Thomas Franklin McCoy
Dec 20, 2009
MCCOY, Thomas F. Portage, Passed away Dec. 22, 2009. Thomas was born May 5, 1933 in Korea the son of Thomas and Frances (Wood) McCoy. He was a 1955 graduate of Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, retired from Upjohn-Pfizer Co., long time member of the Moors Golf Club in Portage, member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and an...
Steven Michael Strong
Dec 15, 2009
Steven M. Strong 43 Gobles Died suddenly in his sleep, Dec. 16, 2009. Steven was born March 16, 1966 to Michael and Linda strong of Schoolcraft. He leaves behind 2 children, Casey 17 and Jacob 11 of Lawton, a sister Lynnette Strong of Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers we request a memorial contribution for the children's welfare fund, be made...
Antona Pete Toigo
Dec 15, 2009
Passed away Dec. 15, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Antonia was born June 5, 1930 in Christopher, IL. At his request cremation has take place. There will be no visitation or services at this time.
Eva Eugenie Harrison
Dec 9, 2009
Harrison, Mrs. Eva E. Portage, MI Mrs. Harrison passed away on December 9, 2009 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Ezra Geddings and Mildred (Walton) Geddings, Eva was born on April 29, 1934 in Mason City, IL. Eva was an avid bowler, having belonged to the same league for over 45 years. She loved gardening, and her...
John Arthur VanEck
Dec 6, 2009
Passed away Sunday December 6, 2009. He was Born April 4, 1961 in Portage, the son of Robert and DeLouise (Finnigan) Van Eck. On January 9, 1988 he was united in marriage to Reatha Marie Gillum in Kalamazoo. John was a staff pharmacist at Meijers for 19 years and Walgreens for 4 years. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and experimenting...
Jack Eugene Tisron
Dec 6, 2009
TISRON, Jack Eugene Of Kalamazoo Passed away Sunday December 6, 2009. Jack was born April 19, 1925 in Boyne Falls Michigan, the son of John and Viva Tisron. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (Betty) in July 1997, his sister Myrtle (Polly) Rogers, and his brothers Samuel and Charles Tisron. Jack is survived by his children, Jacqueline...
Viola Gauna
Dec 4, 2009
Viola N. GAUNA Share E-mail Visit Guest Book GAUNA, Viola N. Age 84 Of Kalamazoo Passed away December 4, 2009. Viola was born June 13, 1925 in Newberry, MI. At her request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft
Ruth Adele Hensel
Dec 3, 2009
HENSEL, Ruth A. Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Phoenix, AZ and Baltimore, OH Passed away and went to be with her Lord on December 3, 2009, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born September 12, 1914, in Hebron, Ohio, to Charles B. Hensel and Mabel B. (Schaeffer) Hensel. She was united in marriage to Ralph F. Hensel on June 4, 1933. Surviving...
Mary Elizabeth Stockton
Dec 1, 2009
STOCKTON, Mary Elizabeth Kalamazoo Mary Stockton, 78, passed peacefully at the Upjohn Community Care Center in Kalamazoo on Tuesday December 1, 2009. Born in 1931 in New York to Frank and Leontina Holscher, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister Louise, and brother Alfred. She is survived by her son Craig Stockton and grandson Chase Stockton. A resident...
Lana Jean Perry
Nov 28, 2009
PERRY, Lana J. Kalamazoo Passed away Nov. 28, 2009. Lana was born June 13, 1955 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Richard and Gloria (Smith) Perry. Lana was manager of the Olde Mill Golf Course for over 10 years. Surviving is her father; Richard (Jill) Perry of Schoolcraft, her mother Gloria (Kamil) Al-Hakim of CA, her grandfather Richard Magnum of Kalamazoo,...
Francis Irving Gant
Nov 20, 2009
Gant, Francis Irving (Frank) Age 81 Of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Francis Irving (Frank) Gant of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away in the early morning of Friday, November 20, 2009, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born January 27, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to Orphia Hackelford and Ruth Bush Gant. Frank graduated from Emerson High School...
Louis Walter Robinson
Nov 19, 2009
Passed away Nov. 19, 2009. Louis was born Jan. 6, 1928 in Kalamazoo. At his request cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Madeleine Mollie Livermore
Nov 19, 2009
Passed away Nov. 19, 2009. Madeleine was bor May 14, 1916 in Detroit. At her request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services at this time.
Ernest Neil Kimsey
Nov 18, 2009
Passed away Nov. 18, 2009. Ernest was born July 3, 1926 in Cairo, IL. At his request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Burial of cremains will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.