Obituaries
M. Evelyn Finder
Mar 31, 2013
Mae Evelyn Finder passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Evelyn was born February 11, 1924 in Marietta, OH, the daughter of Milo and Amanda (Stauch) Reynolds. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Evelyn approached everyone with her "no nonsense" style. She was a long-time member of Central United Methodist Church (Muskegon, MI), UMW...
Joyce Ann Phelps
Mar 27, 2013
Joyce Ann (Christie) Phelps passed away quietly Wednesday, March 27, 2013 after a 34 year battle with MS. Joyce was born to James and Eva (King) Christie on March 15, 1951 and they took her home to grow up on the Christie farm south of Lawrence. She was the third daughter with three more siblings to follow. Her favorite pet...
Marilyn M. Cardiff
Mar 23, 2013
Marilyn M. Cardiff died March 23, 2013 at Bronson Hospital after a brief illness. Marilyn was born June 5, 1928 in Coloma, MI, the daughter of Roscoe and Hazel (Hopkins) Babcock. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1946 and then came to Kalamazoo to attend Bronson School of Nursing, from which she graduated in 1949. She worked in the...
Bernard M. Kot
Mar 22, 2013
Bernie Kot passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 in Kalamazoo. He was born December 16, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the son of Michael and Barbara (Rycaj) Kot. Bernie proudly served his country in the 83rd Infantry of the U. S. Army during WWII, and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church...
Marilyn J. Barrett
Mar 22, 2013
Marilyn Joyce Barrett of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 peacefully with her son at her side. She was the daughter of Nelson and Gladys Courtney, preceded in death by her sister, Colleen Courtney, and her beloved husband, Dermot Arthur Barrett. Marilyn is survived by her brother, Nelson Warn Courtney and his wife Jean; her children Joel, Andrew...
Anne M. White
Mar 22, 2013
A life dedicated to family exemplifies the life of Anne M. White (born June 5, 1922 in Kalamazoo, MI) She was daughter to Anna (Magiera) and Wincenty Jancasz, sister to Joe, John, Frank, Lucia and Kate Althuis. She was Aunt Nanny to numerous nieces and nephews. Anne was united for 61 years in marriage to Don White (March 2, 1946)....
Argentina H. Elizondo
Mar 21, 2013
Argentina H. Elizondo, of Portage, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Kalamazoo, MI. Argentina was born December 18, 1924 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Antonio and Luz (Vela) Hernandez. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She was employed by the Federal Center in Battle Creek, MI for many years. She volunteered at and was...
Ellen (Teri) Terese Zimmer
Mar 21, 2013
ZIMMER, Ellen (Teri) Cooper Twp. Passed away, Saturday March 23, 2013 at home. Ellen was born, November 12, 1949 the daughter of Grant and Ellen (Beyer) Ketner. On July 27, 1968 she was united in marriage to David Zimmer who preceded her in death on December 16, 2007. Surviving are a daughter, Nicole (John) Gilman of Mattawan; son, Shawn (Jamie)...
Donald Ray Milam, PhD.
Mar 18, 2013
Dr. Donald R. Milam passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are being handled by Summerville Funeral Home, 601 E 24 Hwy., Salisbury, Missouri 65281 (660) 388-5800.
Norma J. Bonhomme
Mar 18, 2013
Mrs. Norma J. Bonhomme passed away Monday March 18, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Norma was born December 22, 1935 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Smith) Bernard. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and loved to read. On November 3, 1956, she married Robert Bonhomme, Sr., who survives....
Josephine E. Munn
Mar 17, 2013
Mrs. Josephine Munn Died on St. Patrick's Day. Josephine was born in Kalamazoo on July 15, 1931, the daughter of F. Eugene and Effie M. (Baumann) McAllister. She was a receptionist/secretary at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was an elder- and child-caregiver for years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Josephine was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Charles Benson Guenther
Mar 16, 2013
Mr. Charles Benson Guenther passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Battle Creek. He was born September 25, 1931 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of Charles F. and Annette M. (Benson) Guenther. Having been born in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, he always felt is was "God's Country." Charles was proud of his service as a US Marine and his 42...
Virginia Pearl Garrett
Mar 16, 2013
Virginia Pearl Garrett, 72 of Galesburg, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Virginia was born, July 4, 1939 in Ironwood the daughter of James and Lina Kolwy. Before she retired she was employed as an inspector for Bentler and Hilex Corporations. She is survived by 2 sons, Doug Garrett of Galesburg and Scott Garrett of...
Michael Thomas Barrett
Mar 14, 2013
Michael T. Barrett, USN Retired of Kalamazoo, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Michael was born April 6, 1937 in Kalamazoo, the son of Daniel and Charlotte (Kelly) Barrett. He was a U.S. Navy Retiree having served on the USS Pueblo when it was captured in 1968. He was then held as a POW for 11...
Joan E. Martin
Mar 12, 2013
Joan E. Martin, 84 of Portage. Passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Joan was born December 2, 1928 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Frank and Kathleen (McGinty) Ward. She retired from The Upjohn Company and was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. On October 8, 1949 in Kalamazoo she was united in marriage to Billy...
Michael P. Corryn
Mar 4, 2013
Michael P. Corryn 68, of Portage, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at home. Michael was born September 9, 1945 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Frederick and Winnifred (Campbell) Corryn. Michael was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion Post 49 in...
Shirley M. Ginter
Mar 4, 2013
Shirley M. Ginter of Richland, passed away March 4, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 6, 1929, the daughter of Roland and Hazel (Vind) Bommerscheim. Shirley lived in Kalamazoo most of her life but also spent 13 years in Berlin, NH. She lived a full life and leaves behind many good friends...
John Paul Gesmundo
Feb 28, 2013
John Paul "JP" Gesmundo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo, MI. John Paul “JP” was born May 22, 1954, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Serafino and Marian (Erway) Gesmundo. He graduated from Gull Lake High School, married Patty Bessert in 1985, became a Director of Bullock House, a co-owner of Mid-West Marketing and...
Richard L. Shirah
Feb 27, 2013
Richard L. Shirah of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Richard was born June 4, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the son of Douglas and Virginia (Goricki) Shirah. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment. Richard loved this community and believed it to be a great place to raise his family. He worked at the...
Alice Olesen Jensen
Feb 27, 2013
Mrs. Alice Jensen passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in Kalamazoo. She was born January 11, 1927 in Denmark. She was a research associate at the Upjohn Company, now Pfizer, in Kalamazoo. She helped implement the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Court Dental Hygiene Program. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Erik Jensen, on February 29, 2012. She is...