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...

Jan 18, 2013

Ruth Marie Barrett (Moore) November 8, 1930 -January 18, 2013 Ruth was born the first daughter and third child of William "Max" Moore. By the time the Moore household was full, Ruth was surrounded by her older brothers Bill and Bob, little sister Dorothy, and baby Art. She was fond of all her sisters in law as well- Bob's wife...

Jan 12, 2013

PARKER, Larry L. Galesburg Passed away January 12, 2013. Larry was born Aug.12, 1947. He was an Army Vietnam Vet. and worked for Roelof Dairy and Prab. Larry was a long time racer at Galesburg Speedway and enjoyed car shows and Casino's. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Surviving is his wife of 38 years, Dorothy. Also surviving, 2...

Jan 10, 2013

Jan 8, 2013

CUNNINGHAM, Randy Steven Three Rivers Passed away January 8, 2013. Randy was born Jan. 10, 1976 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert and Marcia (Luteyn) Cunningham. Randy worked for Metal Technologies in Three Rivers. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Cunningham of Kalamazoo, his father Robert Cunningham of Kalamazoo, brother, Rick (Kellie) Cunningham of New Castle, CO., Randy's son,...

Jan 7, 2013

MERCHANT, Barbara Jean Lawton Passed away January 7, 2013. Barbara was born April 9, 1940 in Lawton the daughter of Lewis and Margaret (Burch) Town. She married Ron Merchant May 23, 1959 who survives. Also surviving is a son Ron (Carol) Merchant, a grandson; Roy and his mother Linda, granddaughter, Kelli and great granddaughters Ellie, Cammey, Brooklyne and Raelyn, a...

Jan 5, 2013

BARR, Robert W. Kalamazoo Passed away January 5, 2013 at the age of 93. Bob was born in Detroit on December 28, 1919. He was raised in the Detroit area by his widowed father Relis and his maternal Uncle Alec and Aunt Marie Webb. As a young man he was a Latin scholar, athlete, actor and musician, and a summer...

Jan 3, 2013

DiFrancesco, Mrs. Lillian A. Age 89 of Kalamazoo Lillian Ardith Smith DiFrancesco the second child born to Martin Smith and Anne (Richter) Smith of Kalamazoo on September 24, 1923, died January 3, 2013. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Smith in December of 2004; her younger sister, Clara May Srackangast in May of 2011 and her sister, Fern Victoria...

Jan 2, 2013

Mary Beaty Passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Tendercare Kalamazoo. Mary was born May 24, 1914, in Ganges, MI, the daughter of Gordon & Cora (Dewitt) Batey. She married Floyd Beaty on February 7, 1944. She is survived by her three children, sons Bob and Jim of Gobles, a daughter Sue Bricker of Kalamazoo, and a special friend Mary...

Dec 30, 2012

Dec 27, 2012

BOVEN, Richard "Dick" Kalamazoo Passed away December 27, 2012 at the age of 81. Dick was born on June 5, 1931, the son of the late John and Anna Boven. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1949 he served with the United States Navy and married the love of his life and best friend, Carole Hinckley, in 1954....

Dec 26, 2012

Betty Lou McBride Betty passed away quietly on December 26, 2012. She would have been 86 years old on December 27, 2012. She was born in Buena, Washington, to Emma (Olsen) and Cecil Walker. She met and married Bernard C. McBride in San Franciso, California, in 1946. He was working there in the shipyards following his discharge from the Navy....

Dec 23, 2012

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Dec 18, 2012

Don W. Nantz is survived by his son, Philip, daughter-in-law, Judith, and grandsons, Adam and Eric (Helen), and great grandson, Darren. He served in the Navy aboard a submarine in the Pacific during World War II. He was a Life Member of the Elks Lodge in Kalamazoo, and a member of Kiwannis for many years. Dr. Nantz enjoyed traveling to...

Dec 17, 2012

Dec 15, 2012

CARLTON, Robert Loyd Portage Passed away peacefully on 12/15/2012. Bob was born Sept. 9, 1935 in Kalamazoo the son of Thomas Loyd and Zelna (Simpson) Carlton. He was a US Marine during the Korean Conflict. On April 5, 1957 he married Brenda Lou Bohne who survives. He was president of Beech Grove Campground in Marcellus. He enjoyed camping for 11...