Jun 20, 2013

Dan was born on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the son of an Irish coal miner. As the oldest of a family of twelve, he quickly learned how to do what it took to survive, while doing all he could to help feed and support the family. At the age of 14, he left Nova Scotia to live with his...

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George's life was a gift to the people he touched. Music was George's talent from God, and it was his gift to every person he met, from the youngsters who rushed at him with open arms squealing "I love you Mr. G!" to the college students, with whom he shared his knowledge of music. He received his early education in...

Jun 7, 2013

Donald M.Cool , Kalamazoo - Age 96 Don passed away at home on June 7, 2013, surrounded by his family. Don was born at home in Sheyenne, North Dakota on March 23, 1917 to William and Rika Cool. Don's family soon moved to Bismarck, ND and thereafter to Arnhem, Netherlands to care for Don's ailing grandfather. When the Cool family...

Jun 6, 2013

Trudell, Richard Richard Trudell, 78 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 6th, 2013. Dick was born October 2nd, 1934, son of Joseph and Dorothy Trudell in Harbert, MI. Dick graduated from New Troy High School in 1953 then continued his education at Western Michigan University receiving his BA (1957) and MBA (1961). While atending Western...

Jun 5, 2013

Marilyn A. (Berry) Brown, previously from Portage, passed away at Rose Arbor, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan in Oshtemo, MI; on June 5th. Marilyn was born on February 17, 1932 in Kalamazoo, MI, graduated from Kalamazoo Central H.S. in January 1950. A loving housewife and mother of three surviving children and spouses; Randy (Sheila) of N.Carolina, Sally (Jon Hershey) of...

Jun 1, 2013

HARRISON, William Henry Sr. Age 79 yrs. of Plainwell, Michigan passed away peacefully at Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 1st, 2013. He was born to Richard Warren Harrison & Josephine Mills in Otsego, Mi. on Aug 18, 1933. He married the former Judith Lattimer on April 12, 1952 in Charlestown, MA, who survives. Also surviving are his four...

Jun 1, 2013

Age 87 of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on June 1, 2013. Born September 12, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Gertrude and Thorvald Amundsen, who had emigrated from Norway. At first he only spoke Norwegian until age 5, and then he learned English in Kindergarten. Al grew up in Chicago, Illinois and attended Foreman high school and then the University of...

May 28, 2013

LUNDQUIST, GEORGIA T. Kalamazoo Surrounded by the love of her family Georgia T. Lundquist died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Georgia was born on November 18, 1934 in Plainwell, Michigan, to her loving parents, Clare W. and Lura A. Townsend. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1953 as the valedictorian of her class. Georgia attended Albion...

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May 27, 2013

Dale Walter Smith died peacefully at Allegan Country Estate on Monday, May 27, 2013 after a battle with cancer. Dale was born October 26, 1923 in Allegan and has lived in the area his entire life. Dale was preceded in death by 2 brothers - Lloyd & Everett, and 1 sister, Evelyn. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; daughter, Beverly (Ron)...

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HARPER, Otis F. Vicksburg Passed away Saturday May 11, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Otis was born Sept. 4, 1927 to the late Raymond and Katherine Saye Harper Darling and step-father Ezra Darling. Otis lived most of his life in the Vicksburg area. He was a graduate of Vicksburg High School. After serving in the US Navy he married his...

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May 6, 2013

BETKE, Donald Russell Kalamazoo Donald Betke lost his battle with cancer on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the age of 76. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 11, 1936, the son of the late Russell and Anna (Roberts) Betke. He worked at Eaton Corp for 30 years and then at Bowers Mfg. until his retirement. Don was a...