Obituaries
Ernest Matthew Budenieks
Feb 6, 2013
Ernest Matthew Budenieks, 56, of Dearborn, MI, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2013 at the Veterans Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Ernie was born June 1, 1956 in Chicago, IL the son of Ivars and Karin (Hansen) Budenieks. He was a Veteran, having served in the US Army. Surviving are his parents; 2 sisters, Margaret (William) Koepke of Dearborn, Susan...
Veronica N. Howard
Jan 27, 2013
Mrs. Veronica Mary Barbara Howard of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Vera -- as she was affectionately known by all those who knew and loved her -- was born October 30, 1921, in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of Thomas and Mary Norton. In 1945, she married Richard A. Howard. They...
June A. Deforrest
Jan 25, 2013
Mrs. June A. DeFORREST, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 in Kalamazoo. June was born June 21, 1916 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Esmer (Simons) Poulsen. She attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Portage. She had worked in sales at JC Penney and at Colonial Bakery. June was preceded in death by her...
Howard E. Pickett
Jan 22, 2013
Howard E. Pickett, of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Wyndham West. Mr. Pickett was born April 9, 1915 in Allegan, MI, the son of Frank and Mary (Redmond) Pickett. He retired from Michigan Bell in 1978. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo, in the Usher’s Club, and the Holy Name Society. Howard...
Mark Joseph Brown
Jan 20, 2013
Mark J. Brown, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, January 20 at his home. Mark was born February 1, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the son of Loren and Marie (Koller) Brown. He was an Eagle Scout and a competitor in swimming and bowling. He went to National Competition in Special Olympics. He was employed with Harding’s Market in Parchment. Everyone who knew...
Josephine K. Hastings
Jan 19, 2013
Josephine K. Hastings, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. “Jo” was born October 9, 1920 in Galesburg, MI, the daughter of Jefferson and Ona (Thornberg) Johnson. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and completing crossword puzzles. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of...
Carol Rowland
Jan 19, 2013
Mrs. Carol Rowland, of Kalamazoo, passed away January 19, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Carol was born June 26, 1942 in Northville, MI, the daughter of Leonard and Helen (Kozlowski) Fritz. She was an attorney and retired from practicing in federal courts. She volunteered in the Thrift Shop at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and was a special needs teacher prior to law...
Barbara J. Oisten
Jan 18, 2013
Barbara J. Oisten of Kalamazoo, Passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Barbara was born April 20, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Hubert and Mary Ann (Scalige) Redner. Barbara was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She retired as a buyer from American Energy Exchange. She was an avid reader and enjoyed all...
James Perry
Jan 16, 2013
James Perry age 88 of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home. He was born October 26, 1924 in Alexandria, LA, the son of Charles and Zephyr (Dauzart) Perry. He served his country during WW II in the US Navy, Asiatic/Pacific Theatre. James was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment. He retired in 1989...
Anna Marklevitz
Jan 12, 2013
Anna M. Marklevitz of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Anna was born October 3, 1928 in Dorr, MI, the daughter of John and Theresa (Herp) Gries. She was retired from the K-Mart Corporation. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and volunteered with the Congregation of St. Joseph. She also was active with the...
Dorothy J. McGinnis
Jan 11, 2013
Dorothy J. McGinnis of Kalamazoo, passed away January 11, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Dr. McGinnis was born in Dowagiac, MI on May 28, 1920, the daughter of John and Wava (Vail) McGinnis. She received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1943, a M.A. in psychology from Ohio State University in 1948 and her Ph.D. from Michigan...
Ida M. Jefson
Jan 10, 2013
Ida M. Jefson of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. Ida was born March 4, 1915 in New York, NY the daughter of the late Andrew and Amalia (Kapper) Kiening. On May 4, 1941 she was united in marriage to Albert W. Jefson, Jr. who preceded her in death in 2002, also preceding her were her brothers: Andrew Keining...
Vern D. Pearson
Jan 10, 2013
Vern D. Pearson of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. Cremation has taken place. Committal service with full military honors will take place in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI on July 15, 2013 at 11:30AM. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. 269-343-6156 www.redmondfuneralhomes.net
Noel J. Johnson
Jan 10, 2013
Noel J. Johnson of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Alamo Nursing Home from natural causes at age 81. Noel was born December 15, 1931, in Kalamazoo, the son of Allen and Marian (Kahle) Johnson, and lived most of his life in this area. He attended WMU and their ROTC program, and joined his family’s business, Perfection Tool...
Sr. Laura Gall, CSJ
Jan 10, 2013
Sister Laura Gall of Kalamazoo, formerly of Tipton, IN, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Sister Laura was born January 2, 1923 in Tipton, IN, the daughter of William and Hilda (Peters) Gall. Sister Laura was a nurse and she was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sister...
John M. Sydor
Jan 8, 2013
John M. Sydor of Portage, age 90, passed away January 8, 2013. He was born December 1, 1922 in Detroit, MI, son of Annie and Michael Sydor. He was a WW II US Army veteran serving in the South Pacific. He spent his career on the Detroit Police Force, rising to the rank of lieutenant. He retired in 1970 and...
Emil A. Bolline, DDS
Jan 4, 2013
Emil A. Bolline, DDS died on January 4, 2013 of natural causes at the age of 97. He was born in Odanah, Wisconsin on November 24, 1915 to Peter and Catherine Bollini who had previously immigrated to the United States from Sesto Calende, Italy. In 1919 the family returned to Italy, and then moved back to the United States in...
Mary Kuzyk
Dec 30, 2012
Passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mary was born March 16, 1920 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Frances (Kuzma) Juzwiak. Mary graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1939 and from Parsons Business College in Kalamazoo. She retired as a sales associate for J.C. Penny Co. On August 16, 1947 in Kalamazoo, Mary...
Dolores C. Burns
Dec 29, 2012
Dolores C. Burns, 77 of Comstock Township. Passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at home. Dolores was born October 22, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Helen (Branski) Koch. She was formerly employed for the Sears & Roebuck Co. She was united in marriage to James F. Burns who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons:...
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