Obituaries
Lillian M Martin
Apr 7, 2018
Lillian, age 92, joined her Lord and her husband, Bill Sr., her parents, brothers, and sisters on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was greatly loved by her sons, Bill and Tom, and her daughter, Karen, their spouses, as well as five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Lillian adored her family and looked forward to hectic get-togethers. She became a registered...
Mitchell Kenneth Hayes
Apr 5, 2018
Mitchell Hayes passed away on April 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born to Roger and Vicky (Wetland) Davidson on July 22, 1971 in Elmhurst, Illinois. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, and was Vice President of Amblings Flowerland for several years. Mitchell is survived by his parents Vicky and Carl Hayes, wife Andrea Hayes,...
John David Carpenter
Apr 3, 2018
Passed away Tuesday April 3, 2018 at home. John was born August 14, 1944 in Freemont to Clifford and Elizabeth (Sturgis) Carpenter. He retired from Crown Vantage Paper Mill. On Nov. 28, 1964 in Kalamazoo John was united in marriage to the former Amber VanAtti who survives. Also surviving are sons, Jacob (Brittani) Carpenter of Richlands, NC, Paul (Geraldine) Carpenter...
Paul VanderBor
Apr 3, 2018
Paul VanderBor of Portage passed away Tuesday, April 3 at Upjohn Nursing Home at age 83, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born April 8, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the fourth of eight children to Bert and Jacoba VanderBor. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a truck driver after many years of...
Mary Henrietta Godfrey
Apr 2, 2018
Passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born on March 5, 1933 to the Late Lewis Bach and Mary H. Wrapp in Lexington, OH. She is preceded in death by her Husband William Godfrey. Mary leaves to cherish in her memory her children Charlene (James) Patrick of Plainwell, MI; Judy (Ted) Wyman of Kalamazoo, MI...
Rodney Stout
Mar 31, 2018
Passed away Saturday March 31, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born May 4, 1929 to the late Hudson Stout and Marjorie Walker in Bloomingdale, MI. Rodney shared 60 blessed years in marriage with his wife Joyce Stout. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and enjoyed life. Up until his retirement Rodney worked for National Water...
David Lee King
Mar 27, 2018
David Lee King passed away on March 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born to Darrell and Lela (Gesler) King on October 21, 1954 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. David was an avid collector of toys, and retired from MRC. He is survived by his siblings; Dar Eastling, Sandra Vanas, Gloria Fuhrman, Angela (Greg) Karch, Ella Curtis, Rosemary (Bruce) King-McCallister, Alice...
Nhon (Paul) Dai Vo
Mar 19, 2018
Nhon (Paul) D. Vo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 19, 2018 following a short illness. He was born on November 24, 1931 in Mytho, Vietnam, the son of Nam V. Vo and Nhieu T. Nguyen. Nhon married the love of his life, Hoanglan T. Vo on June 25, 1960. He taught secondary school Philosophy in Vietnam...
Darlene Mae Hunkins
Mar 17, 2018
In memory of Darlene Mae Hunkins she leaves behind her family and many friends. They have been a blessing in her life. She enjoyed making cards and many other crafts, reading, music, and watching movies (chick flicks). Darlene loved working with special needs children and worked for Comstock Public Schools and the Foster Grandparent Program (Senior Services) for many years....
Sister Maria Kassab CSJ
Mar 16, 2018
Passed on March 16, 2018. Sister was born June 17, 1923 in Houtzdale, PA the daughter of Frank and Mary (Bisher) Kassab and was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sarah Kassab was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Detroit, Michiganat the time of her entance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St....
Mary Beth Holewinski
Mar 15, 2018
Mary Beth Holewinski, 51, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, due to complications from leukemia. She was born on February 11, 1967, in Detroit, MI, to the late Anthony & Helen (Machala) Lenard. Mary Beth was very active in local Girl Scouts & enjoyed contact with the various chiropractic patients she interacted with as the Office Manager for Dr. Bryan...
Gladys (Hasiec) Bednarz
Mar 7, 2018
Gladys (Hasiec) Bednarz passed to a better place on March 7, 2018. She was met by her husband Tony and her Hasiec sisters: Mary, Helen and Jennie. Gladys had a great 97 year run sharing everything she learned from the city to the farm with her daughters, Mary (Scott) Aldrich and Monica (Dan) Loegel and all others who had the...
Merle Willis
Mar 5, 2018
Merle L. Willis 94, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Merle graduated from Bellevue High School in 1940 and worked as a machinist for the Grand Trunk Railroad before enlisting in the U.S Navy in 1943, serving in WWII and the Korean conflict. Merle was a loving Husband, Father, Poppa, Uncle and friend to many. He was a skilled...
Carolyn Virginia Coady
Mar 4, 2018
Carolyn Virginia (Ginny) Coady passed away March 4th one month after her 92nd birthday. A modern woman by every standard with an infinite desire to learn, move and love. Her constant energy built a lifetime of memories with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, neighbors, strangers, students, dogs, birds and beloved friends. She insisted on family at life’s...
Rosemarie Cotton-Ware
Mar 2, 2018
Rosemarie Cotton-Ware was born on December 3, 1965 in Ruleville, MS to Flora Hollins and Robert Curtis Hollins. She departed this life suddenly Friday March 2, 2018. She married Calvin Cotton on December 2, 2017. Rose enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter; Ashley Ware of Battle Creek, MI, three granddaughters;...
Linda Lee Prieto
Feb 27, 2018
Passed away Monday morning, February 27, 2018 at Bronson Hospital. Linda was born in San Diego, California on April 9, 1948, the daughter of Lee T. Muth and Ida B. Mahoney, who preceded her in death. She is survived by sisters, Carol A. Rosing of Cleveland, Ohio and Maureen Kearns of Kalamazoo, Michigan; her sons, Carlos Prieto of Silver Spring,...
Marjorie "Betty" E. Hartmann
Feb 27, 2018
Marjorie “Betty” Hartmann age 89 passed away Tuesday morning , February 27 2018 in Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Betty was born in East Orange, NJ on May 26, 1928, the daughter of Christian and Daisy May (Frazier) Hansen. Betty is survived by Edward J. Hartmann D.D.S. her husband of 67 years. As a child Betty had a fascination with...
Marlene Joyce Mutz
Feb 26, 2018
Marlene Tuckey Mutz (Stermer) succumbed to respiratory issues at her home in Portage on Monday afternoon, February 26, 2018. A lifelong local resident, she was born in Vicksburg in 1936, attended Vicksburg schools, married Albert Jay Tuckey in 1954, moving to Portage. Marlene worked in the offices of Burroughs and Mastercraft as a secretary, leaving to start two Kawasaki dealerships...
Liby Helen Hollanbaugh
Feb 21, 2018
Passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. Liby was born December 14, 1927 in Creal Springs, IL the daughter of Coy and Lillie (Travelstead) Ford. She loved gardening, flowers, nursing baby birds to health, and was famous for her fried chicken. Liby was incredibly devoted to her family, and enjoyed making them afgan blankets. On November 14,...
Darrell Glenn Brown
Feb 21, 2018
Departed this life suddenly Wednesday February 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Preston Swinehart. Darrell leaves to cherish in his memory, his wife Tina Brown, mother Diana Swinehart, three brothers Kenny Brown, Albert Watson and Chad Pearson all of Kalamazoo, one sister Heather Lonsbury of Kalamazoo, along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. In...