Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Daniel E. Burnham
Oct 3, 2013
BURNHAM, Daniel E. of Parchment, Michigan Daniel Burnham of Parchment passed October 3, 2013 at age 92. He was born July 26, 1921 in Plainwell to Daniel and Bertha Pogue Burnham. He started working at a very young age doing various jobs. The money he earned was used to help his family through the lean depression years. Dan also worked...
Helen Radisch
Oct 3, 2013
RADISCH, Helen of Kalamazoo, Michigan Helen Radisch, 89, passed away on the morning of October 3, 2013 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born November 4, 1923 in Harrisburg, IL, the daughter of Orval and Edna Gross. On May 15th, 1946, she was united in marriage to her loving husband John, who preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2005. They...
Clyde E. Spohn
Oct 3, 2013
SPOHN, Clyde E. Of Baldwin Formerly of Mattawan Clyde passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home in Baldwin. He was born on January 26, 1947 in Allegan, MI, the son of Floyd and Mayfred Powless Spohn. On February 23, 1968, he was united in marriage to Lillian A. Wood. Clyde was a veteran of the United States Army...
Thurman Eugene Julian
Oct 3, 2013
JULIAN, Thurman Eugene of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2013 with his two daughters and grand-daughter by his side. Thurman was born January 24, 1921 in Onward, IN the son of Harley and Mary Landis Julian. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Third Army, 4th Armored Division Medic during World War II where he received...
Kenneth Al Mahieu, Jr
Oct 2, 2013
MAHIEU, KENNETH AL, JR. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Kenneth Al Mahieu, Jr., age 62, passed away suddenly October 2, 2013 in Elk Rapids, MI. Al was born November 29, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the son of Kenneth A. and Violet A. Miller Mahieu, Sr. After four years in the U.S. Air Force he found his calling to be a fireman. He retired...
David F Locey
Oct 2, 2013
David Frank Locey age 70, longtime Sturgis resident, community leader and friend of many passed away Wednesday morning October 2, 2013 in Sturgis. He was born January 13, 1943 in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania son of the late James and Mildred Anderson Locey. Dave resided in Sturgis from the age of 14 coming from Sugar Grove. He was first married to...
Russell W. Smith
Oct 2, 2013
SMITH, Russell W. Scotts, MI Passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Russell was born February 7, 1931 in Midland, MI the son of the late John E. and Hazel B Emery Smith and lived in the Portage area for many years. He was employed by the Upjohn Company for 32 years...
Nancy Adele DeVries
Oct 1, 2013
DeVries, Nancy Adele of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Age 71. Nancy was born in Chicago, IL on April 28, 1942, the daughter of the late Arthur and Adele Nickel Grunwaldt. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Christian Women's Club of Kalamazoo, the Portage Women's Club, the Kalamazoo...
Ralph 'Bud' Victor Whitcomb
Sep 30, 2013
WHITCOMB, Mr. Ralph "Bud" Victor Kalamazoo, MI Passed away peacefully Sunday morning at his residence, surrounded by his family. Bud was born February 17, 1927 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Arthur and Roselyn Knarr Whitcomb and remained a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. The youngest of three boys, he attended Washington Elementary, Washington Junior High School and Kalamazoo Central High...
Robert Atwood Wilson
Sep 29, 2013
WILSON, ROBERT ATWOOD Kalamazoo Passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. Robert was born August 25, 1961 in Detroit, MI the son of Nancy Straffon Wilson and the late Dr. B. David Wilson and lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1979 and from Iowa State University in 1983 with a Bachelors Degree. Robert had...
John E. Rodgers
Sep 29, 2013
RODGERS, John E. Kalamazoo, MI John Edward Rodgers, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 29, 2013. He was born January 30, 1927 in Niles, MI a son of Peter P. and Virginia M. Lower Rodgers. He graduated from Niles High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. John continued his education...
Gerald D. Keyte, D.O.
Sep 29, 2013
Keyte, Gerald D., D.O. Kalamazoo, MI formerly of Rochester, MI Passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the age of 81, surrounded by his family in loving prayer. The loyal son of his departed parents Ben and Jessie Keyte, and caring brother of Susan Keyte, San Francisco. Devoted husband of 54 years to the late Carolyn Ann Lowry; dearest...
Frances Helen Dam
Sep 29, 2013
DAM, Frances Helen Kalamazoo Fran passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Jackson, Michigan. She was born February 5, 1928 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Stephen and Ella Miller. Fran was married to Harry Dam for 53 years who preceded her in death in 2001. Also preceding her in death were one son, Stephen Dam; 2 brothers:...
Maxine L. O'Neill
Sep 28, 2013
O'NEILL, Maxine L. Kalamazoo Maxine passed away Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2013. She was born April 8, 1921 in Comstock, MI. Preceding her in death were her husband, Michael E. O'Neill in 1973; daughter, Gayle VanSweden; father, Clarion Westbrook; mother, Laura Barber Westbrook Platteborze; and sister, Norene Stevens. Surviving are her grandson, Michael Wertz of Grand Rapids; granddaughter, Donna Pennell...
Donald C. Cavanaugh
Sep 28, 2013
CAVANAUGH, Donald C. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died September 28, 2013 at age 76. Don was born February 28, 1937 in Kalamazoo to the late Russell and Grace Martin Cavanaugh, Sr. Don loved life, his family and friends. He liked following the Detroit Tigers, Lions, and U of Michigan. He knew how to grow beautiful flowers, especially roses and loved all...
Joyce Elaine DeYoung Santman
Sep 28, 2013
SANTMAN, Joyce Elaine DeYoung Of Kalamazoo Passed away Saturday September 28, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare with her family by her side. Joyce was born September 28, 1924 in Kalamazoo and was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a lifelong member at Bethany Reformed Church, where she was the secretary for several years. On February 14, 1946 Joyce was...
Clyde E. "Lucky" Hamm
Sep 27, 2013
HAMM, Clyde E. "Lucky" of Mattawan, Michigan Died September 27, 2013 at age 83. Lucky was born August 7, 1930 in Kalamazoo. Lucky served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war until he was honorably discharged. He was employed with Don Seele as an autobody tech for many years. He later sold real estate, from which he retired. Lucky...
Nina E. Lassen
Sep 26, 2013
Lassen, Nina E. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away at Borgess Gardens on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Age 91. She was born in Royal Oak, MI on March 21, 1922, the daughter of the late Herbert and Mabel Luttenbacher. She graduated from Royal Oak High School and attended the Detroit Business Institute. She worked as secretary to the Assistant Chief Engineer...
Marilyn Jean Klepper
Sep 24, 2013
Klepper, Marilyn Jean of Mears, Michigan formerly of Kalamazoo Marilyn Klepper passed away September 24, 2013, at the age of 86 years old in Shelby, MI. She was born in Kalamazoo, October 13th, 1926, the daughter of the late Anthony and Grace VanStelle Noteboom. She met her husband, Dick Klepper, on February 2, 1943 at a church bowling tournament. Although...
Dr. Duane A. Scogin
Sep 24, 2013
SCOGIN, Dr. Duane A. of Portage, Michigan Dr. Duane Allen Scogin, age 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 with his family at his side after a brave five-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Duane was born in Pekin, IL on January 1, 1953, the son of Kenneth and Shirley Crawford Scogin. He was a talented chemist, but his family...
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