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.

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Mar 8, 2010

EVERETT EUGENE PAINTER AGE 58 OF LAWTON MICHIGAN DIED UNEXPECTEDLY MONDAY MARCH 08, 2010. EVERETT LEFT BEHIND - WIFE-BARBARA(HOEHN)PAINTER OF MATTAWAN. FATHER-EVERETT PAINTER OF LAWTON. DAUGHTER-MELANIE CUSENTINO(TONY) OF LAWTON. ADOPTED CHILDREN-JEFF PAINTER OF HARTFORD AND ANGELA PERSONS OF COLORADO. SISTER-JUNE MOFFIT(JOEL) OF DECATUR. BROTHER-RUSSELL PAINTER. GRANDCHILDREN-NICHOLAS AND JESSICA LIPP OF LAWTON.(JACOB AND KAYLEE PAINTER OF PAW PAW). NIECE-VANESSA MOFFIT OF...

Mar 7, 2010

Thomas Edward Rickman passed away peacefully March 7, 2010, at the Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo , MI. He was born March 26, 1934 in Detroit, to Paul and Maxine (Crain) Rickman. He attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and also attended the University of Michigan , where he met his wife of 55 years. While serving in the U.S. Army he earned...

Mar 7, 2010

Schuster, Marjorie Jeanette (Rupe) Age 72 Otsego, Michigan Marge passed away at home on March 7th, 2010 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family and friends. Marge was born on January 16th, 1938 to Clarence and Ethel (Kleinbrink) Rupe. She attended Otsego Public Schools and then chased her dreams to California where she met the man of her dreams...

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Mar 3, 2010

SMITH, Corrine A. Kalamazoo Passed away March 3, 2010 Corrine was born Nov. 30, 1927 in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of John and Veronica (Zaffle) Cronland. She owned and operated Corrine's Catering and Evergreen Hall in Portage for over 30 years. Surviving is a son; Donald (Robin) Smith of Vicksburg, 4 daughters; Donna (Stan) Tarkowski of Mattawan, Suzanne (Bob) Morrison...

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Feb 24, 2010

Passed way on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, with family by his side. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a service at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, with full military honors will be held at a later date. An announcement will be posted in the Gazette at that time. .

Feb 24, 2010

VanDorn was born on Dec. 31, 1915, in West Unity, OH, the son of the late Lloyd and Mabel (Lyons) Bly. He worked for Swift & Company for 40 years in sales and management. He served his country honorably during WWII, as a member of the Coast Guard, where he was part of the K-9 Division. He belonged to the...

Feb 22, 2010

WILLIAMS, Mrs. Leona Tobias Kalamazoo Leona WIlliams passed away on February 22, 2010, at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on January 31, 1919, in Decatur, MI. the daughter of the late Clair and Nina Simmons. She was married in 1938 to LaMar K. Tobias, until his death in 1991. She was then married to Harold Williams in...

Feb 22, 2010

DONAHUE, Ms. Gladys R. Kalamazoo Passed away February 22, 2010, from Breast Cancer. Gladys was born on April 5, 1920 in Kalamazoo, MI. the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Anna (Broersma) Vanderslik. She attended Western Michigan University. She worked as a secretary for 32 years at Hercules, Inc. and retired in 1985. Also preceding her in death were...

Feb 19, 2010

Marion "Verne" Holdeman Passed away at the Alamo Nursing Friday, February 19, 2010. He was born May 26, 1929 in Pine Grove Township, Michigan. Parents are Mildred Morgan [Gilbert] and Martin Holdeman. He was a proud member of the United States Army from May 1946 to December 1951. He served in the Korean War. He was married to Mary Lou...

Feb 18, 2010

Guy W. Vitale, 92, of Augusta, passed away February 18, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born January 17, 1918 in Hillsdale, Michigan. He was a resident of Albion for 56 years. Guy and his wife Barbara moved to Augusta to be near their daughter Shirley Blakely in August of 2006. He graduated from Washington Gardner High...

Feb 18, 2010