Obituaries

Jan 28, 2018

James B. LaRue, age 71, of Lawton Michigan, formerly of Clarkston, and Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, passed away Sunday January 28th, 2018. Jim was a Combat decorated Vietnam Veteran. After the war he had a career in the automotive industry, construction, and sales. He was also the best father that his children could ever hope for. He is survived by...

Jan 28, 2018

Jerald H. Bultman, age 77, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away on January 28, 2018. He was born January 26, 1941 in Niles, MI, the son of Henry Herman and Alice Lucille (Weaver) Bultman. On August 27, 1960 in Mishawaka, IN he married Julie M. Shepard who survives. He was a member of the Marcellus V.F.W. Post 4054 and the American...

Jan 26, 2018

Charles D. Hord, age 92, of Schoolcraft, Michigan and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. Chuck was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on November 20, 1925 son of Clyde and Letha Hord. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Phyllis Hord; sister Arlene Hord Wells and brother in law Jan, son Charles D. Hord,...

Jan 25, 2018

Jan 23, 2018

Evink, Sandra L. - 74 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on April 25, 1943 the daughter of Leonard and Maxine Cam. Sandra worked for many years at Kal Equip and Parker Hannifin in Otsego where she retired. She loved to crochet and do ceramics. She is...

Jan 21, 2018

Blaisdell, Lewis J. "Jim" of Comstock Jim Blaisdell, age 88, passed away unexpectedly January 21, 2018 at Borgess Hospital. He was born March 6, 1929 to Lynn J. Blaisdell and Lily Tenant and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. Jim served his country in the U. S. Army with the 107th Airbourne in Japan as a paratrooper. He...

Jan 18, 2018

Nancy Dage 1/22/2018 4:27 PM To hjavink4@comcast.net Quick reply allReplyForwardDelete Marvin L. Dage 7/22/1939-1/18/2018 Schoolcraft Marv died suddenly and peacefully January 18, 2018 at age 78. Marv was born in Morris,MN the eldest of 8 children of Gilbert Lee and Esther(Uphoff)Dage. Marv was preceded in death by both his parents and his brother Dale. Marv married Nancy Therese Wrona on...

Jan 18, 2018

Keaveny, Joyce Elizabeth of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday morning, January 18, 2018. She was born May 6, 1938 in Hartford Connecticut the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Juda) Malin. Joyce grew up in Rocky Hill Connecticut and attended the University of Connecticut where she received a BA in Medicine. Joyce also studied architecture at the Rhode Island School...

Jan 17, 2018

Ronnie “Gus” Kahler, age 70, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was born May 16, 1947 in Dowagiac, MI the son of Bernard Dale and Eulah (Stanard) Kahler. Ronnie received his associate degree in Applied Science from Southwest Michigan College in 1968 and was part of the first graduating class. He was employed with CTS for...

Jan 16, 2018

Blanche McKee, age 89, of Mendon, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born March 23, 1928 in Newberg Township, MI, the daughter of Charles John and Hazel Mildred (Wahl) Hartman. On October 12, 1945 in Marcellus, she married Rolland E. McKee who preceded her in death. She loved her little dogs, her chickens and gardening, especially her...

Jan 15, 2018

Nellie F. Middlestadt, age 71, of Marcellus, MI passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. She was born September 10, 1946 in Osceola, AR, the daughter of Louis and Sula Mae (Burfield) Allred. On March 19, 1966 she married David Middlestadt who preceded her in death. Nellie worked as a nurses aid for 27 years at the former Bronson Lakeview Nursing...

Jan 13, 2018

Delores A. West, age 87, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was born April 26, 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Albert and Delberta (Hurley) Merchant. On June 26, 1948 she married Richard West and he preceded her in death. Delores graduated from high school and went on to raise seven children. She enjoyed playing...

Jan 13, 2018

Edward W. Marsh, age 71, of Jones, MI passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018. He was born May 18, 1946 the son of Edward and Helen (Griffin) Marsh. He attended Jones and Three Rivers Schools and lived most of his life in the Jones area. Edward served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star, Combat...

Jan 11, 2018

Jan 10, 2018

***PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THE SERVICE*** Everything is Sunday. Beatrice A. Porath, age 64, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born June 18, 1953 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of Ernest and Ellamae (Hibbard) Porath. Bea was retired from the Kalamazoo State Hospital as a Supervisor. She loved horses and all her...

Jan 9, 2018

Darren J. Gearhart passed away Tuesday January 09, 2018 unexpectly with his father by his side. He was born on September 04, 1984 in Kalmazoo MI. The son of David R. Gearhart Jr and Veronica L. Etter (deceased) . He was a resident of Marcellus for many years of his life. Darren loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman...

Jan 8, 2018

Marjorie Jean Shutes was born August 7, 1923 in the small rural town of Three Rivers, Michigan to J. Leo and Florence (Edgerton) McDonald. Her father was a farmer, auctioneer and a handyman. Her mother was a schoolteacher. Jean was the third oldest of seven children including three sisters, Miriam. Marguerite, and Marie, and three brothers, Robert (Bob), Hubert, and...

Jan 5, 2018

William W. Brockie passed away January 5th at age 93. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan September 16, 1924. Son of Glenn W. Brockie, Pearl S. Brockie. William (Bill) grew up in Portage residing at West Lake. Bill enjoyed lake living and had a love of animals. He's survived by son Charles Roy (Lynn) Brockie, daughters Denise Brockie, Carol (Roger) Mucha. Three...

Jan 4, 2018

Robert J. Malhiot, 91, of North Riverside, formerly of Manistee, Michigan, died Thursday from complications of pneumonia. He was born in Chicago Nov. 21, 1926 and lived in Oak Park for many years. Malhiot was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He earned his doctorate degree in physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1957. He went on...

Jan 2, 2018

Robert Roy Cunningham Of Comstock went to be Home with Jesus Our Lord and Saviour Jan.2nd, 2018. Robert, Bob, Bobby or Hammy from GM whichever name you called him was born March 14th, 1948 in Kalamazoo, MI. He Loved his Family, Neighbors and all of his friends from General Motors where he retired from. He Loved to make people laugh...