Mar 12, 2013

STEWART, Helen Leona Kalamazoo Helen L. Stewart passed away March 12, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 3, 1912, the daughter of Herbert L. and Julia A. (Crawford) Willett and a resident of Kalamazoo all of her life. On July 26, 1935, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Keith Stewart, Sr....

Mar 5, 2013

ROLFE, James Stanley Allegan James Stanley Rolfe age 84, passed away on March 5, 2013 with his family present at Allegan General Hospital after succumbing to the final stages of Parkinson's disease. He was born on October 4, 1928 to Stanley and Williamine Rolfe in Muskegon Michigan. James grew up in Muskegon. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Michigan...

Feb 26, 2013

SILVER, Florence Allegan Our beloved mother, Florence Silver, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 26, with four of her children who reside in Michigan by her side. Florence was originally from the North Dorr area and moved to Allegan after meeting our recently deceased dear ole dad, Joseph Silver. They had met 70 years ago at a soda fountain in Allegan....

Feb 25, 2013

Naomi Miller 6-7-28 Naomi passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2013 with her family present. She was born in Niles, MI to the late Waymond and Lauretta Furgason. She loved her farm and all animals, especially her horses. She touched many lives through 4-H and the horse community. She loved spending her time knitting, quilting, and doing multiple...

Feb 25, 2013

SCHULTZ, Clarence A. 727 Second St. Lawton Clarence Schultz died Feb.25 at his residence with his loving family and companion by his side. He was born Feb.28,1932 in Kalamazoo,MI. He was united in marriage to Barbara Boudreau May 23,1954. He is survived by his lovely companion Carrie Penny, daughters Sabrina Jach (Steve), Cindy Cutright(Mark), sons Steve, Dave, and Zeb, 9...

Feb 24, 2013

Mary Beth Wyant (Linders) passed away February 24, 2013. Mary Beth was born July 30, 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Gerard (Jack) Linders and Mary Louis. Mary Beth graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1964. Mary Beth is survived by her children, Stephen DeLano, Troy DeLano, Nicole DeLano, and Jennifer Diamond, and eight grandchildren. Service arrangement will...

Feb 15, 2013

HAVENS, Gladys Ila Kalamazoo Passed away Feb. 15, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Gladys was born Feb. 22, 1929 in Barry Twp. the daughter of Ray and Lena (Willison) Durkee. She was united in marriage to Harold Havens on June 13, 1953 in Angola, IN, who preceded her in death on May 1, 1989. Also her parents and a brother, Charles. Gladys...

Feb 11, 2013

Feb 11, 2013

Passed away Monday February 11, 2013. Leonella was born on July 18, 1927 in Detroit to the late Leonard and LaNelle (Davis) Wilcox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Guy Jameson. Leonella graduated from Albion College and received her Master's Degree from the University of Michigan. She retired as a Media Coordinator...

Feb 10, 2013

Juanita N. Ball, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2013 at Valley View Nursing Center in Montoursville PA. She had been a resident there since 2010. She is survived by her husband, Wendell, who resides in the adjacent facility, the Meadows Assisted Living Center. Juanita was born on May 12, 1919, in Lawrence, Michigan. She married Wendell...

Feb 10, 2013

Lois V Fredericks completed her "Long Goodbye" on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Lo-E, as she was known later, was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan in December 1933. She was proud to tell people that she was the "Girl from Kalamazoo". Even as she struggled the last few years in various stages of Alzheimer's, the song by the same name would often...

Feb 7, 2013

Feb 3, 2013

John Arden Carrott was a planner and said when it was his time he would go quickly and not linger and that he did. John woke up on Feb. 1, 2013, and while trying to get ready for work, he just went down and within seconds his heart stopped. His wife called 911 and while waiting for help she began...

Jan 30, 2013

Hageman, Edwin Francis - Born Feb 4, 1926 Died Jan 30, 2013 Schoolcraft, MI Edwin Hageman died at the family home using Hospice Care for a period of two weeks. Friends and family visited, supplying meals and celebrating his life of hard work, laughter, and the satisfaction of a job well done. He was born in the South -- South...

Jan 29, 2013

ANDRESS, Basil John Jr. Allegan Passed away Jan. 29, 2013 at the Bronson Hospital. Basil was born Aug. 2, 1947 in Kalamazoo the son of Basil and Anna (Manship) Andress. He married Shirley Mae Robertson Feb. 16, 1975 who survives. Also surviving are 3 children; Bridget (Chad) Yager, Bryan (Debbie) Belden, Angie (Tod) Heckman, 5 grandchildren, McKennah, DeLaney, Bryanna, Braedan...

Jan 25, 2013

BORN, Patricia Lou (Hassan) Augusta Began her life journey on Jan. 26, 1932 and went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 25, 2013, with family by her side in a peaceful passing. A heaven sent marriage of 62 years with her loving husband Donald. Also surviving are 3 daughters; Dawn (Robert) McConachie, Brenda (Jack) Case and LaNae (Andrew)...

Jan 25, 2013

Dearly loved, Lowell Ellsworth Hershey, 89, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, on January 25, 2013, surrounded by family. Lowell was born September 9, 1923 in Massillon, Ohio, son of Raymond and Norma Hershey. He attended Ohio State University and graduated from Yale University in 1945 in mechanical engineering while in the Navy. He initially was Chief Engineer of a Navy...

Jan 21, 2013

MARTINEZ, Enrique G. Parchment Enrique died Monday, January 21, 2013 at Kairos Dwelling after a courageous battle against bladder cancer. He was born October 10, 1934 in Chicago and was a die-hard Cubs fan from an early age. He enjoyed a successful career as a vocalist, organist and composer, retiring in 1981. He is survived by his wife "Graciela" (Grace...

Jan 21, 2013

VAN EPPS, John D. Kalamazoo John passed away Monday Jan. 21, 2013. He was a native of a Kalamazoo and resident all his life. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church since 1930 and was active. He was married to his first wife, Nancy upon death remarried Maxine, his 2nd wife. John and Nancy enjoyed their many outings...

Jan 18, 2013

Helen Rodey Stewart, age 88, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013. Helen was born in Montclair, New Jersey on April 2nd, 1924, the daughter of Bernard Shandon and Mildred (Halsey) Rodey. In her youth, she summered on Long Island, where she was the 11th generation of the founders of Southampton, New York. During the summer of...