Obituaries
Sister Corinne Feldpausch
May 16, 2014
Sister Corinne Feldpausch, CSJ, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at Borgess Gardens. Sister was born November 4, 1917 in Fowler the daughter of Joseph and Regina (Wieber) Feldpausch. Sister is survived by a brother, Roman Feldpausch of Fowler; several nieces and nephews and the Congregation of St. Joseph. Friends will be received after 4 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2014...
Lawrence C. Burchett
May 13, 2014
Lawrence C. Burchtt 73 of Portage passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling. Lawrence was born March 9, 1941 in Kalamazoo. He was united in marriage to Rosetta (London) Burchette who survives. Also surviving are sons Guy and Jordan; daughter, Karen; 3 grandchildren; 1 sister. Friends are being received Friday May 16, 2014 from 10-11 am at the...
Raymond E. Zelder, PhD
May 8, 2014
Ray Zelder, who inspired colleagues and students during his 3-decade career at Western Michigan University and who infected family and friends with his enthusiasms, died May 8 at age 85. While Zelder achieved some scholarly distinction as an economist interested in monetary policy and housing discrimination, his greatest accomplishments were as a nurturer of people and organizations. He was a...
Stephen David Colbath
May 6, 2014
Stephen D. Colbath of Kalamazoo, Formerly of Nashville, TN Passed away Tuesday May 6, 2014 at home. Stephen was born September 18, 1953 in Jackson, MI the son of David and Rita (Steimel) Colbath. He most recently worked for Carlex of Nashville, TN. Surviving are his daughter, Tiffany (Ryan) Murphy of Kalamazoo; His parents in Traverse City; 3 grandchildren, Damian...
Elaine V. Montague
May 5, 2014
Elaine V. Montague of Vicksburg, passed away Monday May 5, 2014 at home. Elaine was born March 23, 1938 the daughter of Cassel and Bertha (Brink) Warren. She retired from Summit Polymers. On March 22, 1958 Elaine was united in marriage to Darryl Montague who preceded her in death on July 25, 1999. She was also preceded in death by...
Helen A. Bockstanz
May 4, 2014
Helen A. Bockstanz left this earth on May 4, 2014 at age 93. Helen was born in Scottville, MI to Frank and Pauline Milvert on May 2, 1921. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1947 and was employed at several hospitals and agencies. She resided at Dillon Hall for over 30 years. She was preceded in death...
Michael Glenn Miller
May 3, 2014
Michael Glenn Miller 49 of Portage, MI passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn Miller in 2010 and is survived by his son, Matthew; mother, Margaret; Kara Riley, sisters, Gail Miller (Rick) Koshgarian and Theresa Miller; brothers, Gary (Cathy) Miller and Randy Miller, along with many loving nieces and nephews and other...
Tonya O. Oswalt
May 2, 2014
Tonya O. Oswalt of Marcellus, passed away May 2, 2014 at home. Tonya was born July 27, 1959 in Vicksburg the daughter of William and Leta (Millard) Mears. She retired from Eaton Mfg. On August 4, 1980 Tonya was united in marriage to Gordon Oswalt who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Thomas Oswalt of Marcellus, Shannon Oswalt of Three...
Stephen Lawrence Hill
Apr 17, 2014
Stephen L. Hill of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home, Residential Opportunities (ROI)-Litchfield House. Stephen was born May 13, 1967 in Kalamazoo the son of Thomas and Shirley (Kondratek) Hill. Steve was a loving son, brother and uncle. He made friends easily. He had a wonderful sense of humor; he loved music, playing pool, weight lifting,...
Arthur E. Losey
Apr 16, 2014
Arthur E. Losey of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Arthur was born May 20, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI to Arthur H. and Margaret Losey. An Army veteran, he was retired from Gull Lake Marine Center where he enjoyed restoring old wooden Chris Craft boats. Also in his spare time he enjoyed antique and classic autos. A fan...
Sr. Barbara Beebe, CSJ
Apr 12, 2014
Sister Barbara Beebe, CSJ, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Borgess Gardens. Sister was born on May 12, 1922 in South Haven the daughter of James and Sophia (Frazell) Beebe. Sister is survived by Jay and Marty Beebe of Portage, Sharon and James Benton of Richland, Patricia Baker of Alpena and several nieces & nephews; and the Congregation of...
Adrian Henry DeYoung
Apr 11, 2014
Adrian H. DeYoung of Bloomingdale formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday April 11, 2014 at Meadow Woods Nursing Home in Bloomingdale. Adrian was born August 28, 1937 in Climax the son of John and Matilda (FLemming) DeYoung. He was employed as a farm laborer. Surviving are 2 sisters, Pauline Cochran of Kalamazoo and Wanda Darling of Paw Paw. He was preceded...
William Joseph Manifold
Apr 10, 2014
William J. Manifold of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday April 10, 2014 at Clarebridge of Portage. William was born May 31, 1928 in Kalamazoo the son of William and Marie (Swartz) Manifold. He was retired from Georgia Pacific Paper Co., William was a founding member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, and he was an avid golfer and bowler. On October 30,...
Evelyn Cusano
Apr 10, 2014
Evelyn Cusano of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2014 in Kalamazoo. Evelyn was born July 6, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Walter and Mary (O’Rouke) Howell. She was a member of Saint Joseph and St. Mary’s Catholic Churches. Evelyn is survived by the love of her life, Paul, to whom she was married for 64 years. Also surviving...
Gilbert "Gil" Hoffman
Apr 7, 2014
HOFFMAN, Gilbert J. Galesburg Passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at The Reflections Assisted Living in Battle Creek. Gilbert was born June 14, 1918 in Muskegon the son of John and Cora (Kessler) Hoffman. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Muskegon and Muskegon Business College. Gilbert was a founding member of St. Francis de sales Parish of Muskegon, a...
Sr. Ellen Ward, CSJ
Apr 1, 2014
Sister Mary Ellen Ward, CSJ, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Borgess Gardens. Sister was born on February 2, 1921 in Aberdeen, SD, daughter of Stuart and Anna Marie ( Neault) Ward. Sister is survived by her: 3 sisters, Phyllis Knight and Anne Roberts both of Florida, Carol Jamieson of Westland, MI; 3 brothers Eugene (Jan) Ward of Kentucky,...
Bruce Uridge
Mar 31, 2014
Bruce Uridge was born August 11th, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hemoved to Kalamazoo at the age of six with his Father and Mother,Laurence and Ida, and siblings by birth order: Diane, Laurence (Bud),Nancy, And Thomas.He attended the old Kalamazoo Central High School, graduated fromWestern Michigan University, and would later graduate from ThomasCooley Law School as a member of its...
Rev. Fr. John M. Grathwohl
Mar 30, 2014
Father John of Kalamazoo died Sunday March 30, 2014 at Upjohn Nursing Home . He was born in Niles, Michigan on July 6, 1929, the son of John Marshall and Eva (Rayfuse) Grathwohl. He graduated from Loras Academy, Debuque, Iowa, attended St. John’s Seminary, Plymouth, Michgigan and Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa. He was ordained a Catholic Priest on June 7,...
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