Obituaries
Sister Rosita Starner
March 28, 2015
Sr. Rosita Starner, CSJ Died March 28, 2015 at Borgess Gardens. Sister was born January 15, 1921 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Bernard and Blanche (Gorny) Starner and was a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Surviving are 3 sisters, Mildred Sinacola of Hazel Park, Patricia Powers of Warren and Sister Pauline Starner CSJ of Nazareth; several nieces...
Linda Sue Roberts
March 24, 2015
Linda S. Roberts of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at home. Linda was born April 28, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward and Minnie (VanGennep) DeVries. She was a 1965 graduate of Comstock High School and later graduated from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She was employed as an accountant as her primary career. Linda was past president...
Haley Marie Rantz
March 23, 2015
Haley Marie Rantz of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Haley was born September 20, 2002 in Grand Rapids. Surviving is her father, Wayne Rantz; sister, Samantha; eight brothers, Julian, Steven, Sean, Joshua, Jordan, Andrew, Markus, Austin Rantz; step brother, Sean (Kim) Estree; three step sisters, Shannon Jameson, Stephanie (Troy) Estree; Shelly Estree; several nieces...
Sharon Rose Kuiper
March 16, 2015
Sharon R. Kuiper of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at home. Sharon was born January 8, 1942 in Broadway Corners, OH the daughter of George and Cecil (Wornstaff) Gregg. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Surviving is a daughter, Debby (David) White of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Nickolas (Sarah) Trayer of Augusta, Emilee Woodburn of Kalamazoo,...
Jennifer Ann LeBlanc
March 15, 2015
Jennifer Ann LeBlanc of Lawrence, MI went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2015 at 2:35 pm at Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center. Jennifer was born on December 21, 1980 in Wayne, Michigan, the daughter of Monique Marie and Roland Joseph LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by a sister, Cherie LeBlanc. Jennifer is survived by her parents...
Josephine Kathleen Steger
March 13, 2015
Josephine Kathleen of Kalamazoo (Flera) Steger, (the Polish Princess) age 94 died suddenly yet peacefully March 13, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Just one day short of her 95th birthday. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband "Georgie boy" finally. "Josie" was born in Kalamazoo, MI March 14, 1920 to Polish immigrants, Wicktor and Regina Flera. She...
Patricia "Pat" Smith
March 13, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Smith passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at home. Pat was born August 9, 1941 in Yonkers, NY the daughter of John & Mary (Dumchak) Wineski. She was a devoted daughter of God and a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She belonged to several of their faith based organizations including the Just Faith Group, Grief Share...
Jeanette Lucille Buckhout
March 12, 2015
Passed away on March 11, 2015 at the Bowman House in Three Rivers, MI. Jeanette was born on March 3, 1921 in Mason City, IA to Carl and Hilda Thomsen. Jeanette was united in marriage to W. Joe Buckhout in Kalamazoo on June 3, 1939. They were married 74 years before Joe’s passing on Dec. 31, 2013. Jeanette is survived...
Michael Joseph Lisak
March 6, 2015
Michael J. Lisak of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, CA. Michael was born on October 5, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the son of Joseph and Helene (Juskiewicz) Lisak. He worked as a chemical operator for Upjohn/Pharmacia/Pfizerfor 33 years. Michael is survived by his wife, Patricia (Visser) Lisak. Friends will be received on...
Charlotte Anna Ferraro
March 5, 2015
Charlotte Anna Ferraro passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Charlotte was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on March 26, 1924, second daughter of Charles Grant and Gladys (Yaw) Grant. She graduated from Battle Creek High School. After working a year at Michigan Bell in Battle Creek as an operator, she became the first member of her family to go...
Joan Ellen Rodenhiser
February 26, 2015
Joan E. Rodenhiser of Portage a loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, teacher and friend. Born April 6, 1935 in Kalamazoo. Daughter of Oliver Sheldon and Georgia B. (Overhuel) Stiles. Joan was the epitome of caring and unconditional love. She was always teaching, working and giving of herself. She was consistently present for her children whether it was...
Anne Katherine Morris
February 25, 2015
Anne K. Morris of Portage, surrounded by loving family, Anne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Anne was born April 11, 1930 in Detroit, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Kay) Stadler. On October 1, 1949, in Fenton, MI, Anne was united in marriage to Robert D. Morris, who preceded her in death in...
Lisa Reynolds
February 25, 2015
Passed away February 25, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center. Lisa was born March 17, 1967 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Richard and Jacqueline (Yeakey) Shirah. She was united in marriage to Jim Reynolds on September 2, 1989, who survives her. Together they raised three daughters. She was formerly employed at Fifth Third Bank in Kalamazoo. Lisa loved spending time with...
Barbara Jane Miller
February 19, 2015
Barbara J. Miller of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 at home. Barbara was born November 1, 1938 the daughter of Marvin and Martha (Smith) Crummel. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, retired from Flowserve and enjoyed bowling, fishing and Bingo. On June 1, 1963 in Kalamazoo Barbara was united in marriage to Larry Miller who preceded her...
Joseph N. Badalamenti
February 19, 2015
Joseph N. Badalamenti of Portage, passed away peacefully February 19, 2015 at Borgess Hospital with his family by his side. Joe was born in Kalamazoo on June 6, 1939 and is the son of Anthony and Josephine (Anselmo) Badalamenti, who preceded him in death. While in high school, he and his brother, Tony, started a cleaning business, T&J Floor Care,...
James Gordon Murray, DDS
February 19, 2015
James Gordon Murray, DDS. Jim was born Sept 25, 1930 and died Feb 19, 2015. He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Olive Murray. He is survived by his wife of 34 years. Nancy, sons: Dr. Michael (Candi) Murray, Kevin (Huddie) Murray, James Murray, Brian Murray and daughter Kathy (Tom) Romine. Also surviving are 4 step-children, 17 grandchildren...
Jimmy Hung Tran
February 18, 2015
Jimmy Hung Tran of Portage, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at home. Jimmy was born July 12, 1937 in Saigon, Vietnam the son of Long Thanh and Que Thi Tran. He retired from the communications division in the army. Jimmy was united in marriage to the former Judy Kim Nguyen who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Son Duc...
Bernice Barbara Siwik
February 18, 2015
Bernice B. Siwik of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Tendercare of Portage. Bernice was born October 21, 1921 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Felix and Michalini (Parda) Siwik. She retired as a shipping department administrative assistant for Montgomery Ward and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. She is survived by nieces and nephews....
Edward Lee Widger, II
February 18, 2015
Edward Lee Widger, II of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center. Eddie was born May 8, 1967 in Kalamazoo the son of Edward and Mildred (Dodson) Widger. He worked for 28 years at Borroughs Corp. as a team leader in the shipping dept. Eddie enjoyed deer camp, guns, baseball, hockey and especially a Detroit Tigers...
Mary Emma Lewis
February 17, 2015
Mary Emma Lewis of Bloomingdale, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Meadow Woods Nursing Home in Bloomingdale. Mary was born in Kalamazoo, on February 20, 1921 the daughter of Leo and Emma (Noteboom) Hammill. She worked as a machine operator in the paper manufacturing industry. Mary was united in marriage to Donald Lewis on October 19, 1946 in Kalamazoo,...