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Jul 13, 2014

Vivian Mae Rose Stricklin Vivian and her twin sister Violet were born June 5th, 1934 in Highland Park, Illinois to Herbert Henry Coleman and Mary Alice Glader. Vivian and Violet were the youngest of seven children; Mary Ellen, Joseph Allen, Patricia Ann, Daniel Herbert, and Donald Robert. She spent her formative years in the greater Chicago area. While growing up,...

Jul 13, 2014

JAMES, Jessica M. Kalamazoo A daughter is a day brighter and a heart warmer. . . Author Unknown. Jessica lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 36, and passed peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Care on July 13, 2014. Jessica was born March 13, 1978 in Kalamazoo, MI to Orland (Butch) James and Julie (Brockway) Cutler. She...

Jul 12, 2014

Fred J. Churchill Fred Joseph Churchill, age 68, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away on July 12, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo. Fred was born on March 30, 1946 in Dowagiac, MI to Eugene and Edith (Curtis) Churchill and graduated from Marcellus High School in 1964. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly served for four years...

Jul 10, 2014

Harry L. Gray Harry L. Gray, age 81, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. He was born February 28, 1933 in Decatur, MI the son of Arthur Lyle and Alice June (Tinkey) Gray. On March 1, 1996 he married Kathlene M. Bennett who survives. He was a Retired Army Veteran who served during the Korean War...

Jul 10, 2014

Jul 10, 2014

Jul 8, 2014

BURSON, Neil K. Mesick Formerly of Schoolcraft Passed away July 8, 2014 in Cadillac. Neil was born Jan. 23, 1930 in Prairie Ronde Twp. the son of Jesse and Eleanor (Terry) Burson. He was a lifelong resident and business owner with his wife at Minnie Sunoco in Schoolcraft for many years. He married Marian Chapman on Sept. 25, 1965 who...

Jul 5, 2014

Violet Jane Maki, 95, of Oscoda, Michigan, formerly of Detroit and Iron Mountain, Michigan. On July 5, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, with family at her side, Violet was raised up "On Eagle's Wings" into the waiting arms of the angels. She will be missed, but her love of family, her faith and her spirit will live...

Jul 4, 2014

Andrew Arlo Schick Andrew A. Schick, 75, of Vandalia Mi, passed away at 5:30am Friday, July 4th 2014 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, In. Andy was born in Three Rivers, MI on March 10, 1939, the son of the late Arlo Schick and Willo (Clendenin ) Schick. On June 15, 1958 he married Judith Atkinson, who survives....

Jul 4, 2014

Jul 3, 2014

Gene Newell (age 73) passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Clare and Martha (Fleser) Newell. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed at Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approximately 20 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper. Gene is survived by...

Jul 2, 2014

Barbara J. Collick Barbara J. Collick, age 85, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at home. She was born December 2, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Roy and Laura (Fisher) Sisson. On December 30, 1958 she married William Collick who preceded her in death. Barbara was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in...

Jun 24, 2014

HANEY, LEON "Lee" Plainwell Lee, 88, passed away the evening of June 24, 2014, at Life Care Center of Plainwell where he had spent the last month of his life. He was the eldest of five children, born September 13, 1925 to Ivan and Hazel (Potter) Haney in Berlemont. He served his country as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 24, 2014

THOMPSON, Harold Scotts Age 80 passed away peacefully with family at bedside on June 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Alison, three children (Steve, Lisa and Greg) and grandchildren. Harold was a machinist, retired from Eaton Corporation and later opening his own business. He loved the outdoors, especially camping and trail riding.

Jun 24, 2014

KRYGER, BARBARA ANN Portage Barby Kryger, age 55, passed away June 24, 2014, in Portage. She was born May 9, 1959, in Kalamazoo to John and Francine Kryger. She graduated from Loy Norrix in 1977 and Davenport. Barby worked at the Kalamazoo Gazette for 28 years. She also travelled extensively to many parts of the world. Barby will be remembered...

Jun 21, 2014

Robert Larson Robert Larson, age 77, of Decatur, MI passed away at home Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was involved with the Council on Aging in Cassopolis. Surviving are five children from the Chicago area and granddaughter Andria (Tom) LaForge of Decatur, MI. He was preceded by his wife Barbara Larson in 2013. Cremation has taken place and no services...

Jun 21, 2014

Twila Leone Ledbetter-Shirey ... passed away June 21, 2014 Twila was born on April 19, 1922 in Augusta, MI to Claude and Mable Whipple. She graduated from Comstock High School, where she began a proud tradition of playing Women's Basketball in high school, which was carried down to her granddaughter and great-granddaughters. In August of 1940, she married the love...

Jun 21, 2014

Ernest L. "Dirty Ernie" Bussell 67 of Scotts, MI. Went to be with our Lord Saturday June 21, 2014. Ernie was born December 17, 1946 in Kalamazoo MI; the son of Ernest A. and Lenora (Carter) Bussell. He lived most of his life in the Climax-Scotts area graduating with the class of 1965. He was employed by Post Cereals, Battle...

Jun 19, 2014

FURTWANGLER, Robert Jon Plainwell Age 67, died at home on June 19, 2014 after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer. Robert (Bob) was born on December 10,1946 in Jackson, Michigan to Richard and Betty Furtwangler. Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mona Furtwangler, three children: daughter, Abbie (Thomas) Howard, son, Bret Furtwangler and daughter, Rebecca (Scott) Childress....