Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Robert E. Glassman
Apr 18, 2008
GLASSMAN, Robert E. Schoolcraft, Michigan Robert E. Glassman died Friday, April 18, 2008. Bob was born July 13, 1942 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Earl and Esther Timm Glassman. He graduated from St. Augustine High School, served in the US Army, received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University, and retired from The Upjohn Company...
Sandra S. Cattell
Apr 17, 2008
CATTELL, Mrs. Sandra S. Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Thursday evening April 17, 2008 at her residence. Sandra was born March 24, 1940 in Edmore, Michigan a daughter of Clinton and Mildred Camp Boyd. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 50 years and was employed with Fields Fabrics for 10 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her...
Betty J. Anspaugh
Apr 17, 2008
ANSPAUGH, Betty J. Kalamazoo, Michigan Betty passed away Thursday morning, April 17, 2008, at Kairos Dwelling. She was born June 30, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Isaac and Martha Plunkett. Surviving are 3 children, Linda Jack Barton of Idaho, William April English of Constantine, and Annette Roberts of Texas; special granddaughter and caregiver, Kim Hazen of Kalamazoo; 6 other...
Klazina P. Steward
Apr 17, 2008
STEWARD, Klazina P. Of Portage, Michigan Passed away Tuesday morning, April 15, 2008. Klazina was born January 13, 1919 at home on Reed St. in Kalamazoo the daughter of Matheus and Adrianna VanDeKreek Verhaagen. During WW2 she was employed with Mastercraft and later the Upjohn Company till the birth of her first child in 1950 when she became a full...
Alfred R. Karow
Apr 16, 2008
KAROW, Alfred R. Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Wednesday April 16, 2008 at Tendercare of Portage. Al was born June 8, 1920 in Saginaw, one of seven children to Robert and Helen Diechman Karow. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II in the Anti-submarine Command out of Langley Field, VA., and Galveston, Texas,...
Clare Brady
Apr 16, 2008
BRADY, Clare Climax, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Clare was born December 29, 1924 in Middleville, a son of Raymond and Edna Sharp Brady and had lived in the Climax area since 1969. He had worked for Clark Equipment as an inspector for over 30 years, retiring in 1978 and had served his country during WW II in...
Dorothy V. Freeman
Apr 15, 2008
FREEMAN, Dorothy Naples, FL. formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Dorothy was born November 10, 1913 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Elmer and Jennie Pikkaart Pasch and had lived in Kalamazoo for many years before moving to Florida. She had worked for Sutherland Paper and Brown Paper Companies for 24 years and was a Past Head Worthy...
Frederick Douglas Beane
Apr 15, 2008
BEANE, Frederick D. Kalamazoo, Michigan Fred passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2008 at his home. He was born January 29, 1933 at his family home in Irons, MI, the son of Hartwell and Louise Frison Beane. Fred was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Kalamazoo Public Schools as an instructor...
Jon William Woodin
Apr 15, 2008
WOODIN, Jon William Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away suddenly on April 15, 2008. Jon was born September 28, 1967 in Lansing, MI, the son of Norman and Karen Thompson Woodin and had lived in Kalamazoo for most of his life. Surviving are his father Norman Woodin and wife Jan Lewis of Kalamazoo; his mother Karen Woodin and husband John Kappenga of...
Georglyn Gasperini
Apr 14, 2008
GASPERINI, Georglyn "Kay" Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away April 14, 2008 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Kay as everyone knew her was born September 9, 1939 to William and Georgia VanKampen Kolander of Ann Arbor, MI. Kay grew up on a farm in Whitmore Lake, MI. Kay graduated from Pioneer High School and went on to attend Ferris State where she...
Kevin J. Brown
Apr 14, 2008
BROWN, Kevin J. Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Went home to be with his Lord, Monday evening, April 14, 2008. Kevin was born November 4, 1954, in White Plains, New York, the son of Dr. Hugh and Patricia Bouthillet Brown. He was a resident of the Kalamazoo area since 1963. For many years Kevin was owner/operator of Brown & Brown Recording Studios...
Nathan M. Minsley
Apr 14, 2008
MINSLEY, Nathan M. "Nat" Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Mr. Minsley passed away early Monday morning, April 14, 2008 at the Springs at Bronson Place. He was born May 5, 1911 in Brooklyn, NY, one of seven children to Israel and Bessie Minsky. On June 14, 1945, he was united in marriage to Belle Berkowitz in Brooklyn, NY. Nat is survived by...
Henry J. Schreuder
Apr 14, 2008
SCHREUDER, Henry Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Mr. Schreuder passed away early Monday morning, April 14, 2008 at Borgess Nursing Home. He was born May 28, 1922 in Kalamazoo, one of eight children to Samuel and Anna Newmeyer Schreuder. Henry was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Philippines during World War II. He was a member of Carpenters...
Wioma June Oakes Boss
Apr 13, 2008
BOSS, Wioma June Oakes Of Galesburg, Michigan Passed away Sunday morning, April 13, 2008. She was born June 4, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Arthur and Thyra Hoard McEvers. Wioma was raised in Waterford, MI. She later moved to Plainwell in 1960 with her first husband, K. Charles Oakes and their 4 children. She was a lifelong...
Granville Berry Cutler
Apr 13, 2008
Granville Berry Cutler, 88 years of age, died on Sunday April 13th from complications with pancreatic cancer. Born November 22, 1919, to Granville R. and Margaret A. Berry Cutler of Mattoon, IL, G. B. Cutler is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Erickson Cutler, a resident of Heritage Community-Kalamazoo; their daughter, Dr. Mary L. Cutler, Professor in the...
Craig Duane Tiffany
Apr 13, 2008
TIFFANY, Craig Duane Plainwell, Michigan Passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008. He was born May 26, 1962 in Kalamazoo, a son of Ray Duane and Joanne Mann Tiffany and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Craig had worked as a mechanic and most recently as a torch operator and in his spare time, he loved to hunt and...
Paul Grissom
Apr 12, 2008
GRISSOM, Paul Portage, Michigan Died Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Bronson Hospital as a result of an auto accident. Paul was born May 22, 1929 in Hillsboro, AL to the late William H. and Emma E. Hutto Grissom. He was united in marriage to Charlene J. Gabel on June 18, 1953 in Angola, IN, Charlene survives him. Also surviving Paul...
John Stamm, Jr
Apr 12, 2008
STAMM, John Jr. Of Portage, Michigan Passed away Saturday afternoon, April 12, 2008 at Tendercare of Portage. John was born May 9, 1918 in Kalamazoo the son of John and Stella Stamm. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central H.S. and served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 361st Infantry which was part of the 91st...
Joseph H. Wessels
Apr 12, 2008
WESSELS, Mr. Joseph H. Kalamazoo, Michigan Joseph Henry Wessels passed on April 12, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving and supportive family. "Joe" as he was known to family and friends will be missed for his exuberance and love of life. He truly touched many lives with his spirit and philosophy of how to live one's life to its...
Norman Bryant
Apr 12, 2008
BRYANT, Norman "Buddy" Portage, Michigan Passed away April 12, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center in Kalamazoo. Norman was born January 16, 1929 in Florence, AL to the late William M and Agnes G. Burden Bryant. Norman was united in marriage to Patsy Nieboer on March 27, 1961 in Elkhart, IN, Patsy survives him. Also surviving Norman are his children,...
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