Obituaries
Corneilus "Corky" Rex Nieuwenhuis
Oct 5, 2019
Cornelius "Corky" Rex Nieuwenhuis of Kalamazoo was born October 28, 1952 in Kalamazoo the son of John and Adrianna (Robol) Nieuwenhuis. Cornelius was the owner and operator of his own lawn care business. He was a family man and will be remembered for being a great Husband, Dad and, Grandpa. Surviving is his wife of 44 years Anne Nieuwenhuis; Two...
John Richard Bittner
Sep 29, 2019
Passed away September 29, 2019 in his home with his family in attendance. He was preceded in death by his parents Anna (Peters) & Leo Bittner; sisters, Katherine Owel, Dorothy Krank, Jean Baugh-O’Neil; brother, Robert Bittner and baby Boy Bittner. Surviving is his wife of 64 years Laura Bittner, two daughters Barbara (Gary) Loney, Jane (Wayne) Steele; three sons, Stephen...
Patricia Ann Shannon
Sep 27, 2019
Passed away Friday September 27, 2019 at Borgess Place. Patricia was born September 9, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (McClelland) Reynolds. On September 30, 1950, in Detroit, Patricia was united in marriage to James Shannon, who preceded her in death on July 23, 1996. The couple was blessed with five children. Anyone who knew Jim and Pat knew...
Betty Jane Cleland
Sep 26, 2019
Betty J. Cleland passed away peacefully on September 26, 2019 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on August 17, 1927 in Jonesville, Michigan to Lee and Marcella (Branigan) Bender. Following her graduation from Jackson High School, Betty went to work for Michigan Bell as a telephone operator. She married the love of her life and best friend...
Gilbert Howell Jackson
Sep 9, 2019
Gilbert H. Jackson 99 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at Park Place Assisted Living. Gilbert was born July 23, 1920 in Racine, WI the son of Gilbert and Clarebelle (Lightner) Jackson. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WW II receiving two Bronze Stars. Gilbert retired after 30 years from Eaton Mfg and was an avid...
David Almeron Thornton
Sep 6, 2019
David A. Thornton 72 of Plainwell was born December 25, 1946 in Battle Creek the son of Almeron and Mildred (Pierce) Thornton. David was retired as a millwright for II Stanley in Battle Creek and enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking. Surviving are a son, Gerald Thornton of Battle Creek; two daughters, Jennifer (Paul) Bykowicz of Bellevue, Victoria (Mike) House of...
Esther Rose Holmes
Sep 2, 2019
Passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at home. Esther was born on July 27, 1930, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Nicholas and Rose (Capitano) Cekola. On October 21, 1950 in Kalamazoo Esther was united in marriage to the Love of her life, John C. Holmes who preceded her in death on September 7, 2007. Also preceding her was her...
Paul Orson Williams
Sep 2, 2019
Paul O. Williams passed away Monday September 2, 2019 at Bickford of Portage. Paul was born March 5, 1918 in Greenville, MI the son of George and Grace (Riley) Williams. He was retired as the inventory control/shipping and receiving manager for Allen Test Products and was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church, Elks Lodge of Ormond Beach, FL, he...
Sr. Angela LaBranche, CSJ
Aug 31, 2019
The Sisters of St. Joseph request your prayers for SISTER ANGELA LABRANCHE, CSJ Who entered into eternal life on August 31, 2019 Funeral Liturgy will be held in Nazareth Center Holy Family Chapel on Thursday, September 5 at 11:00am. Burial of cremains will follow in Nazareth Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Evelyn LaBranche...
Starla (Star) Jean Coffey
Aug 28, 2019
Passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at home. Starla was born on April 13, 1951, in Kalamazoo the daughter of John and Frances (Vance) Lewis. She and her husband John owned the LaFontanella Italian Restaurant for 13 years, Starla enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, boating and spending time with family. On February 28, 1984, in Kalamazoo Starla was united in...
Rosa Elba Pineda
Aug 26, 2019
Rosa Elba Pineda of Kalamazoo passed away Monday August 26, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Rosa was born June 12, 1952 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Manuel and Rosa (Martinez) Pineda. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and she retired from Pemco Corp. Rosa previously worked for Kalamazoo Public Library, Hillside Middle School and the Kalamazoo Gazette....
Sr. Pauline Starner, CSJ
Aug 25, 2019
The Sisters of St. Joseph request your prayers for SISTER PAULINE STARNER, CSJ Who entered into eternal life on August 25, 2019 Welcome Home and Rosary on Wednesday, August 28, at 3:40pm Vigil Service on Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00pm Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 29, at...
Phyllis Loraine Peters
Aug 25, 2019
Phyllis Peters of Kalamazoo died on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Bronson Hospital. Phyllis was born on December 10, 1929, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Carl and Ruth (VerPlank) Bultema. Her family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and Phyllis was a member of the Kalamazoo Central High School graduation class of 1947. Phyllis was united in marriage on January 27,...
Diane Theresa Page
Aug 15, 2019
Passed away Thursday August 15, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Diane was born May 10, 1957 in Detroit, the daughter of Norbert and Theresa (Cyrowski) Suchowski. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Western Michigan University. For 32 years she proudly taught at St. Monica’s School. Additionally, she taught as an adjunct education instructor for WMU. Diane was a...
Violet Helen Topoll
Aug 10, 2019
Violet was born in Kalamazoo on November 28, 1923, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Grevich) Galich. On August 1, 1946 she married Walter T. Topoll Sr. who preceded her in death on March 29, 1959. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Granddaughter Kathy, and brothers Joseph and Robert. She retired from National WaterLift after 23 years...
Basil F. Harris
Aug 8, 2019
Basil F. Harris passed away Thursday August 8, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Basil was born September 7, 1932 in Alba, MI the son of Alvah and Edna (Hignite) Harris. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Basil formerly worked on the railroad, briefly owned his own automotive shop and retired from G.M. Fisher Body plant...
Danny Grim Jr.
Aug 2, 2019
Danny Grim, Jr. was born May 19, 1964 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Danny passed away August 2, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Never far from his Harley and the freedom of the open road, Danny would tell those he met, “ 4 wheels move my body but 2 wheels move my soul.”Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Danny and Helga (Kneisch) Grim and great-nephew, Baby Charlie. Danny is survived by...
James Francis Stokes
Jul 30, 2019
James F. Stokes of Portage passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. James was born August 12, 1945 in Muskegon the son of Donald and Rose (Dalton) Stokes. He enjoyed music, motorcycles and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. James worked as a Journeyman Millwright for General motors and then retired as a barber....
Carol Ellen Apps
Jul 29, 2019
Carol E. Apps 62 of Newaygo passed away Monday July 29, 2019. Carol was born September 10, 1956 in Frankfort the daughter of William and Geraldine (Gilbert) Tanner. She worked at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. Carol was united in marriage in Owasso to Steven Apps who survives; also surviving...
Gerry Lynn Followell
Jul 21, 2019
Gerry L Followell (age 66) Of Delton, Michigan went home to be with the lord on July 21, 2019. Gerry was 66 years old and was born to Gene L. And Clara Jablonski in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on April 27, 1953.Gerry was united in marriage to Jim Followell on July 9, 1977. Gerry was a faithful, devoted wife. She enjoyed...
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