Obituaries
Betty Holmes
Nov 3, 2018
Mrs. Holmes passed away November 3, 2018 at home with family by her side. Betty and her twin brother Albert were born January 29, 1932 in Comstock Michigan to Gerrit and Elizabeth (Ousterhert) Timmer. Along with her three older siblings; Jake, Jennie and Rena, the family moved to a farm on West KL Ave., without electricity or indoor plumbing. She...
John L. Robertson Jr.
Oct 31, 2018
Passed away Wednesday October 31, 2018 at Medilodge of Portage. John was born April 30, 1935 in Highland Park the son of John and Florence (Self) Robertson. He loved to joke around and enjoyed going to his grandma and grandpa Self’s farm in Ohio and his Uncle Grandville’s cottage on Lake St. Clair, Aunt Bonnie’s house for picnics, pontoon rides,...
Roxie Louise Hubbard
Oct 27, 2018
Passed away on Oct. 27, 2018, with her family by her side. Roxie was born on March 10, 1932 in Alanson, MI. She was the daughter of David and Pauline (Myers) Ramsby. She was employed as a legal secretary in Hillsdale, MI and she retired from Hillsdale College. Roxie was a member of Hillsdale Free Methodist Church and later in...
Alfred Lawrence Brinkert
Oct 17, 2018
Alfred passed away on October 17, 2018 at The Gardens at Bronson Place. He was born September 20, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Alfred and Vera (Sootsman) Brinkert. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and was later united in marriage to the former Janet Joyce Moderman. Surviving are their children, son; Chris (Sue) Brinkert of Schoolcraft, son; Steven...
H. Russell DeBoer
Oct 12, 2018
On October 12, 2018, Russ passed peacefully at his home in Kalamazoo following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family close at hand. Russ was born January 1, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI where he resided his entire life. He was the son of Hazel (Howe) and Samuel DeBoer. Following graduation from Kalamazoo Central High School, Russ enlisted...
Tamra Jean Oetman
Oct 8, 2018
Passed away in Kalamazoo on October 8, 2018, Tamra was born on January 22, 1958 the daughter of Robert Ray and Jeanie Marie (Hobbs) Gentry. She held an Associates Degree and was the owner of a restaurant. Tamra was united in marriage with Terry L. Oetman in Kalamazoo on July 29, 1996. Surviving are their children; Charles (Kristen) Gentry of...
Nereida Bermudez-Ainslie
Oct 4, 2018
Nereida Bermudez-AinslieKalamazoo Passed away on October 4, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born on May 21, 1941 in Bronx, New York to Eleuterio and Emerita (Estrada) Bermudez. Nereida worked as an Office Manager for Real Choices Pregnancy Center in Grapevine, Texas. She is survived by her daughter; Barbara “Kathy” Denton of Oklahoma, her sister; Mildred Seda of Kalamazoo,...
Mary Eleanor Williams
Oct 1, 2018
Williams Mary EleanorKalamazoo Passed away from complications from surgery on October 1, 2018 at Bronson Hospital, born in Kalamazoo on August 7, 1957 the daughter of William Joseph and Shirley (Brown) Ketelaar. Mary worked for many years in dentist offices around Kalamazoo which then turned into her own in home billing services for many psychologist and social workers in this...
Frank Charles McNutt
Sep 28, 2018
McNutt Frank Charles Kalamazoo Passed away on September 28, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Frank was born in Allegan on May 26, 1923 the son of Frank and Lola (Herbert) McNutt. Frank joined the Army serving in World War II and was awarded two Bronze Stars of Valor and a Purple Heart. Frank was united in marriage in Kalamazoo on...
Donna Yvonne Conrad
Sep 27, 2018
Donna Yvonne Conrad passed away September 27, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Yvonne was born May 18, 1928 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Auburn and Marguerite (Schermerhorn) Walker. She was employed as an administrative assistant at St. Ambrose Catholic Church and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she was active in the St. Mary’s Sodality. Yvonne and...
