Obituaries

Jun 16, 2016

Jun 16, 2016

Richard H. "Dick" Porter Jr. Age 76 Dick passed away Thursday June 16, 2016 with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Roddy, Dennis, and Kenny Porter. Dick was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1940 to Richard Porter Sr. and Emily (Sherburne) Smith. His family moved to Austin Lake near...

Jun 14, 2016

Janice (Jan) Ruth Stephens born February 4, 1947 in Kalamazoo, MI and passed away, June 14, 2016, suddenly due to an aneurysm and then a stroke at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI; where she was surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by husband, Bob Stephens of Allegan, MI and Oklahoma City, OK; whom she married November 23, 2001;...

Jun 14, 2016

Jun 10, 2016

Passed away June 10, 2016. Dottie was born May 21, 1933 in Monroe, MI the daughter of Leo and Edna (Straub) Diehl. She was a 1955 graduate of the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene School, worked 35 years for various local dentists, member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers, University of Michigan...

Jun 9, 2016

Mrs. Janet (McDaniel) Reisner died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Schoolcraft, Michigan at the age of 77. Janet is survived by her husband, Elmer Reisner; children, Thomas (Jane) Reisner and their children Deborah and Joshua; Kathy (Matthew) Hunt and their children Danielle, Tyzjgi and Tyzzyr; Daniel (Julie) Reisner and their children Payton and Sam; siblings: Mary...

Jun 9, 2016

Jun 8, 2016

Crawford, Dorothy Katherine Schoolcraft, Michigan Dorothy passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 surrounded by family. Dorothy was born October 24, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Samuel and Blanche Ickes. Dorothy had 7 brothers, Raymond, Arnold, Henry, Roland, LeRoy, Jack, Harold and one sister Arlene , all who preceded her in death. Dorothy was a graduate of Schoolcraft High School...

Jun 6, 2016

Larry "Bubba" Bidelman Slipped peacefully into Jesus's hands early Monday morning June 6, 2016. Larry is survived by his wife Elizabeth D Bidelman. Children Rob (Jessica) Bidelman, Steve (Eileen Gallagher) Bidelman, Laura ( Sam Grear) Stensland, Douglas (Amanda) Hattan. Grandchildren McKenna, Maya, Carter, Emma, Zac, Parker, Sara, Drew, & Riley. Brothers Patrick Bidelman, Mark (Doreen) Bidelman. Very special friends Bobby...

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May 31, 2016

Kendall MacLeod was born June 28th in Midland, Michigan and passed away May 31st 2016. He was known as a loving husband and father. Kendall Graduated from Midland High School in 1950. Kendall attended Michigan State University and in 1954 received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army as part of the ROTC program. He served with the...

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

After a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer, Denise Ann Nelson, 63, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on May 31, 2016, surrounded by her beloved family in the comfort of her home and sanctuary. Denise was born on December 17, 1952 in Highland Park, MI to incredibly loving parents Robert and Barbara (Sayre) Nicholas. She was raised in Royal Oak, MI...

May 29, 2016

Gillett, Walter Avery 6/26/1917 - 5/29/2016 Kalamazoo, Mich Walter Avery Gillett Jr left this earth for his heavenly home May 29, 2016 with his wife of 77 years by his side. He was born June 26, 1917 in Shelbyville , Mi to Walter Avery and Jennie (Anderson) Gillett. He graduated from Martin High School in 1935 and Western Michigan Teachers...

May 28, 2016

ACKERMAN, WALTER 6/29/1930 - 5/28/2016 Vicksburg Walter "Walt" Ackerman, 85 of Vicksburg, MI passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 fol¬lowing illness at Gull Arbor Senior Living. Walt was born on June 29, 1930 to Bernard and Wilma Ackerman in Kalamazoo. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1948, and married his high school sweetheart, Culia Vance December 9, 1948. He...

May 27, 2016

Stephen R. Grusell, age 36, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 27, 2016 at home. He was born June 30, 1979 in Montreal, Quebec the son of John Luther Grusell and Susan Fournier. On April 20, 2011 he married Victoria A. Owens, who survives. He was self employed as a maintenance person. He enjoyed watching movies, Star Wars,...