Obituaries

Apr 3, 2018

Burke, Maurice 2/17/1929 - 4/3/2018 Kalamazoo Maurice "Maury" Burke, age 89, passed away peacefully from complications of pneumonia. Maury was born in Chapman, Nebraska. His passions were golf and bowling. He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Vera Burke. Surviving are his sisters Bonnie (Ray)Zabala, Betty (Bill) Robinson, Carolyn (Vic) Arriola as well as many nephews and...

Apr 3, 2018

Carole Ann Bowen, age 74, of Kalamazoo passed away on April 3, 2018. Carole's family includes her mother: Jane (Porter) Brown; daughters: Sandra (Steve) Cartwright of Decatur, Jayne Heath of Kalamazoo, Suzan (Martin) Dunn of Kalamazoo; her son: Jason Bowen of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren: Joseph, Jonathan, Amanda, Alexys, and Dakota; her siblings: Gerald Brown of Parma and Rodger (Dot) Brown...

Apr 2, 2018

Dolly A. Smith, age 85, of Marcellus, MI passed away Monday April 2, 2018. She was born December 14, 1932 the daughter of Peter and Gertrude M. Kroeg in Decatur, MI. On March 4, 1954 she married James L. Smith in Bloomingdale, MI who had preceded her in death. After her children were born she had decided to stay home...

Apr 2, 2018

Ely, Thomas M. 12/5/1930 - 4/2/2018 Vicksburg Thomas M. Ely, 87, of Vicksburg, passed away April 2. Tom was born December 5, 1930 in Monterey Park California, the son of the late Walter and Louise (VanHyfte) Ely. Tom was a master plumber in the area. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of 64 years; 4 children, Carol (Tom) Johnston,...

Apr 1, 2018

Edna passed away on April 1, 2018. She was born Nov. 8,1936 in Lansing, Mi. The daughter of Gerald and Doris Daman. Over her life she was the care giver to many children including her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other children. She loved crocheting gifts for people and working in her yard. She was proceeded in death by her...

Apr 1, 2018

Mary Vaughan Godfrey, an educator, actress, and child of Texas who lived her entire adult life in Kalamazoo County, died Sunday, April 1 at her home on Gull Lake. She was 77 years old. The cause was cancer, and the acute phase of her illness was as brief as it was devastating. Mary was born on November 7, 1940 in...

Mar 29, 2018

Mar 26, 2018

HANKA, DR. LADISLAV "Lad" Dr. Ladislav "Lad" Hanka, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at 97 years of age. Dr. Hanka was born on July 29, 1920, in the village of Mnetice, Czechoslovakia to Ladislav and Marie (Borovcova) Hanka. He loved natural history and studied well, receiving a coveted scholarship from the Hlavka Foundation to attend Charles...

Mar 26, 2018

Gilbert, Luana 4/17/1950 - Portage Luana Gay Gilbert age 67 passed away at her home in Portage, MI of natural causes. Luana was born April 17, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI to George and Mabel Gilbert. She graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1968 and received her Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University. Luana lived in the Kalamazoo area most of...

Mar 25, 2018

With her signature smile and a heart filled with happiness, Phyllis Adele Roe lived a wholehearted life rich with family and friends. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who taught by example. Naturally happy, generous, and kind Phyllis loved unconditionally and welcomed all into her heart and home. In so doing, she served as a powerful inspiration...

Mar 24, 2018

Ramona Moormann Ramona (Mona) Moorman was born August 26, 1928 to parents George and Dagmar (Nelson) Meyer in Eagle Point, Wisconsin. She died March 24, 2018. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Park Falls, Wisconsin, Milwaukee Business College and attended Valley Community college and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community college. Mona married Donald Moormann in Chillicothe, Illinois and...

Mar 24, 2018

Charles (Ray) Churchill Charles (Ray) Churchill, age 80, of Portage, MI passed away March 24, 2018 He was born January 26, 1938 in Penn township/Cass County, MI the son of Ray C. Churchill, and Ruth Ardel ( Elliott) Churchill. He is survived by wife of 60 years, Betty Joe Wilkinson Churchill, married January 26, 1958. Charles was a Farmer and...

Mar 24, 2018

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Gracie Harber was a blessing to those around her. She was a hardworking woman who was completely devoted to her loved ones in every way. Gracie took her roles as wife and mother to heart, but she just may have argued...

Mar 24, 2018

Generous and kind, Mark Salisbury lived a life firmly rooted in integrity, service, and love of family. With faith in the goodness of others and an undauntable work ethic, Mark lived his life in service to his family, friends, and community he treasured. Always true to his word, Mark met life's challenges with confidence and embraced his good fortune with...

Mar 24, 2018

Rice, Jon Clark 3/24/2018 Portage, Michigan Jon Clark Rice passed away March 24, 2018 after a long illness in Portage, MI. Jon was born in Detroit and lived most of his life on the east side. Jon was a graduate of Grosse Pointe High School. He attended CMU, graduated from Olivet College, where he played baseball and football. He then...

Mar 23, 2018

Larry D Misel Larry Douglas Misel, age 75, of Marcellus, MI passed away March 23, 2018. He was born October 25, 1942 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Charles Lee Misel, and Eva Joy (Conder) Misel. On September 17, 1966 he married Patricia (Pat) Parr at Three Rivers Baptist Church. Larry Douglas Misel was a beautiful soul. From him...

Mar 23, 2018

Barbara Ann (Arnson) Damvelt 84 of Kalamazoo MI past away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 23, 2018. After a short illness that started August 2017 and could not really recover from. As per Family wishes Cremation has taken place. She was Born to Helmer-Serverin & Anna Margaret Arnson April 11, 1933 At Home in Muskegon MI. She...

Mar 22, 2018

Frances Gertrude Graham passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at Borgess Gardens. Born in Cranberry Township Pennsylvania, February 1, 1917 to Harvey and Rosa Graham, Fran was a loving and caring Aunt, Great Aunt and Friend to all. Born into a family of 4 brothers, Fran knew how to hold her own and demonstrated her independent streak from an...

Mar 21, 2018

Died March 21, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born April 7, 1935 at Douglas, Michigan, was the adopted son of Russell and May (Glaze) Boyce, and was baptized as a Methodist. He was a graduate of Allegan High School and Michigan State University, and he held a C.P.C.U. professional designation in property and casualty insurance. He served...

Mar 19, 2018