Obituaries

Jul 1, 2017

Jun 25, 2017

Teresa Marie Hinds of Comstock, MI passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 25, 2017 after facing health challenges for the past few years. She was 56 years old. She was born in Mount Pleasant, MI on November 2, 1960 to Herbert and Janet Hinds. Teresa graduated from Comstock High School in June of 1978. Teresa enjoyed the outdoors, always working...

Jun 21, 2017

Holden David High, age 6, of Decatur, MI went to be with the Lord at 3:30 PM on June 21, 2017. He was doing what he loved, playing outdoors. Holden was born on April 6, 2011 in Mishawaka, IN to Dave & Stacey (Stevenson) High, who survive. Holden just finished kindergarten at Howardsville Christian School. At kindergarten graduation, Holden said...

Jun 21, 2017

Glenn H. Small, age 84, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday June 21, 2017 in Three Rivers, MI. He was born October 28, 1932 the son of Sherwood and Opal (Johnson) Small. On December 31, 1955 in South Bend, IN he married Darlene Weaver who survives. Glen served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Paratrooper....

Jun 19, 2017

Jun 17, 2017

Died June 17, 2017. Mr. Winchell was born November 12, 1924 in Kalamazoo to Ralph and Ada (Upp) Winchell. He was a graduate of State High School. He served in the Air Force for 31 months during WWII. He was employed by the Upjohn Company for 36 years. On April 20, 1946, he married Mary E. McMillan in Lubbock, Texas....

Jun 17, 2017

Jun 16, 2017

Nicholas Panasuk, age 90, of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born June 27, 1926 in Roby, IN, the son of Kuzma and Lucille (Konuch) Panasuk. Nicholas was preceded in death by his brother Walter Panasuk and one other brother and a sister. He is survived by his niece Anne Smaluk and nephew Alex Smaluk both...

Jun 16, 2017

David Bagby Springgate passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 16, 2017 at home in Kalamazoo, Mi. Like a shooting star, Dave soared through life fast and bright. He was adored by his family and friends from across the world - amusing them with his quick wit, amazing them with his razor sharp intelligence, and nurturing them with his deep love. He...

Jun 11, 2017

Hosner, Albert 7/14/1928-6/11/2017, Vicksburg, MI. Albert William Hosner passed away among loved ones on June 11, 2017 at the age of 88. Albert was the fourth of five children born to Mary and Joseph Hosner in Gillespie, IL. Albert is survived by his wife Barbara, to whom he was married for 64 years. They raised 5 children together. He is...

Jun 10, 2017

Passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the age of 83. William was born in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late John and Lucy (Kuiper) Klein. He attended Portage Central High School, then joined the US Army (1957) and was honorably discharged in 1962. He was a member of the First Reformed Church of Portage. During his working...

Jun 9, 2017

Lillis May McWethy passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 90. Born May 29, 1927 in Johannesburg, MI the daughter of Edgerton and Fanny (Wilkins) Briley, Lillis was the youngest of four siblings living on the family farm and attending school in Johannesburg, graduating from high school in 1945. Lillis then went on to attend secretarial school,...

Jun 8, 2017

Bernard P. Healy, age 83, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI He was born May 21, 1934 in Chicago, IL the son of James Steven and Marie (Horgan) Healy. On May 10, 1958 he married Mary Alice (Forden) Healy who preceded him in death. Bernard served in the U.S. Army during the...

Jun 2, 2017

Patchett, Frederick 10/29/1926 - 6/2/2017 Laurels of Galesburg Frederick Oliver Patchett, 90, Portage, MI, passed on June 2, 2017, from natural causes. Fred was born in Augusta, Georgia, received a BS degree in architecture from Western Michigan University. He served two years in the United States Navy. He loved tools of all kinds. Survived by Jean Patchett (wife), Gail (Frank)...

Jun 1, 2017

Passed from this life early June 2017, taken from us unexpectedly. Ron was born March 19th, 1946, the 2nd son of Richard and Elizabeth (Weed) French. He played basketball in his Schoolcraft High School days, graduating class of 1964. He married Linda DeVries of Comstock soon after and began the type of work he so enjoyed, employed at Godders machine...

May 28, 2017

Raelee Ann Beadle was born Sunday, May 28th, 2017 unexpectedly and passed away a short time later. She is survived by her parents Aaron S. and Brittney L. (Gray) Beadle of Marcellus; aunts and uncles, Heather and Eric Runyon of Niles, MI and Chad and Chelsie Beadle of Marcellus; paternal grandparents, Eugene and Lisa Beadle of Marcellus; maternal grandparents Timothy...

May 13, 2017

Age 75, passed away May 13, 2017 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, on March 6, 1942, the son of Bernard and Elizabeth (Stuart) Proxmire. Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force and later worked in manufacturing. He was interested in U.S. History and enjoyed painting. Jim was preceded in death by his...

May 13, 2017

Linda Kay Harris was a kind and loving woman who was devoted to her family and her faith. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Larry Preston Harris, from 1956 until his death in 2016. They had five beautiful children together, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She built her life around her love for them, which is evident...

May 12, 2017

Burgess, Dennis Sidney 11/17/28 - 5/12/17 Parchment Age 88 Dennis Burgess was born in November, 1928 to Clarence E. (deceased 1936) and Sarah (Hunt) Burgess in Flint, Michigan. He grew up in Flint and graduated from Flint Central High School. Dennis was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army Psychological Warfare Unit during the Korean Conflict. He graduated with Bachelor's...

May 11, 2017

Etola (Hice) Segerdahl passed away peacefully at her home on May 11th 2017. Etola was born April 10, 1931 in Kalamazoo County spending all her life in Schoolcraft Mich. The Daughter of Forrest and Anna (Passage) Hice, she completed 11th grade at Schoolcraft school. On Jan 14, 1949 was united in marriage to Arthur Segerdahl Jr. They then raised their...