William George "Billy" Melluish
Sep 25, 2018
Passed away on September 25, 2018, at the ago of 39, in Baltimore, MD, their home. Billy will forever be remembered by his wife of 14 years, Kathy (Speicher), and his children Emmett, Helena and Vivienne. The beloved youngest of six children born to James W. and Patricia A. Melluish, Billy also married into another large family. He will be...
Wilma Emma Fenwick
Sep 23, 2018
Wilma E. Fenwick of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday September 23, 2018 at home. Wilma was born March 15, 1926 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Garrett and Edith (Seaburg) Lesman. She loved to bake and cook and was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation. On February 22, 1946 in Vicksburg Wilma was united in marriage to Dale Fenwick who preceded...
Anita M. Libby
Sep 22, 2018
Anita Libbey Parchment, MI Passed away Sept.22, 2018 in Manistee. She was preceded in death by by a sister: Amber McIntyre and grandchild:Tamiah. Anita is survived by her husband Robin Libbey, children: Joel Roberts of KY, Samantha McIntyre of Gobles and Timothy Bonds of Manistee, grandchildren: Christopher, Nevaeh, Peyton and Kylene,siblings: arthur (Terry) McIntyre if MN, Robin Spencer of...
Bernard Joseph Brommel, PhD
Sep 22, 2018
Dr. Bernard J. Brommel, Professor Emeritus of Communication at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), died September 22 at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan after a long battle with heart and kidney disease. He was 88 years old. Dr. Brommel was born August13, 1930 in Des Moines, one of nine children who grew up on the family farm near St. Marys, Iowa. After...
Thomas James Winkler
Sep 21, 2018
Passed away Friday September 21, 2018 in Plainwell, MI. Thomas was the son of Charles and Sandra (Lovett) Winkler and is survived by a brother; Charles D. Winkler Jr. and a sister; Kimberly S. Shafer. A memorial date is pending. Arrangements made by Redmond Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008. www.redmondfuneralhome.net.
Maurice James MacCartny
Sep 21, 2018
Maurice James MacCartny of Portage, passed away at Upjohn Heritage Rehab Center on Friday, September 21, 2018. Maurice was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 9, 1932 the son of Henry James and Annice (Brown) MacCartny. He held a Bachelor’s degree in science from Western Michigan University and was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1955 being Honorably Discharged in...
Sharon Jean Stoken
Sep 20, 2018
STOKEN, Sharon J. Passed away peacefully Thursday September 20, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Sharon was surrounded by the love of her family. She will be greeted at the gates of heaven by Jesus Christ our Lord and will be reunited with loved ones who went before her. Sharon was born January 5, 1957 in Norwich, England the daughter of...
Jessica Lynn Aldrich
Sep 19, 2018
Mrs. Jessica Aldrich passed away in Bronson Hospital on Wednesday September 19, 2018. She was born in South Haven Michigan on September 5, 1984, the daughter of Robert Crawford and Jacqueline Girard-Adams. She will be remembered for her copassionate and forgiveing heart and cherished her famly and friends. Jessica is survived by her husband Benjamin Aldrich, daughter; Olivia Aldrich, parents;...
Linda Ruth Dalrymple
Sep 19, 2018
Linda Dalrymple died at Bronson Hospital on Wednesday September 19, 2018. She was born on May 1, 1952 in Kalamazoo Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil and Phyllis (Bultema) Peters Jr. A Graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School she went on to get her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and recently retired from Lakeland Hospital...
Dale Gerald Meinzinger
Sep 16, 2018
Mr. Dale (Jerry) Meinzinger passed away peacefully at Bronson Commons on Sunday September 16, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marty Meinzinger, formerly Martha Mesick of Kalamazoo. Jerry is also survived by his three daughters; Mary (David) Urisko, Annie (Mike) Fassler, Amy (Matt) Wolff, his grandchildren; Richard (Loretta) Urisko, Meghan Urisko, Katie Urisko, Michael Mehall,...