Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
John F. Baker
Jan 23, 2009
BAKER, John F. Jr. "Grandpa John" of Portage, Michigan Passed away January 23, 2009 at Borgess Hospital. He was born November 16, 1926 in Kalamazoo, to the late John F. and Tressa Joyce Baker, Sr. John was united in marriage on November 25, 1949 to the former Elsie Hawley, who preceded him in death in October 2000. John served in...
Wendell Clark
Jan 23, 2009
CLARK, Wendell Of Galesburg, Michigan Passed away Friday morning, January 23, 2009 at Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. Wendell was born February 25, 1930, in Rockford, Michigan, the son of Roy and Edna Wilson Clark. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and graduated from Western Michigan University. He was a resident of Indian Lake's Highview Shores for...
Hermina VanderVeen
Jan 23, 2009
VANDERVEEN, Miss Hermina Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Hermina passed away Friday evening, January 23, 2009, at Park Place Assisted Living. A lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, she was born July 21, 1913, in Kalamazoo, and was the daughter of the late Garrett and Stella Veldt VanderVeen. A graduate of Parson's Business College, she was employed by The Upjohn Company for 38 years...
Ines Foecking
Jan 22, 2009
Ines Foecking, nee Stein of Portage, MI Passed away on January 22, 2009 at Kairos Hospice. She exhibited tremendous courage throughout her 20-month battle against brain cancer. Ines was born on June 25, 1942 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of the late Alfred and Viktoria Stein. She was the cherished spouse of Daniel Foecking for 38 years and the devoted...
Elizabeth Ball
Jan 22, 2009
BALL, Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Portage, Michigan Liz died Thursday, January 22, 2009. She was born November 28, 1924, in Detroit, MI and had lived in this area since 1971. Liz was a member of VFW Post 5855 Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son and 4 brothers. Liz is survived by her husband, Charles, 4 sons,...
Carroll M. Avery
Jan 22, 2009
AVERY, Carroll M. Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Carroll peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born September 18, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan. A former leader in the Kalamazoo area mortgage banking industry, Carroll was also well-known and respected for his work throughout Southwestern Michigan. He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and...
Claudia Sue Schrock
Jan 21, 2009
SCHROCK, Claudia Sue Heersma Of Kalamazoo Died surrounded by family and friends late Wednesday at Bronson Hospital after being admitted last week with a serious illness. Born April 5, 1943, in Chicago to Ellen Marie Westerveld and Dr. H. Sidney Heersma, Claudia had grown up in Kalamazoo and graduated from University High School. She also graduated from Stephens College in...
Bud Horrocks
Jan 21, 2009
HORROCKS, Bud Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Bud and Eleanor Horrocks. Surviving are his two sons, Christopher and Samuel of Delton; two brothers, Mickey and Tom Horrocks; a sister, Sherry Horrocks; his former wife, Deb Horrocks; a step-son, Zachary Taylor; a niece, Jennifer Horrocks; several aunts, uncles, cousins...
Douglas E. Vosburg
Jan 19, 2009
VOSBURG, Douglas E. of Climax Passed away January 19, 2009 at Borgess Hospital. He was born December 17, 1966 in Battle Creek, to Jan and Nellie Lou Ashley Vosburg. First and foremost, Doug loved to spend time with his family. He was also an avid Detroit Tigers fan to all who knew him. Doug loved to read and he enjoyed...
Virginia K. Simpson
Jan 19, 2009
SIMPSON, Virginia K. Of Cocoa, Florida Formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away January 19th, 2009 at the age of 83. She was born June 26, 1925 in Galesburg, IL, spent her youth in Chicago and Galva, IL, and graduated from Kewanee High School in 1943. She attended George Washington University in Washington D.C. and then worked in Chicago, where she...
Willis B. Nash
Jan 19, 2009
NASH, Mr. Willis B. Portage, Michigan Formerly of Holland, Michigan Died Monday afternoon January 19, 2009. Willis was born on September 13, 1928 in Holland, Michigan a son of Benjamin and Effie Tiesinga Nash. Years ago, he served honorably aboard the Naval destroyer USS Gainard DD-706. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident for over 55 years and was employed...
Nora S. Anderson
Jan 19, 2009
ANDERSON, Mrs. Nora S. Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday morning January 19, 2009. Nora was born December 21, 1924 in Nashville, Tennessee a daughter of Archie and Jessie Austin Stuart. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was a licensed daycare provider for over 40 years. She was also a life member of the Comstock V.F.W....
Albert Andrew Hocking Jr
Jan 18, 2009
Hocking, Albert Andrew Jr. Of Springfield, MI Went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2009, at the age of 59, after several years of declining health. Al was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Albert Andrew Hocking, Sr., and by his wife Deborah K. Flanders Hocking. He is survived by his mother, Lucille J. Hocking Lesman...
Robert E. Pohl
Jan 18, 2009
POHL, Robert E. Of Vicksburg Bob passed away Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2009 at Fountain View Retirement Village. He was born November 17, 1919 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Otto and Lillian Miller Pohl. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was a member of American Legion and Veteran...
Mary Lucile Barkalow
Jan 18, 2009
BARKALOW, Mary Lucile Of Portage, MI Lucile passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2009 at home with her daughters by her side. She was born April 28, 1910 in Newberg Township, MI, one of twelve children to John and Tena Ellen Stephenson. Surviving are her 3 daughters, Edith Perry of Portage, Phyllis David Bent of Marcellus, and Lorraine Paul Fifer...
James E. Goole
Jan 17, 2009
GOOLE, Mr. James E. Portage, MI Died Saturday morning January 17, 2009. Jim was born November 23, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Charles and Frances Peters Goole. Years ago he served honorably with the U.S. Army. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with the Upjohn Company for 25 years, retiring in 1993. He...
James Edward Goole
Jan 17, 2009
GOOLE, Mr. James E. Portage, MI Died Saturday morning January 17, 2009. Jim was born November 23, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Charles and Frances Peters Goole. Years ago he served honorably with the U.S. Army. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with the Upjohn Company for 25 years, retiring in 1993. He...
Arnold D Van Dyk DDS
Jan 16, 2009
VAN DYK, Arnold D., DDS Of Muskegon, MI Formerly of Parchment, MI Dr. Arnold "Arnie" Van Dyk was born April 1, 1933, in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Joe and Emogene Smith Van Dyk. Arnie passed away Friday, January 16, 2009, at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon, MI. He was a longtime Kalamazoo, Parchment and Gun Lake resident...
Olga M. Roekle
Jan 16, 2009
ROEKLE, Olga M. Kalamazoo, MI On January 16, 2009, Olga was called home by her Heavenly Father, whom she loved and unconditionally worshipped faithfully and joyously served. Olga has now followed her husband, Theodore Roekle, her parents, Rev. William T. and Marie Rehn Schalm, siblings, Paul, Margaretha, Alfred and Oscar Schalm into Eternal Glory. During her sojourn of 95 years,...
Edna Slager
Jan 14, 2009
SLAGER, Mrs. Edna Of Portage, Michigan Went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday evening, January 14, 2009. Edna was born July 21, 1928, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward and Anna Everts Stuurwold. She was a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and member of the Grace Christian Reformed Church. Edna was a member of the Dorcas Society and had been...
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