Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Lloyd G. Widerberg
Jun 8, 2010
WIDERBERG, Lloyd G. Of Kalamazoo Lloyd was born October 18, 1946, in Hammond, Indiana, and died June 8, 2010, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Surviving are his mother, Patricia Widerberg of Saginaw; a brother, Ron Lois Widerberg of Galesburg; two sisters, Marliss Charlie Tapp of Portage and Susan Bruce Bendix of Saginaw; nieces and nephews; his Community Living Options, WMU Center for...
Dorothy Jean Eppstein
Jun 7, 2010
EPPSTEIN, Dorothy Jean Dodd Born March 1, 1918, Lansing, Michigan. Died June 7, 2010, Kalamazoo, Michigan in Bronson Hospital from complications of a fall. Dorothy was a free spirited, caring humanist with a joyful passion for life. She was a pilot, a wife, the mother of five, grandmother of ten, great-grandmother of three, a home builder, a teacher, an addictions...
Robert Mack Keckler
Jun 7, 2010
KECKLER, Robert Mack Age 60 Kalamazoo, MI Died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends, on June 7, 2010. Bob was born in Wolf Lake, IN, to James Mack Keckler and Grace Ellen Hartshorn Keckler. He graduated from Oakland University with a degree in Studio Art. He was a longtime community leader in the City of Parchment, having served...
Arlon Harold LaRoy
Jun 6, 2010
LA ROY, Arlon Harold Kalamazoo Arlon Harold LaRoy was born September 29, 1920, and passed to Heavenly Glory on June 6, 2010. He was a lifelong member of Twin Lakes Reformed Church and served as a deacon. Corporal LaRoy served in the US Army Artillery during WW II. He landed in North Africa, served in Italy and was discharged in...
Deborah A Watson
Jun 5, 2010
WATSON, Deborah A. Klimaszewski of Kalamazoo Died June 5, 2010 at home. She was born July 13, 1955 in Gross Umstadt, Germany to Major Michael P. and Ilse Purfuerst Klimaszewski. She was an avid skier and at the young age of 10 while residing in Alaska, she won first place in the downhill slalom. She was also an avid swimmer...
Marilyn J. Mack
Jun 5, 2010
MACK, Marilyn J. Of Kalamazoo Marilyn passed away Saturday morning, June 5, 2010 at the home of her close friend, Judy McNeil, and her family. She was born Dec. 22, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Willet Peterson and Alice Johnson Peterson VanDyke. On June 18, 1949, she was united in marriage to Klancy E. Mack in Kalamazoo. Surviving are...
Ray Scott
Jun 4, 2010
SCOTT, Ray Of Kalamazoo On Friday, June 4th, 2010, after collapsing on his treadmill, Ray went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Walter "Ray" Scott, II was born on January 5th, 1951 to his loving parents Walter and Doris Scott in Highland Park, MI. He served in the United States Navy for 6 years and often spoke fondly...
Esther L Stratton
Jun 4, 2010
STRATTON, Mrs. Esther L. Kalamazoo, MI Died Friday morning June 4, 2010. Esther was born September 5, 1928 in Morley, Michigan a daughter of William and Florence Whipple Gardiner. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with National Water Lift for 32 years, retiring in 1988. Esther was also a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary...
Mable H. Kemp
Jun 2, 2010
KEMP, Mable H. of Wellston, MI Our rose has lost its petals. Mable passed away peacefully on June 2, 2010 at home, in the loving care of her daughter Ruth. Mable was born March 5th, 1910 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Guy Brown and Cora Reid Brown with six brothers and three sisters who have preceded her in death and...
Barbara E. Burchell
Jun 1, 2010
BURCHELL, Barbara E. of Kalamazoo Died June 1, 2010 at Laurels of Galesburg. She was born December 15, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Leon and Eloyse Rogers Leonard. Barbara was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. She received her Associates in Applied Science degree with honors from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She then worked...
Ricky B. Nichols
Jun 1, 2010
Nichols, Ricky B. Of Kalamazoo Died June 1, 2010 at his residence. Ricky was born November 21, 1958 in Paw Paw, MI, a son of Lawrence and Barbara Bryant Nichols and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. He was formerly employed at Georgia Pacific Paper Company. Ricky served and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps. Ricky accepted Christ...
Anna F. Baker
Jun 1, 2010
BAKER, Anna F. "Ann" Of Battle Creek Formerly of Parchment Passed away Tuesday evening, June 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Baker, Sr.; and an infant son, Joseph. Surviving are her children, Jim Gayle Baker, John Baker, Stan Baker, Gene Baker, Jerry Baker, Tony Baker, Mary Ann John Machinski, Annmarie Bob Pedersen; and many grandchildren...
Sandra L. Rook
May 31, 2010
ROOK, Mrs. Sandra L. Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday evening May 31, 2010. Sandra was born March 8, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of Doyle and Agnes Short. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was employed with Olsten Healthcare before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence G. Rook,...
Olive E. Olson
May 31, 2010
OLSON, Olive E. Of Vicksburg Olive was born November 30, 1915, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel Hainsworth Ginn and died May 31, 2010, in Portage, Michigan. On November 26, 1937, she was united in marriage to Forrest Olson, who preceded her in death on June 17, 1991. Also preceding her in death were her parents...
Janet Jean Miller
May 31, 2010
MILLER, Janet Jean Of Portage Janet Jean Miller, age 77, of Portage, MI, died surrounded by family at her home on May 31, 2010. She is now resting peacefully in the loving arms of our heavenly Father. She was born in Huntington, Indiana on March 31, 1933. She was the daughter of Franklin Kenneth Bailey and Laura Mildred Shell Bailey....
Jacob Hoogendoorn
May 31, 2010
HOOGENDOORN, Jacob "Jake" Kalamazoo Jake was born April 21, 1915 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 31, 2010. Jake was born the son of Nick and Jennie Triesenberg and Minnie Dontje Hoogendoorn. Jake was married to Lena Luteyn in 1936. They had three children, Jack Janice Hoogendoorn, Bob Peg Hoogendoorn and Faith Pat Comerford....
John W. Nelson, Jr
May 30, 2010
NELSON, John W., Jr. Of Kalamazoo Jack passed away Sunday evening, May 30, 2010 at his home. He was born September 27, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of John Sr. and Betty Irish Nelson. Surviving are his loving companion of 15 years, Debbie Brown of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Kathy Brown of Parchment and Kristen Brown of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; one...
Minnie Modderman
May 29, 2010
MODDERMAN, Mrs. Minnie Kalamazoo, MI Died Saturday morning May 29, 2010. Minnie was born August 22, 1917 in Matlock, Iowa a daughter of Peter and Jennie Valentine Houtkooper. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was a member of the Texas Corners Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore...
Gertrude Ellen Wolff
May 27, 2010
WOLFF, Gertrude Ellen Age 97 of Kalamazoo Formerly of Pittsburgh, PA Passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010. Gertrude is survived by her daughter, Marlene Albert Mechling of Vicksburg; two grandchildren, Kim Tim Stuut of Portage and Michelle Cheesebro of Vicksburg; four great-grandchildren, Ashlee Davis, Tayelor Stuut, Autumnlyn and Tyler Cheesebro. Private Family Services will be held at a later date....
Margaret E. Campbell
May 27, 2010
CAMPBELL, Margaret E. Of Comstock, Michigan Margaret went to be with her Lord Thursday morning, May 27, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born April 28, 1919 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Marinus and Jennie Troff Schrier. Margaret was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area and a 78 year member of Calvary Bible Church, joining in 1932....
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