Obituaries
Donald Paul Krill
January 22, 2015
Donald P. Krill of Otsego, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Donald was born April 22, 1948 in Kalamazoo the son of Frederick and Doris (Haas) Krill. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Donald was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Honor Guard member of the Otsego VFW Post # 330...
Laura Marie Havard
January 20, 2015
God called an angel home on January 20 when Laura Marie Havard passed away at her home in Lake City, Florida. She was born Laura Marie Poe to father Jesse L Poe and mother Irene G Royal in Hart, Michigan on November 11, 1928. She married Joe Crawford and worked at the Kalamazoo County Treasurer’s office. After Joe passed away...
Harold Ralph Fieberkorn
January 15, 2015
Harold R. Fieberkorn of Mattawan, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Alamo Nursing Home. Harold was born May 26, 1941 in Sturgis the son of Walter and Margery (Brown) Fieberkorn. He was a graduate of Centreville High School and retired after working for Michigan Power and Clifton Engineering in Three Rivers. Surviving are a brother, Sheldon Fieberkorn of Sturgis;...
Margaret May Woolsey
January 14, 2015
Margaret M. Woolsey of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Tendercare Westwood. Margaret was born October 13, 1920 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Alfred and Adrianna (Varr) Brinkert. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and will be remembered for always being happy and enjoying life, she always laughed, loved her family and enjoyed dancing. On...
Lucy Carmella Rose
January 8, 2015
Lucy C. Rose of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at home. Lucy was born October 18, 1920 in Heming Ford, NE the daughter of Sam and Maude (Roby) Savoca. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was active in the Missionettes. Lucy retired as a cook for the Kalamazoo Juvenile Home and previously worked for the...
Steven Daniel Hoyt
January 6, 2015
Passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Steven was born October 29, 1960 in Kalamazoo the son of James and Sylvia (Feyen) Hoyt. Surviving are two daughters, Stefanie (Mike) Smith of Kalamazoo, Ashley Hoyt of Cushing, OK; mother, Sylvia (John) Bussema of Parchment; two grandchildren, Sophie and Mason Smith; sister, Suzanne (Kevin) Klok of Holland; three brothers,...
Kelly Marie Rowland
January 5, 2015
Kelly M. Rowland of Portage, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at home. Kelly was born December 3, 1965 in Kalamazoo the daughter of James and Nora Peck. She graduated from Otsego High School and received her bachelor Degree from Western Michigan University and was a photographer and owner of the Kelly Rowland Photography Studio. On September 1, 1991 in...
Dan Van
January 4, 2015
Obituary Pending: Visitations: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, 11:00 am to 8 pm Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, 11:00 am to 8 pm Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI
James Lee Annis, Sr.
January 3, 2015
Mr. James Lee Annis, Sr. of Stanwood formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away January 3, 2015, at his home in Stanwood, MI, surrounded by his wife of 66 years, his 5 children, daughter-in-law, and 3 of his grandchildren. Mr. Annis was born in Detroit, MI, on February 6, 1926, the son of Lawrence W. and Genevieve M. (Larabell) Annis. He retired...
Edwin Anthony Trenkle
December 31, 2014
Passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Edwin was born May 18, 1920 in Bloomington, IL the son of Fred and Agnes (Sheehan) Trenkle. He was a graduate of Northwestern University and was a Registered Professional Engineer in Michigan and Florida. Edwin was the former President and CEO of Miller Davis Company. He was a member of...
Maria G. Galicia Vega
December 31, 2014
Maria G. Galicia Vega of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at home. Maria was born August 5, 1928 in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico the daughter of Juan and Maria (Vega) Galicia. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was united in marriage to Carmen Montoya who preceded...
Stella Dzialowski
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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....