Mar 3, 2012

GROENDYK, Fanny "Bonnie" of Kalamazoo Passed away March 3, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Bonnie was born April 16, 1927 in Kalamazoo to the late John and Fern Oosterhouse Vos. She was united in marriage to Henry Groendyk on August 16, 1946. Henry preceded her in death in March of 2006. Bonnie was a longtime member of Third Christian Reformed Church. Surviving...

Mar 2, 2012

NIEMI, Dr. Leo Of Kalamazoo Dr. Leo Niemi, PhD, age 92 years, died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was born on February 27, 1920 in Champion, Michigan. Leo was a veteran of the Untied States Army. He met Betty Wallus at Fort Custer, where he was stationed at the beginning of WWII and they were...

Mar 1, 2012

LOMBARD, Wanda B. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Wanda was born July 29, 1924, in DeKoven, Kentucky, the daughter of Percy Franklin and Martha Jane Keen Ames and passed away at home with her family surrounding her on March 1, 2012, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was a longtime Kalamazoo area resident. Wanda was famous for her baking, making fudge and candy and...

Mar 1, 2012

DeYOUNG, Irene "Ike" Of Kalamazoo Ike passed away Thursday morning, March 1, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born March 2, 1925 in Sheldon, Iowa, one of seven children to Peter and Amy Kuiper Boer and moved to Michigan while she was a toddler. Growing up in Holland on Lake Michigan, Ike attended Hope College and developed a passion...

Mar 1, 2012

BRADFORD, James Clayburn of Kalamazoo, Michigan

James died March 1, 2012, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born April 5, 1931, in Hatton, AL, a son of Grady J. and Maggie Bell Canups Bradford. After graduating from high school, James entered the US Army serving from 1949 to 1951. He moved to Kalamazoo...

Mar 1, 2012

ANDERSON, Mrs. Betty J. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Betty Anderson died Thursday March 1, 2012 at her residence. She was born July 11, 1953 in Niles, Michigan. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1983. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick W. Anderson, and her son, Dwayne M. Anderson. Betty is survived by 2 sons: Frederick Kathryn...

Feb 29, 2012

MAAS, Mrs. Mary M. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Wednesday afternoon February 29, 2012 at her residence. Mary was born July 13, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Clarence and Mary Gallagher Johnson. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was a member of St. Andrew Community Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Feb 29, 2012

CROFOOT, Mr. Jack N. of Portage, MI Went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning February 29, 2012 at his residence. Jack was born July 3, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Asa and Flossie Hennion Crofoot. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with W.L. Molding for 32 years, retiring in 1992. He...

Feb 28, 2012

WOLBERS, Mr. Robert H. Bob Kalamazoo, MI Died on February 28, 2012 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born March 25, 1927 in the very center of Portage, Michigan. He and his parents, Etta and Henry, owned Wolbers Grocery at the corner of Centre Ave and Westnedge, for 52 years. Bob also owned Wolbers Grocery at Texas Corners for 17...

Feb 28, 2012

BALLETT, Charles J. "Chuck" Of Kalamazoo Passed away at home, Tuesday evening, February 28, 2012 after a brief illness. Chuck was born May 21, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of James and Lousina Stoops Ballett and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Coast Guard on the Ice Cutter Northwind....

Feb 28, 2012

KING, Gladys of Climax Passed away February 28, 2012 at Evergreen Senior Care in Springfield, MI. Gladys was born August 6, 1912 in Three Rivers, MI to the late William and Nora Yund Smittendorf. On December 6, 1932 in Three Rivers, she was united in marriage to Herbert "Pete" King, who preceded her in death, February 20, 1986. They moved...

Feb 27, 2012

WRIGHT, Mrs. Linda S. Schoolcraft, MI Passed away Monday morning February 27, 2012 at her residence with family at her side. Linda was born April 1, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Francis and Beverly Vanderwall Bingham. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her granddaughter, Sarah Wright; and a...

Feb 27, 2012

LESTER, Dolores J. Nutter OF Kalamazoo Dolores went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, February 27, 2012 at Alamo Nursing Home. She was born March 2, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Luther and Frances James Anspach. She was employed by James River Corp. for 37 years. She was a member of Oak Grove Church and also...

Feb 26, 2012

HITE, SANDRA KAY Sandra Kay Hite, 67, passed away on Sunday February 26, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Hite and her father, Vernon O. Ray. She is survived by her mother, Pauline H. Ray, siblings Donna Rourke, Tommy Smith, and Duane Smith. Her children, Tina Emmons, Tammy Peterson,...

Feb 25, 2012

WALLACH, Vera of Kalamazoo The passing of Vera Wallach born Sprinz is a tremendous loss to family and friends who adored and loved her. We will remember her as a gallant, compassionate, generous, and wise person, who enjoyed nothing more than being involved in community projects, with a special interest in the local library and nature conservation. She enjoyed a...

Feb 24, 2012

SEARLES, David A. Of Scotts Dave passed away Friday evening, February 24, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was a very courageous and brave man, who fought a "SEARLES STRONG" battle with cancer. Dave was born March 30, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the son of Kenneth and Barbara Harrison Searles. He was employed by James River Co. Crown-Vantage for 27 years....

Feb 23, 2012

Passed away peacefully at home, February 23, 2012. She was born January 24, 1926 in Traverse City, MI to the late Buromeo and Zella Hickey. Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert Ufkes on October 4, 1952, who preceded her in death in July of 2004. During her working years, Dorothy was employed with W.L. Molding, Gibson's and Plastic Engineering....

Feb 20, 2012

CLAPP, Dorothy Mae Of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday morning, February 20, 2012. Dorothy was born December 11, 1920 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Edward and Mae Bowersox Ruchlinsky. Prior to her retirement Dorothy was employed for 30 years with WL Molding Co. She was a member of Third Reformed Church now Centerpoint, and enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and volunteering...

Feb 19, 2012

VOSS, Henrietta W. of Portage Henrietta passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2012 at Kairos Dwelling. She was born November 23, 1924 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Henry and Wynanda Sopjes Koning. Henrietta graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1943. On May 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to John Preston Voss. Henrietta was employed by Kalamazoo Regional...

Feb 18, 2012

WILLIAMS, Mrs. Susan M. Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Saturday evening February 18, 2012. Susan was born May 30, 1947 in Alpena, Michigan a daughter of Earl "Chris" and Jeanne LaLonde Christiansen. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1995, coming from Battle Creek. She was employed as a cosmetologist in several Battle Creek salons for many years. She was...