Obituaries

Oct 30, 2016

Bonnie Jean Shepherd, age 83, of Big Fish Lake, Marcellus, MI passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was born January 8, 1933 in Elkhart, IN the only child of Robert LeRoy and Susan Janetta (Fager) Vickers. On January 17, 1965 she married Henry Shepherd who preceded her in death on September 22, 1997. Bonnie was an active member of...

Oct 27, 2016

Barbara J. Stephayn, age 85, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Riverview Manor, Three Rivers, MI. She was born May 29, 1931, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz. On February 3, 1951 she married John P. Stephayn who preceded her in death in 2008. Surviving are one daughter, Judy (Jerry) Brown of Marcellus; daughter-in-law...

Oct 22, 2016

Oct 21, 2016

Cremation has taken place. Services will be held Nov. 5, 2016, 2pm at Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 4200 Nazareth Rd.

Oct 16, 2016

Carol G. Buder passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, survived by his three children Terry Buder, Deborah Nowak, and Dianne Kinabrew. His beloved wife Jacqueline Arlene Betke Kean Buder preceded him in death on 3/14/2016. Jacqueline's two children preceded her in death Cathy Kean-Klein & Robert Kean. They had many grandchildren, great grandchildren & great-great grandchildren. A blended funeral for...

Oct 13, 2016

Norma Jean (Carpenter)Fruehauf Norma Jean (Carpenter) Fruehauf peacefully passed away on October 13, 2016. Norma was born on November 28, 1931 in Niles, Michigan to Lloyd and Evelyn Carpenter. Her surviving siblings are: Janet (Larry) Barr, Denny (Janice) Carpenter, Lynette (John) Miller, and brother in law Bob Mitchell. Norma was united in marriage to Emil (Roy) Fruehauf on January 17,...

Oct 11, 2016

Oct 5, 2016

Milbeck, "Buzz" Buzzy J. 4/16/1940 - 10/5/2016 Portage Born in Kalamazoo to Donald Henry & Irene Pauline Milbeck. Buzz was in the Real Estate Business for over 50 yrs. 25 as Broker & 25 as Appraiser. He was a Trustee and Supervisor for Texas Township. Was a resident of Eagle Lake for 39 yrs. Buzz is survived by his wife...

Oct 3, 2016

Medler, Ruth 3/16/1924- 10/3/2016 Ruth Jane (Gustin) Medler, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016, while living in Grand Rapids, MI. Ruth was born March 16, 1924 in La Grange, IL. A city girl with a love of baseball, fell for country boy who convinced her to retire to rural lake living. She enjoyed raising her children, spending time...

Oct 2, 2016

Oct 1, 2016

Ardith M. Forman of Mendon, MI went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016 after her battle with Pulmonary Pneumonitis. She was born at home on January 16, 1937 to J.C. and Francis Pence. She worked as a shipping clerk at Peterson Spring for nearly 30 years. Some of the many activities that she enjoyed were spending...

Sep 30, 2016

Carol Elaine (York) Collins, 80, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on September 30, 2016. She fought a courageous battle against cancer with the love and support of her family and many friends. Carol was born in Lyons, Illinois on December 20, 1935 to parents Maxine (Marker) and Robert York. She moved to Three Rivers, MI...

Sep 29, 2016

Stoppelberg, Annajean 1/25/1930 - 9/29/2016 Kalamazoo Annajean passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 29, 2016 at MediLodge. She was born at home January 25, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Lena (Menninga) Haan. On September 2, 1949, Annajean was united in marriage to Cecil Stoppelberg. She enjoyed traveling, reading, attending church, but most of all she loved spending...

Sep 28, 2016

Cantin (Kaiser), Susan 2/14/1947 - 9/28/2016 Kalamazoo (Bay City) Sue took a one way flight on 09-28-16 to get away from Alzheimer's. She was born to Robert and Sara Kaiser and traveled all over the United States and Europe as an Army Brat. She was married to Lemond Cantin and had three children, Stacy, Holly, and Heather. She had five...

Sep 27, 2016

Sep 27, 2016

Sep 23, 2016

Nadine E. Hunter, age 91, of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. She was born January 13, 1925 in Moorefield, Arkansas the daughter of Marvin Troy and Olga V. (Reeves) Everett. On January 6, 1943 in Batesville, AR she married Alvin “A.D. Hunter” who preceded her in death. Nadine had been a resident of Marcellus since 1946 and...

Sep 22, 2016

Sep 22, 2016

Pauline passed away peacefully Thursday September 26, 2016 at Kairos Dwelling surrounded by family. She was born January 8, 1930 in Kalamazoo to Wayne and Rheta Sweet. Pauline graduated from Nazareth academy in 1948.She was a rural route carrier for the US. Postal service and the Kalamazoo Gazette. Pauline was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1947. Pauline was...

Sep 20, 2016