Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Peter Weyenberg, Sr
Sep 18, 2011
WEYENBERG, Peter, Sr. of Scotts Passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 in Kalamazoo. Peter was born May 31, 1916 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jacob and Hattie Garnaat Weyenberg. He graduated from Portage Central High School, where he was a track star. For over 60 years, Peter owned and operated Weyenberg Upholstery Shop of Kalamazoo. He was preceded...
Ella Gertrude Stewart
Sep 18, 2011
HAFFERKAMP, ELLA GERTRUDE STEWART of Richland, MI Died Sunday morning September 18, 2011 at her residence. Ella was born January 3, 1916 in Onaway, Michigan a daughter of Chester and Ethel McQuade Stewart. Ella had a successful career in the fashion industry, initially working as an instructor and model for Singer Sewing Machines. She received formal training as a tailor...
Ernest Wayne Hook
Sep 18, 2011
HOOK, Ernest Wayne Of Kalamazoo Ernie completed his life of service on September 18, 2011 after being a resident at Wyndham Apartments, Amber Place and Upjohn Community Care Center. He was born September 7, 1920 in Odessa, MO to Omar Hook and Virgie Null Hook. His only sibling was Louise Harrison. Ernie married Dorothy Ellen Cook on July 27, 1947...
Dale N. Fawley
Sep 18, 2011
FAWLEY, Dale N. Of Portage Passed away Sunday evening, September 18, 2011. Dale was born December 16, 1928 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Harry and Hortense Smith Fawley and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. Dale was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, class of 1947. He was employed with Michigan Bell until his...
Stanley F. Franc
Sep 18, 2011
FRANC, Stanley F. of Kalamazoo Passed away September 18, 2011, in Kalamazoo. He was born in 1930 in Chicago, IL. He was united in marriage to Sophia "Margie" Robinson in 1950 for a loving 61 years together. Margie preceded him in death on September 7, 2011. He loved softball and played in several leagues into his 60's. Among his other...
William C. Nilges
Sep 18, 2011
NILGES, William C. Of Kalamazoo William C. Nilges, "Bill" was born in 1918, the second of eight children of William H. Nilges, and Josephine J. Nilges Nee Hochwalt, in Lakewood, Ohio. A graduate of Case University, Cleveland, Ohio, with highest honors, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, "Bill" served in the U.S. Navy during WW II as a Lt. Commander...
Sharon E. Wood
Sep 17, 2011
WOOD, Mrs. Sharon E. of Vicksburg, MI Died Saturday afternoon September 17, 2011. Sharon was born December 8, 1948 in Port Huron, Michigan a daughter of John W. and Lorraine A. Beaver Wood. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1983 and was employed with Great Lakes Molding before their closing. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents....
Leslie A. Tipton Rooney
Sep 17, 2011
ROONEY, Leslie A. Tipton, age 70, formerly of Akron, OH, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, September 17, 2011. She was born on January 4, 1941 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Ralph and Vivian Sear Tipton. On April 27, 1963, she was united in marriage to Jeffrey Rooney, who preceded her in death on October 19, 2005....
John G. Felden
Sep 16, 2011
FELDEN, John G. of Kalamazoo Passed away on September 16, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side. John was born December 23, 1957 in Niles, MI, a son of George and Elaine Ewald Felden. He was a graduate of Homewood Flossmore High School in Flossmoor, IL. John was employed as a customer service agent in the banking...
Iline E. Reardon
Sep 16, 2011
REARDON, Iline Elizabeth Of Portage Iline passed away Friday afternoon, September 16, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born August 29, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Walter and Myrtle Eckelbecker Hunter and has been a lifelong area resident. On May 21, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Dean Reardon. Iline and Bob operated...
Trena Onderlinde
Sep 16, 2011
ONDERLINDE, Trena Of Kalamazoo Went to be with her Lord, Friday, September 16, 2011, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Trena was born August 20, 1925 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Jacob and Elsie Schipper Mejeur. Trena was employed with the Upjohn Company and retired from the Kalamazoo Public Schools. She was a lifelong member of the Grace Christian...
Ruth Joyce Martin
Sep 15, 2011
MARTIN, Ruth Joyce Vicksburg, Michigan On September 15, 2011, at Rose Arbor Hospice, Ruth went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness. Ruth was born March 3rd, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Martin and Jenny Hoogesteger Haadsma. Ruth graduated from Hope College in Holland, MI, and in pursuit of a dream to become a Missionary...
Joyce E. Smothers
Sep 15, 2011
SMOTHERS, Joyce E. of Kalamazoo Joyce E. Smothers, age 81, passed away September 15, 2011. Wife of Robert E. Smothers for 63 years. She is survived by her husband; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Private services were held and a private burial will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery.
Viola S. Edwards
Sep 14, 2011
EDWARDS, Viola S. of Kalamazoo Passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Kalamazoo. Viola was born in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of L. Joseph and Elizabeth Spisak Bence and had lived in Elyria, OH before moving to Kalamazoo several years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Edwards in 1983. Viola is survived by her daughters, Mary...
William H. Cox
Sep 14, 2011
COX, William H. "Bill" of Oshtemo Passed away September 14, 2011 at Bronson Hospital. He was born January 1, 1928 in Kalamazoo to the late Harry D. and Bessie Bernice Marhoff Cox. He was united in marriage to Patricia Howlett on March 26, 1949. Patricia preceded him in death in December of 2005. Bill served in the U.S. Army during...
Russell D. Rowland
Sep 14, 2011
ROWLAND, Russell D. of Kalamazoo Russ passed away Wednesday, September 14 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born in Kalamazoo on November 13, 1919 to Albert and Jessie Rowland. He was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Linda Sampley. He will be sadly missed by his 3 sons, Mark, Brian and David Susan Rowland and two step -children, Terry Lee...
Michael Paul Youngs
Sep 13, 2011
YOUNGS, Michael Paul Age 45 Of Galesburg Mike went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was born April 18, 1966 in Kalamazoo, the son of Merwin "Merv" and Diana Thorp Youngs of Scotts, who survive. Also surviving are his brother, Douglas Youngs of Scotts; 2 sons, Justin and Tyler; grandmother, Juanita Thorp of Montgomery;...
Chester J. Waszkiewicz
Sep 12, 2011
WASZKIEWICZ, Chester J. "Chet" Kalamazoo, MI Chester John Waszkiewicz passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 following a brief illness. His twinkling eyes, ready smile and gregarious nature will be greatly missed, but live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Chet was born February 17, 1928 in Chicago, IL, to Polish immigrants Mary and Anthony Waszkiewicz. As a...
Cornelia E. Bair
Sep 11, 2011
BAIR, Cornelia E. ?Connie? Of Battle Creek Formerly of Texas Corners Passed away Sunday morning, September 11, 2011. Connie was born June 10, 1913, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Peter and Lena Heystek Clapp. She spent many years on Crooked Lake before moving to Battle Creek in 1999. Connie and Ted owned their own restaurant for several years on Western?s...
Nancy Lynn Ruelas
Sep 11, 2011
RUELAS, Nancy Lynn Of Kalamazoo Passed away Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2011. Nancy was born January 18, 1948 in Bethesda, Maryland the daughter of Bruce and Beverly VanPelt Thompson. Prior to her retirement she was employed for 25 years with the Stryker Corporation. Nancy enjoyed life and sunsets on the lake. She especially loved the time she had with her...
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