Obituaries
Merle Willis
Mar 5, 2018
Merle L. Willis 94, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Merle graduated from Bellevue High School in 1940 and worked as a machinist for the Grand Trunk Railroad before enlisting in the U.S Navy in 1943, serving in WWII and the Korean conflict. Merle was a loving Husband, Father, Poppa, Uncle and friend to many. He was a skilled...
Carolyn Virginia Coady
Mar 4, 2018
Carolyn Virginia (Ginny) Coady passed away March 4th one month after her 92nd birthday. A modern woman by every standard with an infinite desire to learn, move and love. Her constant energy built a lifetime of memories with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, neighbors, strangers, students, dogs, birds and beloved friends. She insisted on family at life’s...
Rosemarie Cotton-Ware
Mar 2, 2018
Rosemarie Cotton-Ware was born on December 3, 1965 in Ruleville, MS to Flora Hollins and Robert Curtis Hollins. She departed this life suddenly Friday March 2, 2018. She married Calvin Cotton on December 2, 2017. Rose enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter; Ashley Ware of Battle Creek, MI, three granddaughters;...
Marjorie "Betty" E. Hartmann
Feb 27, 2018
Marjorie “Betty” Hartmann age 89 passed away Tuesday morning , February 27 2018 in Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Betty was born in East Orange, NJ on May 26, 1928, the daughter of Christian and Daisy May (Frazier) Hansen. Betty is survived by Edward J. Hartmann D.D.S. her husband of 67 years. As a child Betty had a fascination with...
Linda Lee Prieto
Feb 27, 2018
Passed away Monday morning, February 27, 2018 at Bronson Hospital. Linda was born in San Diego, California on April 9, 1948, the daughter of Lee T. Muth and Ida B. Mahoney, who preceded her in death. She is survived by sisters, Carol A. Rosing of Cleveland, Ohio and Maureen Kearns of Kalamazoo, Michigan; her sons, Carlos Prieto of Silver Spring,...
Marlene Joyce Mutz
Feb 26, 2018
Marlene Tuckey Mutz (Stermer) succumbed to respiratory issues at her home in Portage on Monday afternoon, February 26, 2018. A lifelong local resident, she was born in Vicksburg in 1936, attended Vicksburg schools, married Albert Jay Tuckey in 1954, moving to Portage. Marlene worked in the offices of Burroughs and Mastercraft as a secretary, leaving to start two Kawasaki dealerships...
Darrell Glenn Brown
Feb 21, 2018
Departed this life suddenly Wednesday February 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Preston Swinehart. Darrell leaves to cherish in his memory, his wife Tina Brown, mother Diana Swinehart, three brothers Kenny Brown, Albert Watson and Chad Pearson all of Kalamazoo, one sister Heather Lonsbury of Kalamazoo, along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. In...
Liby Helen Hollanbaugh
Feb 21, 2018
Passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. Liby was born December 14, 1927 in Creal Springs, IL the daughter of Coy and Lillie (Travelstead) Ford. She loved gardening, flowers, nursing baby birds to health, and was famous for her fried chicken. Liby was incredibly devoted to her family, and enjoyed making them afgan blankets. On November 14,...
Lillian Ellis
Feb 16, 2018
Lillian Ellis of Kalamazoo passed away Friday February 16, 2018 at Oakview Terrace. Lillian was born July 31, 1924 in Kalamazoo. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and retired from Portage Public Schools as a bus driver. Lillian was united in marriage in 1946 in Kalamazoo to Woodrow Ellis who preceded her in death in 2012. Also preceding...
John Alexander Ptacek
Feb 8, 2018
John Alexander Ptacek passed away February 8, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born to Frank and Anna (Poulick) Ptacek October 6, 1934 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was married to Sharon Baird August 7, 1970 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After John retired from Bonnes Electric, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and golfing for many years....
Carol Jane Houser
Feb 7, 2018
Carol Jane Houser passed away on February 7, 2018 at her home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born to Carl and Cecilia (Sager) McMillian April 14, 1960 in Kalamazoo, graduating Comstock High School and attending Anderson College in Indiana. Carol was united in marriage to the late Robert Houser, who preceded her in death in 2012. She was proud of...
James Edwin Sootsman Jr.
Feb 4, 2018
James Sootsman, Jr (JJ) passed away suddenly on February 4, 2018. James went to St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Portage Central High School. He loved the outdoors. He was very skilled at many things and enjoyed learning new trades. James was a great husband and father, who loved hard and was loved by many. He is survived by...
Louise Anne Hoffman
Feb 1, 2018
Passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Upjohn Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Louise was born September 19, 1937 in Monroe, Michigan to Victor and Aurelia (Steiner) Weipert. She graduated from St. Mary Academy (Monroe) in 1954, and earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Marygrove College in 1958. On September 27, 1958 in Monroe, Louise was united in marriage to...
Paul John Borgais
Jan 31, 2018
Paul John Borgais passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling. He was born October 25, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI. In August 1963, he married Mary (Jean) Cole who survives and even though they were no longer married she remained his true friend to the end. Together they had two sons who also survive, Paul A. (Wendy) Borgais,...
Martha Anne Brouwer
Jan 28, 2018
Martha Anne Brouwer passed away peacefully on January 28, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born to Louis and Dorothy (Kluck) Mezo on November 4, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Martha loved her profession as a registered nurse, liked to travel, and enjoyed art as well as her pets. She is survived by her husband Thomas Brouwer; brothers Phil Mezo...
Jeffrey Thomas Kirk
Jan 22, 2018
Passed away Monday January 22, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center, after a long battle and fight with cancer. Jeffrey was born January 31, 1975, raised on the Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, VA the son of Joseph and Dianne (Shaffer) Kirk. He loved spending all his time with his family as he was a loving father and husband. Jeffrey enjoyed the...
Dennis Allen Boylan
Jan 20, 2018
Passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Vibra Hospital Amarillo, TX. Dennis was born September 1, 1947 the son of Robert and Mary (Klobucher) Boylan. Dennis grew up in Parchment, MI. After completing eighth grade in 1961 Dennis left home to enter the seminary to fulfill his lifelong calling to be a Catholic priest. On May 18, 1974 Dennis was...
Carol Ann Fisher
Jan 17, 2018
Carol Ann Fisher was born February 6th 1950 to Warren (Bud) and Sally Day. As the oldest of eight children, Carol began fulfilling a role that would persist throughout her life: the role of caregiver. Helping to clean the house, cooking meals, and looking after her younger siblings were chores she did not mind because they served to help both...
Rita Ann Rifenberg
Jan 16, 2018
Rita Ann Rifenberg passed away January 16, 2018 at her home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born to Milo and Frances (Cunningham) Rifenberg in Constantine, Michigan, in June 25, 1933. Rita worked for many years as a clerk for a telephone communications company. She is survived by her seven nieces and nephews. Rita is preceded in death by her brother...
Shirley Anne Sauber
Jan 15, 2018
Shirley Anne Sauber, age 87 and formerly of Midland, MI, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living in Portage, MI on January 15, 2018. Shirley was born on March 19, 1930 in Lake Linden, MI, the daughter of Albert and Marie (Lulaid) Pelland. On January 24, 1953, also in Lake Linden, Shirley was united in marriage to William (Bill) Joseph...
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