Nov 13, 2014

Nov 11, 2014

Frances M. Norton Frances M. Norton, age 93, of Marcellus, MI passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Cass County Medical Care Facility, Cassopolis, MI She was born February 11, 1921 in Marcellus, MI. On June 3, 1942 she married Harry M. Norton who preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of the Marcellus V.F.W. Post...

Nov 4, 2014

In loving memory of Vaughn J. Wheeler, born to Charles and Joyce Wheeler, April 19th, 1960. Vaughn passed away peacefully at home November, 4, 2014. Vaughn was a devoted and loving husband to Nancy Wheeler for 33 years. Vaughn was blessed with two beautiful sons and two daughter- in-laws: Chad and his wife Dawn, Todd and his wife Lori. Vaughn...

Nov 4, 2014

Whitcomb, Donna Joyce Donna Joyce Whitcomb, age 86, died on November 4th, 2014 At Rose Arbor Hospice Residence surrounded by family. Donna was born on February 5th, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Fred W. and Georgia M. (Mott) Miles. Donna was a member of the Kalamazoo Seventh Day Adventist Church and held numerous offices. In addition she...

Nov 2, 2014

Nov 1, 2014

Robert Wirbel, 87 Robert Stanley Wirbel of Holland passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Holland, MI. He was born on April 9, 1927 in Hamilton, Ohio to Stanley and Lucille Wirbel. On October 22, 1955 he was united in marriage to Arloa Wirbel, his wife of 59 years, who survives. Also surviving are their two children, Gregory Wirbel...

Nov 1, 2014

Patricia Seaman MacLeod was born January 10, 1933 in Racine, Wisconsin, and passed November 1, 2014 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She's was known as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Kendall, her son Kenneth (and daughter-in-law, Christy), her daughter Margaret, and grandson, Kenneth Colin MacLeod. Pat, an honor student, attended Lake Forest College? (Lake Forest,...

Oct 29, 2014

Oct 29, 2014

Oct 29, 2014

Chiechi, Joseph Jr. 4/23/34-10/29/14 Joseph was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Joseph and Rose (Miley) Chiechi. He was the owner of JC Engraving in Portage for many years. Surviving are two sons, Joseph Chiechi III, and Rodger (Gina) Chiechi, and his pride and joy granddaughter Jennifer Chiechi. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Illona Jean...

Oct 24, 2014

Carlo Combs, 78, passed away on the 24th of October 2014 at his home in Portage, MI following a long illness. He was born on May 5th 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI to William Howard and Edivilla (Premo) Combs. Carlo grew up in Portage, MI and graduated from Portage Central High School in 1955. After high school he joined the Marine...

Oct 24, 2014

Oct 22, 2014

Oct 22, 2014

Beloved Husband, Father and Uncle Bernard Taylor went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2014. Bernard Arthur Taylor was the youngest of four children born to Frederick John Taylor and Florence Olive Taylor (Bradford). He was the twelfth generation descendant of Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony. Bernard attended Mattawan Schools and graduated from Schoolcraft Community Schools in...

Oct 20, 2014

John W. Whitmyer, Sr. John W. Whitmyer, Sr. age 74, of Constantine, MI passed away at home Monday, October 20, 2014. He was born February 22, 1940 in Cassopolis, MI, the son of Melvin and Emma (Vickers) Whitmyer. He was in the RV Service business until retirement. John enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He also loved spending time with...

Oct 17, 2014

Oct 14, 2014

Nolene N. Meyers (Burdette) gracefully entered this world on November 11, 1956 in Portage, Michigan. She was born to, and is predeceased by James & Jean Burdette. Spending her life in Southwest Michigan, she grew up with brothers Jim & Terry Burdette. A hard-working and successful wife, she began her most rewarding job when she and Timothy Moberley (deceased) welcomed...

Oct 14, 2014

SCHROEDER, Norman Lee 07/19/1933 - 10/14/2014 Passed away Oct. 14, 2014. Norman was born July 19, 1933 in Sturgis the son of Edwin and Lucile (Bowman) Schroeder. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are 3 siblings; Howard Schroeder, Sharon (Jim) Long and Marcia (David) Cromer. Preceded in death 2 siblings; Harold Schroeder and Maurice Schroeder. At...

Oct 12, 2014

WICHMAN, VERNA CLAIRE (THORN) Passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at her home in Kalamazoo. She was born May 18, 1922 to Ernest B. and Claire (Buek) Thorn in Topeka, KS. She graduated from Topeka High, Topeka Business College and attended Washburn University. During WWII she was on the staff of Sen. Arthur Capper of Kansas in Topeka and Washington,...

Oct 10, 2014

Passed away Oct. 10, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek. Babetta was born Feb. 10, 1940 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Allen and Betty (Feek) Osmun. She graduated Gobles High School and became a respected Hair Dresser in Kalamazoo for many years. Babs loved family, gardening and her faith above all else. She Married John R. Schmidt...