Obituaries
Chris Alexander Henderson
Nov 13, 2019
Chris Henderson of Cooper Township Passed Away November 13, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Chris was born June 18, 1961 in Kalamazoo the son of Beverly Howard and step-son to Ronald Howard. He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Michael Wells, Jeffery Henderson; sister, Terri Fosmeijer. Surviving are 2 brothers, David Olvera, Bill Henderson; stepfather, Ronald L. Howard....
Georgette Jean Stanaszek
Nov 13, 2019
Georgette Stanaszek passed away November 13, 2019 she was born September 28, 1921 in Detroit. Georgette was preceded in death, by her parents George and Josephine (Hansen) Darlington, Husband Walter J. Stanaszek, Sisters Betty Gates and Marion Konecny. She is survived by her four children, Linda (Jeff) Geml, Jill (Jack) Brown, John Stanaszek (partner Rob Wedler), and James (Lori) Stanaszek,...
Helen Grace Florian
Nov 13, 2019
Helen G. Florian passed away November 13, 2019. Helen was born in Detroit on January 5, 1924 the daughter of Ray and Grace (Kirk) Mothersell. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, card making and Bingo. On July 13, 1946 Helen married George M. Florian who preceded her in death on February...
Carrie Ann Skelton
Nov 12, 2019
Carrie Skelton passed away Tuesday November 12, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Carrie was born May 10, 1955 in Kalamazoo the daughter of John and Dolores (McGuire) Foster. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving is her son Brian (Tess) Foster of Kalamazoo; mother, Dolores Hayden; step-father, William Hayden of Kalamazoo; siblings, Mary (James) Bennison of Kalamazoo;...
Randall Jay Sweet
Nov 8, 2019
Randall J. Sweet of Kalamazoo passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at home. Randy was born December 24, 1946, in Grand Rapids the son of Donald and Alice (Moomey) Sweet. He was united in marriage in July 2017 to the former Sherry Lough who preceded him in death on April 14, 2019. Also preceding him in death was a son,...
Wilda Irene Foley
Nov 7, 2019
Passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 at home. Wilda was born October 1, 1925 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Sibrane and Gertrude (Bassett) Hassing. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church and the Sturgis Ladies of the Elks Club. Wilda enjoyed shopping, sewing and going to the casino. On June 7, 1947 in Kalamazoo Wilda was...
Jane Lee Martin
Nov 7, 2019
Jane L. Martin passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Jane, lovingly referred to as (MOMPOM) was born October 26, 1929 in Alexandria, VA. She was the daughter of Stanley and Margaret (Duncan) Dreifus. She graduated with a BS in Chemistry from Mary Washington College. She taught chemistry and became a flight attendant at TWA. After that, she was a court reporter. In 1965, Jane...
Donna Kay Fleury
Nov 5, 2019
Donna Kay Fleury of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Donna was born January 8, 1942 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Paul and Hallie (Warmer) Wilson. Donna worked at Gull Lake Schools in the cafeteria and as a bus driver. She loved cooking for family, cross stitching, and crossword puzzles. On October 12, 1962 Donna...
Jean Ellen Schmitt
Oct 29, 2019
Jean Ellen Treash Schmitt, 88 died peacefully on October 29th after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jean was born on January 6, 1931, to Oliver and Delia (Baron) Treash the fifth child of that family. All of her siblings have predeceased her. Jean was a loving, caring, outgoing person and a wonderful wife, mother of five, grandmother of six and great...
Leslie Stanley Wotta
Oct 29, 2019
Passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Leslie was born April 23, 1940 in Kalamazoo the son of Stanley and Stella (Smoker) Wotta, who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War era. A very proud Polish man, he had a deep love of Polish food, and...
Larry Eugene Norris
Oct 28, 2019
Larry Eugene Norris died peacefully at his home in Paw Paw, Michigan on October 27. He was 78 years old. Larry was born on June 20th, 1941 in Lawrence. He attended Lawrence Public Schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in1959. He went on to attend Benton Harbor Junior College and graduate from Western Michigan University with a business degree....
Fr. Michael Joseph Howell
Oct 27, 2019
Michael Joseph. Howell, born of the love of Clara (Mager) and Henry in the railroad town of Ottawa, Kansas, on February 11, 1937, came with his parents to Michigan's water wonderland at the end of "The Great Depression" to grow up in and around the farm town of St. Johns. Michael attended St Joseph Catholic Grade School staffed by the...
Margaret C. Connell
Oct 26, 2019
Margaret Cleary Connell, 62, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away on Saturday, October 26 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Maggie was dearly beloved by family and friends for her big heart, her delightful sense of humor, and her steadfast faith. Born and raised in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Maggie received her degree in chemistry from Notre Dame College...
Mary Hermitta Ramsey
Oct 25, 2019
Mary H. Ramsey of Plainwell formerly of Parchment passed away Friday October 25, 2019 at home. Mary was born April 10, 1930 in Byron Center the daughter of George and Jeanette (Jocelyn) Cassady. Mary enjoyed flower and rock gardening, reading, making jewelry, crafts, crocheting, dancing, the outdoors, and she was a stand-up comic performing at party venues and the State...
Robert "Bob" Carl Kiefer
Oct 19, 2019
Robert Carl Kiefer passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 23, 1924 in Sharon, PA to Julia and Paul Kiefer. Bob was a disabled Vet having served in WWII after joining the Navy Air Corp in 1942. He was the flight director on the USS Wake Island and saw action...
Vanda Leah Harris
Oct 12, 2019
Vanda L. Harris passed away Saturday October 12, 2019 at home. Vanda was born February 16, 1932 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Amby and Beatrice (Sudman) Sines. She was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Vanda worked at the City News Agency, Shakespeare Company, and Bower’s Lighter Company in the 1950’s and at Redwood & Ross in the 1970’s. On May...
Margaret Mary Mosher
Oct 8, 2019
Mosher, Margaret Mary (McAlear), age 85, of Flushing, formerly of Bay City and Kalamazoo Michigan, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday , October 15 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m....
Peter Charles Bastien
Oct 8, 2019
Peter Charles Bastien Passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Peter was born October 28, 1953 in Belmar, New Jersey the son of Victor and Faith (Payne) Tooze. He was a man of strong faith and was called a “Prayer Warrior” by his family for his constant thoughts and prayers. Peter is Survived by a brother, Gregory...
Thelma Pauline Harrison
Oct 7, 2019
Thelma Pauline Reinoehl Ickes Harrison was born November 15, 1916 on a farm in Constantine, Michigan. She was the third child of Silvanus and Elma Reinoehl. When she was eleven years old they moved to Schoolcraft, Michigan. She married Raymond Ickes on August 22, 1936. He was an award winning farmer. They had two daughters, Beverly and Vivian. Raymond and...
Thomas Lee Olson
Oct 6, 2019
Thomas Lee Olson passed away Sunday October 6, 2019 at Upjohn Nursing Home. Thomas was born June 4, 1951 in Kalamazoo the son of Irving and Elizabeth (Tait) Olson. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army, member of St. Monica Catholic Church, and was a master gardener, enjoyed writing poetry, storytelling, and an avid fisherman. Surviving are...
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