Jan 18, 2015

Weeks, Mrs. Mary Ellen 8/2/1920-1/18/2015 Kalamazoo Mary Ellen died peacefully at the age of 94. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 2, 1920, to Arthur and Mabel (Hedges) McMaster. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1942 and taught primary school at Brainerd School in Utica, Nebraska, until 1943. She met James R. Weeks (at a Phi...

Jan 18, 2015

Robert Michael Kronner March 29th, 1961 - January 18th, 2015 On Sunday, January 18th, our beloved Bob went ahead to prepare a place for his cherished wife of 27 years; Mary (Finch), his two daughters; Sheila (Matt) Luke and Rebecca, and two grandchildren Gavin and Logan Luke. He was the youngest son of John LeRoy & Anna Marie (Umlauf) Kronner,...

Jan 16, 2015

Theodore Edward (Ted) Snow Passed away January 16, 2015. Born May 15, 1927 in Kalamazoo MI to Thomas and Alien (Earle) Snow. Ted spent his boyhood years in Andrews IN but returned to Kalamazoo to complete high school and was a Kalamazoo Central graduate. Married to Betty Jane Perigo May 29, 1945. During World War II Ted served in the...

Jan 16, 2015

Jan 15, 2015

Marvin Thysse, 95, of Portage passed away January 15, 2015 after a short illness. He grew up in Kalamazoo with two brothers and three sisters. He spent 4 &1/2 years as a Marine during WWII and upon discharge began a successful 44 year career in graphic arts. In 1954, he married Pauline Coy and together they had one daughter, Virginia...

Jan 14, 2015

Laura M. Neamen Laura May Neamen, age 89, of Three Rivers, MI passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 after a recent illness. She was born July 9, 1925 in Mishawaka, IN the daughter of Raymond F. and Marie F. (Smith) Johnson. She was raised in Edwardsburg, MI by her maternal grandparents Theodore and Samantha Smith. On July 23, 1944 in...

Jan 14, 2015

Hickman, Kaye Little Age 85 died 01/14/15 Auto accident 01/10/15, he suffered a stroke from injuries on 01/13/15, passed away Wednesday, 01/14/15 Born May 3, 1929 in Kokomo, Indiana to Freda (Minnick) Hickman-Lackore and George H. Hickman Brother Larry Hickman deceased January 27, 2014 Graduated 1948 Marion High School, Marion, IN US Navy 1948-1952, TD2, Kaye was a pilot in...

Jan 14, 2015

Jan 13, 2015

Cleon W. Frye Cleon W. Frye, age 80, of Marcellus, MI passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at home. He was born October 28, 1934 in Three Rivers, MI the son of James H. and Velma (Watkins) Frye. Cleon loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was retired from truck driving. He is survived by his daughter Beatrice...

Jan 12, 2015

MILFORD SABIN passed away peacefully on January 12, 2015, with his family at his side. Milford was born on June 9th, 1928 in Bellevue, Michigan, the son of the late Claude and Leatha Sabin. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma of 63 years, their infant son Mark, his grandson Jeremy, and his adopted son Mike Helt. Milford...

Jan 12, 2015

Bill passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2015. He was born on August 29, 1942. Bill graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1961. He then joined the Navy & served from 1961 to 1966 & a Reservist until 1968. After being honorable discharged from active duty in the Navy, he met and fell in love with...

Jan 11, 2015

Marilyn Estelle Burlington Died Sunday January 11, 2015 at age 85. She was born in Allegan Michigan August 9, 1929, daughter of Ardie and Ruth (Phillips) Peet. On April 11, 1953 she married Richard Burlington, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, son Tom and Julene Burlington of Portage and daughter Carol and Rex Grant of...

Jan 8, 2015

Mel Meyle of Portage passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015. He was born July 5, 1918, in Oshtemo Township. He was a veteran of WWII. On February 16, 1940, he married Midge Matteson, who survives. He retired from the Upjohn Co. after 35 years. Mel was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his three...

Jan 8, 2015

Phyllis June Tucker, Age 73, passed away in her home on January 8, 2015 surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on Novemeber 25, 1941 in Kalamazoo Michigan the daughter of David and Beatrice Lantis. Phyllis lived her life for her family. She enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels that she would feed sitting on her back deck. She spent...

Jan 7, 2015

Jan 3, 2015

Jan 3, 2015

Ellen Page-Robin, aged 82, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on January 3rd, 2015. She was born, June 27th, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, the only child of Adrian Page and Alice King Page. She attended Ohio State University where she earned Bachelors and Masters of Arts degrees in sociology. She earned her Doctorate of Philosophy from Purdue University in 1970, all while...

Jan 2, 2015

Tisha M. Durbin Tisha M. Durbin, age 38, of Marcellus, MI passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 2, 2015 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI She was born May 8, 1976 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Arthur Quinn and Kathy Sue (Schmidtendorff) Durbin. She enjoyed reading, writing and music. She was adventurous and enjoyed traveling. Tisha had a very kind heart,...

Jan 2, 2015

Barry Kirk, age 58, of St. Joseph County passed away to be with his Lord, on January 2, 2015 after congestive heart problems over the past few years. We know that he is now in peace. Barry was a career employee at Armstrong International in Three Rivers, MI and appreciated the years of employment they provided to him. He was...

Jan 2, 2015

Cassandra (Sandy) Lea Klosterman, age 53, passed away in her home on the night of January 2nd, 2015 with family members by her side. Sandy was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years and 7 months ago when she was first given 4-6 months to live. Sandy was born in Ohio to Donald and Betty Butler where she lived for a...