Obituaries

Aug 6, 2010

Keith S. Barton 1937-2010 Keith Stuart Barton lost his long battle with prostate cancer on Friday, August 6, at home surrounded by family.  Keith was born on July 27, 1937 in Gary, Indiana, son of Maurice and Audrey (Durland) Barton.   Keith was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School.  Upon graduation, he attended the University of Tennessee, Wabash College,...

Aug 6, 2010

Aug 6, 2010

deMink, Larry L. Portage Age77 Passed away suddenly Aug. 6, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. Larry was born July 25, 1933 in Kalamazoo the son of Abraham and Gertrude (Fessenden) deMink. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Fox, June 18, 1955 in Kalamazoo. An ethical man, Larry was a CPA...

Aug 2, 2010

Jul 25, 2010

VANEPPS, Ray Kalamazoo Formerly a resident of Otsego, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Bronson Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1918, in Otsego, MI, the son of James B. and Maggie Van Epps. Ray graduated from Otsego High School in 1938 and Parsons/Mars Business College (1941). He enlisted in the U.S. Army in March of 1942 and...

Jul 24, 2010

Jul 18, 2010

Aline Marie Tessier(Biron), passed away on Sunday July 18th 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI after a courageous battle with cancer. Aline was born February 24th 1945 in Three Rivers, Quebec, Canada the daughter on Paul and Marie Biron. She was the youngest of nine children. She enjoyed having a career in the airline business working for Air...

Jul 10, 2010

BERRY, John Robert "Jack" Kalamazoo John (Jack) passed away July 10, 2010 peacefully and gracefully in the comfort of his home with support of family who cared deeply for him. He was born Jan. 25, 1934 in Batavia, New York, the son of Fred and Helen (Putnam) Berry. Jack was a graduate of Alexander, NY Central High School and attended...

Jul 1, 2010

Jun 30, 2010

BASSETT, Robert D. Gobles Passed away June 30, 2010 at his home. Robert was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Allegan the son of Alva and Rose (Zito) Bassett. Surviving are his wife, Sharon (Groen), children Mike (Londa) Bassett, Jeff (Lori) Bassett, Lori (Bob) Lisowski, eight grandchildren , one great grandson, several aunts and uncles, and many very special friends. At...

Jun 28, 2010

Vanderlip, Gilbert Gerrit Sr. Age 88 Of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Gilbert was born February 5, 1922 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Thomas and Jennie (Steenstra) Vanderlip. Gilbert was a tool and die maker before he moved to MI and attended Calvin College and Seminary. He graduated from Calvin Seminary in...

Jun 20, 2010

TENBRINK, Donna Jean Galesburg Passed away June 20, 2010 surrounded by family. Donna Jean was born Dec. 2, 1919 in Canada. She married Donald TenBrink July 5, 1941 who preceded her in death. After many years as a successful business owner, Donna Jean became a Professor of Cosmetology at Ferris State University from where she later retired. The positive influence...

Jun 15, 2010

KLINE, Dorothy M. Kalamazoo VICTORY FOR DOROTHY! Dorothy Mae Kline went home to be with the Lord, and her husband, Glen Alfred Kline, who preceded her in death on February 26, 1989. Dorothy was born on July 8, 1914 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Carl Middleton and Myrtle (Gildea) Middleton Motter. She married Glen on October 21, 1933 in Mattawan, Michigan....

Jun 14, 2010

Sandra Eversole Age 63 Richland, MI Passed away Monday, June 14th at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence surrounded by her husband and family. Sandra was born May 17th, 1947 to Vernon E. and Merle L. McPhail in Birmingham, Alabama. She married her high school sweetheart, Paul Thomas Eversole, who survives. She also leaves her daughter, Sherry Lynn (Michael) Kerney, son, Scott...

Jun 13, 2010

Bockstanz Betty L. of Kalamazoo Michigan Age 85 Passed away Sunday, June 13th, at Tendercare of Westwood in Kalamazoo Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving C. Bockstanz. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery on July 5th, 2010 at 10:00 AM. AvinkCremation.com

Jun 12, 2010

Jun 12, 2010

LOTHAMER, Beverly Ann Marcellus Beverly Lothamer passed away on June 12th. She was born on Jan. 3, 1930 in Dowagiac, MI and graduated from there in 1948. She taught in one room schools in Glenwood and Jones in 1949 and 1950. She married Norm Lothamer in 1951 and moved to South Bend, IN and later moved to Portage, MI in...

Jun 7, 2010

Jun 3, 2010

SHORT, Mr. William "Bill" Of Vicksburg Passed away on June 3, 2010. Bill was born in 1933. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed. He is survived by his wife Mary; a daughter, Sheri (Vic) Sherman; his grandchildren, Lee and Amber; several...

May 31, 2010

BUCHER, Mildred (Graham) A lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Millie passed away at Borgess Hospital May 31, 2010, surrounded by her family. Millie was born August 14, 1922, daughter of Oscar and Helen Graham. Happily married for 62 years to Richard Bucher on July 3rd, 1947. Survived by her husband, Richard; son, Glenn (Carol); granddaughter, Jennifer Lett (Adam); two great grandchildren,...