
May 15, 2016
Norma Elaine Pinkerton (Weeks) passed away early Sunday morning on May 15th, 2016 at her home in Spring, TX while being cared for by her family. Born November 20th, 1929 to Norman J. Weeks, Sr. and Leola B. (Bourner) Weeks in Kalamazoo, MI. Norma was married to Jack L. Pinkerton on September 24th, 1948. Survived by one Grandson, Patrick J....
Thomas Nelson Kennene
May 12, 2016
Thomas N. Kennene passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2016. He was born January 17, 1948 to Nelson and Mary (Yarabinec) Kennene in Kalamazoo, MI. He is survived by his wife MaryAnn, sons Matthew (Sandra), Michael (Monica), step-son William Schreuder, step-daughters Tracy Markillie and Virginia (Shane) Avery. Also surviving are sisters Barbara (Roy) Laskowski, Marian Hacker and Donna (Robert) Lamb...
Carolyn Anne Sellman
May 11, 2016
Carolyn Anne (Ridley) Sellman passed away peacefully on May 11, 2016, at Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo. She was born March 24, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, and her parents Roy and Christina Ridley welcomed her with great joy. After graduating in 1942 with highest honors from Highland Park High School, Carol attended Alma College. She married Bernard Sellman on January...
William James Hill
May 10, 2016
Parchment, MI - William "Skip" Hill, 82, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Sue's Loving Care Adult Care Facility in Parchment due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Skip was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Robert Hill. He leaves his two sisters Jackie Roberts and Beverly Gable both of Kalamazoo; his daughter Mary Gardner from...
Kathryn Ann Tobias
May 9, 2016
TOBIAS - Kathryn Ann Tobias was born on January 18, 1923, in Detroit, MI. On May 9, at the age of 93, Kathryn quietly slipped away at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Kathryn, known by all as "Kay," was the daughter of John Henry Buekers and Adeline Christine VerHoven. She grew up on the lower east side of Detroit, graduated from...
Gloria Jean Loomis
May 8, 2016
Gloria Jean (Adams) Loomis age 64 of Paw Paw, Mi Died Sunday, May 8th, 2016. Gloria was born May 3rd, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Mi to Warren and Jacqueline (Litten) Adams. On August 13th, 1971 Gloria was married to Steven Loomis, who survives. Gloria was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and reading. Gloria...
Maxine Dumonceaux
May 8, 2016
Passed away May 8th, 2016 at Park Place Assisted Living. Born January 8th, 1920 in Kalamazoo to Leslie and Mary Shaw. She is proceeded in death by her husband Henry. She is survived by David and Nan Morton & Family, Henrietta Bush & family Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services.
Dorothy Evelyn Lounsbery
May 8, 2016
Dorothy E. Lounsbery, 92, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2016. Born on the family homestead in Hamilton County, Illinois on January 14, 1924 to the late Hessie (Sanders) and Robert Meadows (A Veteran of the Spanish American War). She married Wilford Lounsbery (A Veteran of World War II) on August 5, 1945, who preceded her in death. Dorothy was...
Larry Preston Harris
May 5, 2016
Harris, Larry Preston Schoolcraft Larry Preston Harris, age 79, passed away "on it" while resting peacefully, surrounded by his family, May 5th, 2016. He is survived by five children, eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother, one sister, and wife of 59 years, Linda. Larry was born the son of a milkman in Kalamazoo, MI December 1st, 1936. Larry and Linda...
Eugene J. Stratton
May 4, 2016
Eugene J. Stratton, age 77, of Marcellus, MI passed away on National Fireman’s Day, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI. He was born December 24, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Ernest Avery and Mildred Ione (Snow) Stratton. On November 24, 1961 in Dowagiac, MI he married Yvonne R. Powers who preceded him in death...
Lawrence N. Bogie
May 4, 2016
Lawrence N. Bogie, age 71, passed away at home, Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was born November 17, 1944 in Ottuma, Iowa, the son of Orville Niel and Evelyn M. (Roemke) Bogie. Larry had been a professional walleye fisherman and had been pictured in fishing magazines. He always looked forward to opening day of walleye fishing and also enjoyed fishing...
Barbara Jean Klobucher
Apr 29, 2016
Barbara Jean Klobucher went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 29, 2016, with her daughters by her side. She left this world with a smile on her face. Born on August 13, 1940 to Henry and Emma Williams. She lived in Kalamazoo most of her early days. On June 27, 1959 she married Douglas D. Chapman....
Jennifer Frances Liggett
Apr 16, 2016
Jennifer F. Liggett, born July 2, 1958 in Kalamazoo, MI passed away at Borgess Medical Center, with family surrounding her, on April 16, 2016. Jenni, the daughter of the late Clinton and Lois Liggett, graduated from Portage Northern High School, Portage, Michigan and Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She was a member of Second Reformed Church in Kalamazoo and had...