Feb 3, 2018

Feb 2, 2018

Belden, Cleo Cleo "Red" Belden, age 93, of Allegan, Michigan died on February 2, 2018. Born March 17, 1924 to Rachel (Julien) Belden and Leon Belden, Cleo lived in Otsego or Allegan most of his life. He was a hard working member of the Teamsters Union who later started Belden Sand and Gravel with his wife, Margaret. He loved horses...

Feb 2, 2018

Roehm, Eula 5/1/1920 - 2/2/2018 Lawton, Michigan Eula (Griffith) Roehm age 97 passed away February 2, 2018 at her residence in White Oaks, Lawton, Michigan. Eula was born in Decatur, Michigan on May 1, 1920; daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Martz) Griffith. Eula graduated from Decatur HS in 1938 and Western Michigan College June 22, 1946. After a thirty-six year...

Jan 30, 2018

The world lost Kathleen Dooley, one of the most loving, kind, understanding and fun-loving daughter, sister, and aunt, on January 30. Even though she did not have her own children, she was an integral part in imparting understanding and love to so many people. She always put others before herself. Kathy would encourage everyone to keep passing that love and...

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 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 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

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 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 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...