Obituaries

Dec 20, 2014

Dec 20, 2014

Russell James Grandstaff was born on October 20, 1928 in Wheeling, WV, son of Russell Grandstaff and Bertha Pond. His brothers and sisters include Herald, Mary, Ralph, Martha Lee and Erma. His education included a B.A. from Fairmont State College, Masters Degree from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctorate Degree from the University Of Michigan. His professional employment began...

Dec 19, 2014

Carl L. Kuder rode off into the sunset on December 19th, 2014. Battling his fierce enemies, dementia and its side-kick pneumonia he triumphed in the last moments, taking them down with him in a blaze of glory, befitting the hero he was. The snarky back-talking cowboy grew up in the town of Vicksburg, born on April 28th, 1930 and served...

Dec 18, 2014

On December 18th 2014, the family of Lillian Elizabeth Roberts bid her farewell as she ended her earthly journey and departed to her promised reward in heaven. Lillian was welcomed into this world on May 30, 1926 by her parents John and Hazel Gray and her older brother Donald. Lillian's parents were well known Kalamazoo area dairy farmers and very...

Dec 18, 2014

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Dec 13, 2014

Helen E. Skinner passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2014 surrounded by her family and loved ones at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers, Michigan. Helen was 96 years old and a longtime resident of Schoolcraft, MI. Born Helen Elizabeth Angel on October 21, 1918 in Wellston, a small town in southern Ohio, she was Arthur and Jessie Angel's 6th...

Dec 12, 2014

Richard Dean Burgess passed away December 12, 2014 at Bronson Hospital, he was the son of Raymond & Martha Burgess (deceased) also a brother & sister deceased. Born on May 26, 1933. He lived in Vicksburg all his life. Graduated from Vicksburg & went into the Army. When he was discharged he came home & farmed with his father &...

Dec 10, 2014

Fred went to be with his Lord on December 10, 2014. Fred leaves his lovely wife and soul mate of 54 years, Harriett, Flanery Toxopeus. He leaves his three children, Susan Ann Salamun (Patrick), Sandra Andena-Toxopeus Glasser (Boyfriend Mike Nock), and David Alan Toxopeus. He leaves his seven grandchildren, Devin Toxopeus (Kayla), Douglas Rockett, Mykal Toxopeus, Bryce Glasser, Andena Glasser,...

Dec 10, 2014

Suck, Wanda 10/28/1921 - 12/10/2014 Elkhart, IN Wanda Suck passed away after a short illness last week. She was a lifelong resident of Elkhart, Indiana but also lived for a time in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She spent her career in banking and retired as a Trust Officer of Bank One. She was preceded in death by her parents Gustave and Mary...

Dec 9, 2014

Dec 7, 2014

Age 81 passed away Dec. 7, 2014 as a result of Bone Cancer. He was born in Peabody, Kansas Aug. 1,1933. He was WWII US Naval Decorated Serviceman. He had been a caring and devoted husband to Evelyn Helen Matlock for 58 years, father, uncle and "Papa". He is preceded in death by his oldest son, Michael and brother and...

Dec 4, 2014

Dec 3, 2014

Geraldine Moore Voss of Kalamazoo MI passed away at 12:10 a.m. on December 3, 2014, she suffered a severe stroke and passed a few hours later. She would have celebrated her 95th birthday December 20, 2014. Gerry treasured her family and many friendships. Gerry was born in Bravo, MI. and spent her life in the southwest Michigan area. Gerry was...

Dec 3, 2014

Dec 1, 2014

Passed away Dec. 1, 2014. John was born March 10, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of Gabert and Irene (Angel) Tolmacs. He graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1967. He was employed by Eckrich and Son's for many years. He is survived by 2 children; Christopher (Carla) Tolmacs and Yvonne Fry, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 siblings, Alfred (Barbara)...

Nov 25, 2014

Nov 22, 2014

Janette L. Bainbridge Janette L. Bainbridge, age 83, of Marcellus, MI passed away Saturday morning November 22, 2014. She was born September 28, 1931 in Three Rivers, MI the daughter of Leonard C. and Margaret L. (Caul) Parmeter. On March 11, 1950 in Marcellus, MI she married Eugene E. Bainbridge who preceded her in death in 2008. Janette managed their...

Nov 22, 2014

Lynn was Born May 19, 1928 to Thorne and Mable Jackson Squires who preceded him in death along with 3 brothers and one sister. He married Donna Jean Teal on August 13, 1948 who preceded him in death on February 27, 2005. He is survived by 3 children, Mike Squires (Maureen), Lynette Dawson (John) and Kathy Squires, one sister, Shirley...