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Thomas Joseph Killinger

Thomas Joseph Killinger

Jul 13, 2015

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Monday, July 20, 2015 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment where a visitation will be held prior from 9:30 am for Thomas J. Killinger, Where he practiced his faith for the past 15 years. He died peacefully at his home on the morning of July 13, 2015. He was...

Thomas Richard Nash

Thomas Richard Nash

Jul 11, 2015

Thomas Richard Nash, age 54, cherished son of Kathryn T. Nash and William C. Nash (deceased), brother of Laura Alice Hageman, Arlington, VA, Dr. Kathryn Marie DeWitt, Atherton, CA, Robert Philip Nash, Dallas, TX, Gail Nash Arnold, Irving, TX, Richard Joseph Nash, Burnsville, MN and John Edward Nash (deceased), Passed away on July 11, 2015 in Kalamazoo after a lengthy...

Kathleen M. Minich

Kathleen M. Minich

Jul 9, 2015

Kathleen M. Minich of Kalamazoo, Passed away July 9, 2015 at home. Kathleen was born in Detroit on January 15, 1930 the daughter of James and Isabel (La Bresch) Devine. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Minich on June 14, 2013, and 3 brothers. She is survived by...

Andrew Ronald Holmes

Andrew Ronald Holmes

Jul 6, 2015

Andy Holmes' light has gone out of the world. Despite his handicap, he was a wonderful and ornery uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He passed peacefully, and his family knows God is waiting with open arms to welcome him into heaven. His parents, Ronald and Donna Holmes, have lost a son. His wife, Donilee, has lost her husband....

Melba B. Gammill

Melba B. Gammill

Jun 28, 2015

Long time Louisville resident Melba Bruce Gammill passed away early Sunday morning, June 28, 2015 at Bickford Cottages in Portage, MI. Her son Ronnie was by her side and holding her hand as her 93 years came to a peaceful end. Mrs. Gammill was born on March 29, 1922, in Choctaw County Mississippi to Lee Boyce and Clara Reid Bruce....

Phyllis C. Walters

Phyllis C. Walters

Jun 22, 2015

Phyllis C. Walters died Monday, June 22, 2015 at the age of 96. She was born March 17, 1919 at Battle Creek, Michigan to Willard and Ermine (Lewis) Cannon. She was a sixth-generation native of Battle Creek, her great-great-great grandfather, Abel Simons, having come to Battle Creek from Cayuga County, New York in 1844. She was a 1936 graduate of...

Ernesto Jabasa

Ernesto Jabasa

Jun 21, 2015

Mr. Ernesto Jabasa Jr. “Digs” Cooper Twp. Died June 21, 2015. Ernesto was born in Iloilo, Philippines on November 30, 1965 the son of Ernesto and Macaria (Martirizar) Jabasa Sr. He was in environmental Services at Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father. Ernesto is survived by his wife: Louella, mother: Macaria: 2 brothers and...

Ruth Emma Thomas

Ruth Emma Thomas

Jun 21, 2015

Ruth E. Thomas of Richland Township passed away June 21, 2015 at home. She was born March 31, 1937 in Germany the daughter of Siegfried and Marta Bohler. Ruth was united in marriage to Roger Thomas who survives, also surviving is a son, Eric (Kristine) Thomas; daughter, Gayle Thomas; brother, Rolf Bohler; two sisters, Hanna Lore Johnson; Liane Bohler; two...

Eileen Rae Baden

Eileen Rae Baden

Jun 20, 2015

Eileen R. Baden of Kalamazoo, passed away June 20, 2015 in Allegan. She was born January 16, 1928 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leo and Alta (West) Robinson. She was united in marriage to Garth N. Baden who survives. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net

Joretta Ida Appleyard

Joretta Ida Appleyard

Jun 19, 2015

Passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Joretta was born May 9, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Martin and Rosa (Miller) Dryer. She retired from Miles (Bayer) Laboratories. She was united in marriage to Thomas O. Stafford who preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1984. On October 12, 1996 Joretta was united in marriage...

Michael Shane Dunham

Michael Shane Dunham

Jun 14, 2015

Michael S. Dunham of Jay, OK passed away June 14, 2015 in Kalamazoo. Shane was born November 10, 1971 in Jay, OK the son of Janice Dunham. He was a tanker for the Bolted Tanker Industry. He is survived by a cousin Jaunda Epling of Jay, OK. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave....

Robert Anthony Powers

Robert Anthony Powers

Jun 12, 2015

Robert A. Powers of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at home. Robert was born September 1, 1929 in Chicago, IL the son of Anthony and Frances (Weiler) Powers. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WW II & Korea where he received 2 Bronze Service Stars. Robert retired as a computer programmer consultant. On Aug. 7, 1952...

David R. Ripley

David R. Ripley

Jun 11, 2015

David R. Ripley of Marshall, passed away June 11, 2015. David was born in Kalamazoo on May 23, 1965, the son of Robert and Jane (Rowley) Ripley. He was a Finance Manager and Purchaser at Borgman Ford. He attended mass at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church. David loved his kids, was an avid car collector, and enjoyed music. He was...

James Odell Hiestand

James Odell Hiestand

Jun 11, 2015

James O. Hiestand of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. James was born May 31, 1936 in Allegan, the son of Arthur and Frances (Jameson) Hiestand and grew up on a farm on M-89 in Plainwell. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served from 1959 to 1961. James retried from Burroughs Corp...

Dale Andrew Gilman

Dale Andrew Gilman

Jun 11, 2015

Dale A. Gilman of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at home. Dale was born September 28, 1945 in Kalamazoo the son of Andrew and Thelma (Scramlin) Gilman. He was a member of the Michigan National Guard and hereceived his MBA from Western Michigan University. Dale was employed for the IRS then for the U.S. Post Office prior to...

Jerry Louis Branch

Jerry Louis Branch

Jun 10, 2015

Jerry L. Branch of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at home. Jerry was born July 5, 1938 in Kalamazoo the son of Howard and Leona (White) Branch. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was formerly employed as an operating engineer for Shinville Excavating and Miller David Company. He was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 324...

Thomas Edwin Puchalski

Thomas Edwin Puchalski

Jun 9, 2015

Thomas E. Puchalski of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at home. Thomas was born in Chicago, IL on December 21, 1917 the son of Antony & Phyllis (Smolinski) Puchalski. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree. He was an avid baseball fan and a long time Chicago Cubs fan....

Nicholas John Capitano

Nicholas John Capitano

Jun 8, 2015

Nicholas John Capitano, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center. Nicholas was born in Kalamazoo on February 8, 1952 the son of Frank & Ethel (Holland) Capitano. He was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church. Nicholas is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnie Weese; and brother, Ralph Capitano. He is survived by...

Maxine Lorraine Mejeur

Maxine Lorraine Mejeur

Jun 3, 2015

Maxine L. Mejeur of Almena Twp. passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Maxine was born March 18, 1927 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Jason and Mabel (Russell) Waber. She was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church in Kalamazoo She preceded in death by her husband Albert Mejeur; two sisters, Louise Vieke and Helen Storey. Surviving...

Calvin Chao

Calvin Chao

Jun 3, 2015

Calvin Chao passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 after a boating accident. Calvin was born June 10, 1995 in Kalamazoo the son of Fei Man and Vou (Chhiu) Chau. He was a 2013 graduate of Portage Central High School and a junior at Western Michigan University. Calvin was an avid volunteer including Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed playing tennis, fishing,...

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