Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Velma B. Lambeck
Nov 13, 2010
LAMBECK, Mrs. Velma B. Lawrence, Michigan Entered the presence of our Lord Saturday afternoon November 13, 2010 at 1:28PM with her family at her side. Velma was born October 4, 1924 in Comstock, Michigan a daughter of Walter and Emma Woodard Wilson. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was a member of the Kalamazoo...
Laimonis Fride
Nov 13, 2010
FRIDE, Laimonis "Vic" Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010. Vic was born March 20, 1936 in Elejas, Latvia, the son of Viktors and Mirdza Ozols Fride and had lived in the Kalamazoo area for many years. He served in the United States Army and was employed by General Motors as a tool and die maker for 30 years....
Jack R. Bogema, Sr
Nov 12, 2010
BOGEMA, Jack R., Sr. "Bogie" of Oshtemo, Michigan Passed away November 12, 2010 at his home. He was born December 18, 1926 in Comstock, MI to the late Dick and Sadie Vander Swag Bogema. Jack was married to Alice "Dolly" Van Ooy on January 25, 1946, who survives. At a young age, he was active in raising celery, later driving...
Beatrice Sichel
Nov 12, 2010
SICHEL, Beatrice Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away November 12, 2010 at her residence. Beatrice was born May 26, 1934 in Nurnberg, Germany, a daughter of Martin and Miriam Bonne. She lived in Nurnberg until she was 5 years old and escaped from Nazi Germany on the historic ill-fated ship the St. Louis and landed in Cuba. She later came to...
Doris M. Lowery
Nov 12, 2010
LOWERY, Doris M. of Portage, Michigan Passed away November 12, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. She was born February 26, 1930 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late William and Mary Lambeck Stenger. Doris was married to William Burch, who preceded her in death. After William's death, she married Peter Lowery, who also preceded her in death. She liked arts and...
Paul H. Miller
Nov 11, 2010
MILLER, Paul H. Of Scotts, Michigan Paul went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday evening, November 11, 2010 at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born August 10, 1934 in Sharon, PA, the son of Gordon and Thelma Cline Miller. On December 9, 1966, Paul was united in marriage to Carole A. Obert....
Michael K. Marshall
Nov 10, 2010
MARSHALL, Michael K. Age 54 Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Formerly of Stevensville, Michigan Michael passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 after a short illness. He was born September 13, 1956 in Kennett, MO. Mike was a graduate of Brigeman High School. Surviving are his wife, Suzanne Marshall; two brothers, Ken and Dona Marshall and Ron and Bonnie Marshall; one sister, Joyce...
El Victor Taylor
Nov 10, 2010
TAYLOR, El Victor Of Kalamazoo, Michigan El Victor passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 10, 2010. He was born August 28, 1943 in Kalamazoo. El Victor was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving are his mother, Madge Taylor; six children, Richard Chere McMillon, Antonio Taylor-McMillon, Shonika Taylor-Swift, Victorio Taylor, Shameka Taylor, and Emilio Taylor; sixteen grandchildren; eight brothers and...
Agnes M. Van Bruggen
Nov 10, 2010
VAN BRUGGEN, Agnes M. Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away Wednesday morning, November 10, 2010. Agnes was born June 23, 1922 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Miller. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for over 50 years and enjoyed baking, cooking and spending time with her family. On November 13, 1956 she was united...
Martin A. Reeves
Nov 9, 2010
REEVES, Mr. Martin A. "Mike" Portage, MI Died Tuesday morning November 9, 2010. Mike was born November 25, 1923 in Alva, Florida the son of Cash and Mary Richards Reeves. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving under General George Patton. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1952 and was employed with the Michigan Department of Transportation for...
Byron D. Gray
Nov 8, 2010
GRAY, Byron D. Of Kalamazoo Byron Delano Gray was born April 26, 1933, in Farmington, Missouri, the son of Leon and Anna Cox Gray and passed away November 8, 2010, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For 20 years he served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Tech Sgt. /Medic E-6; and for over 13 years delivered mail with B &...
Ralph E. Morgan
Nov 8, 2010
MORGAN, Ralph E. of Kalamazoo Ralph Earl Morgan was born March 11, 1913 in Washington, Indiana to John P. and Omi Allison Morgan. He was the youngest of 4 children. Growing up in southern Indiana, in high school he played with the winning state champion basketball team, the Washington Hatchets. After graduating from high school, he worked odd jobs earning...
Marvin H. DeYoung
Nov 7, 2010
DeYOUNG, Marvin H. Age 91 Of Jackson Formerly of Kalamazoo Marvin passed away Sunday morning, November 7, 2010 at Allegiant Health in Jackson. He was born October 5, 1919 in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Jennie Fryling DeYoung. Marvin was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was employed by First National Bank...
Stanley M Cartwright
Nov 7, 2010
CARTWRIGHT, Stanley M. Of Vicksburg Stanley Mitchell Cartwright died Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born August 1, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Stanley L and Rubydoris Reinbold Cartwright and had been a lifelong area resident. He worked for Summit Polymers, Inc. for the past 16 years. Stanley was a man of deep faith and...
Josilyn M. Gorton
Nov 7, 2010
GORTON, Josilyn M. of Kalamazoo Was received into her Lord's arms on Sunday, November 7, 2010, while at home with her family. She was born October 26, 2010 in Kalamazoo, to Jeffrey and Megan Clapp Gorton, who survive. Josie lived for 12 amazing days! She was so sweet and so tiny, such a beautiful blessing from God. She touched so...
Nelson D. Koopsen
Nov 7, 2010
KOOPSEN, Nelson D. Portage Nelson Donald Koopsen, 85, of Portage, MI, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at his home. Nelson was born May 19, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI. the son of Gysbert and Gertrude Schippers Koopsen. He married Jennie Rasmussen in May, 1957, enjoying over 53 years together. A lifelong member of Trinity Reformed Church, Nelson served as...
Pamela Marie Steffic
Nov 6, 2010
STEFFIC, Pamela Marie Of Vicksburg Age 68. Passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her residence. Pam was born in Chicago, IL the daughter of George and Patricia Rehe. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister. Pam loved doing volunteer work at the Vicksburg South County Community Center. She also enjoyed reading, music, baking, and her cat Rascal. She...
Maureen Jo Francisco
Nov 6, 2010
KIEWET, Maureen Jo Francisco Of Galesburg Maureen passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, November 6, 2010. She was born February 13, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Lester Francisco. After being together since 1979, Maureen was united in marriage to Scott Kiewet on August 18, 1995, who survives. Also surviving are two sisters, Barbara DeKam and Patricia Charles...
Jacqueline Fritz
Nov 5, 2010
FRITZ, Jacqueline "Jackie" Jacqueline Ethel Fritz was born November 16, 1931, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Wesley and Ethel Fish Burnworth and died November 5, 2010, in Kalamazoo. Jackie was employed as an operator with Michigan Bell for 25 years and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, William Retkovske in 1976...
Donald R. Cunningham
Nov 5, 2010
CUNNINGHAM, Donald R. Of Galesburg Passed away Friday morning, November 5, 2010 at his residence. Don was born March 9, 1938 in Pearl, MI the son of Oliver and Jeanette Meanie Cunningham. He was employed with Impact Label for several years before his retirement in 2001. Don enjoyed racing at Galesburg Speedway and working on cars. He especially enjoyed working...
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