Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Betty J. Whittington
Jan 26, 2012
WHITTINGTON, Betty J. of Kalamazoo Betty passed away Thursday afternoon, January 26, 2012. She was born June 6, 1925 in West Frankfort, IL, the daughter of Dempsy and Alice Keefer Ward. On April 7, 1945, Betty was united in marriage to Ernest Whittington, who preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1986. Betty and Ernest moved to Kalamazoo in 1950...
William D. Glennon
Jan 25, 2012
GLENNON, William D. of Kalamazoo Bill passed away Wednesday morning, January 25, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 14, 1930 in San Diego, CA. On October 4, 1952, he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Minor. Preceding him in death are his son, Roger Glennon in 2009 and parents John...
Gibson St. Mary, Dr.
Jan 25, 2012
ST. MARY, Dr. Gibson "Gib" Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He was born February 17, 1919 in Caro, MI., a son of Edward and Ada Gibson St. Mary and was a resident of the Kalamazoo area. He graduated from Northern Illinois University School of Optometry and was associated with Sears Optical for 23 years. During WW II,...
Michael Lyle Adams
Jan 25, 2012
Adams, Michael Lyle Galesburg MI Ended life on January 25, 2012 near Lawton Michigan. Visitation with the family on Monday January 30, from 6-8pm at Langeland Family Funeral Home at 145 West Battle Creek St., in downtown Galesburg, Michigan. Funeral Service on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 2 pm at Langeland Funeral Home in Galesburg, followed by burial in Oak...
Gloria J. Van Sickle
Jan 25, 2012
VAN SICKLE, Mrs. Gloria J. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Wednesday morning January 25, 2012. Gloria was born on November 29, 1925 in Saginaw, Michigan, a daughter of James and Susan Wieneke Trew. She was united in marriage on August 13, 1945 to Walter Keith Van Sickle, who preceded her in death on May 17, 2010. Gloria was a homemaker, mother,...
Edward Loope
Jan 24, 2012
LOOPE, Mr. Edward of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Tuesday morning January 24, 2012. Edward was born November 5, 1961 in Taylor, Michigan a son of Clyde and Nancy Korczyk Loope. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1985 and was employed with the City of Kalamazoo for 26 years, retiring in 2011. Edward is survived by his 2 children, Jason...
Clara Rouse
Jan 24, 2012
ROUSE, Clara age 98 of Kalamazoo Clara passed away Tuesday morning, January 24, 2012 at her home. She was born November 12, 1913 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Joseph and Emma Bigalke Stohrer. Clara dropped out of school in the 8th grade to go to work. She worked for Sutherland Paper Co. for 19 years in the Art Department. She...
Doris M. Carpenter
Jan 23, 2012
CARPENTER, Mrs. Doris M. Plainwell, MI Formerly of Richland, MI Died Monday morning January 23, 2012. Graveside services will be held 1 o'clock Thursday in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the American Kidney Foundation.
Frances I. "Pat" Williams
Jan 21, 2012
WILLIAMS, Frances I. "Pat" of Kalamazoo Passed away January 21, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Pat was born September 6, 1922 in Paw Paw, MI to the late John and Zelma Stafford Underwood. Surviving Pat are, her daughter Sandra Gilbert of Detroit; foster son, Mike Karen Seeney of Dover, DE; brother Ralph Janice Underwood of Archer, FL; special niece, Wendy Buckner; and...
Cathy L. Klein
Jan 21, 2012
KLEIN, Cathy L. Of Kalamazoo Cathy passed away Saturday evening, January 21, 2012 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence following a short illness. She was born August 14, 1946 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Thomas and Jacqueline Kean. Cathy was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School and also attended Monterey Peninsula College and Davenport College. She was a military wife...
Helen J. Clark
Jan 20, 2012
CLARK, Helen J. Vicksburg On January 20, 2012, Helen slipped into the arms of Jesus and said "Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home". Fondly known as "Jo", she was born to Everett and Gertrude Mosbarger on March 13, 1925, in Garrett, IL, where she joined her older siblings Virginia, Georgia, Paul, Alberta and Jane with Bill, Jim and...
John Michael "Mike" Kostin
Jan 19, 2012
KOSTIN, John Michael, "Mike" Parchment John Michael Kostin died unexpectedly but peacefully, in his sleep on Thursday, January 19, 2012. He was born on October 11, 1961, in Winston-Salem, NC and grew up in North Carolina, New Orleans, New York and the Kalamazoo area. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Art History. His most satisfying work...
Billy J. Lively
Jan 19, 2012
LIVELY, Mr. Billy J. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Thursday afternoon January 19, 2012. Billy was born March 10, 1936 in Decatur, Alabama a son of William and Ruth Macabee Lively. Years ago, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life and owned and operated the Band Box Restaurant for...
Donald W. McBain
Jan 18, 2012
MC BAIN, Mr. Donald W. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Wednesday evening January 18, 2012 at his residence. Donald was born April 4, 1940 in Jackson, Michigan a son of Malcomb and Velma Virginia Bayes McBain. Years ago, he served Honorably with the U.S. Marines. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life. Don was a warm, friendly...
John A. Klimp
Jan 17, 2012
KLIMP, John A. of Kalamazoo Passed away January 17, 2012, in Kalamazoo. He was born January 19, 1930 in Kalamazoo to the late Albert and Adrianna Kloosterman Klimp. John was united in marriage to Margret E. Weinberg in 1949, who preceded him in death in 1998. John made a career out of his passion of driving truck. He was a...
Jack R. Gernaat
Jan 17, 2012
GERNAAT, Jack R. of Kalamazoo Jack Gernaat, born October 25, 1935, went to God's everlasting arms on January 17, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Suzanne, who cared for him through the challenges of Alzheimer's. He is also survived by a loving circle of family and friends; John and Lynn Gernaat, Bill and Allie DeGroot, Claudia Blahnik, Frank...
Dorothy M. Hershberger
Jan 17, 2012
HERSHBERGER, Dorothy M. "Dottie" of Portage Dottie passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 17, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born February 16, 1943 in Fredericksburg, OH, to the late Joe and Emma Slabaugh Swartzentruber. On December 16, 1961, Dottie was united in marriage to Maynard Hershberger. She worked as an R.N. at both Borgess and Bronson Hospitals in...
Delia Mae Geurink
Jan 17, 2012
GEURINK, Delia Mae Shelbyville, MI Delia Geurink, born April 22, 1925 in Allendale, MI, daughter of Lambert and Johanna Hurlings Kraker, passed away January 17, 2012 in Plainwell, MI. Delia was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Mildred, Janet, Alfred and Bernard. Cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Delia was a dedicated and loving spirit who, throughout...
Gertrude G. Kiel
Jan 17, 2012
KIEL, Gertrude G. Formerly of Plainwell, Gertrude Grace Kiel was born March 13, 1917, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of George and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Burke Kiel and passed away January 17, 2012, in Hastings, MI. She was a longtime area resident who resided in Kalamazoo, Plainwell, Richland and most recently Hastings. In her earlier years she was employed with Allen...
Kenneth Van Dyke
Jan 16, 2012
VAN DYKE, Kenneth Delton Passed away at his home on Monday, January 16, 2012. Ken was born December 23, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of Herbert and Alice Courtney Van Dyke and had been a resident of the Kalamazoo area for many years. He had been employed by the Upjohn Company for 34 years and was a member of the...
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