Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Arnis I. Kalmanis
Feb 11, 2011
Kalmanis, Arnis I. Martin, MI Passed away Friday, February 11, 2011. Arnis was born May 18, 1933 in Dundaga, Latvia, a son of Karlis and Irma Rerichs Kalmanis and lived in this area since 1960. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked for General Motors stamping plant for 27 years, retiring in 1992. He...
Geraldine Perry Valkema
Feb 10, 2011
Perry Valkema, Geraldine Leesburg, FL, formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away Friday, February 10, 2011 in Leesburg, FL. Geraldine was born March 13, 1930 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Everett and Orene Colburn Grogg. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Albert Valkema I in 1982. Geraldine is survived by her husband, Russell; her children, Ronald...
Eugene A. Slack
Feb 9, 2011
SLACK, Eugene "Gene" Of Kalamazoo Eugene A. Slack was born November 15, 1955, in Marcellus, the son of Norman and Marjorie Green Slack and died February 9, 2011 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, Norm and Bill Slack. For several years he was involved in the local Boy Scout Program. Surviving are...
Mary Helen Wilson
Feb 9, 2011
WILSON, Mary Helen of Kalamazoo Mary Helen Wilson died peacefully early in the morning on February 9, 2011, at Clare Bridge House in Portage, MI. She enjoyed steadfast love, caring and support from family and friends until the end. A memorial birthday celebration of Mary Helen's life will be held at The Fountains at Bronson Place in Kalamazoo, MI on...
Robert D. Keim
Feb 8, 2011
KEIM, Robert D. Of Indiana Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at The Cedars in Leo, Indiana. Born in Miami County, IN, Robert was a manager of Local Finance. He owned a debt management business, and was a loan officer for a local bank before working with Upjohn Pharmaceutical for 10 years in the electrical maintenance department,...
Nicholas J. Vande Werken
Feb 8, 2011
VANDE WERKEN, Nicholas J. of Portage Passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011. He was born May 7, 1920 in Coldwater, MI to the late Anthony and Bertha Vermeulen Vande Werken. Nicholas married Barbara Eagleton on June 30, 1941, who preceded him in death in June of 1992. Nicholas served in the U.S. Army during WWII, from January of 1942 until...
Mary J. Littell
Feb 6, 2011
LITTELL, Mrs. Mary J. Kalamazoo, MI Died Sunday morning February 6, 2011. Mary was born April 9, 1936 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Elvin and Mary Gorbutt Roberts. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post #7581 in Wayland, MI. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and...
Stephen J. Phelps
Feb 6, 2011
PHELPS, Mr. Stephen J. Kalamazoo, MI Died Sunday morning February 6, 2011. Stephen was born May 17, 1963 in Bayard, Iowa a son of Frank and Carol Behrends Phelps. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 15 years and was employed with JBS Packerland in Plainwell. He enjoyed the opportunity to volunteer at the Community Center with seniors and...
Shirley Z. Fuller
Feb 6, 2011
FULLER, Shirley Z. of Portage Shirley passed away peacefully, at her home, Sunday, February 6, 2011 surrounded by her family and longtime friend Margaret Mosher. She was born Shirley Wilson on May 4, 1929 in Highland Park , Michigan. Her parents were Harry and Mildred Black Zahrn. Growing up in the Detroit area, she moved to Battle Creek just before...
William Merrill
Feb 6, 2011
MERRILL, William "Jim" of Portage Jim passed away Sunday evening, February 6, 2011 at his home. He was born September 24, 1933 in Covert, MI, the son of Harry and Irene Powers Merrill. On November 2, 1951, Jim was united in marriage to Audrey Bush. He served 6 years in the National Guard and then served during the Korean Conflict...
John P. Dunn
Feb 6, 2011
DUNN, John P. Of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 6, 2011 at the Upjohn Community Care Center. John was born August 20, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Percy and Louisa Wolfe Dunn and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. He graduated from State High School in 1944; Western Michigan University with a B.A. Degree in 1957 and the...
Agatha M. Kuiper
Feb 5, 2011
KUIPER, AGATHA M. "Agie" Of Kalamazoo Agatha passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, Feb. 5, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Agatha was born Sept. 26, 1924 to Gerhardus and Elizabeth VanBoven VanWalbeck. On August 1, 1945 she was united in marriage to Henry Kuiper, III, who survives her. She is also...
Iona M. Nelson
Feb 5, 2011
NELSON, Iona M. Portage Passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. Iona was born June 13, 1922 in Bay City, a daughter of Charles and Mable Beardsley Thompson. In 1959, Iona and her husband, Byron, moved to Portage and started Hi-Way Service, on what is now known as Shaver Rd., which they operated for several years. She then worked for W.L....
Henry E. Wise
Feb 5, 2011
WISE, Mr. Henry E. "Hank" Portage, MI Went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon February 5, 2011. Hank was born August 21, 1929 in Augusta, Michigan a son of Joseph and Henrietta Penning Wise. He was raised on the old Upjohn Farm and later moved to Decatur, MI where he went to school. Hank's grandparents were the first celery...
Grace J. Scott
Feb 5, 2011
SCOTT, Grace J. Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. Grace was born on July 23, 1928 in Portage, MI, a daughter of Ebel and Henrietta Weessies Mulder and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. She was a long time member of the Reformed Baptist Church....
Harriet Lou Warburton
Feb 4, 2011
WARBURTON, Harriet Lou Of Kalamazoo Harriet away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at Upjohn Community Care Center. She was born on September 15, 1913 in Marshall, MI to Clare and Fanchon Wilder Halladay. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harry F. Warburton and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Patrick and Frances Ward. Surviving are her niece, Janet Ward Mejeur and...
William E. Papesh
Feb 3, 2011
PAPESH, William E. ?Bill? Kalamazoo Died peacefully at home, February 3, 2011. He was born September 1, 1942 in Joliet, IL son of the late Joseph and Jean Vicich Papesh Vliek. Bill married the former Joyce Onstott on June 17, 1983. Bill moved to Kalamazoo at the age of 13. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam...
N. Suzanne Kilgore
Feb 3, 2011
KILGORE, Mrs. N. Suzanne Richland, MI Died February 3, 2011 at home with her family by her side. She was born May 12, 1936 in Birmingham, MI to the late Norman and Consuelo Follett Vershure. Suzanne was married to Ronald N. Kilgore on March 12, 1966, who survives. She was active in real estate sales in Kalamazoo and the Gull...
Richard M. Sesco
Feb 1, 2011
SESCO, Richard M. Of Kalamazoo Passed away unexpectedly February 2011 at his residence. Richard was born April 24, 1955 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Susan Sliter Wybenga and Gerald Wybenga. He was a lifelong resident. He was employed at Milwood Schwinn and later managed Portage Schwinn and later worked at Warren Radio and Ken?s CB Sales. Richard was preceded...
Bob Hann
Feb 1, 2011
HANN, Bob of Vicksburg Went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Borgess Hospital. Bob was born October 30, 1917 in West Jefferson, OH, the son of George and Frances Noel Hann. He was a graduate of Ohio State University and prior to his retirement, Bob was employed for many years as a Cost Analyst for...
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