Obituaries
Rosa Elba Pineda
August 26, 2019
Rosa Elba Pineda of Kalamazoo passed away Monday August 26, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Rosa was born June 12, 1952 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Manuel and Rosa (Martinez) Pineda. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and she retired from Pemco Corp. Rosa previously worked for Kalamazoo Public Library, Hillside Middle School and the Kalamazoo Gazette....
Sr. Pauline Starner, CSJ
August 25, 2019
The Sisters of St. Joseph request your prayers for SISTER PAULINE STARNER, CSJ Who entered into eternal life on August 25, 2019 Welcome Home and Rosary on Wednesday, August 28, at 3:40pm Vigil Service on Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00pm Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 29, at...
Phyllis Loraine Peters
August 25, 2019
Phyllis Peters of Kalamazoo died on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Bronson Hospital. Phyllis was born on December 10, 1929, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Carl and Ruth (VerPlank) Bultema. Her family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and Phyllis was a member of the Kalamazoo Central High School graduation class of 1947. Phyllis was united in marriage on January 27,...
Diane Theresa Page
August 15, 2019
Passed away Thursday August 15, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Diane was born May 10, 1957 in Detroit, the daughter of Norbert and Theresa (Cyrowski) Suchowski. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Western Michigan University. For 32 years she proudly taught at St. Monica’s School. Additionally, she taught as an adjunct education instructor for WMU. Diane was a...
Violet Helen Topoll
August 10, 2019
Violet was born in Kalamazoo on November 28, 1923, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Grevich) Galich. On August 1, 1946 she married Walter T. Topoll Sr. who preceded her in death on March 29, 1959. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Granddaughter Kathy, and brothers Joseph and Robert. She retired from National WaterLift after 23 years...
Basil F. Harris
August 8, 2019
Basil F. Harris passed away Thursday August 8, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Basil was born September 7, 1932 in Alba, MI the son of Alvah and Edna (Hignite) Harris. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Basil formerly worked on the railroad, briefly owned his own automotive shop and retired from G.M. Fisher Body plant...
Danny Grim Jr.
August 2, 2019
Danny Grim, Jr. was born May 19, 1964 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Danny passed away August 2, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Never far from his Harley and the freedom of the open road, Danny would tell those he met, “ 4 wheels move my body but 2 wheels move my soul.”Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Danny and Helga (Kneisch) Grim and great-nephew, Baby Charlie. Danny is survived by...
James Francis Stokes
July 30, 2019
James F. Stokes of Portage passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. James was born August 12, 1945 in Muskegon the son of Donald and Rose (Dalton) Stokes. He enjoyed music, motorcycles and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. James worked as a Journeyman Millwright for General motors and then retired as a barber....
Carol Ellen Apps
July 29, 2019
Carol E. Apps 62 of Newaygo passed away Monday July 29, 2019. Carol was born September 10, 1956 in Frankfort the daughter of William and Geraldine (Gilbert) Tanner. She worked at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. Carol was united in marriage in Owasso to Steven Apps who survives; also surviving...
Gerry Lynn Followell
July 21, 2019
Gerry L Followell (age 66) Of Delton, Michigan went home to be with the lord on July 21, 2019. Gerry was 66 years old and was born to Gene L. And Clara Jablonski in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on April 27, 1953.Gerry was united in marriage to Jim Followell on July 9, 1977. Gerry was a faithful, devoted wife. She enjoyed...
Brandy Lynn Abrams
July 19, 2019
Passed away suddenly on July 19, 2019 with family at her side. She was born in Kalamazoo on February 6, 1984, the daughter of Ralph Wine and Norma Williams (Vorva, Wine). Surviving her are her parents and 2 grandfathers: Ralph W. Wine Sr. and Robert S. Vorva, and mother in law: Barbara Davis, and her husband: Quesan Abrams whom she...
MaryAnn Kaczorowski
July 19, 2019
MaryAnn Kaczorowski passed away suddenly on Friday July 19, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Maryann was born March 14, 1943 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Motel) Murzanski. On May 20, 1967, she was united in marriage to Norbert Kaczorowski who preceded her in death on January 15, 2009. MaryAnn is survived by her two children, David (Beth...
Emogene Edith Barnett
July 18, 2019
Passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 at home. Gene was born February 22, 1926 in Olean, NY the daughter of Glen and Lillian (Graham) Gault. She was a member of the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter of the D.A.R. and Order of Eastern Star. Gene received her bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College in PA and was known to be a good...
George Robert Marlatt
July 18, 2019
Passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 surrounded by friends and family at his daughters’ home. George was born in Center Line, MI on April 25, 1925 to Harry and Myrtle Marlatt. George’s Mother passed away when he was 5 and was lovingly raised by Frances Honeywell Marlatt. George attended Kalamazoo Central High School and at the age of 17 enlisted...
Stephen Charles-Young Biddle
July 15, 2019
Stephen Charles Young (Stevie) Biddle died in an automobile accident near Gillette, Wyoming this past Monday. He was 29 years old.First and foremost, Stevie was a Godly man and devout Catholic, always looking to give of himself to the Church. He was intelligent, active and athletic, with a winning personality and sense of humor that immediately drew people to him. He...
Margaret Lucille Miller
July 7, 2019
Margaret (Marge) Miller, age 83, of Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019, surrounded by family, at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, in Kalamazoo, MI.She was born in Milwaukee, WI, on June 11, 1936, the second of eleven children of Frank and Margaret Lewis. After residing in Wisconsin and Illinois until 1982, she relocated to Portage, MI until...
Marilyn Louise Kirby
July 7, 2019
Marilyn L. Kirby Passed away Sunday July 7th 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Marilyn Was born October 11, 1922 in Kalamazoo Michigan the daughter of Clark and Ella (Murphy) Malaney. Marilyn is preceded in death by Husband Elmo Kirby. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Newmun, two Grandchildren, Four Great-Grandchildren. A private Service has been held.
Marilyn S. Schmaltz
July 6, 2019
Marilyn Schmaltz passed away Saturday July 6th 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Marilyn was born March 19,1931 in Chicago, Ill. The daughter of Arnold and Eileen Mead. She graduated from South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing in 1952 with a RN degree.Marilyn was employed as Supervisor of Nursing by the Michigan Rehabiliation Center for the Blind. On May 31st,...
Robert E. Falls
July 3, 2019
Robert E. Falls of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Robert was born January 14, 1953 in Kalamazoo the son of John and Eudora (Kelsey) Falls. He was a marijuana advocate; enjoyed CB’s fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He is survived by his life partner Deborah Hiser of Kalamazoo; seven children, William...
James Wesley Powell
June 29, 2019
James Wesley (Powers) Powell better known as “Dardy” which is what his kids call him, he was born February 15, 1927 in Charleston, Mississippi the son of Elizabeth Jones and father Emmanuel Powers. He dedicated his life to Jehovah in 1958. Eula and James had 12 children (8 girls, 4 boys) who they raised in Tennessee. James decided to move...