Obituaries

Apr 8, 2011

Apr 8, 2011

THOMPSON, Marie B. Of Schoolcraft Marie Thompson, age 92, of Schoolcraft, and formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 8, 2011. Marie was born April 13, 1918 to Rex and Bertha Haney. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Thompson in 1992,...

Apr 5, 2011

RANDALL, Jane E. Kalamazoo Born December 17th, 1940, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 5, 2011. She left behind her loving husband of 36 years, Charles Randall. Also surviving are her children Ed Edson of Kalamazoo, Bob Randall of Kalamazoo, Steve (Laurie) Edson of Dansville, MI., Terri Randall of Kalamazoo, Marie (David) Freeman of Kalamazoo,...

Apr 1, 2011

GIZZI, Winifred Louise Age 87 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by her husband and family members. Winifred, better known as "Freddie" by her family and friends, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 20, 1923 and was the daughter of Ruben and Delema Leech. She was one of...

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Mar 27, 2011

FLETCHER, Janis E. Zephyrhills, Fl Passed away March 27, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Janis was born June 24, 1939 in Otsego the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth (Nagle) Boss. She enjoyed the end of her life as much as she enjoyed her entire life laughing and smiling with family and friends. Janis was especially proud of her great-granddaughter Katelyn...

Mar 26, 2011

Janet was born Aug. 26, 1938 in Whittemore, MI the daughter of Elton and Denulga (Lail) Smith. While attending Standish High School she played basketball and held the school scoring record at the time. She graduated from Standish High School in 1956 and went on to major in Business Administration with a minor in Physical Education at Michigan State University....

Mar 25, 2011

Iola J. (Wolcott) Wester died March 25, 2011. She was born August 16, 1936 to Hale and Geraldine (Carr) Wolcott. In 1958 she married George K. Wester. Iola always had a big smile. She was a homemaker and she loved her family and friends very much. She enjoyed traveling, crafting (which she was very good at) and spending time with...

Mar 23, 2011

William E. West (Bill) of Kalamazoo passed away on March 23, 2011. Mr. West was born January 6, 1927, in Battle Creek , MI. He was the son of Luther and Beatrice Ryan West, the 3rd of 6 children, Bill grew up on a farm in Baseline, MI where he attended a one room school. At age 12, he and...

Mar 22, 2011

WATERHOUSE, Edward Portage Passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Edward was born April 12, 1928 the son of Edward and Florence (Forgue) Waterhouse. Ed was very active in the Boy Scouts. Ed served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949 and retired from the US Postal service in 1981. A member of NARFE and a member of Lord...

Mar 20, 2011

Mar 20, 2011

WIDEMAN, Barbara J. Richland Passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Barbara was born Aug. 27, 1924 in Battle Creek the daughter of Henry and Zelma (Sanders) Kruse. She married Jim Wideman July 1, 1951 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1999. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading and scrabble. Surviving are...

Mar 19, 2011

Mar 18, 2011

WHITMORE, Fred Jr. Kalamazoo Passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011. Fred was born Aug. 18, 1934 in Kalamazoo the son of Fred and Mable (Straten) Whitmore. He married Adell Stevens June 18, 1954 who survives. Also surviving are 2 grandaughters; Crystal and Jennifer, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will...

Mar 17, 2011

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Mar 15, 2011

John Joseph Bastin, age 84, of Galesburg, passed away the afternoon of March 15, 2011. He was born in Alexandria, Indiana on February 20, 1927, the son of John Joseph Bastine and Clora (Worley) Bastine. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Dorothy (Cizmadji) Bastin, his brother Albert Bastine, and sister Opal Wiley. John is...

Mar 12, 2011

GROEN, Audrey C. Gobles Passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Audrey was born Oct. 15, 1922 in Mitchell, SD the daughter of George and Ethel (Baldwin) Trudeau. She married Marinus (Boots) Groen April 9, 1942 and he preceded her in death Feb. of 1997. Survived by 1 daughter; Sharon Bassett of Gobles, 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great...

Mar 10, 2011

Edwin L. Parker Vicksburg, MI Was born on August 23, 1959 in Niles, MI and passed away at home on March 10, 2011. He was the son of John O. And Betty Parker, who along with a brother Allan Parker preceded him in death. Ed is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Lindsay, son Michael and granddaughter Margaret, all of...