Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Kenneth A. Pioch
Oct 1, 2010
PIOCH, Kenneth A. Kalamazoo Ken died on Friday, October 1, 2010, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born October 3, 1925, in South Haven, MI, a son of Herman and Serena Pioch. He graduated from South Haven High School in 1943 and Michigan State College in 1951, majoring in lumber merchandising. He served in the US Army...
Robert Allen Gerhart
Oct 1, 2010
GERHART, ROBERT ALLEN 1/16/1947 - 10/1/2010 Of Climax Bob Gerhart knew how to make friends and he knew how to be one; his warm, engaging manner was one of his greatest gifts. Bob journeyed through life meeting people, enjoying people, and - especially - talking with them. Robert Allen Gerhart came into the world on January 16, 1947 and grew...
Grace Mulder
Oct 1, 2010
MULDER, Grace of Kalamazoo Passed away October 1, 2010 at Park Place Assisted Living. She was born July 29, 1921 in Decatur, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Mary Mepyans Gruizinga. Grace was united in marriage on June 21, 1941, to Robert "Bob" Mulder, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2009. She enjoyed family camping trips, sewing, baking her...
Verdena J. Schipper
Oct 1, 2010
SCHIPPER, Verdena J. Kalamazoo, MI Went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon October 1, 2010. Verdena was born August 8, 1935 in Grant, Michigan a daughter of John and Sarah Mouthaan Schipper. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was employed with the Upjohn Company for 37 years before retiring. Verdena was also...
Alberta L. Tyler
Oct 1, 2010
TYLER, Mrs. Alberta L. Portage, MI Died Friday morning October 1, 2010. Alberta was born June 26, 1939 in Allegan, Michigan a daughter of Albert and Iola Lavoy Heckman. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was employed with Paris Cleaners for over 20 years before retiring. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents;...
Christopher M. Martin
Sep 30, 2010
MARTIN, Christopher M., Jr. "Bubba" Of Schoolcraft Christopher died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at his home. He was born March 4, 1984, in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Christopher and Teresa Clark Martin and had been a life long area resident. He served in the US Army from 2006 to 2007 before being discharged. Chris enjoyed dirt biking, fishing and...
Shirley June Martin
Sep 29, 2010
MARTIN, Shirley June Galesburg Shirley went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2010. She is survived by: the love of her life for 22 years, James Merriam; 2 daughters, Tina Stinson and Tenasha Escamilla; 3 sisters, Linda Ramirez of Detroit, Edna Kelley of Richland, Robin Goodacre of Kalamazoo; 2 brothers, Claude Hard of Delton and Donnie Hard of...
Elsie E. Pressley
Sep 29, 2010
PRESSLEY, Elsie E. Formerly of Portage Elsie passed away early Wednesday morning, September 29, 2010 in North Richland Hills, TX. She was born February 10, 1915 in Hornersville, Missouri, the daughter of Baker and Florence Mangold Barnes. Surviving are her three children, Wayne Shirley Pressley of Kalamazoo, Barbara Bruce Gove of Arkansas, and Al Pat Pressley of Bedford, TX; ten...
Edward C. DeBoer
Sep 27, 2010
DeBOER, Edward C. "Eddie" of Kalamazoo Passed away September 27, 2010 at home. He was born November 13, 1961 in Kalamazoo, to Edward P. and Marjorie J. Cole DeBoer. Eddie loved life. He liked to fish and play pool, and talk with others. Eddie enjoyed his job as a roofer. Surviving Eddie are; his life partner, Vicky Merrifield; stepson Jimmy...
Florence M. Johnson
Sep 26, 2010
JOHNSON, Florence M. of Kalamazoo In His wisdom and mercy, Almighty God received unto Himself His sister in Christ, Florence Johnson on September 26, 2010. Florence was born April 26, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of the late Harry H. and Mabel Anna Johnson of Kalamazoo. She had resided at the Springs of Bronson Place for the past 35...
Elizabeth A. Keyes
Sep 24, 2010
KEYES, Elizabeth A. Of Portage Elizabeth passed away Friday evening, September 24, 2010. She was born November 26, 1937 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Alex and Orleathia McCleary Sayne. Elizabeth was employed by Friendship Village for many years until her retirement. Surviving are her husband, Arnold L. Keyes, Sr.; their two sons, Arnold Jr. Jodi Keyes of Kalamazoo and John...
Dorothy C. Johnson
Sep 24, 2010
JOHNSON, Dorothy Carol Kalamazoo Passed away Friday, September 24, 2010. Carol was born March 19, 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of Thomas and Freda Mayberry Williams and had lived in Kalamazoo for many years. She was a Healing Arts Specialist, and was involved in physical activity, Judo and motorcycling. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carol is survived...
David G. Boyce
Sep 24, 2010
BOYCE, David G. Of Kalamazoo David was born February 6, 1956, in Kalamazoo, the son of George and Elaine Brink Boyce and passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 in Kalamazoo. He was a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident who along with his wife Denise owned and operated Boyce Photography for many years. David received his Master of Photography degree as well...
Delbert C. Rathburn
Sep 24, 2010
RATHBURN, Delbert C. Of Mattawan Delbert passed away early Friday morning, September 24, 2010. He was born February 11, 1935 in Colon, MI, the son of Lloyd and Ida Neal Rathburn. On December 5, 1953, Delbert was united in marriage to Janet L. Rop. He was employed by the City of Kalamazoo for almost 40 years until his retirement. Surviving...
Larry N. Vestal
Sep 22, 2010
VESTAL, Larry N. Of Portage Passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2010. Larry was born January 19, 1941 in Kalamazoo the son Fred and Mae Field Vestal and had been a life long resident in the Kalamazoo area. Larry was a man of many talents, working several different jobs during his life time. He started working at Wayside and King's...
Charles Bruce Ward
Sep 22, 2010
WARD, Charles Bruce Passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Charles was born March 30, 1954 in Vicksburg, one of three sons born to Robert L. and Edith DeHaan Ward. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1972 and was employed by the Portage Public School system as a custodian for over 17 years. Charles was an outdoorsman and loved animals....
David M. Baker
Sep 21, 2010
BAKER, Mr. David M. Texas Twp., Kalamazoo Passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, September 21, 2010. David was born March 8, 1964 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lawrence M. and Marjorie A. King Baker and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was graduated from Western Michigan University and owned and operated Get-U-Wet Boat Service. During his college...
Rick Dalm
Sep 20, 2010
DALM, Rick P. Kalamazoo Passed away Monday, September 20, 2010. Rick was born May 25, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the son of Jack and Mildred Kyes Dalm. He graduated from Comstock High School in 1972 and enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling and playing horseshoes. He also enjoyed spending time with his 2 cats and having coffee with Norma on Saturday mornings. Rick...
Genevieve Burk
Sep 20, 2010
BURK, Genevieve Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Coldwater, MI Passed away Monday morning, September 20, 2010 in Hamilton, OH. Genevieve was born June 8, 1918 in Branch County, MI the daughter of Ross and Iva Coles Worthington. She was employed for 19 years with the Branch County Community Hospital in Coldwater, MI, where she was a Nurse's Aid and spent time...
Philip A. Hatfield
Sep 20, 2010
HATFIELD, PHILIP A. Of Kalamazoo Philip A. Hatfield, age 94, died peacefully on September 20, 2010. He was born on August 26, 1916 in Bedford, Indiana. Phil was preceded in death by his first wife, Marion, in 1967. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Hatfield; son, David Deb Hatfield; daughter Nancy Hatfield; step daughter JoAnn Raoul Yochim; step son...
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