Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Mrs. Marie V. Shoemaker
Jan 9, 2013
SHOEMAKER, Mrs. Marie V. Kalamazoo, MI Died Wednesday morning January 9, 2013. Marie was born September 30, 1909 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Peter and Catherine Meyers Shields. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and attended St. Augustine Catholic School, graduating from high school in 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Richard Allen Proos, MD
Jan 9, 2013
PROOS, MD, Richard Allen Kalamazoo Passed away Wednesday afternoon January 9, surrounded by his family. Richard was born February 6, 1932 at his home in Grand Rapids, MI. The son of Joseph and Elsie Cornwell Proos, Richard earned his Bachelor's Degree from Hope College in 1954 and received his Medical Degree from the University of Michigan in 1958. He practiced...
Ryan M. Pennings
Jan 8, 2013
PENNINGS, Dr. Ryan M. Chicago, Illinois Formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan Ryan M. Pennings, age 29, went home to his Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, January 8, 2013, after a second courageous battle with Ewing Sarcoma. He was born on November 12, 1983, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was a much loved son, brother and friend; a young man after God's own...
Paul A. Bower
Jan 8, 2013
BOWER, Paul A. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away January 8, 2013 at the age of 81. Paul was born November 28, 1931 in Kalamazoo. He was united in marriage to Kay F. Frances on June 12, 1954, who preceded him in death in August of 2012. Paul served in the U.S. Army from 15 February 1952 until honorably discharged on...
Robert J. 'Bob / RJC' Cole
Jan 7, 2013
Robert J. Cole Bob / RJC of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence to be reunited with the love of his life, Alecia who passed away July 12, 2007. Bob was one of the kindest, generous and most loving men that you would ever want to know and was a wonderful brother,...
Joan R. Ettwein
Jan 7, 2013
ETTWEIN, Mrs. Joan R. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Monday morning January 7, 2013. Joan was born October 7, 1933 in Compton, Illinois a daughter of Otto and Helen Hospers Yntema. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was employed with the Kalamazoo Public Schools for 39, years, retiring in 1999. Joan was also a member...
Veta M. Mills
Jan 7, 2013
MILLS, Veta M. Of Portage Veta M. Mills January 7, 1920 - January 7, 2013 passed away on her 93rd birthday at Wynwood in Portage where she has resided for the last two years. Veta was raised in Snover, MI the daughter of Sheriff and Maude Holcomb. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Home Economics. She...
Sue Mauldin Smith
Jan 7, 2013
SMITH, Sue Mauldin of Kalamazoo, Michigan Sue Mauldin Smith passed away surrounded by her family January 7, 2013, at Friendship Village where she has resided for the past 23 years. She was born January 28, 1919 in Greenville, SC, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Nield Mauldin. On January 2, 1942, she was united in marriage to Durwood J. Smith,...
Henrietta Post
Jan 7, 2013
POST, Henrietta Of Kalamazoo Peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday morning, January 7, 2013. Henrietta was born February 18, 1919 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Emmo and Tina Mejeur Sportel and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. She was a faithful member of Second Christian Reformed Church; and a loving mother...
Harold Edgar Peake, Sr
Jan 6, 2013
PEAKE, Harold Edgar, Sr. Kalamazoo Mr. Peake, age 78, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was born June 26, 1934 in Kalamazoo, a son of Gilbert and Mildred Jones Peake and had been a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. He was employed by the City of Kalamazoo for 43 years as a machine operator. On December 3, 1955, he...
Roy A. 'Rocket' McEachern
Jan 6, 2013
McEACHERN, Roy A. "Rocket" Of Kalamazoo Died January 6, 2013 at the age of 52. He was born August 27, 1960 in Kalamazoo to the late Allen and Violet "Bernie" Williams McEachern. Among Roy's many interests included hockey, bowling, golf, watching football and playing the lottery. He was proud of the fact that he bowled 2 perfect games. Surviving Roy...
James L. Hanson
Jan 5, 2013
HANSON, James L. Kalamazoo James L. Hanson passed away at home with his family beside him, on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the age of 79. James was born March 7, 1933 in Beloit, WI to Herbert and Rose Dziewior Hanson. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice Lesman Hanson; their children, Mark Bonnie Hanson, Steve Lori...
Jerry J. Kennedy
Jan 3, 2013
KENNEDY, Mr. Jerry J. Kalamazoo, MI Died Thursday evening January 3, 2013. Jerry was born January 10, 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Lester and Louise Mearing Kennedy. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo resident and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother, Larry Mary Kennedy of...
Osvalds Reinvalds
Jan 2, 2013
REINVALDS, Osvalds of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away on January 2, 2013 at Bronson Hospital. Osvalds was born March 11, 1919, in Berzmuiza Berze Township, Jelgava County, Latvia. Brother Gotfrieds Reinvalds, sisters Marta Balins and Lida Reinvalds predeceased him. Osvalds resided in Kalamazoo since 1951. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 25 years in the transportation department at Georgia...
Ronald Otis Roberts
Jan 2, 2013
Roberts, Ronald Otis of Portage, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital at the age of 83. Ronald was born in Grant, Iowa on October 25, 1929. He served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was part-owner of American Metal Fab in Three Rivers, MI. He attended Portage Free Methodist Church...
Marc A. Fisher
Jan 1, 2013
FISHER, Marc A. Marc died early Tuesday morning, January 1, 2013. He was born May 31, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of Jack and Marian Traxler Fisher. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother, and brother, Kent Deborah Fisher. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. Memorial contributions may be...
Ronald Onderlinde
Jan 1, 2013
ONDERLINDE, Ronald of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Delton, Michigan and Davenport, Florida Passed away January 1, 2013 in Florida. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday May 4, from 1-4 pm at the Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046. Private interment will be in Hickory Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kairos...
James L. Barnebee
Jan 1, 2013
Barnebee, James L. of Portage, Michigan Passed away on January 1, 2013 due to complications from Alzheimer's, with his wife Judy at his side. He was born on April 1, 1936 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Leslie and Neva Beebe Barnebee. Jim was raised by his mother and step-father, Joe Slaughter in Mendon, MI. He attended and graduated...
Joyce B. Nap
Jan 1, 2013
NAP, Joyce B. of Grand Rapids, Michigan formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday morning, January 1, 2013 in Grand Rapids. Joyce was born May 25, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Charlie and Helen Kelly DeKam. She was a member of Northern Heights Christian Reformed Church and prior to her retirement worked for several years with Checker Motor...
Leo John Donovan
Jan 1, 2013
DONOVAN, Leo John of Largo, Florida Formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan John went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday morning, January 1, 2013. He was born July 11, 1930 in Battle Creek, the son of William and Ethol Donovan. John worked as a realtor for most of his career. On October 1, 1954, he accepted the...
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