Obituaries
Robert Ellis Rorick
Dec 24, 2016
Robert E. Rorick of Kalamazoo passed away on December 24, 2016 at home with family. Robert was born on May 14, 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Harold and Roseanna (Letsinger) Rorick. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. Robert was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church he owned Rorick Bro's Auto body and...
Paula P. DeLoof
Dec 17, 2016
Paula P. DeLoof of Portage passed away at Bickford Cottage in Portage on Dec 17. Paula was born in Jackson, MI on July 16, 1933, the daughter of Ralph B. and Pauline (Bowersox) Axtell. Paula was a homemaker living in Plainwell, and a part time bookkeeper for Aspen Displays, Kalamazoo, a company she co-owned with her husband. She also was...
Francis Paul DiBella
Dec 10, 2016
Francis Paul DiBella of Richland Twp. departed this life on 10 December from Rose Arbor Hospice. Frank was the devoted husband of Nancy (Richer) DiBella and loving father to Christine, Michael, Matthew (pre-deceased), and Regina and their partners Dan and Aaron. Born in Boston, he also left behind his sisters Cecilia and Stella, brother Tony, and grandson Max. He was...
Catherine Johanna Heikes
Dec 6, 2016
Catherine J. Heikes of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday December 6, 2016 at New Friends Assisted Living. Catherine was born October 11, 1919 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Richard and Hannah (Hoppe) Vander Roest. She Graduated from Spring Arbor High School, Retired from Brown Paper Co. and was a charter member of Northeastern Baptist Church. On August 18, 1939 in Vicksburg,...
Matthew DiBella
Dec 5, 2016
DiBella, Matthew, J. of Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully, Monday December 5, 2016 at home. Matthew was born March 31, 1977 in Rochester, MN the son of Francis and Ann (Richer) DiBella. He was a gentle soul who served the role as a loving son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, caregiver and friend to many. He enjoyed sports, video games and computers....
Sister Marciana Hennig
Dec 4, 2016
Hennig, Sister Marciana CSJ of Nazareth, MI. Passed away on December 4, 2016. Sister Marciana was born on October 7, 1914 in Detroit, MI. The daughter of Albert and Anastasia (Ziemann) Hennig. Sr. Hennig was a member of Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph since 1929. Sister was preceded in death by her sister; Sister Maurice Hennig CSJ. Surviving are...
Claudia Barrett
Dec 3, 2016
Claudia M. Barrett of Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully Saturday evening on, December 3, 2016 at Bronson Hospital. She was surrounded by her immediate family. Claudia was born May 4, 1948 in Syracuse, NY. The daughter of Raymond and Connie (Ciero) Pearson. Claudia was a very special woman who touched the hearts and lives of countless people and was loved by all. She retired from...
Michael Wayne Sparks
Dec 2, 2016
Michael W. Sparks of Comstock Twp. Passed away Friday December 2, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. Michael was born December 13, 1957 in Kalamazoo the son of Frank and Barbara (Lowe) Sparks. He was employed as a security guard for Securitas Security Services and enjoyed computer games, playing guitar, trains, and robots and had an engineering spirit. On August 17,...
Margaret Rose Caswell
Nov 28, 2016
Margaret Rose Caswell Passed away November 28, 2016 at home. Margaret was born in Greenbush, MI on September 13, 1922 the daughter of Fred and Margaret (MacDonald) Wisser. She was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral and St. Joseph Parishes. She was preceded in death by her husband Max, son Daniel and grandson Dan Caswell, 4 brothers, 4 sisters. Margaret...
Jessica Ryan
Nov 25, 2016
Jessica Jo. Ryan of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday November 25, 2016 at home. She was born on December 24, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James and Anita (Dennany) Edgerton. Jessica graduated from Loy Norrix High school and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic church and she loved animals. She is survived by her son, Aaron J. Root...
Margaret Virginia Deem
Nov 23, 2016
Margaret V. Deem of Portage passed away Wednesday November 23, 2016 at home. Margaret was born March 28, 1918 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Frank and Lida (McGregor) Poole. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church and was active in the choir. Margaret formerly employed by Bronson & Borgess Hospitals, Gibson Guitar and was a volunteer for Portage...
Andrew Scott Janssen
Nov 19, 2016
Andrew Scott Janssen of Portage, passed on November 19, 2016, at his home. He is proceeded in death by his Great Grandpa Ed Majdan and Grandfather Louis Matico along with his pets-Chuckie, Baby and his best friend Bobbers his rabbit. He leaves behind his Mother Terri Matico-Kempker (Larry) his Dad, Daniel Janssen (Pam) three sisters; Kristina Janssen-Peters (Dan) Marissa Janssen-Amy...
Mary Louise Waldo
Nov 19, 2016
Mary L. Waldo of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2016 at Friendship Village. Mary was born February 9, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Queena (Veit) Swartout. Mary grew up in Allegan, where her father was a respected country dentist. After graduating from Michigan State University, Mary moved to Grand Rapids and was united in...
Coy George Davison, III
Nov 18, 2016
Coy G. Davison, III of Portage passed away Friday November 18, 2016 at home. Coy was born March 31, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Coy and Darlene (Werner) Davison. He was employed as a supervisor for Spartan Paper Board and then Re Bro Paper Company. He enjoyed electronics especially computer repair and was an avid football fan. On July...
Sylvester Dido
Nov 5, 2016
Sylvester Dido of Westland formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday November 5, 2016 at Four Seasons Nursing Home, Westland. Sylvester was born December 31, 1921 in Detroit the son of Frank and Dorothy (Brzezinski) Dido. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army and received two Bronze Battle Stars in the battles of New Guinea and Luzon. Sylvester...
Patricia L. Gabriel
Nov 4, 2016
Patricia L. Gabriel passed away Friday November 4, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Patricia was born March 5, 1938 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Walter and Jeanette (Sojka) Kordela. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality. Surviving is her husband of 57 years Angelo; son Greg; two grandchildren, Erin and Jake; sister Donna...
Carl J. Smith
Oct 31, 2016
Carl J. Smith of Kalamazoo, passed away October 31, 2016. Carl was born in Kalamazoo on October 16, 1952 the son of Carroll and Audrey (Russon) Smith. He drove a Wrecker. He loves fishing and being a race car driver he loved racing with his brother in law Bud and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2...
Rodney James Mullins
Oct 27, 2016
Rodney J. Mullins of Portage passed away Thursday October 27, 2016. He was born October 2, 1962 the son of Jimmie and Marilyn (Cunningham) Mullins. Rodney restored mowers and tractors, enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his father, Jimmie (Norma) Mullins; mother, Marilyn Smith; brother, Greg (Jill) Santora; sister, Rhonda Perry; many nieces, nephews &...
Everett Kokkinos
Oct 26, 2016
Everett Kokkinos of Portage passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016 in Kalamazoo. Everett was born July 27, 1917 in Nikia Nisyros Greece the son of Elias and Irene (Kontomanolis) Kokkinos. He served in the Greek Navy during WW II. Everett worked as a highly trained Stone Mason all of his life; he loved to work with his hands. He was...
Laura Lou Guarino
Oct 25, 2016
Laura L. Guarino of Kalamazoo passed away October 25, 2016. Laura was born in Rochester, MI on December 7, 1963 the daughter of Dennis and Gloria (Carie) Gladstone. Laura spent the majority of her life as a devoted mother and wife that for a time worked in Food Service at St. Augustine school in the service of her children and...
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