Obituaries

Nov 20, 2017

Walter entered the world on November 20, 1932 and entered heaven on the same date, November 20, 2017. Walter J. Mroczek I, passed away peacefully in his home in Marcellus on his 85th birthday. His loving wife of 61 years, Joan Walsh Mroczek, was by his side. Walter was well known for his capacity to work hard and was proud...

Nov 17, 2017

Nov 13, 2017

Nov 12, 2017

Daniel A Kribs, age 69 Vicksburg, MI Died November 12, 2017 Surviving David A (Frances) Kribs Jr, and Deborah A (Arnold) Kryger, and several nieces and nephews. Dan served in the armed forces in Germany and Vietnam. He attended KVCC before joining Kalamazoo County Parks as a Park Ranger working at several county parks before retiring. Private interment planned at...

Nov 12, 2017

Nov 12, 2017

David passed away suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 65 on Sunday, November 12, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Doyle E. Wilson, M.D. and Shirlee Wilson. David was an adventurer. Following graduation from Portage Northern High School and Michigan State University, he taught high school Biology and Chemistry at the International School of Brussels,...

Nov 11, 2017

Nov 11, 2017

Peggy J. Bush ,85, passed away peacefully on November 11,2017 with family by her side. She was born November 17,1931 in Flint, Mi to Grace and George Cornett. Peggy retired from Eliason Corporation as an office manager. She is survived by her husband Joseph and sons Jerry (Diane), John (Julie) and Steve. In addition she is survived by daughter-in-law Maureen,...

Nov 6, 2017

Orr, Janice L Portage Jan passed away peacefully November 6, 2017 at Bronson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born March 13, 1931 in Connersville, IN to Joe and Margaret (Stinger) Connaway. She was the loving wife of Jack Orr for the last 67 years. In addition to Jack she is survived by her four children Larry (Kathy)...

Nov 5, 2017

Nov 2, 2017

Born May 20, 1924 in Kalamazoo Michigan, and passed into our Lords hands November 2nd 2017. Robert was proceeded by his wife Mildred in 2016, his brother Howard, his brother Carlton, his sister Genieve, and his parents Harold and Genieve. Surviving Robert is his brother David, his sister Delores, his daughter Marjorie and her husband PerArne Almgren. He had many...

Oct 28, 2017

In loving memory of Roy M. Williams who passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017 surrounded by family at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on December 2, 1953 to the late Ernest and Joyce Williams. Roy was a Comstock High School class of 1972 graduate and an outstanding high school athlete. He retired from Parker...

Oct 28, 2017

Oct 25, 2017

Frances D. Weaver, age 86, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. She was born May 3, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Warren Donald and Katherine Mae (Cummings) Lillie. On December 30, 1950 in Roseland, IN she married Arthur D. Weaver who preceded her in death. Frances has resided in Marcellus since 1963 and previous to...

Oct 24, 2017

Charles (Chuck) A. Miller, age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, from pulmonary fibrosis. He was born November 21,1936, at Constantine Hospital, the son of Harold and Jennie Mae (Stenbach) Miller.He will be remembered for his generosity of spirit and unconditional acceptance of family, friends, and co-workers. Chuck was passionate about his...

Oct 23, 2017

Sporer, Robert J 7/18/1929 - 10/23/2017 Shelbyville, MI Obituary Robert J. Sporer 7/18/29 10/23/17 He was known as Captain RJ, a proud Navy man who was raised on the western shores of Lake Michigan. As a young man, he became an Eagle scout, which led him to Sea scouts. He was raised in Menominee, Michigan, and proceeded in death by...

Oct 20, 2017

Matchinski, Patricia Patricia Rose Matchinski, 82, of Kalamazoo died Fri Oct 20 from Parkinson's disease and dementia. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Leonard L. Matchinski, and her four children Donald Matchinski and his spouse Elizabeth of Marlborough, MA, Kathie Dunlap and her spouse Daniel of Haubstadt, IN, Linda Lamson and her spouse William of Des Moines, WA and...

Oct 18, 2017

Sharon Sue "Sherri" Tucker , 70 Sharon Sue "Sherri" Tucker, lifelong resident of Kalamazoo Michigan, went home to be with the Lord October 18th 2017. Born May 30th, 1947, Sherri was the youngest of four daughters born to the late Kleetis F. and Anna L. Ruse. Sisters Betty Blum, Nancy Flipse and Judy DeBoer survive. Sherri was a devoted wife,...

Oct 15, 2017

Cora Y. Van Avery 1/20/29 - 10/15/2017 Galesburg Cora (Wiers) Van Avery of Galesburg passed away October 15, 2017. Cora was born January 20, 1929 the daughter of George and Esther Wiers. On April 16, 1946 she married Clyde Van Avery. Surviving are their three children; Jack (Susan) Van Avery, Sallie Van Avery, and Jane (Don) Triemstra, four grandchildren, eight...

Oct 13, 2017

Janie M. Klir, age 58, of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at home. She was born May 15, 1959 in Perryville, AR, the daughter of Rudy W. and Lucy Thelma-Mae (Dancer) Kelley. On May 26, 1984 in Cassopolis, MI she married Michael Klir who survives. Janie loved her family and her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and...