Obituaries
Sr. Janice Popilek, CSJ
October 12, 2021
SISTER JANICE POPILEK, CSJ Who entered into eternal life on October 12, 2021 (Private) Welcome Home & Viewing in Holy Family Chapel on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 9:30am (Private) A Funeral Mass will be celebrated & live-streamed* from Holy Family Chapel at Nazareth Center, Kalamazoo, on Tuesday, October 19 at 10:00am EST Burial of cremains will be in New...
Martha Webster Jenkins
October 2, 2021
Passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2021 in Parchment, MI. Martha was born on September 1, 1949 to parents Albert and Mildred June (Vanderberg) Webster. She graduated from Parchment High School in 1967 and the University of Michigan in 1971. Martha is survived by her husband of 39 years, Lawrence “Larry” Jenkins Jr. of Parchment, MI and her daughter Jennifer...
Delores J. Sampsell
October 2, 2021
Delores was born in Detroit on May 2, 1928, to Ward and Loretta (Enderich) Stone. As the eldest daughter, Delores doted on her 7 siblings and cherished the close bond they shared. The family moved from Detroit to Kalamazoo’s Milwood neighborhood, where the tree lined, shady street felt like a park to her. Later, the family purchased the grand home...
Kenneth Karl Springsteen
October 1, 2021
Passed away Oct. 1, 2021. Kenny was born in Battle Creek, Mi on November 9, 1964, the son of Carole J. (Cree) Springsteen. Kenny was in the restaurant business since he was 15, last being General Manager for Applebee's Restaurant located in Three Rivers. Kenny was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and travel as well as playing with...
Robert Edward Reed
September 29, 2021
Robert E. Reed 73 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday September 29, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Robert was born February 10, 1948 in Niles the son of Wilbur and Dorothy (Isrow) Reed. He retired from Preferred Plastics was a foster parent for many years and enjoyed fishing with his sons and gardening. On December 31, 1966 in Kalamazoo Robert was...
Anne Katherine Morey
September 28, 2021
MOREY, Anne K. Portage Passed away Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Park Place Assisted Living. Anne was born July 11, 1928 in Hilliards. She worked in food service at Portage Public Schools before retiring and was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Church. Anne was united in marriage for 57 years to Robert Morey who preceded her in death...
Angelo Hugh Gabriel
September 28, 2021
GABRIEL, Angelo H. Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday September 28, 2021 at The Springs at Bronson Place. Angelo was born August 25, 1934 in Battle Creek the son of Angelo and Clementine (Casari) Gabriel. He retired from Flowserve in the accounting department and was a member of their baseball team. Gabriel was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and TOPS...
Otto Linet
September 26, 2021
Dr. Otto Ivan Linet passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021, at Friendship Village, in Kalamazoo. Otto was born on April 21, 1934, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the only son of Voytec and Maria Linet. Otto was a family doctor at the Ministry of Health in Prague prior to escaping his communist-run homeland and moving to the country of his dreams,...
Mary Ann Loftus
September 25, 2021
Loftus, Mary Ann of Kalamazoo passed Sept 25 2021 at Glenn Arbor Battle Creek. Mary Ann was born Feb 10 1937 in Mystic Iowa. The daughter of Ike and Olive(Davis) Wakeland. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central, class of 1955. Mary had a brilliant career at 1st National Bank/PNC. On March 10th 1956 Mary was united in marriage to...
Patrick John Peters
September 15, 2021
Peters, Patrick Kalamazoo Passed away September 15, 2021. Patrick was born in Watervliet, Michigan on April 7, 1959, the son of Neil W. and Phyllis L. (Bultema) Peters. Patrick was the Service Manager at Neil's Automotive Service. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1977, where he still holds the school records for indoor and outdoor high jump. He was...
Nathan W. Beaty
September 14, 2021
Beaty, Nathan W. Kalamazoo Passed away September 14, 2021 at home. Nate was born in Kalamazoo, on May 12, 1977, the son of Marley Beaty and Debra Landon. He owned rental properties in the Kalamazoo area. He loved adventuring with his young children, his old school, Pontiac, and Sunday car shows. Nate is survived by 8 children: Paige E., Nathan...
Robert W. Hirsch, Jr.
September 14, 2021
After 16 heroic years of struggle with the aftereffects of a surgically repaired dissected aorta, Robert Weston Hirsch, Jr. found peace on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. There’s little doubt he was escorted on his final journey by the same angels he said were looking after him in the operating room 16 years ago. Bob loved life, the Lord, and everyone...
Vincent Barone
September 14, 2021
Passed away on Sept. 14,2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Vince was born in Kalamazoo on March 2, 1937, the son of Paul F. Barone and Marion ( Dugo) Barone. Vince was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from G M as a shipping clerk. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Vince was proceeded...
Sr. Mary Theresa Conway
September 14, 2021
Mary Theresa Conway was born in Kilkenny County, Ireland on November 28, 1932, the daughter of William and Mary (O’Shea) Conway. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Lake Orion, Michigan at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth on July 1, 1952. She received the name Sister William...
Charles Roscoe Pike
September 10, 2021
Passed away September 10, 2021. Chuck was born in Kalamazoo, on September 26, 1945, the son of Ray and Millie (Switzer) Pike Sr. Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 1965 and retired in November 1987 at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was a life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and volunteered at the Battle...
Thomas Perry Ambs
August 29, 2021
Thomas P. Ambs 58 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday August 29, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Tom was born October 6, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Gary and Beverly (Chapman) Ambs. He was a 26 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a commercial flooring installer. Tom enjoyed flea markets, air shows, renaissance festivals and spending time with...
James Gene Bunker
August 28, 2021
James Gene Bunker Passed away August 28, 2021. Jim was born in Marinette Wisconsin on July 9, 1945. He was the son of Eugene V. and Matilda A. (Alobodnik) Bunker. He married Karen Jones on November 12, 1966. To this marriage, three sons were born: Jimmy, John, and Joey. Later in life he met Ellen Anthony, to which three sons...
Laura Jean Yeider
August 20, 2021
Laura J. Yeider 68 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday August 20, 2021 in Jackson Hole, WY. Laura was born November 20, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Turpin) Oskin. She was formerly employed by Auto Workers Credit Union (OMNI) and was a Chicago Cubs fan. Laura enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and loved sunflowers....
William E. Freeman
August 18, 2021
William E. Freeman of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday August 18, 2021 at home. Bill was born March 12, 1927 in Hammond, IN the son of Frank and Evelyn (Poulson) Freeman. He was a WW II veteran serving in the Merchant Marines and then the Army. Bill retired from life sales for Prudential Insurance and was always known as a car...
Dale Terry Koning
August 6, 2021
Dale T. Koning 82 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday August 6, 2021 at Park Place Assisted Living. Dale was born October 28, 1938 in Comstock the son of Joe and Frances (DeKraker) Koning. He was a 1958 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School; retired from Doubleday Brother’s Paper Company and was an avid bowler. On March 15, 1985 in Kalamazoo...