Obituaries

Jan 19, 2016

Frank W. Senne passed away January 19 at age 88, two weeks shy of his 89th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Senne, Sr., and Irene Catherine Senne (Pickard).  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gloria, and his three children Sharon (Jerry) Cross, Keith (Laurie) Senne, and Scott Senne. He has 3 grandchildren...

Jan 16, 2016

Donald E. Fritz - a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and best friend - passed away Saturday evening. He was 76. Serving in the Navy shortly after graduating from Dowagiac Union High School, Don was an anchor for many in his life. He was willing to drop anything and everything at a moment's notice, to help keep them...

Jan 16, 2016

Jerry passed away at home surrounded by his family Saturday evening 1/16/16. He was born in Kalamazoo MI on October 14, 1938 the only child of Glenn and Marion (Boyle) Helms. He graduated from St Augustine Catholic School in 1956. He was a driver salesman for Schafers Bakery and Frito Lay retiring from Frito Lay in 1999. Jerry met the...

Jan 15, 2016

Charles J. Clark, age 62, of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born August 19, 1953 in Vicksburg, MI the son of Purcel F. and Clara E. (Dalton) Clark. On December 4, 1970 he married Dolly Gailhouse who survives. He was currently employed at International Paper, Three Rivers, MI and was passionate...

Jan 15, 2016

Jane Frances (Bourgeois) Markus age 80 born February 24, 1935 of Kalamazoo died January 15, 2016. Born to Edwards F Bourgeois Sr. and Margaret (Fitzpatrick)Bourgeois in Kalamazoo. Graduated from St. Augustine's Catholic School. On November 5, 1955 was united in marriage to Harold John Markus Jr. in Kalamazoo. Together they had six children. She was a housewife, then worked as...

Jan 14, 2016

Carpenter, Howard 5/28/1922 - 1/14/2016 Howard Carpenter, 93, of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family members. Howard was born in Gobles, MI and was preceded in death by his parents, Wilber and Clara (Eaverson) Carpenter, all 11 siblings, his son, Thomas Carpenter of Kalamazoo and Delavan, WI, sons-in-law, Buddy Burks and Clarence White of Kalamazoo, Grandson, Brian...

Jan 13, 2016

DYKEMA, Dorothy Lee (Brower) 10-4-22 to 1-13-16 Dorothy was born on October 4, 1922 in Leary, Texas, the eldest of two children to C. Frank and Bessie Brower. She graduated from Texarkana High School and Texas Business College in Texarkana, Texas. Following a brief period as a legal assistant, she accepted a civil service commission with the U.S. Corp of...

Jan 12, 2016

Robert, age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Riverview Manor, Three Rivers. Robert was born in Clio, MI on February 5, 1925 and married Florence Clark on August 30, 1947. He was a WWII Navy veteran and was an Assemblies of God minister for 40 years, serving five Michigan churches - Constantine, Central Lake, Coleman, Schoolcraft, and Springfield....

Jan 8, 2016

Sandra Kay Brueck, 76, of Three Rivers, passed away at home, Friday evening, January 8, 2016, in the presence of her loving family and caregiver. Sandra died from complications after a long, gracious struggle living with Multiple Sclerosis. Sandra was born July 23, 1939, in Three Rivers, daughter of Eldon and Lois (Oliver) Heckelbower. Sandra was united in marriage to...

Jan 7, 2016

Bonita S. (Bristol) Thompson Bonita S. Thompson, age 69, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday, January 7, 2015. She was born October 11, 1946 in Medford, WI, the daughter of Harry E. and Helen (Worden) Bristol. Bonita graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1965 and was formerly employed at Coca-Cola in Paw Paw. She also was a lifelong member...

Jan 5, 2016

Engel, Robert R. 4/16/1936 - 1/5/2016 Portage, MI Robert "Bob" Engel of Portage, MI, died on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016. He was 79 years old. Bob was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born on April 16, 1936 in Batesville, IN, and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Cora and Bud Engel. Bob was a starting...

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Dec 29, 2015

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2015. Born on July 3, 1920 to Claude and Nina Coriell of Battle Creek, Michigan, Virginia ("Ginny") went to be with the Lord at the wondrous age of 95. Virginia worked as a secretary at Kellogg's, Borgess Hospital, and the Kalamazoo Civic Theater, and in sales at Herp's and Jacobson's before...

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Dec 20, 2015

Patricia Atkins (Mumy) Bastian, age 92, of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away December 20, 2015 at Borgess Hospital after a brief illness. Pat was born at Borgess to Arthur and Lucille Atkins. She was an office clerk at Keesler Air Force base during World War II. She enjoyed being a scout den mother and 4H leader while raising her family on...

Dec 19, 2015

Patricia A. Timm, age 81, of Jones, MI passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was born July 7, 1934 in Newberg Township, Jones, MI the daughter of Nolan and Francis S.(Vos) Barks. Patricia graduated from Marcellus High School. She loved to hunt, fish and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed her weekly breakfast with friends at Happy Landing...

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Dec 13, 2015

Margaret Ann Wiswell peacefully passed away Sunday morning, December 13, 2015. Margaret spent 25 years working at Kalamazoo State Hospital. Upon retirement she moved to West Virginia and spent 17 years there. At the birth of her first great grandchild she came home. Margaret leaves behind 5 children: Lenett Graham, Maude Hess (Ford), OK Wiswell Jr. (Donna), William Wiswell (Wendi),...