Obituaries

Apr 8, 2010

DUDLEY, Patricia Ann Of Lawton, MI Pat passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born December 25, 1931 in Detroit to Ferris and Lucille Clark. Shortly after the family returned to Lake Orion where Pat graduated from high school in 1950. Pat married her high school sweet-heart C.A. "Duke" Dudley in the Lake Orion Methodist Church...

Apr 8, 2010

BURDICK, Hattie Wolters 1/3/1913 - 4/8/2010 Hattie Burdick of Allegan, MI was released from this life on April 8, 2010. She had been residing at the Briarwood Assisted Living for the past two years. Hattie, born in Salem Township, was the fifth of eleven children born to Henry and Tena (VanDerVeer) Wolters. On December 14, 1934 Hattie married Cecil Earl...

Apr 4, 2010

Passed away April 4, 2010 at his home. Richard was born Sept. 25, 1935 in Detroit. At his request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services at this time.

Apr 3, 2010

Apr 2, 2010

MATTESON, Ruth M. Portage Passed away April 2, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Ruth was born July 11, 1927 in Kalamazoo the daughter of William and Johanna (Stel) Cardiff. Ruth was an RN at Bronson Methodist Hospital for over 35 years. She married Ford Matteson Feb. 5, 1949 who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons; James (Aneda) Matteson of Portage,...

Apr 1, 2010

KRAMER, Tillie J. Schoolcraft Passed away April 1, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Tillie was born Oct. 10, 1915 in Great Meadows, New Jersey the daughter of Bulo and Lena (Drenth) Brouwer. She is survived by 3 sons; Norman (Nancy) Kramer of Schoolcraft, Roger Kramer of Edmonton, AL. Canada and John R. Kramer of Schoolcraft, 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren...

Mar 30, 2010

Linda I. Blackledge, 58, after a courageous battle with cancer passed away peacefully March 30, 2010. Linda is survived by her fiance David Lawrence and beloved daughters Leslie (Matthew) Jessalunas of Portage, MI and Lindsay Blackledge of Wilmington, NC and 2 grandsons Tyler and Brendan Jessalunas of Portage, MI. She is preceded in death by her sister Kay Walters. Linda...

Mar 25, 2010

GASTON, Ruth R. Kalamazoo Area Passed away March 25, 2010. Ruth was born Aug. 11, 1905 in Wayland, Iowa the daughter of Elmer and Lydia (Wittrig) Rittler. At her request cremation has taken place. Burial of cremains will take place at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Mout Vernon Iowa.

Mar 24, 2010

APTER, Olive Of Kalamazoo Passed away March 18, 2010. Born April 22, 1912 in Flint, Michigan to Thomas Apter and Eleanor Clark Apter from Liverpool, England. A graduate of WMU, Olive was employed by the Kalamazoo School System. She taught Natural Science and Biology at State High. As an accomplished pianist she also taught Piano. Olive loved traveling and enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2010

Mar 22, 2010

Larry J. Obreiter Portage Larry passed away at his home on March 22, 2010 with his loving family at his side, after a long battle with Hodgkin Lymphoma. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia whom he married on August 1,1969, his sons Michael, & Gregory (Andrea), two grandsons, Michael & Christopher, and two granddaughters, Skyler & McKenzie., his brother...

Mar 21, 2010

STRAND, Ruth L. Died March 21, 2010 at home. Mrs. Strand was born December 2, 1918 in Otsego, Michigan. She worked as a nurse for many years, most of the time in California. She was the former wife of Howard C. Strand of Marshall, Michigan. She is survived by many nieces and nephews in the local area. She was preceded...

Mar 19, 2010

Mar 18, 2010

Frances "Frankie" SMITH Photo SMITH, Frances "Frankie" Age 62 Of Portage Frankie passed away peacefully Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. She is survived by her sons, William Cook, James Cook, Douglas Cook; grandchildren, Skyler Cook, Alaina Cook; mother, Marillyn Grant; sisters, Diane Ocker, Jackie Worden, Cara Price; brother, Ken Price; step-children, Lauri Wilfong, April Smith, Doug Smith; special...

Mar 18, 2010

REITER, Jack A. Kalamazoo Passed away March 19, 2010. Jack was born Nov. 20, 1921 in Hamilton, Ohio. At his request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society. Schoolcraft www.avinkcremation.com

Mar 13, 2010

GREENFIELD - Charles "Chuck" Robert Greenfield, aged 81, of Grand Rapids, went home to his Heavenly Father on March 13, 2010. Chuck was preceded in death by his mother Florence Jeltema, father Charles Greenfield, and a sister Julia Mae. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to many. Chuck is survived by his wife Mary Jane King-Budde Greenfield,...

Mar 11, 2010

SEBALY, A. L. Age 95 A. L. Sebaly, Educator and Community Leader, Dies at 95. Avis. L. (Mike) Sebaly, nationally recognized educator, died in his home at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Thursday, March 11. A professor of education at WMU, 1945-85, Dr. Sebaly was widely known throughout Michigan for his efforts to improve teacher standards and professional development. As president...

Mar 11, 2010

Merle Ellis Schoolcraft Mi. Merle passed peacefully in his sleep at White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care on Thursday March 11, 2010. Born October 12, 1921 in Jefferson County Ill., son of Ray and Nadine (Hayse) Ellis. Married Dorothy Ione Fox, November 26, 1945, who preceded him in death. Merle was a basketball and track star in High School...

Mar 11, 2010

Mary MCWETHY MCWETHY, Mary Age 96 Mary passed away March 11, 2010 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born December 31, 1913 in Visalia, California. Mary often talked of her glorious youth growing up in Santa Ana, California. Mary's graduation (1935) from Pomona College in Claremont, California was followed by jobs as a physical education teacher and then Director of Girls'...

Mar 10, 2010

Passed away March 10, 2010 at his home. Gerome was born Aug. 6, 1915 in New York the son of Richard and Delphine (Gerome) Irwin. At his request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services.