Obituaries

Apr 8, 2014

Glenn A. Birman, 72, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014. He was born in 1941 in Nashville, Michigan to Orvin and Vada Birman. He graduated high school from School for the Blind in Lansing, Michigan and then went on to attend Pine Lake Vocational Center in Chicago for Broadcasting. Glenn enjoyed spending time with family and...

Apr 2, 2014

Berdeen F. Poe Berdeen F. Poe, age 92, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. She was born May 16, 1921, in Cass County, MI, the daughter of Howard J. and Beulah M. (Stanard) McKenzie. On January 31, 1941 she married Kenneth M. Poe who preceded her in death in 1991. In 1996 she married Glen Reifenberg who...

Apr 2, 2014

William R. Miller, Sr. age 61 of Holiday City, FL passed away April 2, 2014. He was born April 9, 1952 the son of Lemoyne and Frances (Green) Miller. He is survived by two children, Misty Miller of Holiday City and William Miller Jr. of Port Richey, FL and 2 grandsons, Zachary Miller and Devin Miller. No services are scheduled...

Apr 2, 2014

ALMA JUNE WEDGE June 17, 1930 to April 2, 2014 Age 83 (Alma) June Wedge peacefully passed early in the morning of April 2nd while resting at the Wings Home in Allegan. June was born on June 17, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan the youngest daughter of Oliver and Florence (Campaign) Michell. June was a long time member of the...

Apr 1, 2014

STEPHENSON, Bruce O. Kalamazoo January 5, 1932 - April 1, 2014 Born January 5, 1932 to Keith and (Reba) Joy Stephenson in Bryant IN. Graduated Vicskburg High School and Western Michigan University. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen M. (Cadle) Stephenson, (son) Brock Stephenson, (daughter) Joani (Stephenson)...

Apr 1, 2014

Margean Alice Worst Gladysz, 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born on February 28, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan and grew up nearby in Galesburg, where she remained until 2004 when she moved to Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Margean graduated with a BA from Western Michigan College at 1946 and received...

Mar 30, 2014

SMALL, SHARON M. Portage Sharon (Laughlin/McCrorey) Small passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2014. She was born October 18, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Harriet (Shively) Laughlin. Sharon attended Kalamazoo Central, Saint A's, and Saint Mary's. She worked several years at Checker Motor Company until her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed traveling, garage sales...

Mar 29, 2014

Mar 27, 2014

Gunther Fonken Obituary Died March 27, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice in the arms of his wife, Agnes Hughes. He was born in 1926, in Krefeld, Germany, to Heinrich (Henry) Fonken and Wilhelmine vom Eyser. The family emigrated to the United States in 1929 and settled in North Haledon, New Jersey. He graduated from the North Haledon Memorial School in...

Mar 25, 2014

Charlotte Grauman went to be with the Lord on March 25th 2014, at her home. She was born March 15th, 1937, the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth Boss. She was married to Paul L. Grauman on Nov. 6th,1954, and had been married for 59 years. Charlotte and Paul had two children Christine Stainbook (Milt) and Scott; Seven grandchildren, Crystal Blume,...

Mar 22, 2014

Mar 21, 2014

Mar 19, 2014

Oydean F. McKenzie Oydean F. McKenzie, age 91, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday morning, March 19, 2014. She was born April 22, 1922, the daughter of Raymond C. and Fae (Bent) Waltz. On September 24, 1943 she married Donald F. Mckenzie who preceded her in death. Oydean was a lifelong member of Wakelee United Methodist Church and the Farm...

Mar 19, 2014

WILLIAMS, Maurine B. Plainwell Maurine passed away peacefully Wednesday morning March 19, 2014. She was a gracious, kind and patient person with a warm loving smile. Maurine was born Oct. 10, 1935 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She studied music for 13 years and was an accomplished classical pianist and church organist. She loved gardening, sewing and was the best friend a...

Mar 18, 2014

Jeffrey Steven Douglas, 50, of Schoolcraft MI, passed away peacefully at home on March 18th, 2014 with his family by his side, after a 9 month battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Jeff was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 5th, 1963. He is survived by his loving wife Terri (Landis) Douglas of 30 years, six children, Melinda (Brad) VandenAkker, Josh (Kelli)...

Mar 18, 2014

Mar 13, 2014

WATTS, Lewis Charles Kalamazoo Lewis, 64, passed away suddenly Friday, March 14, 2014. "Uncle Lew" was his name to many, including his extended Ailes family. He was born Dec. 16, 1949 and worked at the Crown Vantage Paper Co. and The Fountains until he retired. He served our country in the Navy for 4 years and also served in the...

Mar 11, 2014

Noel O. Kindt Noel O. Kindt, age 80, of Marcellus, MI passed away Tuesday morning, March 11, 2014 at home. He was born April 30, 1933, the son of Omer and Mary Ann Kindt. On April 28, 1956 he married Patricia (Gundeck) who survives. Noel graduated from Central High School in 1951 and went on to attend and graduated with...

Mar 11, 2014

Mar 11, 2014

Lois K Siler passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2014. She was born August 16, 1935 in Hamilton, OH. A resident of Portage, MI since 1966. She was devoted to her Lord and Savior and her family. She was a consummate homemaker. She had a God-given gift of playing the piano and willingly shared her talent in the...