Obituaries
Brandy Lynn Abrams
Jul 19, 2019
Passed away suddenly on July 19, 2019 with family at her side. She was born in Kalamazoo on February 6, 1984, the daughter of Ralph Wine and Norma Williams (Vorva, Wine). Surviving her are her parents and 2 grandfathers: Ralph W. Wine Sr. and Robert S. Vorva, and mother in law: Barbara Davis, and her husband: Quesan Abrams whom she...
MaryAnn Kaczorowski
Jul 19, 2019
MaryAnn Kaczorowski passed away suddenly on Friday July 19, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Maryann was born March 14, 1943 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Motel) Murzanski. On May 20, 1967, she was united in marriage to Norbert Kaczorowski who preceded her in death on January 15, 2009. MaryAnn is survived by her two children, David (Beth...
Emogene Edith Barnett
Jul 18, 2019
Passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 at home. Gene was born February 22, 1926 in Olean, NY the daughter of Glen and Lillian (Graham) Gault. She was a member of the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter of the D.A.R. and Order of Eastern Star. Gene received her bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College in PA and was known to be a good...
George Robert Marlatt
Jul 18, 2019
Passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 surrounded by friends and family at his daughters’ home. George was born in Center Line, MI on April 25, 1925 to Harry and Myrtle Marlatt. George’s Mother passed away when he was 5 and was lovingly raised by Frances Honeywell Marlatt. George attended Kalamazoo Central High School and at the age of 17 enlisted...
Stephen Charles-Young Biddle
Jul 15, 2019
Stephen Charles Young (Stevie) Biddle died in an automobile accident near Gillette, Wyoming this past Monday. He was 29 years old.First and foremost, Stevie was a Godly man and devout Catholic, always looking to give of himself to the Church. He was intelligent, active and athletic, with a winning personality and sense of humor that immediately drew people to him. He...
Margaret Lucille Miller
Jul 7, 2019
Margaret (Marge) Miller, age 83, of Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019, surrounded by family, at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, in Kalamazoo, MI.She was born in Milwaukee, WI, on June 11, 1936, the second of eleven children of Frank and Margaret Lewis. After residing in Wisconsin and Illinois until 1982, she relocated to Portage, MI until...
Marilyn Louise Kirby
Jul 7, 2019
Marilyn L. Kirby Passed away Sunday July 7th 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Marilyn Was born October 11, 1922 in Kalamazoo Michigan the daughter of Clark and Ella (Murphy) Malaney. Marilyn is preceded in death by Husband Elmo Kirby. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Newmun, two Grandchildren, Four Great-Grandchildren. A private Service has been held.
Marilyn S. Schmaltz
Jul 6, 2019
Marilyn Schmaltz passed away Saturday July 6th 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Marilyn was born March 19,1931 in Chicago, Ill. The daughter of Arnold and Eileen Mead. She graduated from South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing in 1952 with a RN degree.Marilyn was employed as Supervisor of Nursing by the Michigan Rehabiliation Center for the Blind. On May 31st,...
Robert E. Falls
Jul 3, 2019
Robert E. Falls of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Robert was born January 14, 1953 in Kalamazoo the son of John and Eudora (Kelsey) Falls. He was a marijuana advocate; enjoyed CB’s fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He is survived by his life partner Deborah Hiser of Kalamazoo; seven children, William...
James Wesley Powell
Jun 29, 2019
James Wesley (Powers) Powell better known as “Dardy” which is what his kids call him, he was born February 15, 1927 in Charleston, Mississippi the son of Elizabeth Jones and father Emmanuel Powers. He dedicated his life to Jehovah in 1958. Eula and James had 12 children (8 girls, 4 boys) who they raised in Tennessee. James decided to move...
Kyle David Sloan
Jun 23, 2019
Kyle David Sloan of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday June 23, 2019 at home. Kyle was born July 2, 1984 in Lompoc, California the son of David and Karry (Sheller) Sloan. He was a former manager at K-Mart and Staples. On March 25, 2008 Kyle was united in marriage to Maria Del Rasario Ramirez-Perez who survives. Also surviving are his parents,...
Roycene A. Fish
Jun 17, 2019
Roycene A. Fish passed away at home on June 17, 2019 after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Roycene was born in Muskegon, MI on July 18, 1944, the daughter of Roy and Cecilia (Seitz) Rollins. She worked for Parchment Schools as a teacher for 38 years; 28 years at Parchment North Elementary and 10 years at Parchment Middle School. Roycene...
Charles (Chuck) Douglas Kendall
Jun 16, 2019
Charles Douglas “Chuck” Kendall Passed away peacefully at his home in Schoolcraft, Michigan on June 15, 2019 at the age of 90. Charles is predeceased by Carol Dawn Kendall, his wife of 65 years, and by his sisters, Lois Horning and Helen Whitcomb. Charles is lovingly remembered by his dear companion Joyce Erwin, and by his children Laurie (John) Brown,...
Raymon Leon Johnson
Jun 15, 2019
Raymon L. Johnson 72 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Raymon was born July 28, 1946 in Moulton, AL the son of Jimmy and Ruby (Louallen) Johnson. He retired from Humphry products and enjoyed fishing, and novelty photography. On March 11, 1967 in Kalamazoo Raymon was united in marriage to the former Tenna Gashaw...
Edward Ray Santora
Jun 14, 2019
Edward R. Santora passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 14, 2019 . Ed, was born on March 9, 1954 in Muskegon, MI to the late Clarence and Donna Santora. He married Linda Shepard and together they raised their three children. Ed, was employed with Powell Custom Homes of Mattawan, for several years. Ed, had a deep passion for Motorsports, he enjoyed building...
James (Jim) Harold Niedzielski
Jun 11, 2019
James H. Niedzielski passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. James (Jim) was born in Bay City Michigan June 23, 1935 to Walter and Marguerite (Morand) Niedzielski. Jim enlisted into the U.S Navy in 1954 where he proudly served over 30 years. Jim worked for Kalamazoo Building and Grounds for over 20 years. Jim loved sports some of his favorites were...
William Aubrey Bowditch
Jun 9, 2019
William Aubrey Bowditch passed away Sunday June 9, 2019. William was born March 25, 1931 in Detroit, MI. As a baptized follower of Jesus, he trusted in Him, who through His death and resurrection, offers all who believe, the free gift of salvation and eternal life (John 3:16). William Graduated from Cass Tech. High School in 1949. He proudly served...
Colleen Delores McManus
Jun 2, 2019
Colleen D. McManus of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday June 2, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Colleen was born February 14, 1947 in Garden City, MI the daughter of Ralph and Genevieve (Day) Daily. She retired as a Therapist from Van Buren County Mental Health; was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 22 year member of her Euchre...
Mary Louise Williams
May 30, 2019
Mary Williams Departed this life on May 30, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born Novemeber 25th 1938 to Douglas Graham and Annie Mae Graham in Okolona, MS, she confessed her faith in Christ at age 9 at Palestine Baptist Church under the leadership of Henry Winters. She attended Chickasaw Public Schools she married Grant Williams Jr. at the...
Vickie Jo Conolly
May 26, 2019
Passed away Sunday May 26, 2019 at home. Vickie was born January 18, 1955 in Elkhart, IN the daughter of Paul and Helen (Warren) Longnecker. Vickie retired from Kalamazoo Public Schools. Vickie enjoyed fishing, making candles and spending time with her grandchildren. On Sept. 26, 1986 Vicky was united in marriage to Kim Conolly who survives. Also surviving are three...
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