Obituaries

May 24, 2016

Marilyn Wall passed away on May 24, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. Her passing was peaceful while surrounded by family and friends in her home of more than 50 years. After retiring she spent her time as a master seamstress providing alterations, costumes, pillow cases, quilts, and more. She enjoyed most of all spending time with family and...

May 23, 2016

Carl Thomas Myers passed away on May 23rd, 2016. He was born on January 21st, 1949 to his loving parents Marjorie Ellen and Arthur James Myers in Kalamazoo, MI. He is survived by his wife Sherry A. Myers, Daughter Lisa M. Prey & her husband Joseph D. Prey, Son James T. Myers & his wife Natasha Myers, Granddaughter Ashley A....

May 19, 2016

Pauline M. Calka, died May 19, 2016 at her daughter's residence in Kalamazoo, Mich. Pauline was born in May 1925 in Norway, Mich. to Frederick and Alma Swanson. After graduating from Norway High, Pauline and 2 girlfriends left Norway for Detroit to work as riveters for the war project. It was in Detroit where she met Bronislau "Curley". He and...

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...

May 17, 2016

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

May 6, 2016

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...

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...

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...

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....

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