Obituaries
Janet Louise Livingston
August 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...
Donald McNees Sr.
August 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...
Jaceyon Downey
August 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,...
Charles Underwood
August 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...
Dr. Michael J. Kudlas
August 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...
Gordon A. Burkett, Sr.
August 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...
Margaret L Ellis
August 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...
Ronald Lawrence Miller
August 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,...
Marian Reva Howard
August 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,...
Sherry Jo Fawley
August 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...
John Copley Singleton Jr
August 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...
Joseph Dennis Chadderdon
July 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...
Michael Baranski
July 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...
Suzanne Louise Schwab
July 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...
Emma Lois Swadling
July 18, 2017
Emma L. Swadling of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday July 18, 2017 at Butterfly Oasis Assisted Living. Emma was born September 17, 1925 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Nils and Coralee (Landin) Reistad. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and was formerly employed by united Nursing Services, was a foster grandparent for Croydon School, and a 4-H Leader....
Virginia M. Keesling
July 14, 2017
Virginia was born at home in Augusta, Michigan to Bessie (Marvin) Gifford and Clayton Elyhu Gifford on October 30, 1919. She died at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo at the age of 97, on July 14, 2017.Virginia’s eldest son, Jeffrey is deceased. Her son, Jesse Keesling, Jr (wife Marsha), her daughter, Suzanne Anderson (husband Dan) and daughter Cynthia Carpenter (husband...
Maria Z. Karamalegos
July 13, 2017
Maria Karamalegos passed away July 13, 2017. She was born in Kalymnos, Greece on May 16, 1929 the daughter of Themelis and Kalotina (Saroukou) Zervos. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Churches in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her husband Zacharias on February 2, 2001, brother: Nicolas Zervos and sister: Niki Zervos. Maria...
Elizabeth Jean Gloor
July 13, 2017
Betty passed away July 13, 2017 at home. Betty was born in Chicago Heights, IL on May 19, 1932 the daughter of Lester and Harriet (McMurray) Gloor. She lived briefly in Minneapolis and Chicago Heights before settling with her parents in Kalamazoo which she lovingly called home. Betty graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1950. She then went on...
John J. Steve
July 12, 2017
John Steve Junior passed away at home on July 12, 2017, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. John was born in Battle Creek, MI on February 2, 1955 the son of John E. and Marjorie (Pierce) Steve. He worked for Hammond Roto Finish for 33 years. He enjoyed camping and having a beer while sitting around the bonfire with family...
Harry Albert Thomas, Jr.
July 11, 2017
Harry A. Thomas, Jr. of Portage passed away in the loving arms of his sister, Dorothy Sisson, Tuesday July 11, 2017 in Kalamazoo. Harry was born July 30, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Harry and Frances (George) Thomas. He attended Lawton High School and was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Harry was a life-long truck...