Obituaries

May 7, 2014

MIHALIK, Edwin (Kim) Kalamazoo Age 54 Passed away at his home on May 8, 2014. Kim was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Edna Mihalik (Hawkes) of South Haven. Kim was employed at Bronson Hospital for 18 years in the Security Department. He was also a member of the Kalamazoo County Sherriff Dept. Reserves and a member of...

May 6, 2014

Beverly Joan Mott Jarrett went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014. Born on April 19th 1927 in Canton, New York, Bev was the daughter of Ansel DeArchie Mott and Gladys Gray Mott. She graduated from Norwood (NY) High School and attended Plattsburg State Teachers College where she earned a degree as a Registered Nurse in...

May 5, 2014

JAMESON, Jon Francis Plainwell Passed away May 5, 2014 at Borgess Hospital due to complications from a stroke. Jon was born April 15, 1935, went to country school until 9th grade, then Plainwell High School. In school he played 4 years varsity football, lifted weights and boxed all while being coached by the best and finest coach Jack Streidl. While...

May 5, 2014

John Nathaniel Karnemaat, age 87, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully during a beautiful sunrise on Monday, May 5, 2014, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on the family farm in Fremont, MI, son of Koos and Etta Karnemaat. He attended a one room schoolhouse, graduated from Fremont High School and Western Michigan...

May 4, 2014

Spry, Clifford W. (Cliff) Passed away May 4, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 9, 1945 in Jackson, MI, to Philip A. and Vivian Spry. He is survived by his mother Vivian, loving wife Norma (Luttenton) of almost 48 years, daughter Heather, son Brian (Karyn), beloved grandchildren Madison, Mallory and Spencer, sisters Susan (Rick) Hill, Kathryn...

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Apr 29, 2014

GATES, James A., Sr. Kalamazoo, MI James Arthur Gates, Sr., 87, peacefully left, with family and loved ones at his side in his own home on April 29. James was born June 30, 1926, the son of Asa and Donna (St. Clair) Gates. He was united in marriage in December, 1954 to the former Lillian (Showerman) Gates, who preceded him...

Apr 29, 2014

SIGNESKI, Kurt R. Grand Rapids formerly of Kalamazoo Kurt Signeski went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2014. Kurt was in national honor society and graduated from Western Michigan University Cum Laude in social work with continuing education in Masters degree. Kurt lived a good life helping and influencing others in a positive way. He was a great...

Apr 23, 2014

Irwin C. Mang Irwin C. Mang, age 88, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He lived his entire life on his family farm in Volinia Township. He was born April 29, 1925 the son of Christian and Blanche D. (Fox) Mang. On June 4, 1949 in Marcellus he married Ruth Morris who preceded him in death. Irwin...

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Apr 19, 2014

GLASER, Delores Mary (Janowski) Kalamazoo Passed away on April 19, 2014 in Kalamazoo, MI after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Delores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas and daughter, Nancy (Glaser) Moore. She is survived by three children, Tom (Jean) Glaser of Rochester, MN, Debbie (Tom) Allen of Warsaw, IN, and Shari (Greg Rosine) Glaser of...

Apr 17, 2014

Apr 15, 2014

Frank T. Sabia, 66, of Scotts died April 15, 2014 of ALS Frank was born August 24, 1947 in Brooklyn N.Y., son of Frank S. and Ann Sabia (Tiscione). After high school he enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division. After an honorable discharge from the US Army, Frank moved to Michigan where...

Apr 13, 2014

Jennifer J. Surach Jennifer J. Surach, age 30, of Marcellus, MI, passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 in Bronson Hospital. She was born August 11, 1983 in Three Rivers, MI. Surviving are her parents Darron and Hazel (Sexton) Weaver of Marcellus and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by Grandfathers, Kenneth Jacobs, Arthur Weaver and her...

Apr 12, 2014

Charles "Dean" Kisinger, 86, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2014. Dean was born May 18, 1927 and was delivered by his grandmother in her home in Alamo Township, MI. He was the third of six children, grew up on his family's farm, graduated from Otsego High School and earned B.S and M.A. degrees in Education from Western Michigan University....

Apr 11, 2014

Phillip J. Powell Phillip J. Powell, age 93, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Friday evening, April 11, 2014. He was born May 8, 1920 in Marcellus, MI the son of Peter Phillip and Mary Ann (Hourihan) Powell. On June 1, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI he married Leatrice June Adams who survives. He graduated from Marcellus High School in 1939 and...

Apr 11, 2014

MACKIE, Mark Alan June 1972 - April 2014 Passed away at home of natural causes. He leaves behind mother Jill Mackie (Jerry Conley), father David (Julie) Mackie, son Mason (Victoria) Mackie, grandsons Eli and Embry Mackie, siblings Lori (James) Kison, Collin Mackie (Alison Black), Kellie (AJ) Roblee, Michael Mackie, and many extended family members, as well as lifelong friend Andrea...