Obituaries
James Lemmen
Oct 22, 2014
James Lemmen of Vicksburg, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. James was born November 14, 1929 in Holland, MI the son of Arthur and Joanna (VanDenBosch) Lemmen. He retired as a pastor serving several area churches including New Hope Baptist Church in Allegan and was employed for over 50 years at the former Vogelzang...
Michael Joseph Brault
Oct 19, 2014
Michael J. Brault of Portage, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at home. Michael was born February 29, 1968 in Springfield, MA to Joseph and Virginia (Porter) Brault. He was employed by Thermo Scientific. On May 11, 2001 in Tampa, FL Michael was united in marriage to the former Patti Ann Sherman who survives. Also surviving are his father Joseph...
Euline K. Burden
Oct 16, 2014
Euline Burden of Kalamazoo, passed peacefully after a valiant fight of many years. Euline was born September 1, 1928 in Moulton, AL the daughter of Hubert and Annie Mae (Terry) Bradford. She loved & lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed the casino, flowers & gardening. The love of her life where her children and grandchildren and a special love...
Jennie Jancasz
Oct 13, 2014
Passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born July 29, 1918, the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Matecki) Dzialowski. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband George Cain in 1945. Jennie remarried on January 9, 1948 to Joseph Jancasz and the two spent...
Elsie Jacher
Oct 13, 2014
Elsie E. Jacher of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Park Place in Kalamazoo. Elsie was born October 26, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois one of ten children. She was a very gentle soul, known for being very loving and caring who loved children. She enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family. She was a member of St. Augustine...
Jennie Kot
Oct 12, 2014
Passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Jennie was a resident of The Fountains at Bronson Place in Kalamazoo. She was born April 18, 1927, the daughter of John and Mary (Snell) Hasiec. She grew up on the family farm with three sisters and graduated from Mattawan High School. Jennie was a tour guide for The Upjohn Company for over...
Jacob Paul Baker
Oct 7, 2014
Jacob Paul Baker of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2014 at home. Jacob was born December 5, 2011 in Kalamazoo. He is survived by his father, Dylan (Cassi) Baker; mother Ann (Brent Kossick) Brancheau; brother, Brayden Baker; maternal grandparents, Nancy Hayes, Paula & Jim Brancheau; paternal grandparents, Phillip & Diane Baker; step-paternal grandparents, Mark & Cindy Jackson, Tim &...
Staci Marie Roberts
Oct 2, 2014
Staci M. Roberts of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday October 2, 2014 at home. Staci was born April 27, 1963 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Jim and Karen (Newhouse) Roberts. Staci is received in passing by a sister, Kami Roberts and mother, Karen Newhouse. Surviving are a daughter, Shalana (Dustin) Anderson; two sons, Joshua Bisher and Danny Newhouse; four grandchildren, Skylynn,...
Barbara Jean Howard
Sep 30, 2014
Barbara Jean Howard of Kalamazoo, died peacefully at her home on September 30 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 18, 1937 in Kalamazoo, MI, the only daughter of Kenneth (Pete) and Helen (Morgenstern) Snyder. On October 19, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Lewis Carl Howard in St. Joseph Church where they were lifelong members. They...
Caryl Pauline Freeman, PhD
Sep 30, 2014
Caryl P. Freeman, PhD of Kalamazoo, passed away September 30, 2014 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Highland Park, MI the daughter of Elmer & Lorna (Edwards) Freeman. Dr. Freeman retired as a professor at the College of Business at Western Michigan University. She was preceded in death by her parents and...
Verna Lucille Randall
Sep 29, 2014
Verna L. Randall of Kalamazoo, passed away September 29, 2014 at Bronson Place. She was born March 10, 1923 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Willard & Anna (Gorham) Bagley. Verna was a member of the Parchment United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events and family events. Verna was preceded in death by her husband Robert; and...
Esther Marie Hall
Sep 27, 2014
Esther Marie Hall passed away September 27, 2014 at Directors Hall in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born December 5, 1916 in Ionia, MI, the daughter of Charles and Caroline (Brodersen) Peterson. She graduated from Ionia High School and Western Michigan University. Esther was a member of the Parchment United Methodist Church since 1957 and was always very active, teaching Sunday...
Sr. Reginia Marie Cermak, CSJ
Sep 23, 2014
Sister Regina Marie Cermak, CSJ Nazareth, Michigan Died September 23, 2014 at Nazareth Ceneter. Sister was born April 9, 1930 in Blissfield, MI the daughter of Paul and Mary (Sarnik) Cermak and was a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Surviving are a sister, Anna O’Connor; sister in law, Sharon Cermak; several nieces and nephews and the Congregation of...
Richard Melvin Nichols
Sep 9, 2014
Richard Melvin Nichols of Portage, MI son of V. Hugh Nichols and Teresa Harmon Nichols passed away and entered new life on September 9, 2014. He was a longtime member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Richard attended St. Joseph's Prep in Bardstown, KY and graduated from Kalamazoo Central. He proudly and bravely served his country as an army medic during...
James Clyde Raymond
Sep 5, 2014
RAYMOND, James C. Kalamazoo Passed away Friday, September 05, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling. James was born September 22, 1926 in Kalamazoo County, the son of Walter and Mary (Hawkins) Raymond. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran during WWII and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. Raymond was a retired real estate broker for Century 21 and then...
James S. Howie
Sep 5, 2014
James S. Howie of Kalamazoo, passed away, on September 5th, 2014, at Woodside Health Center of Kalamazoo. James was born on November 25th, 1926 in Dundee, Scotland the son of James and Janet (Hutchinson) Howie. He was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, watching football, and vacationing in Florida every year. Jim...
Amber M. Rodgers
Sep 4, 2014
Amber M. Rodgers of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Amber was born December 10, 1984 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Bradley and Nancy (Baldwin) Rodgers. She is survived by three daughters, Haley, Evaleena, Sahara Rodgers all of Kalamazoo; mother, Nancy Rodgers of Kalamazoo; brother, Keith Rodger of Kalamazoo; sister Erin Rodgers of Kalamazoo; maternal...
Muriel A. Southon
Sep 2, 2014
Mrs. Muriel A. (Hess) Southon of Kalamazoo, passed away at home on September 2, 2014. Mrs. Southon was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 12, 1919, the daughter of William R. and Gladys (Hammond) Hess. She was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan,...
Kerry Ford Lamb
Sep 2, 2014
Kerry Lamb of Mattawan, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at home. Kerry was born in Allegan on June 5, 1951, the son of the late Charles and Helene (Young) Lamb. He served in the U.S. Army. Kerry retired from Bowers Mfg. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, bowling, playing pool and woodworking. He is survived by his loving wife and high...
Wallace Franzoi, Sr., DDS
Sep 1, 2014
Wallace E. Franzoi, Sr., DDS of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Maple Creek, The Woods in Grand Rapids. Dr. Franzoi was born Nov. 12, 1925 in Norway, MI the son of Arthur and Mabel (Zadra) Franzoi. Dr. Franzoi was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Dental Corp. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan...
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