Obituaries
Stella Dzialowski
Dec 30, 2014
Stella Dzialowski of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Laurels of Galesburg. Stella was born May 10, 1912 in Poland, the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Matecki) Dzialowski. She came to America when she was 2 years old on the sister ship to the Titanic. She retired as a Sales Rep from Globe Casket and then from...
Joseph Howard Wilmarth
Dec 27, 2014
Joseph H. Wilmarth, passed away December 27, 2014 from complications of Parkinson ’s disease. He was born October 2, 1945. Joe was preceded in death by his son Bret Joseph and his parents Donald M. and Alberta L. (Hamilton) Wilmarth. He is survived by his former wife, Judy A. Minckler Wilmarth; his two daughters and their families – Amy and...
Doris E. Birkhold
Dec 27, 2014
Doris E. Birkhold of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday December 27, 2014 at Park Place Living Center. Doris was born May 27, 1927 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leo and Agnes (Cagney) Maat. She retired in 1987 after 30 years from the Dept. of Agriculture. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Doris was united in marriage...
John Earl Rich
Dec 25, 2014
John E. Rich of Kalamazoo, passed away December 25, 2014 at Grace of Douglas. John was born February 3, 1939 in Winnebago, NE the son of Lewis and Elsie (Churchill) Rich. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Tower Automotive. Rich is survived by two sons, John Rich, Jr. and Tim Rich both of Kalamazoo; step...
Clarence Roy Flamm
Dec 20, 2014
Clarence R. Flamm of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Clarence was born September 2, 1926 in Cooper Twp. the son of John and Elsie (Hill) Flamm. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, former member of K of C and VFW in New...
David Allen Hose
Dec 14, 2014
David Allen Hose 33, of Parchment Michigan originally from Alton Illinois born on February 17th 1981 passed away of natural causes in his home on Saturday December 14th 2014. David was a loving and caring Husband, Father, Son and Brother. David is survived by his Wife Tonya Hose and there 3 beautiful children Kylee Hose, Hayden Hose and Avery Hose....
Loretta Virginia Kean
Dec 14, 2014
Loretta V. Kean of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Borgess Spiritual Gardens. Loretta was born August 25, 1915 in Dowagiac the daughter of Lyle and Marie (Smith) Loehr. She was united in marriage to Robert N. Kean who preceded her in death. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and the VFW Red Arrow...
Bradley Arthur Miller
Dec 13, 2014
Bradley A. Miller of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Bradley was born June 13, 1953 in Kalamazoo the son of Donald and Wanda (Ogrodzinski) Miller. He was employed as a salesman for Miller Equipment Co and a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. He loved his family; his life revolved around his mother as...
Alice Irene Ransome
Dec 12, 2014
Alice I. Ransome of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Alice was born March 11, 1927 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Arthur and Bessie (Bush) Ransome. She was a graduate of Nazareth High School and forked for 30 years as a caregiver for Happy Hours Day Care. She is survived by several nieces and nephews....
Alex James Mezo, Jr.
Dec 2, 2014
Alex J. Mezo, Jr. of Comstock Twp. passed away Tuesday December 2, 2014 at Upjohn Care Center. Alex was born May 26, 1921 in Kalamazoo the son of Alex and Elizabeth (Szabo) Mezo. He was a lifelong farmer, a member of the Farm Bureau, Kalamazoo Milk Association for over 50 year and St. Joseph Catholic Church. On October 4, 1952...
Frank Robinson, PhD
Dec 1, 2014
Frank B. Robinson, PhD of Kalamazoo, was born June 29, 1914, in Chicago. He died on December 1, 2014 in Kalamazoo. His parents were Frank, Sr., and Alice Beree Robinson. His education included a BA degree from Western Michigan College of Education, an MA from the University of Minnesota and Ph. D from Ohio State. His professional employment began in...
Allen Joseph Lewis
Nov 24, 2014
Passed away at home Monday, November 24, 2014. Allen was born September 20, 1947 in Kalamazoo the son of Donald & Mary (Hammill) Lewis. After high school, he attended Western Michigan University where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Allen served in the Military Police Corps in the U. S. Army after college and was honorably discharged in 1972....
Marie Elizabeth McMillan
Nov 22, 2014
Marie E. McMillan of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at home. Marie was born Oct. 10, 1967 in Detroit the daughter of Edward and Marilyn McMillan. She attended KVCC and enjoyed writing poetry, painting and drawing. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn McMillan of Chicago; one son; two daughters; five brothers; three sisters; three grandchildren, She was...
Virginia Sophia Prough
Nov 22, 2014
Virginia S. Prough of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Tendercare Westwood. Virginia was born February 20, 1915 in Lolland, Denmark the daughter of Albert and Anastasia (Gowron) Doroz. She attended Kalamazoo Public Schools, enjoyed music, dancing, card games, crafts and bowling with friends. She is survived by a nephew, Jim (Dixie) Tibbitts of Mattawan. She was preceded...
Linda Diane Conrad
Nov 20, 2014
Linda D. Conrad of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at home. Linda was born November 7, 1959 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Morris) Tarkkanen. She was a graduate of Parchment High School and a member of General Baptist Church. Linda was preceded in death by a Brother James in 1983. Linda is survived by her...
Robert Eljene Aukerman
Nov 18, 2014
Passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at home. Robert was born September 4, 1955 the son of Willard and Barbara (Heighton) Aukerman. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Robert worked as a machine operator for International Paper. Robert was united in marriage to the former Joni Williams who survives. Also surviving is a son, Robert (Melinda) O’Rourke,...
Justin Chase Mastin
Nov 18, 2014
Justin Chase Mastin of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday Nov. 18, 2014 from injuries suffered in a car/train accident. Justin was born Nov. 22, 1994 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert Mastin and Michelle Hammel. He attended Comstock High School. Justin is survived by his parents, Robert Mastin and Michelle Hammel; step-father, Jason Gettys; three brothers, Anthony Mastin, Chase Porter, Jason...
Ashley Morgan Melson
Nov 18, 2014
Ashley Morgan Melson of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday Nov. 18, 2014 from injuries suffered in a car/train accident. Ashley was born Oct. 12, 1994 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Tyler Fettes and Jolene Melson. She was a 2014 graduate of Comstock High School and was employed by the Salvation Army Thrift Store. Ashley is survived by her father, Tyler Fettes;...
Alice M. Russell
Nov 16, 2014
Alice M. Russell of Delton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. Alice was born Feb. 19, 1965 in Kalamazoo the daughter Allen and Fayetta (Randal) Ruthruff. She was an Air Force Veteran. On Aug. 28, 1999 in Delton, Alice was united in marriage to John Derby Russell who survives. Also surviving are her parents; son, Quentin...
Robert A. Wagner
Nov 15, 2014
Robert A. Wagner of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1923 in Battle Creek, the son of Chester and Charlotte (Burgess) Wagner. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WWII and a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and Kalamazoo College. He was employed for over 39 years...