May 25, 2012

Age 76. Passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 25, 2012. Mitsu was born in Okinawa, Japan on October 29, 1935, the daughter of the late Shizuka and Sumi Maeshiro. She was a kind woman who loved her family. Her home was always open and she was a wonderful caregiver and provider for her family. While he was...

May 21, 2012

Frederick Dale Weaver, age 86, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away at the Hospice House of Holland on May 21 , 2012. Fred was born on May 16, 1926 in Newton Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army and Navy and earned degrees from Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. Fred had a long career at the Kalamazoo County...

May 18, 2012

SEARLES, Homer Nathan Allegan Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 18, 2012. Homer was born in Westchester Massachusetts on November 17, 1921, to Albert Searles and Almeda (Peck) Searles. He served in the US Navy during WWII as an Aviation Medalsmith, First Class, V6. He retired from UpJohn (Pfizer) in 1983. He worked as a...

May 16, 2012

COX, DONNA FAY Age 81. Passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Cremation will occur. A memorial service officiated by Rev. Meg Jenista will occur at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI. Donna was born October 7, 1930 in Versailles, MO to Mary Marie (Frisbie) and William Orville Tolliver. She...

May 12, 2012

Lt. Col. Richard Leo Keene (ret.) 1925-2012 Kalamazoo Following a time in hospice care and six weeks after the passing of his beloved wife Avis, Richard "Dick" Keene died Saturday, May 12. He was the son of Leo and Bernice Keene of Kalamazoo, born Oct.20th, 1925. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School, where he first met Avis Robinson. He graduated...

May 4, 2012

Mildred Elaine (DePue) Faulk left this earth on May 4, 2012 excited to be united with her Lord and Savior, and husband Marvin James Faulk. She was also preceeded in death by her parents (Wilbur and Pauline DePue), sister Joan and brother Wesley. She was born May 10, 1920 at Borgess Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, working...

May 1, 2012

DUBOIS, Kathi Ann Kalamazoo Passed away May 1, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Kathi was born Feb. 21, 1955 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Vernon and Bette (Scott) Smith. She loved riding her motorcycle and spending time with her many friends. Surviving are 4 children; Chantelle (Doug) McMillan, Kristi (Robert) Bradshaw, Kyle DuBois and Marc DuBois, 5 grandchildren, a sister,...

Apr 27, 2012

Joseph R. Silver - 91, passed away Friday April 27, 2012, at Golden Orchards Assisted Living facility in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife, Florence, of 69 years (as of April 24th). Joe was very proud to have remained faithfully married to his "blind date" of 71 years ago. He is also...

Apr 20, 2012

PURSEL, Arthur Galesburg Passed away April 20, 2012 at his home. Arthur was born Aug. 23, 1934 in Schoolcraft the son of George and Wilma (Fox) Pursel. He earned a Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University and stayed involved in agriculture his entire life. His working life included running a grain elevator in Climax, and being an...

Apr 14, 2012

Annette Ellen Sedlar (Boekeloo), 54, of Traverse City, MI passed away unexpectedly on April 17th while visiting family in Kalamazoo, MI. Born July 30th, 1957 in Kalamazoo to parents Hubert J. Boekeloo and Patricia Anne Boekeloo (Dawson), Annette graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1975 and moved to Traverse City shortly after. Annette married James Thomas Sedlar on September...

Apr 12, 2012

Apr 12, 2012

VARVIR, PATRICIA ANNE BERNADETTE December 11, 1931 - April 12, 2012 Beautiful wife and beloved mother, Patricia Anne Bernadette Johnson Brandt Varvir died on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center. Patricia was born at home in Escanaba, Michigan, on December 11, 1931, the youngest of six children. She lived in Escanaba and Bark River before moving to Kalamazoo...

Apr 11, 2012

Louis Robert Beckman LAWRENCE - Louis passed away Wednesday evening, April 11, 2012, at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. Louis was born Nov. 30, 1930, in St. Joseph. On Jan. 5, 1950, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rose Marie (Bischoff) who survives. Louis and Rose both symbolized their dedication to Jehovah God through water...

Apr 10, 2012

PONICKI, William Joseph (Wild Bill) Kalamazoo Bill passed away Saturday April 10, 2012 at Bronson Hospital. Bill was born Oct. 4, 1963 in Kalamazoo the son of Margaret Mae and Henry Joseph (Butch) Ponicki. He was lead drummer in the band (Nuclear Blues), a member of Pipefitter Union Local 357. He loved his family and was loved by friends and...

Apr 7, 2012

CARNES, Morris Jay 1926-2012 Morris passed away Saturday April 7, 2012 at Laurels of Galesburg. Born in Kalamazoo to Russel E. Carnes and Helen (Garlock) Carnes. Enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served in the Atlantic and Pacific as a radio operator until his honorable discharge in 1946. Was united in marriage to Mary L. Lynn in 1947, enrolled...

Apr 1, 2012

Apr 1, 2012

STOOPS, Beatrice Richland Bea passed away Sunday April 1, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center. Bea was born October 7, 1932 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (O'Connell) Stevens. On December 19, 1950 she married Ted Stoops who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Dick, Wally and her twin sister...

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Mar 28, 2012

TURKS, Ruth Anne (Kitzmiller) Galesburg Passed away March 28, 2012 after complications from a lung transplant. Ruth was born March 27, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Ketchbaw) Kitzmiller. Ruth was a class of 1960 graduate of Comstock High School. She worked at National Waterlift and retired from there after many years of employment....