Obituaries
Kevin Michael Moore
Jun 18, 2013
Kevin Michael Moore passed away on June 18, 2013 at the age of 25, He was born in Kalamazoo on August 11, 1987, the son of Michael Raymond Moore and Audrey Bell (Taylor) Powers. Kevin owned and operated his own cleaning business. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on any automotive projects. He is survived by his fiancé, Brooke Butler...
Anne Ellen Rybarczyk
Jun 13, 2013
Mrs. Anne Ellen Rybarczyk passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Anne was born August 23, 1916 in Cicero, IL, the daughter of Harry and Leah Moren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and son Stephen in 1995. She is survived by her children Roger (Monica) Rybarczyk of Kalamazoo and Barbara (James) Pliml of Plainfield, IL;...
Dorothy Lucille Blodgett
Jun 12, 2013
Dorothy Lucille Blodgett 92 of Battle Creek formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. Dorothy was born September 17, 1920 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Elias and Mae (Nelson) Smoke. She was a nurse’s aid in several hospitals and nursing homes in the area before her retirement. She was united in marriage to George S. Blodgett...
Juanita Ilene Lee
Jun 11, 2013
Mrs. Juanita Ilene Lee passed away on June 11, 2013 - just 36 hours after her husband, Robert James Lee. She was born April 4, 1943 in Kalamazoo to Clarence Hall and Lucille Britten who preceded her in death. She was a loving mother to Janice Lee who passed away in January, 2008, and to Jeffrey (Aimee) Lee, who survives....
Robert James Lee
Jun 10, 2013
Mr. Robert James Lee passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Robert was born June 22, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the son of Fredrick and Dorothy (DeVru) Lee. Robert was a car detailer for DeNooyer Chevrolet and Gilmore Cadillac before his retirement. On April 28, 1962 in Kalamazoo, Robert was united in marriage to the former Juanita I. Hall, who...
Lori Marie Slater
Jun 5, 2013
Lori Marie Slater passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Vicksburg. She was born October 31, 1960 in Vicksburg, the daughter of Andy F. and Barbara J. (Vandenburg) Engler. Lori was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Tracy H. Engler. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Lemmen; daughter Tiffanie (Adebayo) Michael of Schenectady, NY; brothers Andy,...
Michael Julius Czernecki
Jun 3, 2013
Michael Julius Czernecki, age 96, passed away June 3, 2013 in El Cajon, CA. Mike was born August 26, 1916 in Kalamazoo, the son of Julius and Anna (Kuternoga) Czernecki. He graduated from St. Augustine High School where he excelled in football and was All Polish-All-American. He then attended Marquette University on a football scholarship and played in the first...
Starr Rhea Amparano
Jun 3, 2013
Starr Rhea Amparano passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Eaton Community Palliative Care Center in Charlotte, MI. She was born March 21, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Stanley Richards and S. Gail Parker. She was an interior decorator in home decor. She is survived by her mother, two children, Christian Amparano and Alixandria (Felix) Sharpe; two grandchildren, Chase...
Shirley F. Kob
Jun 1, 2013
Shirley F. Kob, passed away June 1, 2013. Shirley was born in Grand Rapids, on Dec. 12, 1926, the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle (McDonald) Ginther. She was a member of St, Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Church choir, the Red Cross and was a Girl Scout Leader. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Stewart on Aug. 5,...
H. Dale Capman
May 30, 2013
Mr. H. Dale Capman of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Dale was born January 18, 1926 in Sturgis, MI, the son of Kenneth (Cappy) and Anna M. (Hoover) Capman. He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Charles E. Brannon DE446. He married Carol Ford on...
Norton James Young
May 29, 2013
Mr. Norton James "Jim" Young passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Jim was born February 7, 1953 in Kalamazoo, the son of Norton E. and Erma (Oras) Young. He was a Parchment High School graduate and a welder by trade. He is survived by his wife, Gayle (Cooley) Young, and their children David (Tiffany) Young of Kalamazoo, Linda...
James Francis McManus, III
May 25, 2013
James F. McManus of Portage passed away Saturday May 25, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. James was born July 19, 1938 in Toledo, OH; the son of James, Jr. and Joann (LaCost) McManus. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Phi Kappa Psi at both the University of Toledo and Colorado University. And was a Member of St....
Wanda C Miller
May 21, 2013
Wanda C. Miller, of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born September 14, 1924 the daughter of Stephen Bernice (Kabaza) Ogrodzinski. Wanda was a retired teacher from Winchell Elementary School; she was strong in her catholic faith and devoted to her family. She was united in marriage to Donald Miller who preceded her...
John Cletus Stanton
May 20, 2013
John Cletus Stanton passed away in the early morning of Monday, May 20, 2013 holding hands with family members after a very short stay at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. John was born April 26, 1919 in Bristol, Quebec, the Ottawa River Valley of Canada. He was the son of Eddie and Ruth (Burke) Stanton. He spent the first 24...
Stanley Pawlowski
May 19, 2013
Mr. Stanley Pawlowski passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the VA Community Living Center in Battle Creek. He was born February 2, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the son of Joseph and Mary (Steniswiski) Pawlowski. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army, having served in Europe during World War II. Stan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church...
Jazeps P. Ziemelis
May 13, 2013
Mr. Jazeps P. Ziemelis, age 100, died May 13, 2013 at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital-Living and Rehabilitation Center, Frankfort, MI, where he was affectionately known as "Joe Z." He was born May 16, 1912 in Latvia at Kaupiskos, the family home near the village of Bebrene, to Jekabs and Veronika Butkevics. Having lost his father to the terror of Bolshevik...
Sam W. Holton
May 13, 2013
Sam W. Holton of Kalamazoo, passed away May 13, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born January 17, 1937 in Poplar Bluff, MO the daughter of Virgil and Lena (King) Trimble. Sam retired from Bronson Hospital as a dialysis technician and she enjoyed antiquing. On June 6, 1980 in Kalamazoo Sam was united in marriage to James L....
Jack James Heighton
May 11, 2013
Mr. Jack J. Heighton passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home with his family at his side. Jack was born May 5, 1920 in Mount Vernon, OH, the son of James and Vera (Bort) Heighton. He proudly served his country as a front line medic in World War II, and also served in Korea. Jack was a life...
James Russell Betke, Sr.
May 10, 2013
Mr. James R. Betke, Sr. passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Kalamazoo. James was born June 21, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the son of James P. and Joann M. (Reattoire) Betke. He was preceded in death by his sister Joyce Niewiadomski. He is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Juliet A. (Fontaine) Betke, whom he married June 10,...
Paul Edward Lewis Kuzman
May 10, 2013
Mr. Paul Edward Lewis Kuzman passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Kalamazoo at Rose Arbor Hospice. Mr. Kuzman was born April 21, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the son of Victor and Margret (Bowman) Kuzman. He attended St. Joseph Elementary, St. Augustine School, and graduated Hackett Catholic Central High School in 1966. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church....