Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Martha M. Barrons
Sep 18, 2012
BARRONS, MARTHA M. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Martha Marie Barrons, age 74, went home to be with her Lord, September 18, 2012 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born May 15, 1938, in Colon, Michigan, the daughter of George and Lillian Fries Merica and has been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life. Martha was a devoted wife, mother and friend....
Stephen T. Herman
Sep 17, 2012
HERMAN, Stephen T. Of Kalamazoo Passed away September 17, 2012 at the age of 62. He was born September 15, 1950 in Vicksburg, MI to Thomas and Margaret Oswalt Herman. Stephen's many interests included being an Eagle Scout in Troup 79, spending time outdoors, especially fishing and wildlife, and enjoying woodworking. Stephen was a graduate of Vicksburg High School and...
Gladys R. 'Sandy' Edie
Sep 16, 2012
EDIE, Mrs. Gladys R. "Sandy" Kalamazoo, MI Died Sunday morning September 16, 2012. Sandy was born August 14, 1927 in Lowell, Massachusetts a daughter of Herbert and Edith Edmonson Miller. During the Korean War, she served with the U.S. Air Force. Sandy was also a member of the Sunnyside United Methodist Church; and the Red Hat Society. She was preceded...
Charles R. Tyler
Sep 16, 2012
TYLER, Charles R. Of Portage Passed away Sunday evening, September 16, 2012 at his residence with his boots on. Charles was born February 15, 1938 in Allegan, MI the son of Richard and Barbara Lung Tyler. He served in the National Guard. Prior to his retirement he worked for 41 years as a machinist with the Stryker Corporation. Chuck attended...
Leona M. Wood
Sep 16, 2012
WOOD, Leona M. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born on February 28, 1909 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Adelbert and Marie Gersch Root. Leona graduated from Paw Paw High School. Following graduation, she married Harold J. Wood. From this union a son, Thomas I., and daughter, Marcia J., were born. After a...
Harriet G. VanDyke
Sep 15, 2012
VAN DYKE, Harriet G. Kalamazoo Passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born October 27, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Nick and Hattie Jager Van Dyke and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Harriet graduated from the eighth grade from the William Street School and worked as a bookkeeper for Elhing Brothers. She was preceded in death by...
Dexter David 'Bill Anthony' Andrews
Sep 14, 2012
Andrews, Dexter David "Bill Anthony" of Kalamazoo, MI. Passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at Borgess Hospital. Age 61 years. He was born on April 14, 1951 in Lakeview, MI, the son of the late Dale and Bertha Jacobson Andrews. He received his Associates Degree in Broadcasting from the Career Academy of Broadcasting in 1970. His broadcasting career took him...
Donald 'Dean' Stewart
Sep 14, 2012
Stewart, Donald "Dean" Of Lawton, MI Went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 14, 2012. Age 87 years. Dean was born on June 6, 1925 in Williamsburg, WV, the son of the late Franklin and Stella Hensworth Stewart. He served with the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member of...
Harry R. Zemmer, M.D.
Sep 13, 2012
ZEMMER, Harry R. M.D. Of Mattawan, MI Formerly of Lapeer, MI Harry R. Zemmer, M.D., age 91, died on Thursday evening, September 13, 2012, in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Zemmer was born in Tanzania, Africa to missionary parents Henry and Edith Zemmer on August 27, 1921. Dr. Zemmer graduated from Lapeer High School in 1931; Moody Bible Institute in 1945, Western...
Cheryl Elaine Atchley
Sep 13, 2012
ATCHLEY, CHERYL ELAINE of Kalamazoo On September 13, Cheryl went to be with her Lord and maker. She is the daughter of John and Jaqueline Fritz Sommers, and was born in Benton Harbor on October 27, 1947. She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, reading and being involved with her church and friends. Cheryl was a loyal employee of Knouse Foods up...
Bette Le Pert
Sep 13, 2012
LE PERT, Bette of Kalamazoo, Michigan Bette passed away Thursday evening, September 13, 2012 at Upjohn Community Care Center. She was born March 21, 1924 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace Ritsema Bonnema. On September 4, 1943, Bette was united in marriage to Royal "Perky" LePert, who preceded her in death in 2000. Also preceding her...
William 'Bill' D. Preston
Sep 13, 2012
PRESTON, William D. "Bill" of Portage, Michigan Passed away September 13, 2012 at the age of 70. He was born February 14, 1942 in Kalamazoo to the late Harry and Elsie Sargent Preston. Bill was united in marriage to Sue Nordyke on July 26, 1960, who survives. Also surviving Bill are his children, Duane Denise Preston of Kalamazoo, Christine Mike...
David Minier Hess
Sep 12, 2012
HESS, David Minier Of Kalamazoo David Minier Hess of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at age 74. He was born July 14, 1938, to Ernest and Bessie Minier Hess in Battle Creek, MI. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1955 at age 16 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after turning 17. He was...
Harvey Frank Seilheimer
Sep 11, 2012
SEILHEIMER, Harvey Frank of Kalamazoo, Michigan Harvey Frank Seilheimer, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. He was born February 4, 1920, on the family farm in Lee Township, Allegan County, MI., the son of Frank and Elizabeth Ramming Seilheimer and moved to Kalamazoo in 1926 and called it home for the rest of his life. When Harvey...
Shirley Ann Rose
Sep 11, 2012
Rose, Shirley Ann of Galesburg, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Borgess Hospital. Age 79 years. Shirley Ann Kuertz was born in Springdale, OH on August 31, 1933, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Kolman Kuertz. She was married to Ray Donald Rose in 1957; he survives her. Shirley worked for the Stewart and Clarke Furniture...
Maryann Hulet
Sep 11, 2012
HULET, Maryann of Kalamazoo, Michigan Maryann passed away Tuesday evening, September 11, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of David and Annie Osborn Hulet. Maryann was employed by Borgess Nursing Home for over 10 years. Surviving are her four children, Jason Rebecca Hulet of Kalamazoo, Amanda Jason Monck Hulet, Justin Hulet...
Dawn Haver Kibler
Sep 10, 2012
Kibler, Dawn Haver Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Age 86 years. Dawn was born on October 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Ranson and Iva Ward Haver. She attended Western Michigan University, receiving her Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy in 1948. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of...
Roger A. Benzenberg
Sep 10, 2012
BENZENBERG, Roger A. Of Kalamazoo Roger passed away early Monday morning, September 10, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born February 11, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the son of Neil and Nell Benzenberg. Roger was a veteran of the United States Navy serving 2 years from 1946-1948. In 1948, he began work with The Upjohn Co., where he was employed...
John J. Nelson
Sep 10, 2012
Nelson, John J. of Portage, Michigan Went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2012. Age 67 years. John was born on July 17, 1945, the son of the late Labin and Hazel Nelson. He was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. John retired from Meijer in 1992 after 30 years of service. He was also a survivor of...
Evelyn Ann Weeks
Sep 9, 2012
WEEKS, Evelyn Ann Kalamazoo, MI Evelyn Ann Huntington Weeks, age 73, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday evening, September 9, 2012. She was born on September 21, 1938, in Battle Creek, MI, a daughter of Robert E. and Myrtle B. Palmiter Huntington, Sr. Evelyn retired from the Department of Defense after 27 ½ years of civilian service: 22 years...
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