Obituaries
Eric L. Johnson
Sep 10, 2015
Eric L. Johnson of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday September 10, 2015 at home. Eric was born July 27, 1967 in Kalamazoo the son of Gus and Terrie (Stevens) Johnson. Eric was a U.S. Army veteran and was a skilled computer and electronics tech. He is survived by two sons Aaron Johnson of Kalamazoo and Adam Johnson of Galesburg; daughter, Amanda...
James Anthony Maher
Sep 8, 2015
James A. Maher of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2015 at home. James was born October 19, 1917 in Hillsdale the son of James and Margaret (Shields) Maher. He was a 1936 graduate of St. Augustine School and was a WW II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. James was employed as a Yard Master for New York Central...
William Austin O'Connell
Aug 30, 2015
William A. O'Connell of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday August 30, 2015 at Upjohn Community Care Center. William was born January 19, 1928 in Medford, MA the son of William and Gladys (McDonald) O’Connell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WW II and received a degree from Boston University. He retired from Upjohn Corporation, he was very active at...
Sr. Joanne Gibbons, CSJ
Aug 29, 2015
Sister Joanne Gibbons, CSJ of Nazareth, passed away, Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Fontbonne Manor. Sister was born February 25, 1930 in Detroit the daughter of John and Clara (Nolta) Gibbons. She was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Surviving is a brother, John (Evelyn) Gibbons; nieces, Kathy Copp, Debby Cable, Sue DeBash; nephew, Joseph Eisenschenk; aunt, Betty...
Wesley Edwin Smith
Aug 26, 2015
Wesley E. Smith of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at home. Wesley was born May 8, 1953 in Hastings the son of Wesley and Lorraine (Hodges) Smith. He was a dedicated employee of Borroughs Manufacturing for over 36 years and a member of the labor union. Wesley enjoyed comic books, model cars, drawing and was a talented artist....
Madeleine Karen Hughes
Aug 23, 2015
Madeleine K. Hughes of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Madeleine was born February 4, 1942 in Hamtramck the daughter of Chester and Irene (Sorosic) Prisby. She received her Master’s degree from Western Michigan University and was employed as a special education teacher for Loy Norix High School, then for Community Advocates. Surviving are two...
Lester "Frank" Francis Baird
Aug 20, 2015
Lester Francis aka Frank, Hot Rod Baird, Jr. of Kalamazoo passed away August 20, 2015 in Kalamazoo he was born July 27, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of Lester George and Julia Judith (Sulka) Baird. He worked for Boilermakers Union Local 169 and then retired from Western Michigan University. Frank was an avid NASCAR fan and local racing driver and...
Beryl "Bunny" M. Adams
Aug 19, 2015
Beryl "Bunny" Adams of Portage, passed away August 19, 2015. Beryl was born January 31, 1928 in Volinia Township, Cass County Michigan the daughter of C. Marion and Faye (Keesler) Davis. She graduated Valedictorian of the class of 1945 at Dowagiac Central High School and attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. She worked for Monarch Insurance from 1949 to 1954...
Veronica Skalski
Aug 18, 2015
Veronica Skalski of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Meadow Woods Nursing Home, Bloomingdale. Veronica was born December 15, 1918 in Macclesfield, England the daughter of Charles and Agnes (McDonald) Salt. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. Veronica was united in marriage to Paul Skalski July 24, 1944 in Macclesfield, England who preceded her in...
Ruth C. Gram
Aug 18, 2015
Ruth C. Gram of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Ruth was born June 16, 1921 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Charles and Bernice (Hoadley) Barrett. She attended Davenport University and was employed for Consumers Energy and retired from Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. She was united in marriage to Douglas Bourdeman who preceded her in...
Mildred R. Pike
Aug 5, 2015
Mildred R. "Millie" Pike passed away Wednesday, August 05, 2015 at Director’s Hall. Millie was born July 2, 1916 in Marcellus the daughter of Marcus and Isadora (Maines) Switzer. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Sodality, Volunteered for the Battle Creek V.A. Medical Center since 1957, and Past commander...
Roman Stanley Jasiak
Aug 4, 2015
Roman S. Jasiak of Mattawan, passed away Tuesday, August 04, 2015 at Bronson Commons. Roman was born August 14, 1917 in Chicago, IL the son of Stanley and Victorya (Tadel) Jasiak. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School where he was in the marching band, attended MSU and was active in the CCC at Camp Custer. Roman was a WWII...
Robert L. Stevens
Jul 28, 2015
Deacon Robert L. Stevens of Portage, passed away July 28, 2015 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Robert was born in Detroit, Mi on August 21, 1930 the son of Robert and Constance (Holowasko) Stevens. Bob was one of the founders and co-owners of Center Medical Supply and 3 pharmacy’s Parchment Pharmacy, Oakwood Plaza Pharmacy and Prescription Center. Robert was a...
Jean Ann Buiwitt
Jul 28, 2015
Jean Ann Buiwitt of Gobles, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Jean was born July 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Willard and Margaret (Pfeil) Collier. She was a graduate of Bangor High School and received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Western Michigan University and taught English and History at Otsego High School....
Ruby G. Polley
Jul 28, 2015
Ruby G. Polley of Cooper Township, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at home. Ruby was born January 21, 1940, she is survived by three sons, Ernest, Tommy and Ronald Polley; three brothers, Doug, Don, Tim Collard; Four sisters, Virginia, Lucille, Mary, Dorothy; six grandchildren; 10 grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Parchment...
Joyce M. Pominville
Jul 26, 2015
Joyce M. Pominville of Kalamazoo Passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Joyce was born April 30, 1929 in Garland, NC the daughter of Oliver and Madgalene (Butler) Sandy. She was a graduate of Camp LeJeune High School, retired from Dr. Joseph Bruno's office in 1991 and was a member of Northeastern Baptist Church. She was untied...
Janice Elizabeth Staudacher
Jul 26, 2015
Janice Elizabeth Staudacher of Richland. It is with incredible sadness that we must announce the recent passing of mother, wife, and dear friend Janice Elizabeth Staudacher. At the age of 52, she passed away suddenly on Sunday July 26th 2015 at her lake-side home in Richland, MI. Jan was raised and grew up in the Portage and Kalamazoo areas, and...
Joan Betke
Jul 15, 2015
Joan Betke of Kalamazoo, passed away July 15, 2015. Joan was born in Battle Creek on June 3, 1931, the daughter of Duane and Albertina Thorton. She was preceded in death by her sister: Yvonne Korbakis. Joan is survived by her husband Charles to whom she was married for 59 years. Also surviving are her children: Debra Whittaker of Kalamazoo,...
Mavis Ruth Bronkema
Jul 15, 2015
Mavis Ruth Bronkema, age 100, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at her home. Mavis Ruth Bronkema was born on May 8, 1915 one of four children of Edward and Nita (Stone) Francoise of Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a child Mavis loved to dance and later in life competed in couples dance competitions with her brother. This is...
Lois Ann Gillaspie
Jul 14, 2015
Passed away July 14, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lois was born November 30, 1930 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of George and Frances (Scheid) Altermatt II. She was a pharmaceutical Operator at Upjohn Company. Lois married Paul Gillaspie on July 14, 1951 in Kalamazoo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1999; also preceding her are 2 sisters,...
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