Obituaries
Janice Elizabeth Staudacher
Jul 26, 2015
Janice Elizabeth Staudacher of Richland. It is with incredible sadness that we must announce the recent passing of mother, wife, and dear friend Janice Elizabeth Staudacher. At the age of 52, she passed away suddenly on Sunday July 26th 2015 at her lake-side home in Richland, MI. Jan was raised and grew up in the Portage and Kalamazoo areas, and...
Joyce M. Pominville
Jul 26, 2015
Joyce M. Pominville of Kalamazoo Passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Joyce was born April 30, 1929 in Garland, NC the daughter of Oliver and Madgalene (Butler) Sandy. She was a graduate of Camp LeJeune High School, retired from Dr. Joseph Bruno's office in 1991 and was a member of Northeastern Baptist Church. She was untied...
Joan Betke
Jul 15, 2015
Joan Betke of Kalamazoo, passed away July 15, 2015. Joan was born in Battle Creek on June 3, 1931, the daughter of Duane and Albertina Thorton. She was preceded in death by her sister: Yvonne Korbakis. Joan is survived by her husband Charles to whom she was married for 59 years. Also surviving are her children: Debra Whittaker of Kalamazoo,...
Mavis Ruth Bronkema
Jul 15, 2015
Mavis Ruth Bronkema, age 100, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at her home. Mavis Ruth Bronkema was born on May 8, 1915 one of four children of Edward and Nita (Stone) Francoise of Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a child Mavis loved to dance and later in life competed in couples dance competitions with her brother. This is...
Lois Ann Gillaspie
Jul 14, 2015
Passed away July 14, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lois was born November 30, 1930 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of George and Frances (Scheid) Altermatt II. She was a pharmaceutical Operator at Upjohn Company. Lois married Paul Gillaspie on July 14, 1951 in Kalamazoo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1999; also preceding her are 2 sisters,...
Thomas Joseph Killinger
Jul 13, 2015
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Monday, July 20, 2015 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment where a visitation will be held prior from 9:30 am for Thomas J. Killinger, Where he practiced his faith for the past 15 years. He died peacefully at his home on the morning of July 13, 2015. He was...
Thomas Richard Nash
Jul 11, 2015
Thomas Richard Nash, age 54, cherished son of Kathryn T. Nash and William C. Nash (deceased), brother of Laura Alice Hageman, Arlington, VA, Dr. Kathryn Marie DeWitt, Atherton, CA, Robert Philip Nash, Dallas, TX, Gail Nash Arnold, Irving, TX, Richard Joseph Nash, Burnsville, MN and John Edward Nash (deceased), Passed away on July 11, 2015 in Kalamazoo after a lengthy...
Kathleen M. Minich
Jul 9, 2015
Kathleen M. Minich of Kalamazoo, Passed away July 9, 2015 at home. Kathleen was born in Detroit on January 15, 1930 the daughter of James and Isabel (La Bresch) Devine. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Minich on June 14, 2013, and 3 brothers. She is survived by...
Andrew Ronald Holmes
Jul 6, 2015
Andy Holmes' light has gone out of the world. Despite his handicap, he was a wonderful and ornery uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He passed peacefully, and his family knows God is waiting with open arms to welcome him into heaven. His parents, Ronald and Donna Holmes, have lost a son. His wife, Donilee, has lost her husband....
Melba B. Gammill
Jun 28, 2015
Long time Louisville resident Melba Bruce Gammill passed away early Sunday morning, June 28, 2015 at Bickford Cottages in Portage, MI. Her son Ronnie was by her side and holding her hand as her 93 years came to a peaceful end. Mrs. Gammill was born on March 29, 1922, in Choctaw County Mississippi to Lee Boyce and Clara Reid Bruce....
Phyllis C. Walters
Jun 22, 2015
Phyllis C. Walters died Monday, June 22, 2015 at the age of 96. She was born March 17, 1919 at Battle Creek, Michigan to Willard and Ermine (Lewis) Cannon. She was a sixth-generation native of Battle Creek, her great-great-great grandfather, Abel Simons, having come to Battle Creek from Cayuga County, New York in 1844. She was a 1936 graduate of...
Ruth Emma Thomas
Jun 21, 2015
Ruth E. Thomas of Richland Township passed away June 21, 2015 at home. She was born March 31, 1937 in Germany the daughter of Siegfried and Marta Bohler. Ruth was united in marriage to Roger Thomas who survives, also surviving is a son, Eric (Kristine) Thomas; daughter, Gayle Thomas; brother, Rolf Bohler; two sisters, Hanna Lore Johnson; Liane Bohler; two...
Ernesto Jabasa
Jun 21, 2015
Mr. Ernesto Jabasa Jr. “Digs” Cooper Twp. Died June 21, 2015. Ernesto was born in Iloilo, Philippines on November 30, 1965 the son of Ernesto and Macaria (Martirizar) Jabasa Sr. He was in environmental Services at Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father. Ernesto is survived by his wife: Louella, mother: Macaria: 2 brothers and...
Eileen Rae Baden
Jun 20, 2015
Eileen R. Baden of Kalamazoo, passed away June 20, 2015 in Allegan. She was born January 16, 1928 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leo and Alta (West) Robinson. She was united in marriage to Garth N. Baden who survives. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net
Joretta Ida Appleyard
Jun 19, 2015
Passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Joretta was born May 9, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Martin and Rosa (Miller) Dryer. She retired from Miles (Bayer) Laboratories. She was united in marriage to Thomas O. Stafford who preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1984. On October 12, 1996 Joretta was united in marriage...
Michael Shane Dunham
Jun 14, 2015
Michael S. Dunham of Jay, OK passed away June 14, 2015 in Kalamazoo. Shane was born November 10, 1971 in Jay, OK the son of Janice Dunham. He was a tanker for the Bolted Tanker Industry. He is survived by a cousin Jaunda Epling of Jay, OK. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave....
Robert Anthony Powers
Jun 12, 2015
Robert A. Powers of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at home. Robert was born September 1, 1929 in Chicago, IL the son of Anthony and Frances (Weiler) Powers. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WW II & Korea where he received 2 Bronze Service Stars. Robert retired as a computer programmer consultant. On Aug. 7, 1952...
James Odell Hiestand
Jun 11, 2015
James O. Hiestand of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. James was born May 31, 1936 in Allegan, the son of Arthur and Frances (Jameson) Hiestand and grew up on a farm on M-89 in Plainwell. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served from 1959 to 1961. James retried from Burroughs Corp...
Dale Andrew Gilman
Jun 11, 2015
Dale A. Gilman of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at home. Dale was born September 28, 1945 in Kalamazoo the son of Andrew and Thelma (Scramlin) Gilman. He was a member of the Michigan National Guard and hereceived his MBA from Western Michigan University. Dale was employed for the IRS then for the U.S. Post Office prior to...
David R. Ripley
Jun 11, 2015
David R. Ripley of Marshall, passed away June 11, 2015. David was born in Kalamazoo on May 23, 1965, the son of Robert and Jane (Rowley) Ripley. He was a Finance Manager and Purchaser at Borgman Ford. He attended mass at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church. David loved his kids, was an avid car collector, and enjoyed music. He was...