Robert Charles Radesky

Robert Charles Radesky

Jan 4, 2012

Robert Charles Radesky, Sr., died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Bob was born on April 3, 1941, in Coloma, Michigan, to Arthur and Margaret Radesky. Bob was the grandson of a German immigrant and he graduated from Coloma High School in 1959. Bob was the happy and committed husband of Doris D. Radesky for over 44 years. He loved both...

Roy Howard Davis

Roy Howard Davis

Jan 4, 2012

DAVIS, Roy Howard Schoolcraft, MI Roy passed away peacefully in his sleep January 4, 2012. He was born March 18, 1928 in Schoolcraft, MI, graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1947, and married Mary Patricia "Pat" Avery on April 24, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verle and Charles Davis, his wife, Mary Patricia, and his brother,...

Helen Janet Burdick
Peter John Klobucher

Peter John Klobucher

Jan 1, 2012

KLOBUCHER, Peter John Jr. Lawton Peter John Klobucher Jr. went home to be with Jesus January 1, 2012 at 7:50PM. with his wife Barbara and daughters by his side. He was born on January 17, 1935 at home to Peter J. Klobucher Sr. and Helen Marie Milliek, the third of five children and only son. He graduated from Mattawan High...

Zaida L. Medd

Zaida L. Medd

Dec 29, 2011

Zaida L. Medd passed away peacefully on December 29, 2011, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born in Saginaw on May 15, 1916, she graduated from South Bend Central High School, attended Albion College, and married Wallace G. Medd in 1936. After a few years, they moved their young family to a farm in Marcellus, Michigan, where they raised eight children. Zaida was...

Franklin Gregory Fisk

Franklin Gregory Fisk

Dec 28, 2011

Franklin Gregory Fisk of Portage, Michigan died December 28, 2011 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Greg Fisk is survived by his wife Kay (Moots) Fisk; his daughter Karla Fisk and her husband Philip T. Simpson of Manhattan, NYC; his son Kevin Fisk and his wife Patrisa Aidan and grandson Aeolian Aidan of Kalamazoo; and his daughter Kirsten Fisk...

Joan Mardell Keegan

Joan Mardell Keegan

Dec 25, 2011

KEEGAN, Joan M. Portage She went home to be with the Lord Dec. 25, 2011. Joan was born Aug. 30, 1930 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Fred and Bernice (Brakeman) Walter. She married Harold F. Keegan Jr. May 5, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1981. Joan graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1948. Surviving are 3...

Carlyn Joyce Hawley
Elmer Junior Garner
Inez Bessie Bonnell

Inez Bessie Bonnell

Dec 14, 2011

BONNELL, Inez Bessie Gobles Passed away Dec. 14, 2011. Inez was born in Kalamazoo March 8, 1927 to Clyde and Alma Rock, they are deceased. Her son Clyde died in 2007. She has six living children, Paul and Karon Crawford, Janis and Richard Woodard, Connie Edwards, Sharlyn Voorhees, Candace and Robert Leedy, Charles and Sharyl Dolbee. She has 19 grandchildren,...

William Lindberg
Susan Tinklenberg

Susan Tinklenberg

Dec 11, 2011

TINKLENBERG, Susan Helena Age 84 Kalamazoo, Michigan Susan Tinklenberg passed away Sunday December 11, at the age of 84. Susan was born in Berkley Michigan on June 27, 1927 and was the daughter of Lucas, and Nellie Kenbeek. Susan enjoyed golfing, travel, and spending time with friends and family. Susan is survived by her husband of 63 years Donald Tinklenberg,...

Robert John Cauchy
Mary Anna Steele

Mary Anna Steele

Dec 10, 2011

Steele, Mary Anna Vicksburg, MI (Formerly of Lansing, MI and Sarasota, FL) Mary found peace in Heaven on December 10, 2011, after receiving care from her family and the nursing angels and staff at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born on April 10, 1923, in Camden, MI, and was the second child to Zelotes and Ula (Rogers) Swift. Mary graduated...

Janet Dines

Janet Dines

Dec 10, 2011

DINES --- Janet Smith Bell Dines passed away in Grand Rapids on December 10. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lawrence Dines, and her sister, Isabelle Blankenship. Janet was born July 28, 1923, in Battle Creek. She met her husband, Frank, while working at Kellogg Company and moved to Kalamazoo in 1952. She worked for many years...

Robert Howard Carter

Robert Howard Carter

Dec 7, 2011

CARTER, Robert H. Galesburg Passed away Dec. 7, 2011 at Rose Arbor. Robert was born June 5, 1928 in Kalamazoo the son of Arthur and Viola (Pike) Carter. He married Phyllis Tuckey March 17, 1951. Robert was a Past member of Power Squadron, Engineering Society and Rotary of Galesburg. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sailing, sports car driving and member of...

John Gilbert Trimner

John Gilbert Trimner

Dec 7, 2011

TRIMNER, John G. Portage Passed away Dec. 7, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. John was born June 13, 1931 in Brookfield IL to Clarence R. and Edith (Shaw) Trimner. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1950. John served in the Navy aboard the Air Craft Carrier U.S.S. Coral Sea during the Korean War. On Jan. 5, 1951 John married...

Richard Vernon Hagerty

Richard Vernon Hagerty

Dec 1, 2011

Richard Vernon Hagerty November 21, 1924-December 1, 2011 Richard Vernon "Dick" Hagerty, 87, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Three Rivers Area Hospital of natural causes. Cremation has taken place as per his wishes. Born November 21, 1924 to Vernon and Marguerita (Bates) Hagerty in Battle Creek, MI and spent his childhood in Schoolcraft, MI where he attended school until...

Arlone Russel

Arlone Russel

Nov 29, 2011

RUSSEL, Arlone (Arlie) Portage Passed away Nov. 29, 2011 Arlone was born Dec. 30, 1931 in Detroit, the daughter of Dr. Austin and Bessie (Mitchel) Howard. At her request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Friends may share a memory or photo online at: www.avinkcremation.com Arrangements by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society...

Matthew Niles Wiley

Matthew Niles Wiley

Nov 22, 2011

Wiley, Matthew Age 78 Schoolcraft Matt died suddenly at home on November 22. He was born to Allen and Lucy (Barnell) Wiley March 14, 1933. Graduated Schoolcraft High School 1952, and MSU 1954. He married Caroline Miller June 26, 1954. He served in the US Army 1954-1956, 15 months in Okinawa, Japan. He maintained a lifelong residence in Schoolcraft, where...