Obituaries
Carole Jean Voissem
February 18, 2020
Carole J. Voissem of Parchment passed away Tuesday evening, February 18, 2020. She was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on October 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Gregory and Lorraine (Kloepfel) Pottner. On September 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to James F. Voissem, who preceded her in death in 1981. Surviving are her children: Christine (Melvin) English, Mark...
Mary Catherine Shunneson (Donohue)
February 13, 2020
Mary Catherine Donohue Shunneson (80) of Portage, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 surrounded by her family and God’s angels. Mary Kaye was born on April 1, 1939 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late William Edward Donohue and Catherine Lucille (Hudson) Donohue. Following the sudden death of her father in October 1941, her mother relocated with...
Leighton Roy Sage
February 7, 2020
Leighton Roy Sage of Kalamazoo passed away Friday February 7, 2020 at home in Portage. Mr. Sage was born July 4, 1926 in Kalamazoo the son of Roy H. and Natalie U. (Leighton) Sage. Leighton enjoyed fishing, metal detecting and traveling with his wife and kids. He managed to visit all 50 states. He worked at Woolf Excavating for over...
Gloria Jeanine Jersey
February 6, 2020
Gloria Jeanine Jersey of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at home. Jeanine was born January 3, 1929 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Emmerson and Jessie (Stanley) Davis. She retired as an administrative assistant for Stan Lassen Auto Dealership and was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She loved to bowl, watch old movies from 40’s up,...
Louise Gennieve Hartman
February 6, 2020
Louise G. Hartman 94 of Nashville formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Thornapple Manor. Louise was born July 30, 1925 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Harm and Jenny (Ritsema) Mulder. She retired as an administrative assistant for Balkema Construction Company and worshiped at Calvary Bible Church. On November 23, 1988 Louise was united in marriage to...
Mary Walgamuth
February 5, 2020
Mary Walgamuth, 95, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Mich., surrounded by loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and matriarch of a large, vibrant family that spans the country. Born Mary Emaline Eberly to Loren and Mildred Eberly on October 21, 1924 in North Webster, Ind., she...
Sally Wrench
February 4, 2020
Sally Wrench of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Sally was born June 30, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Francis Newman and Dolores Emelia (Lion) Russell. She worked at the UpJohn Pharmaceutical Company for 24 years retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. Augustine Parish where she was involved with "the...
Carol Lorraine Harding
February 4, 2020
Carol (Schutz) Harding was born July 25, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Lorraine Schutz and died February 4, 2020. She was the older sister of twin boys, Bobby (wife Susie) and Ronny (wife Karen), surviving. Carol graduated from State High in 1957 and went on to graduate from Michigan State University in 1961. ...
Sharon Ann Comfort
February 3, 2020
Sharon Ann Comfort of Kalamazoo passed away Monday February 3, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Sharon was born April 20, 1955 in Wynne, AR the daughter of R.T. and Elsie Mae (DeLoach) Clements. Sharon was a graduate of Parchment High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, she worked for Allegan and Lakeview Hospitals and she enjoyed shopping and spending time...
Eugene J. Leffel
February 1, 2020
Eugene J. Leffel passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at home. Eugene was born December 25, 1934 in Battle Creek the son of Eugene and Fern (Judy) Leffel. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Eugene received his Master’s degree in education from Western Michigan University and retired from Portage Public Schools as a Social Studies,...
Patsy Parker
January 30, 2020
On January 30, 2020, Patsy, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Patsy was born in Kalamazoo, on August 6, 1941 the daughter of, Garrett and Bertha (Goodman) Osterhouse. Pat graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School Class of 1959. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Herbert, on February 27, 1960. They...
Jean L. Wade
January 30, 2020
Jean L. Wade of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday January 30, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Jean was born February 28, 1933 in Harrison the daughter of George and Dorothy (Bringman) Vaughn. On July 5, 1952 Jean was united in marriage to Louis Wade who preceded her in death on August 9, 1980. Also preceding her in death was her brother...
Juan Jose Juarez, Jr.
January 30, 2020
Juan J. Juarez, Jr. of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday January 30, 2020 at home. Juan was born October 13, 1978 in Kalamazoo the son of Juan and Patricia (Patterson) Juarez, Sr. He was formerly employed by Bravo Restaurant and enjoyed playing cards, especially at Old Peninsula. He is survived by a brother, Benito Juarez of Kalamazoo; sister, Samantha Culler of...
Sandra D. Brady
January 25, 2020
Sandra D. Brady Passed away January 25, 2020. Sandy was born in Kalamazoo on February 26, 1955, the daughter of Elmer and Betty (Hamlett) Bickings. She was a member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church. Sandra is survived by her husband Robert Brady and children: Jason (Dawn) Brady, Jeff (Alicia) Brady, Jeremy (Asharra) Brady and Becky Brady all of Kalamazoo. 6 grandchildren, Siblings:...
William Charles Hayden
January 25, 2020
William Hayden of Kalamazoo passed away January 25, 2020 at Borgess Gardens. William was born July 11, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Hewitt and Isabel (Reeb) Hayden. William was a Korean War veteran and an avid stamp collector. He was a devoted husband and loving father to his large family. Surviving are his wife Dolores, children Elizabeth (David)...
Douglas K. Commissaris
January 24, 2020
Passed away Jan. 24, 2020. Douglas was born in Kalamazoo on December 7, 1952, the son of George and Erma (Mack) Commissaris. He was a Supervisor for the Grand Rapids Buiding Services being based in Parchment Public Schools. Surviving beside his mother Erma are his children: Stephanie (Aaron) Baldwin of Las Vega, NV, Christine (Shane) Huempfner of Chester, SD, Matthew...
James Stanley Durecki
January 24, 2020
James S. Durecki of Kalamazoo passed away Friday January 24, 2020 at Sue’s Loving Care. James was born May 8, 1930 in Alpena the son of the late John and Mary (Jagiela) Durecki. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. James retired from Upjohn Company and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he...
Lowell I. Gettle
January 23, 2020
Lowell Gettle passed away on January 23, 2020. Lowell was born in Cincinnati, OH the son of Emmett L. and Helen (Irwin) Gettle. He attended the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the Navy. He retired after working 35 years in the printing ink industry. He was a member...
Ronald Bruce Thomas
January 23, 2020
Ronald B. Thomas 76 of Bedford Township passed away Thursday January 23, 2020 at home. Ronald Was born February 24, 1943 in Battle Creek the son of Robert and Beatrice (Tubbs) Meek. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. Ronald retired as a Firefighter from the City of Battle Creek. He is survived by...
Maria Filiputti
January 23, 2020
Filiputti, Maria Passed away January 23, 2020. Maria was born in Porpetto Providence of Udine, Italy the daughter of Antonio and Amalia (Sarato) Geller. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Maria is survived by her husband Ferrante whom she married on October 11, 1958, 2 children Rita (Brian Wagner)...