Obituaries

Sep 29, 2017

GOODWIN, Robert I. KALAMAZOO Robert Irwin Goodwin passed away Friday September 29, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Robert was born February 24, 1932 in Bloomington, IN the son of Irwin and Ruth (Hendrickson) Goodwin. Robert received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Illinois and was a teacher for Kalamazoo Public Schools at Oakwood Junior High, Millwood Junior High...

Sep 17, 2017

Westley passed away September 17, 2017. He was born in Berglund, MI on May 29, 1921 the son of Joseph and Anna (kirnberger) Hubert. He was employed in banking system manufacturing repairing computers. Westley is a veteran of WWII havig served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by a brother: Milton Hubert. Westley is survived by...

Sep 16, 2017

Roger A. Sellers of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday September 16, 2017 at Hallmark Living Center. Roger was born February 18, 1932 in Kalamazoo the son of Virgil and Virginia (Plott) Sellers. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks Lodge & Moose Lodge. He enjoyed...

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Sep 4, 2017

Ruth passed away at home, surrounded by friends and family on September 4, 2017. She was born on August 6, 1938, in College Corner, IN.  The daughter of John and Mary (Burke) Wyatt, she grew up in Hamilton, OH.  On December 4, 1965, she married Ramon (Ray) Piazza. They moved to Kalamazoo, MI, where they have resided since 1966.  She...

Aug 29, 2017

Janet Louise Livingston passed away Tuesday August 29, 2017. She was born on June 21, 1941 in Sturgis the daughter of Lauren and Esther (Holtz) Horrom. Janet loved spending time with her two grandchildren, Skyler and Josh, she enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the casino. In her spare time she loved shopping, fishing and improving her home. Janet is...

Aug 28, 2017

McNees Sr., Donald 3/1/1940 - 8/28/2017 Vicksburg Mr. Donald McNees Sr. passed away Monday August 28, 2017 with his family surrounded by his side. He was born March 1, 1940 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Oral and Betty McNees Sr. Donald enjoyed watching Nascar, bowling, golfing and camping. He was a collector of model tractors and loved spending...

Aug 25, 2017

Jaceyon Malik Downey passed away Friday August 25, 2017. He was born September 18, 2016 to Desiree Downey. Jaceyon was a happy baby with a priceless smile. He is survived by his Mother Desiree Downey, two Brothers Tavion Moore and Keegan Downey, his unborn sister, Grand Parents Michael Downey and Janis Downey, two Aunts Kimberly (Curtis) Smith and Mikayla Downey,...

Aug 15, 2017

Mr. Charles Marshall Underwood II passed away in the early morning on Tuesday the 15th, in the privacy of his home, after an arduous battle with a long time illness.  Mr Underwood was born in Elkhorn, WI. on Aug. 27, 1941 to Ann and Edward Underwood.  He graduated with Harvard University's class of 1963, after which he completed his masters in...

Aug 13, 2017

Michael died peacefully at home. He was born in Detroit, MI on December 14, 1948 the son of Julian Michael and Arelene (Lockhart) Kudlas.  Through his practice Kalamazoo Community Chiropractic, PC he served multigenerational patients throughout the region. He was a long time member and ordained minister of MSIA (Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness) and founding member of a forerunner...

Aug 12, 2017

Gordon A. Burkett, Sr. of Kalamazoo went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday August 12, 2017 at Medilodge of Portage. Gordon was born August 13, 1924 in Kalamazoo the son of Mahlon and Frances (Hulbert) Burkett. He was a WW II veteran serving in the U.S. Army as the head of 8 fire departments located in Hawaii. Gordon...

Aug 9, 2017

Margaret L. Ellis of Stevensville formally of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Hansen Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI. Margaret was born October 22, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Harold and Blanche (Statler) Fitch. She retired as a Teachers Aid from Edison and Parkwood Upjohn Schools and was a member of the Kalamazoo Missionary Church. Margaret...

Aug 8, 2017

Passed away August 8, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center. Ronald was born May 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo to Abel and Floy (Meyers) Miller. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and retired as a supervisor from Beech Products after 43 years. Ron was a member of the National Street Rod Association for over 20 years. On November 22,...

Aug 4, 2017

Marian Reva Howard of Portage, passed away August 4, 2017 at Bronson Hospital. Marian was born in Fulton, MI on November 2, 1922 the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Hetletveldt) Cramer. Once her sons were off on their own she did homecare for Upjohn home health care. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert C. Cramer in 2003,...

Aug 2, 2017

Sherry J. Fawley of Comstock, passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center. Sherry was born June 25, 1954 in Kalamazoo the daughter of E. Roscoe and Nancy (Teachout) Purk. She worked as an office coordinator in a medical office and retired a few years ago. Sherry had a passion for flowers she loved them all. She enjoyed...

Aug 1, 2017

Born September 29, 1932 in New London, Connecticut to John (Jack) and Florence (Mosher) Singleton. John went to be with his family on August 1, 2017 while at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI. He was preceded in death by both parents, wife Donna (Teeter) Singleton, son Brian Singleton, sisters Shirley Courtney, Lillian Blank, Roberta Carter and brother...

Jul 20, 2017

Joe passed away on July 20, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born in Richland Junction, MI on July 19, 1920, the son of Ray and Bernice (Dhaenens) Chadderdon. He was Technical Director of Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company where he researched, developed and implemented innovative processes for manufacturing Parchment Paper. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during...

Jul 19, 2017

Michael passed away on July 19, 2017. He was born in Wisnicz, Poland on February 26, 1924 the son of Antony and Antonina Baranski. As a youngster in 1940, he was sent to a farm in Germany as a laborer in place of his step-father.  He joined approximately 5 million others in forced labor in the German farm system.  While at the farm, he met and married Kay Skalski – the...

Jul 18, 2017

Passed away July 18, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital after a four-year struggle with cancer. Suzanne was born December 13, 1960 in Painesville, OH the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Hogan) Schwab. She retired from customer service at Bank of America and most recently from Stryker Corporation and was known for always helping others. Suzanne enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, and...