Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Mrs. Annabelle H. Scheibner
Dec 1, 2012
SCHEIBNER, Mrs. Annabelle H. Colonial Beach, VA Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 1, 2012 at her residence in Virginia. Annabelle was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold and Lavera Coville of Vicksburg, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Luvena Ross. Annabelle was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of...
Virgil A. Hopwood, Sr
Dec 1, 2012
HOPWOOD, Virgil A., Sr. Of Kalamazoo Died December 1, 2012 at the age of 82. He was born May 24, 1930 in Springfield, IL to the late Charles and Bernice Irwin Hopwood. He was united in marriage to Constance Miller on December 27, 1968, who survives. He enjoyed spending summers at Jones Lake campground fishing and spending time with family,...
William W. Schultz
Nov 30, 2012
SCHULTZ, William W. of Portage, Michigan Died November 30, 2012 at the age of 86. He was born March 14, 1926 in Racine, WI to the late Arthur and Grace Schwarm Schultz. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Ebehay on June 28, 1947. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from June of 1944 until honorably discharged in...
Richard L. Christian
Nov 29, 2012
CHRISTIAN, Richard L. of Galesburg, Michigan Richard Christian passed away November 29, 2012 at the age of 81. He was born September 1, 1931 in Byron Center, MI to the late Roger and Dorothy Christian. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Arlene Branderhost and their children, Mark and Linda Christian of Galesburg and Jodi and Dave Weigand of Seattle,...
Julie M. Gretzinger
Nov 29, 2012
Gretzinger, Julie Marie Of Parchment, MI Julie died on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Kairos Dwelling, after a courageous year long battle with cancer. She was born on December 18, 1964, the daughter of the late James and Muriel Voss Gretzinger. She graduated from Comstock High School and worked in the Deli at Meijer on Gull Rd. for many years....
Marjorie M. Scheffers
Nov 28, 2012
SCHEFFERS, Mrs. Marjorie M. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Marjorie Mae Scheffers, age 80, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 28, 2012, in Kalamazoo, MI, and went to be with her Lord. She was born on Saturday, May 14, 1932, in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Jacob and Gertrude Van Someron Vander Kooy and had been a lifelong area resident. Marjorie was...
Maxine B. Wilson
Nov 28, 2012
WILSON, Miss Maxine B. Galesburg, MI Died Wednesday morning November 28, 2012. Maxine was born February 21, 1913 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of William and Bertha Diver Wilson. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. After having worked for the Harry Powers Insurance Agency and then eventually owning an interest in that agency Maxine continued to contribute to...
Arthur 'Barney' Golden
Nov 27, 2012
GOLDEN, Arthur "Barney" Portage Passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Art was born on December 8, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Clair and Mildred Vallier Golden and was a lifelong resident of Portage. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he served 2 three year terms. He was employed at General Motors of...
Patricia Ann 'Pat' Kirsch
Nov 27, 2012
KIRSCH, Patricia Ann "Pat" of Mattawan, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Pat was born December 3, 1942 the daughter of Richard and Phyllis Ferguson Lampman. Pat was an avid reader and was known for donating books to various libraries. She enjoyed sewing, crafts; and was a fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions, and Pistons. Pat loved spending time...
David L. Harvey
Nov 26, 2012
HARVEY, David L. of Kalamazoo, Michigan formerly of Schoolcraft, Michigan Passed away November 26, 2012. David was born May 14, 1946 in Kalamazoo the son of Marvin and Vida Harvey. He is survived by 3 brothers and a sister. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Sandra L. Johnson
Nov 26, 2012
JOHNSON, Sandra L. of Portage, Michigan Died November 26, 2012 at the age of 66. She was born July 12, 1946 in Chicago, IL. She was united in marriage to Alvin Johnson on September 24, 1980, who preceded her in death in March of 2004. Surviving Sandra are her children, Russell Johnson of Grand Rapids and Roxanne Johnson of Portage;...
Edna M. Slocum
Nov 25, 2012
SLOCUM, Mrs. Edna M. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Sunday afternoon November 25, 2012. Edna was born July 27, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of Frank and Ellen Drake Frick. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was employed as a home care patient assistant for many years. Edna was preceded in death by her...
Lois T. Huse
Nov 25, 2012
HUSE, Lois T. Of Kalamazoo Lois Huse, died on November 25, 2012 at the age of 89. Born Lois Elaine Titus in Olney, Illinois on October 1, 1923. She received her B.S. in Geology at the University of Illinois where she met her future husband, Erle S. Huse. They moved to Rochester, New York in 1950 when he was an...
Eugene 'EJ' Jack Rykse
Nov 24, 2012
Rykse, Eugene "EJ" Jack of Kalamazoo Passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Age 87 years. Gene was born on October 2, 1925 in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Anthony and Elsie Smant Rykse. He served with the United States Army/Air Force during World War II in the 2nd Air Command of the 155th Liaison. He worked...
Russell A. 'Russ' Burris
Nov 24, 2012
BURRIS, Russell A. "Russ" Of Kalamazoo Died November 24, 2012 at the age of 59. He was born July 2, 1953 in Landstuhl, Germany. Russ was united in marriage to the former Christine Trader on September 15, 1979 for a loving 33 years together. First and foremost, he loved to spend time with family, especially his two grand kids. He...
Lee Mal H. Clem
Nov 24, 2012
Clem, Lee Mal H. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed on to the arms of Jesus the evening of November 24th when she succumbed to a chronic heart failure condition that she had suffered for several years. She is survived by her husband Gene Clem in Kalamazoo; son SSG Daniel Clem of Fort Hood, TX; a sister and 10 nieces and nephews...
Virginia Marie Van Dalson
Nov 23, 2012
VAN DALSON, Mrs. Virginia M. Galesburg, Michigan Virginia Marie Van Dalson, age 96, died peacefully at her home on Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born on Sunday, February 27, 1916, in Ann Arbor, MI, a daughter of the late Lester A. and Marie H. Wheeler Warren. On June 29, 1934, Virginia was united in marriage with Edward S. Van...
Janet Ruth Orwin
Nov 23, 2012
Janet Ruth Orwin passed away on November 23, 2012 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born April 13, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Frederick and Ruth Bonner Felber. She was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School and Western Michigan University, and has remained a resident of Kalamazoo for the past 60 years. In 1954, Janet married Jim Orwin...
Bonnie Rustenholtz
Nov 23, 2012
RUSTENHOLTZ, Bonnie Climax Passed away Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born February 4, 1953 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leal and Delores Jean Thompson Everett and was a lifelong resident of the Climax area. Bonnie was a singer and guitar player in "The Ticks" for 7 years. She loved animals, craft work, yard work and landscaping. On July 14,...
Blanche Veldman
Nov 22, 2012
VELDMAN, Mrs. Blanche Portage, MI Blanche Veldman, age 90, went to be with her Lord on Thursday evening, November 22, 2012. She was born on Sunday, April 9, 1922, in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Lambert and Anna Modderman Greendyke and had been a lifelong area resident. Blanche was a member of Milwood Christian Reformed Church. She dedicated her life...
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