Obituaries

Oct 15, 2010

Charles S. Pearce Age 78 Climax Charles S. Pearce, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away October 15 , 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ida (Hunt); children: Steven (Shari) Pearce, Cathy (Marty) Born; brother: Frank (Irene) Pearce; brother and sister-in-law Orval and Shirley Hunt; grandchildren: Travis (Lindsey) Born,...

Oct 12, 2010

BROCKWAY, Donald Scotts Passed away suddenly Oct. 12, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. He is survived by Dolores, his loving wife of 62 years. One of six children, Don was born Oct. 30, 1927 in Brady Twp. to Omar and Ines Brockway. Don was preceded in death by sisters, Donna and Margaret and is survived by a brother Lyle of Grand...

Oct 12, 2010

Oct 11, 2010

BIGLER, Nancie A. Age 72 Portage Died on Oct. 11, 2010 in Kalamazoo. Nancie was born Oct. 1, 1938 in Kalamazoo to Irving and Clara (Woodruff) Milham. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central HS in 1958 and attended WMU. After college she moved to Denver, CO and there met her husband, Lewis Bigler. They married in Oct. of 1964 and she...

Oct 7, 2010

FOX, Douglas John Passed away early October 7, 2010 at his home in Portage following a year and a half battle with lung cancer. Doug was born May 24, 1934, to Muriel and Giffard Fox in Dowagiac, MI. Doug was an original electrician for the Kalamazoo Fisher Body plant, retiring in 1995. Doug was a fan of Notre Dame football,...

Oct 4, 2010

Carpenter, Neil A. of Portage MI 3/29/1929 - 10/04/2010 Neil born to Neil and Hazel Carpenter in Lansing, MI. Neil was proceeded in death by wife Laura (Field) Carpenter. Neil was an avid bowler, member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed many hobbies. Surviving children are: Renee Carpenter of Springfield,VA, Colleen (Larry) Krueger of Kalamazoo,MI, Jeff Carpenter of Portage,MI...

Oct 3, 2010

Ruth A Martin Age 85 Ruth passed away 10/03/2010 at Bronson Hospital. Ruth was born 7/21/25 in Burlington, MI and is survived by her children Michael R Martin, Patricia L Peters, son in-law Roger W Peters and many who call her Aunt, Mother, Grandmother and friend. A short service will be held at 11:30 Friday at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery...

Oct 3, 2010

HUGHES, Lester Charles Constantine Passed away Oct. 3, 2010 at Three Rivers Hospital. Lester was born Dec. 16, 1925 in Akron, OH the son of Wint and Lottie (Kapp) Hughes. He was a Merchant Marine Veteran. Lester was a machinest in Three Rivers for most of his life. He was a member of the Corey Church of the Nazarene. He...

Sep 30, 2010

PETRUCCI, Carole W. Portage Carole was born Sept. 14, 1943 to the late Maurice and Grace Aldrich in Kalamazoo. She passed away Sept. 30, 2010 at Detroit Henry Ford Hospital, of liver disease. She was preceded in death by a half brother, Donald M. Aldrich. She is survived by a son, Stephen (Susan) Hyska of Hampton, VA, a daughter, Chiara...

Sep 30, 2010

Joseph Robert Gipson Dec 9,1934 - Sept 30, 2010 Passed away peacefully early Thursday morning. He is proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Marguarite Gipson,Wife Louise, Son William, Brother Dave. He is survived by his loving brother Dale (Gaydene) Gipson, Sister in law Barb Gipson, Three children Daughter Karen(Jay) Wilcox, Son Thomas (Theresa) Gipson, and Daughter Cheryl (Todd)...

Sep 13, 2010

Sep 12, 2010

Sep 11, 2010

PADGETT, James H. Kalamazoo Passed away Sept. 11, 2010 at his home. Jim was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Jim proudly served his country in the US Navy. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Robert Padgett, Sr., his grandparents Alton & Norma Israels, and George & Vera Padgett. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Padgett of Kalamazoo,...

Sep 11, 2010

Sep 10, 2010

GRINER, Richard G. (Dick) Vicksburg Richard G. Griner passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, following a brief stay at Rose Arbor. Dick was born on August 23, 1925, in Schoolcraft, Michigan, and resided in Vicksburg most of his life. Dick was a proud veteran of World War II, 67th Armored Regiment Recon Company, having served in Normandy, the Battle...

Sep 6, 2010

KEEFE, Margaret Jean Kalamazoo Passed away Sept. 6, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Margaret was born Feb. 5, 1919 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Benjamin and Jean (Schram) Keefe. At her request cremation has taken place. There will be no services or visitation at this time. Arrangements by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft.

Sep 6, 2010

BANKER, Gail L. Artley Of Scotts, MI and Port Charlotte, FL Passed from this life on September 6, 2010, at Rose Arbor after a short illness. She was born in Plainfield, NJ, February 24, 1938, the daughter of Hamilton M. and Mae L. (Waldron) Artley. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956 and was a 1958 graduate of...

Sep 1, 2010

MYERS, Lillian R. Wayland Passed away Sept. 1, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. Lillian was born July 26, 1924 in Moline, Michigan. She was married to Martin Robert Myers Jr. who preceded her in death 1989. Lillian was a longtime member of East Congregational Church in Grand Rapids, Mi. Retired from Steketee's after over 40years in Grand Rapids. Surviving is...

Aug 31, 2010

WALKER, Allen C. Kalamazoo Passed away Aug. 31, 2010 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo. Al was born March 13, 1938 in Albion the son of the late Clinton and Allien (Allen) Walker. Al was a kind and loving man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a hard worker who retired from General Motors after more than twenty-five...

Aug 29, 2010

ALLISON, Mrs. Ella Irene Scotts Passed away at Bronson Hospital on August 29, 2010, with family by her side. She was born in Scotts, the daughter of the late Kyle and Jennie Parsons. She leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Bob (Sharon) Allison; two daughters Barbara (David) Ulrich and Jean (Kit) Dahl; 11 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson;...