Dec 23, 2010

Although Robert McCowen traveled the world over, the moments he spent gathered with his family were the ones he treasured most. He was a devoted husband who spent more than 65 years with the love of his life by his side, creating a love story that serves as an inspiration to the generations who follow in their footsteps. Bob was...

Dec 23, 2010

LARGE, George Elvis Mendon Passed away Dec 23, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. George was born March 30,1929 in Goshen IN (the son of Lehman and Florence (Poff) Large. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11, a lifetime member of VFW Post 4898, member of American Legion Post 0225. George enjoyed working in his garden and sharing the wonderful...

Dec 22, 2010

HUMPHREYS, Donald Philip (Diaz) Delton Passed away Dec. 22, 2010 at Borgess Hospital surrounded in love by his wife, children, grandchildren and pastor. Donald was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA the son of J. Benigno and Dorothy (Humphreys) Diaz. He was Past District Governor of Rotary District 6360, 2000-2001. Don was retired from Clark Equipment and from his...

Dec 13, 2010

DOROTHY, Patricia H. (Kuplicki) Kalamazoo Passed away on Dec. 13, 2010 at age 80. She was born Sept. 18, 1930 in Hamtramck, MI to Henry and Susan Kuplicki. Her family moved to Flowerfield, MI in 1943 where she attended and graduated from the one-room schoolhouse. She then went on to, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. Patricia worked along...

Dec 11, 2010

Nicolaas Pieter Visser passed away December 11, 2010 in Kalamazoo, MI. from a battle with Alzheimers. Nicolaas was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands September 23, 1932. He immigrated to the United States in 1954 and united in marriage with Aagje Boogerman August 12, 1955 where they had a happy and long life together. Nicolaas was a carpenter in the Kalamazoo area...

Dec 11, 2010

BROWN, Maxine D. Kalamazoo Went to join her husband Earnest on December 11, 2010. Maxine was born on December 9th, 1917 in Kalamazoo MI. Maxine and Earnie were best known for their owning of the Bandbox restaurant on Lake Street for many years, as well as avid horse lovers. She is survived by a one sister, Marilyn, and one brother,...

Dec 6, 2010

CUNNINGHAM. Ronald R. Kalamazoo Passed away Dec. 6, 2010 at his home. Ronald was born March 2, 1972 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert and Marcia (Luteyn) Cunningham. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and attended the Kalamazoo Covenant Church. Ronald worked for Alternative Systems, Inc. until 2005. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Cunningham of Kalamazoo;...

Dec 1, 2010

Robert (Bob) Alton Rice, 91, of Three Rivers, died Wednesday, December 1st at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born to the late Harry Floyd Rice and Eula Griffith Rice, on December 1, 1919, in Kalamazoo. He married Anne Elizabeth Wray-McCann in 1946, having met her in the United Kingdom during World War II. Bob enlisted in...

Dec 1, 2010

Nov 28, 2010

Jacobs, Berne Lee Jr. Age 79 Kalamazoo, Mich. Berne Lee Jacobs Jr., age 79, died at home Sunday evening Nov. 28, 2010, with his family by his side. Berne, known to many as BJ, was a quiet, soft-spoken, gentle man, with a caring, compassionate and generous spirit. He loved and admired his family, and supported them in whatever they chose...

Nov 27, 2010

Strathern, Shirley R. Union City Passed away Nov. 27, 2010 at Borgess Gardens. Shirley was born Aug. 18, 1930 in Waterville, Maine the daughter of Gabriel and Regina (Paulitte) Joseph. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1948 and from Boston Dental School in 1950. Attended Art Schools in Boston, worked as Dental Hygienist, worked as display artist in fashion...

Nov 25, 2010

CUTLER, Leon P. Portage Passed away Nov. 25, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Leon was born Aug. 20, 1925 in Centreville the son of Leon and Laura (Schrader) Cutler. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Leon was employed by H.J. Cooper Co. for many years and retired from Upjohn Co. in 1990. He married Ruth McCrary Sept 1, 1951...

Nov 23, 2010

John Delmar Terry Age 60, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident on November 11, 2010. John was born April 13, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI He attended Portage Central High School and Anderson College in Anderson, IN. He was a member of the St. Barnabas Church in Portage. John is survived by his...

Nov 18, 2010

Gunter, Marian Lucille (Mary Lou) October 16, 1946 - November 18, 2010 Marian Lucille Gunter (Darling), known as Mary Lou, passed away at home and joined her husband, parents and sister in heaven on Thursday, November 18th. She was born October 16, 1946 a daughter of George and Mary (Gardner) Darling and lived in southwest Michigan her whole life. She...

Nov 16, 2010

Kramer, Adrian Ivan Kalamazoo, MI. Went to be with the Lord on November 16th, 2010 at the age of 85. Adrian was born June 3, 1925 in Kalamazoo MI, the son of the late Cornelius & Sadie {Triestram} Kramer. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central & Western Michigan University. Adrian was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral where he...

Nov 14, 2010

Nov 14, 2010

Nov 12, 2010

Nash, Mrs., Henrymae 4/19/25 - 11/12/10 Henrymae was born and raised in Leesville La.where she met and married Robert Megahy, and later married JC Nash. She leaves behind three daughters; Merry Courtney, Patti (David) Megahy-Young, Sara (Steve) Scott. She had eight grand children, fifteen great grand children, and one great-great grand daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Nov 11, 2010

Fae Bayma (Carlson), 63, of Kalamazoo, passed away on November 11, 2010. Fae was born April 19, 1947, in Santa Monica, CA, and was the oldest child of Lance and Zola Carlson. She was raised in Comstock and Portage, MI and was an alumna of Loy Norrix High School and Western Michigan University. She was known for her wit, fun...

Nov 8, 2010