Obituaries
Florence Norah (Casey) Burghardt
Jan 16, 2019
Florence Norah (Casey) Burghardt of Porgage died peacefully January 16, 2019 at Bickford Senior Living in Portage, MI of natural causes after a short illness. She was born October 7, 1922 in Detroit growing up during the Great Depression and became an adult in the midst of World War II. She graduated from St. Gabriel’s high School and then attended...
Keith E. Correll
Jan 12, 2019
Passed away Saturday January 12, 2019 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Keith was born December 31, 1933 in Reed City the son of Floyd and Gail (Morris) Correll. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Keith retired after 41 years at General Motors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, snowmobiling, attending stock car races, spending time with...
Robert Hugh Conrad
Jan 9, 2019
Passed away Wednesday January 9, 2019 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home. Robert was born July 23, 1926 in Wayland the son of Howard and Helen (Butine) Conrad. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WW II. Robert retired from Cadillac Overall Supply. And was a member of Knights of Columbus #1616 and the Antique Car Club. On September 17,...
Linda Mary Gorsline
Jan 5, 2019
Linda M. Gorsline of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday January 5, 2019 at Advantage Living Care Center in Battle Creek. Linda was born September 29, 1954 in Flint the daughter of Clawson and Joean (Squires) Gorsline. She enjoyed art classes and photography. Surviving are a daughter; Darcy (Chad) Matthies, two brothers; Wayne Gorsline, David (Mary) Gorsline, four grandchildren; Dominic, Carter, Cordelia,...
Ana Laura Rojo
Jan 5, 2019
Passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her daughter’s home. Ana was born July 5, 1966 in Mexico City the daughter of Antonio Rubin and Enedina Traconis. On July 29, 1994 in Mexico City Ana was united in marriage to Adrian Rojo who survives. Also surviving are her parents; two children, Nydia Rojo and Viridiana Rojo; three siblings, Maria Luisa...
Lisa Joy Hunt
Jan 2, 2019
Passed away January 2, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born Lisa Nash in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Owen) Nash. Lisa worked in excess of 30 years at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital in many positions throughout her career and worked most recently at Nina’s Café. Surviving are her children; Travis Hunt and Anna...
Sister John Cassian Logue, CSJ
Dec 30, 2018
The Sisters of St. Joseph request your prayers SISTER JOHN CASSIAN LOGUE, CSJ Who entered into eternal life on December 30, 2018 Welcome Home and Rosary on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 4:00 pm Vigil Service on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial on Friday January 4, 2019 at 10:30 am All Services in Holy...
John Patrick Bresnahan, Sr.
Dec 28, 2018
BRESNAHAN, John P. Sr. Portage Passed away Friday December 28, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. John was born December 8, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the son of Thomas and Margaret (Manning) Bresnahan. He was a WW II veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. John Graduated from St. Rita Cascia High School in Chicago then from Loyola University in 1950...
Mildred Lois Foster
Dec 22, 2018
Passed away Saturday December 22, 2018 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home. Mildred was born November 20, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Floyd and Flossie (Foster) Davidson. She worked for over 20 years at Hometown Pharmacy in Gobles and loved to bowl. She will be remembered as a loving Aunt and a giving person. She is surviving are three siblings,...
Alice Stieber
Dec 18, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went peacefully to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Alice was born on March 15, 1932 at home in Paw Paw, MI. She bravely fought cancer for the last year and found her recent battle with pneumonia too difficult to overcome....
Ann Vanecek
Dec 16, 2018
Passed away Sunday December 16, 2018 at Friendship Village. Ann was born April 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Vito and Rose (Vovan) Lagioia. She was a nursing supervisor for Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital and she enjoyed playing cards, bingo and Wii bowling. Ann was united in marriage to Edward J. Vanecek in 1935 who preceded her in death....
James Howard Wareham
Dec 14, 2018
Jim Wareham, who has died at the age of 67, was an eminent broadcaster who has left an indelible print upon his industry and those who knew him. A lifetime man of the media, he had gone from being the manager of his college radio station at Loyola Chicago, to being the general manager of a number of television stations,...
Mary Rachelle Riefel
Dec 12, 2018
Mary R. Riefel of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday December 12, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mary was born November 8, 1942 in New London, CT the daughter of John and Florence (Mosher) Singleton. She was employed for Gibson Guitar, American Axel and then retired from General Motors. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family...
Gayle L. Davidson
Nov 27, 2018
Passed away on November 27, 2018 at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, MI. Gayle was born in Kalamazoo on September 18, 1947 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eugene and Norma Jeanne (Cantrell) Davidson. Gayle is a high school graduate who worked as a telephone operator in the communications industry. She is survived by her son; Michael (Mary...
Barbara Jane Murphy
Nov 26, 2018
Barbara Jane Murphy Passed away Monday November 26, 2018 peacefully in her sleep at home. Barbara was born November 7, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of James and Dorothy (Greise) Gordon. She attended Southern Heights Church. She enjoyed oil painting, playing piano, knitting, reading the Bible, music and visiting her friends especially going out to eat. She was smart...
Juanita Pittman
Nov 26, 2018
Juanita Pittman of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday November 26, 2018 at home. Juanita was born in Greenwood, MS June 23, 1950 the daughter of Willie and Annie (Tate) Hampton. She was a member of All Nations Church of God and retired after 30 years as a master burner building box cars for Thrall Car in...
Gerald Stahl
Nov 24, 2018
Gerald “Jerry” L. Stahl, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 quietly in his sleep due to complications from dementia. He leaves his brother Charlie Stahl; daughter, Maureen McIntyre and husband Bruce; son Gerald R. Stahl and wife Cyndi; son James Stahl and wife Clarie; daughter Dianne Knapper and husband Eric; grandchildren Kristen, Brooke, Allen, Lauren, Ryan, and Nick,...
Margaret Mary Brigman
Nov 21, 2018
Passed away Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Woodside, Friendship Village. Margaret was born September 20, 1919 in Garrison, ND the daughter of Peter and Magdalen (Reuter) Kerzman. She graduated as an RN from St Michaels Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. After graduation she worked for 2 years in Flint, MI. Margaret was a WWII veteran with the U.S. Army Nurse...
Michelle Yvonne Vergon
Nov 21, 2018
Michelle Y. Vergon of Schoolcraft Township passed away Wednesday November 21, 2018 at home. Michelle was born December 19, 1981 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Donny and Rebecca (Conrad) Clark. She attended KVCC and studied American Sign Language and was active in make-up groups on Facebook and loved dolphins and rescuing cat’s. On October 31, 2009 in Kalamazoo Michelle was...
Mary Margaret O'Connell
Nov 17, 2018
Mary M. O'Connell of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday November 17, 2018 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Mary was born May 20, 1927 in Boston, MA the daughter of Daniel and Sarah MacDonald. She worked for Blue Shield Insurance, was an excellent cook and avid tennis player. Mary was a member of St. Monica Church and former member of the Kalamazoo...