Obituaries
Robert W. Hirsch, Jr.
Sep 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
Sep 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
Sep 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
Sep 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
Aug 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
Aug 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
Aug 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
Aug 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
Aug 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...
Laverne Rose Ring
Aug 5, 2021
Laverne Rose Ring, of Portage, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Brookdale of Portage. Born December 27, 1924 in Escanaba, MI daughter of the late George and Jennie (Martel) Hurley. Laverne attended Escanaba High School and then started working for Michigan Bell. On October 23, 1948, Laverne married Robert Ring, who preceded her in death on July 5, 2009....
Lois J. Jackson
Aug 5, 2021
Lois J. Jackson 94 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday August 5, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Lois was born December 28, 1926 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Nola Condon. She was united in marriage to Walter Lee Jackson who preceded her in death on September 5, 1977. Also preceding her in death are a son, Daniel Jackson; sister, Mary...
Emmanuel Morales Emmons
Aug 5, 2021
Emmanuel “Manny” Morales Emmons 27 of Portage passed away Thursday August 5, 2021 on his way to Bronson Methodist Hospital after injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash. Manny was born July 5, 1994 in Kalamazoo the son of Melissa Emmons and Jesus Morales Aguliar. He attended Parchment Schools and was a welder-fabricator for Absolute Air also in Parchment. Mannys love...
Grace Julia Bonhomme
Jul 29, 2021
Grace passed away on July 29, 2021 with family surrounding her. Grace was born in Kalamazoo, on April 19, 1935 the daughter of Ray and Bernice (Dhaenens) Chadderdon. She was a charter member of St. Catherine of Siena Church Grace loved the water be it river, lake or ocean. She was a Farkle enthusiast, enjoyed playing cards, working puzzles, watching...
Joan M Hoffman
Jul 26, 2021
In memory of Joan M.Hoffman Joan was born in Grand Rapids in December 1937, the daughter of Robert and Eleanore (Stapleton) Withey, and she passed away on July 26, 2021. Joan was a Registered Nurse and graduated from Mount Carmel nursing school. Joan was a dearly beloved friend, wife, mother, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother, spreading her love...
Deanna Lynn Combs-Schippers
Jul 26, 2021
Deanna L. Combs-Schippers 56 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday July 26, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Deanna was born July 14, 1965 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Roger and Patricia (Taylor) Combs. She was a volunteer teacher at Centerpoint City Church. Surviving are husband, Mike Schippers; parents Roger (Paula) Combs and Patricia Combs; four children, Taylor Combs, Torri Schippers, Zander...
Richard Anthony Shane
Jul 26, 2021
Richard Anthony Shane, 67, of Bellevue, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 14, 1953, in Pittsfield, Mass., the son of Robert A. and Martha J. (Mak) Shane. He grew up in Portage, where he attended St. Monica Elementary School in Kalamazoo and later graduated from Portage Central High School in...
Jean Shirley Girard
Jul 18, 2021
Jean S. Girard 96 passed peacefully from this life Sunday July 18, 2021 at New Friends Vibrant Living Care Facility where she was a resident. Jean was born April 22, 1925 in Detroit, the daughter of Stephen & Marie (Saad) Yessian. Upon graduation from Catholic High School with honors shew went on to train as an Air Traffic controller and...
Edward Frederick Bourgeois
Jul 16, 2021
Edward died peacefully on July 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Ed was born in Kalamazoo on Oct. 30, 1932, the son of Edward F. and Margaret (Fitzpatrick) Bourgeois Sr. Ed had been employed by Saniwax Paper Company, Acme Printing Ink Company, Brown Company and James River as a supervisor. He was a charter...
Anita Louise Campbell
Jul 16, 2021
Anita L. Campbell 75 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday July 16, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Anita was born January 23, 1946 in Battle Creek the daughter of Marshall and Pearl (Meyers) Tyler. Anita was a loving and caring woman, always there for family and friends. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo, Yahtzee, gardening, feeding the birds and animals. On January 16,...
Gail Harriet Stewart
Jul 11, 2021
Gail H. Stewart 81 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday July 11, 2021 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Gail was born March 4, 1940 in Chicago, Il the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Leguinza) Stewart. She was formerly employed by the Crosstown Inn of Kalamazoo. Gail enjoyed computer games and her animals. She was survived by several nieces & nephews but...