Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Yvonne Rishel
Jan 6, 2010
RISHEL, Yvonne Of Kalamazoo, MI Yvonne passed away January 6, 2010. She was born January 6, 1918, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Alfred and Hazel Putnam Newcombe. A lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Yvonne attended Cosmetology School, then for over 30 years operated Yvonne's Beauty Salon in Comstock. On February 27, 1937, she was united in marriage to Roy A. Rishel...
Jane Bachman
Jan 4, 2010
BACHMAN, JANE Age 91, Of Coloma Jane passed away on December 31, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice residence in Kalamazoo. She was born on March 20, 1918 in Berrien County, the daughter of Frederick and Clara Beveridge. Jane graduated from Coloma High School and was united in marriage to Bernard Bachman in 1937. They farmed west of Coloma and at...
Bruce H. Kuipers
Jan 3, 2010
Beloved dad and husband Bruce H. Kuipers went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2010. He died of natural causes while hunting bobcat in wild country near St. Helen, Michigan. In his motel room in St. Helen, his three sons found his Bible and his Bible lesson book sitting where he'd left them after...
Mildred I. Stafford
Jan 3, 2010
STAFFORD, Mildred I. of Kalamazoo Passed away January 3, 2010 at Allegan Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1909 in Independence, MO to the late Howard and Eliza Alanbaugh Flournoy. Mildred was married to LeRoy Stafford who preceded her in death in November of 1952. Services will take place Thursday, 12:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside...
Merlin Hines, Sr
Jan 2, 2010
HINES, Merlin Sr. Of Wellston, MI Formerly of Vicksburg Merlin passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 2, 2010 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee, with his loving family and friends by his side. He was born August 31, 1925 in Ionia, MI, the son of Fred and Lena Heaven Hines. Merlin served as a member of the Michigan State...
Carol Jean Zaworski
Jan 1, 2010
ZAWORSKI, Carol Jean of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away January 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 4, 1939 in Kalamazoo, to the late Floyd and Pansy Root Postelwaite. Carol was united in marriage on November 18, 1983 to Victor, who survives. Also surviving Carol are her children, Richard Karen Buck, Jr. of Kalamazoo, Pansy Buck of Comstock, Gilbert...
Lillian E. Kyser
Dec 31, 2009
KYSER, Lillian E. Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. Lillian was born on September 16, 1919 in New Boston, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas H. and Irene Newberry. In 1930, Lillian received a degree from Rio Grande College. She began teaching first grade in 1940 in Rudolph, Ohio where she met Dan Kyser. She and Dan were married June...
Mildred Jean Diller
Dec 31, 2009
DILLER, Mildred Jean Of PORTAGE, MICHIGAN 9/20/1928 - 12/31/2009 Mildred Jean Ramona Combs Diller, went home to be with Jesus Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Mildred Jean was a coal miner's daughter, born in the hills of Red Onion, Ky. She was raised by her mother Dora Combs with her sister Pauline, and 3 brothers Billy who passed away when he...
Jeffrey L. Northrup
Dec 31, 2009
NORTHRUP, Jeffrey L. Of Portage, MI Passed away Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2009. Jeff was born October 19, 1958 in Kalamazoo the son of Richard and Joyce Lantz Northrup. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kayla Fatkin in 2001; and his father, Richard in 2007. Surviving are his children, Miranda Craig Villard of Ohio, Max Northrup of Kalamazoo;...
Lloyd S. Krieger
Dec 31, 2009
KRIEGER, Mr. Lloyd S. Stevensville, MI Died Thursday evening December 31, 2009. Lloyd was born June 28, 1928 in East Chicago, Indiana a son of Louis and Mary Simon Krieger. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army as an MP. He was employed with the Whirlpool Corporation for 40 years before retiring. Lloyd also enjoyed playing on the Whirlpool...
Mildred J. Hogg
Dec 31, 2009
HOGG, Mildred J. Kalamazoo, Michigan Mildred Johanna Hogg passed away peacefully in her home on December 31, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was born September 10, 1921 in Petersburg, North Dakota, the youngest of five children born to Martin and Lena Hildremyr, both of whom emigrated from Norway. Mildred grew up in Petersburg then graduated from Waldorf College...
Harold E. Young
Dec 30, 2009
YOUNG, Mr. Harold E. "Spike" Portage, Michigan Died Wednesday morning December 30, 2009. Spike was born February 12, 1948 in Allegan, Michigan a son of Harold and Laura Stratton Young. Spike grew up in Allegan and later moved to Kalamazoo where he has lived most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 sisters, Harriet...
John M. Fennema
Dec 29, 2009
FENNEMA, John M. of Kalamazoo, Michigan Went to be with his Lord and Savior December 29, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Care. He was born May 23, 1935 in Cutlerville, MI to the late Gerrit and Lois Laninga Fennema. John was united in marriage on May 17, 1963 to Jacquilyn Dygert, who survives. John served in the U.S. Army from...
Joann M. Botimer
Dec 28, 2009
BOTIMER, Joann M. Davis Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Joann passed away Monday morning, December 28, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born May 15, 1933 in Merrill, Wisconsin the daughter of Claude M. and Gladys M. Hollingsworth Davis. Joann was a 1957 graduate of Emmanuel Missionary College. On July 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Richard L....
William C. Johnson
Dec 28, 2009
JOHNSON, William C. Of Kalamazoo Bill passed away Monday morning, December 28, 2009 at Wynwood of Portage. He was born December 16, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Herman and Conant Brown Johnson. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II. On June 24, 1950, he was united in marriage...
Kathleen L. Tarleton
Dec 28, 2009
TARLETON, Mrs. Kathleen L. Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday afternoon December 28, 2009. Kathleen was born November 4, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois a daughter of Thomas and Marie Henry Nason. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 6 years, coming from Bradenton, FL. She also attended St. Augustine Catholic Church. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...
Daniel C. Feaster
Dec 27, 2009
Passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Dan was born April 5, 1964 in Detroit, a son of Richard E. and Claire Czopko Feaster and had lived in the Kalamazoo area for many years. He had been employed by Arby's as an operations manager. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Richard and brother Mark. He is survived...
Lois D. Asma
Dec 26, 2009
ASMA, Lois D. Of Portage Entered her eternal home on December 26, 2009 while at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Lois Doreen Wilkinson was born in Cheltenham, Ontario, Canada on June 2, 1932, to George and Myrtle Macdonald Wilkinson. She was married to Nick Asma on January 6, 1975. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister Margaret,...
Joan J. Harrison
Dec 26, 2009
HARRISON, Joan J. "Joann" of Portage Passed away December 26, 2009 at her home. She was born December 25, 1933 in Kalamazoo, to the late Robert Gray and Marion Klinesmith House. Joan was united in marriage on October 22, 1953, for a loving 56 years, to Ronald "Bill" Harrison, who survives. She was a member of Connections Community Church. After...
Maureen D. Phillips
Dec 26, 2009
PHILLIPS, Maureen D. of Kalamazoo Passed away December 26, 2009 at Bronson Hospital. She was born March 18, 1931 in Oundle, England to the late Edwin J. and Doris Craythorne Hooton. Maureen was united in marriage on December 31, 1954, to James Phillips in Oundle, Church. James was a USAF veteran, stationed at Molesworth R.A.F. Base when they met. They...
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