Obituaries
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...
Sister Dorothy Ann Gall, CSJ
Nov 15, 2018
SISTER DOROTHY ANN GALL, CSJ Who entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 15, 2018 Welcome Home and Rosary on Sunday, November 18 at 3:45pm Vigil Service on Sunday, November 18 at 7:00pm Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 19 at 10:30am All Services in Holy Family Chapel, Nazareth, Michigan Dorothy Ann Gall was born in Tipton, Indiana on July...
Sandra L. Barone
Nov 11, 2018
Barone, Sandra L. Kalamazoo Passed away November 11, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Sandra was born in Grand Rapids on April 20, 1939, the daughter of Stanley and Pauline (Stefanski) Barone. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and retired from Bronson Hospital after 30 years of service as a Surgical Technician. Sandra was united in marriage with Vincent...
Roderick Graham O'Brien
Nov 4, 2018
Roderick O’Brien, 85, passed away November 4, 2018, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Rod was born in Kalamazoo the son of Donald and Evelyn (Graham) O'Brien. He was and a lifelong member of St. Augustine Cathedral and graduated from St Augustine in 1951, where he was class president and captain of the basketball team. He excelled in sports...
Daniel John Kiewiet
Nov 3, 2018
Daniel J. Kiewiet of Kalamazoo passed away suddenly Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the age of 63. Daniel was born July 3, 1955 in Kalamazoo, where he spent his entire life. He was the son of Egbert and Verda (Blades) Kiewiet who has preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Cathy (Jako) Kiewiet. Also surviving are four...
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...