Obituaries
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,...
Loretta Mary Cleland
Sep 2, 2018
On September 2, 2018, Loretta Mary Cleland left the arms of her beloved girls and passed into the arms of her precious Savior in Heaven.She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, her mother Hilda Keller, father Sterling Keller, sisters, Dorothy Watson, Helen Pepera, Rita Keller, a Sylvia Dykema, & Jo Kynoch. Left to cherish her memories are Sister Katherine(katy) Russo and her...
Maryella D. Williams
Sep 2, 2018
Passed away on Sunday September 2, 2018 in her home with family by her side. Memorial services will be held privately with the family.
Lucille Bernice Burgwald
Aug 30, 2018
Lucille B. Burgwald of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday August 30, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lucille was born March 13, 1933 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Ray and Bernice (Dhaenens) Chadderdon. She worked as an LPN at Borgess Medical Center. Needlework was a hobby and she was an accomplished seamstress. She loved cooking and baking, camping and jigsaw puzzles. She...
Marcene Marie Carroll
Aug 27, 2018
CARROLL, Marcene M. Paw Paw formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday August 27, 2018 at Maple Lake Assisted Living. Marcene was born March 10, 1926 in Seneca, SD, the daughter of E.J. and Florence (Branick) McGlothlin. She was a long-standing member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and employee of Borgess Hospital. Marcene was devoted to her family, her cats, and...
Cathrine F. VanDeWeghe
Aug 27, 2018
VanDeWeghe, Catherine F. Kalamazoo Passed away Monday August 27, 2018 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville. Catherine was born July 29, 1926 in Ironton, OH the daughter of Charles and Genevieve (Lipker) Hacker. She was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral and the DAV Auxiliary. Surviving are four children, John (Tina) VanDeWeghe, Frances Stark, Mary VanDeWeghe, Janet Knowlton; sister, Eva...
Mariley Dale Beaty
Aug 10, 2018
Mariley Dale Beaty of Kalamazoo passed away Friday August 10, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Dale was born March 8, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of Willis and Lorena (Ward) Beaty. He retired from Thomas Transport. Surviving are three children, Kenneth Beaty of Kalamazoo, Nathan Beaty of Kalamazoo, Kasonya Parsons of Georgia; ten grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Raleigh) Thomas of Cooper...
Wanda Lyszyk
Aug 4, 2018
Passed away August 4, 2018. Wanda was born in Zamosc, Poland on May 4, 1926, the daughter of Michael and Anna Woszak. She was employed by Brown Paper Company. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Lyszyk in 1981. Wanda is survived by 3 children: Gene (Paula) Lyszyk of...