Obituaries

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...

Oct 9, 2014

Richard “Dick” Penn Richard “Dick” Penn, age 74, of Marcellus MI, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Dick was born in Mishawaka IN, on October 1, 1940, the son of Forest William and Helen Grace (Leslie) Penn. On September 21, 1999 in Cassopolis, MI he married Marsha Lynn Strzelecki who survives. He was in the tool...

Oct 7, 2014

Robert A. Hauch Robert A. Hauch, age 49, of Marcellus, MI passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born October 4, 1965 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Everett C. and Virginia I. (Mishler) Hauch. He is survived by his sibilings, Marylin Lane, Vicki Sibley, Charles Hauch, Catharine Hauch, Jeff Hauch, Karen Sibley, Jeanne Nava, Laury Dollins, Sandra...

Oct 6, 2014

Oct 5, 2014

Oct 4, 2014

Jeanne-Marie King Jeanne-Marie King, age 74, of Three Rivers, MI went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born May 14, 1940 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Jack E. and Edna A. (Smith) Kennedy. In 1975 she graduated with her RN degree then went on to earn her BSA from Western Michigan University a...

Sep 28, 2014

MAKOWSKI, Mary Jane Passed away Sept. 28, 2014 at Tendercare of Portage. Mary was born April 24, 1912 in Vicksburg the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Filas) Grubka. She married Stanley S. Makowski and he preceded her in death in 2000 also 3 brothers and a sister. Surviving is a son Stanley (Patricia) of Vicksburg and a daughter, Julia Young...

Sep 27, 2014

Corbus, Fred C. 9/9/1934 - 9/27/2014 Age 80, passed away peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Fred was born on September 9, 1934, the son of Fletcher and Ellenor (Burgess) Corbus. In high school, he earned an Eagle Scout award and broke several basketball records while leading his team to the Michigan Class C...

Sep 27, 2014

James Ralph Myers passed away after a brief battle with cancer on September 27, 2014. James was born on December 13, 1928 in Comstock, MI, the son of Ralph and Alison (Spealman) Myers. He was a long time resident of Fulton/Vicksburg. James was a member of the Carpenters local 257 and worked at the Miller Davis Company for over 40...

Sep 23, 2014

Margaret K. (Katrosits) Morrison Margaret (Maggie) Kathryn Morrison, age 84, passed away September 23, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 20, 1929, daughter of the late William and Victoria (nee: Magditch) Katrosits. After graduation from St. Catherine's High School, Maggie was employed by Western Printing and Publishing. On February...