Obituaries

Jul 20, 2014

WARD, Harry J. Harry J Ward, age 62, passed away July 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. He was born April 28, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Edgar and Barbara Ward. Harry was an avid sports fan (Go Tigers), hunter and fisherman and loved camping with family....

Jul 19, 2014

Helen J. Mayes, age 88, of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Tendercare of Portage. She was the daughter of Sophie and Harry Hilbert born September 17, 1925 in Wadsworth, OH. Helen is survived by her three children: Ken and Sally Mayes of Schoolcraft, Jerry and Judy Mayes of Vicksburg and Michael Mayes of Oxford, North...

Jul 19, 2014

Jul 19, 2014

FERENC, Frederick J. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 19, 2014 at age 81. He was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on September 10, 1932 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Dobrik) Ferenc, Hungarian immigrants. He served in the United States Army Signal Corp during the Korean conflict and participated in Operation Desert Rock, an air drop of an...

Jul 17, 2014

Lois J. Sternbergh Lois J. Sternbergh age 98, of Jones, MI passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was born September 7, 1915 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John Raymond and Mabel Sue (Brace) Twerdy. She married Philip A. Crowder who preceded her in death. Later she married Russell H. Sternbergh and he also preceded her in death. She...

Jul 15, 2014

Jul 13, 2014

Vivian Mae Rose Stricklin Vivian and her twin sister Violet were born June 5th, 1934 in Highland Park, Illinois to Herbert Henry Coleman and Mary Alice Glader. Vivian and Violet were the youngest of seven children; Mary Ellen, Joseph Allen, Patricia Ann, Daniel Herbert, and Donald Robert. She spent her formative years in the greater Chicago area. While growing up,...

Jul 13, 2014

JAMES, Jessica M. Kalamazoo A daughter is a day brighter and a heart warmer. . . Author Unknown. Jessica lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 36, and passed peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Care on July 13, 2014. Jessica was born March 13, 1978 in Kalamazoo, MI to Orland (Butch) James and Julie (Brockway) Cutler. She...

Jul 12, 2014

Fred J. Churchill Fred Joseph Churchill, age 68, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away on July 12, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo. Fred was born on March 30, 1946 in Dowagiac, MI to Eugene and Edith (Curtis) Churchill and graduated from Marcellus High School in 1964. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly served for four years...

Jul 10, 2014

Harry L. Gray Harry L. Gray, age 81, of Marcellus, MI passed away Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2014. He was born February 28, 1933 in Decatur, MI the son of Arthur Lyle and Alice June (Tinkey) Gray. On March 1, 1996 he married Kathlene M. Bennett who survives. He was a Retired Army Veteran who served during the Korean War...

Jul 10, 2014

Jul 10, 2014

Jul 8, 2014

BURSON, Neil K. Mesick Formerly of Schoolcraft Passed away July 8, 2014 in Cadillac. Neil was born Jan. 23, 1930 in Prairie Ronde Twp. the son of Jesse and Eleanor (Terry) Burson. He was a lifelong resident and business owner with his wife at Minnie Sunoco in Schoolcraft for many years. He married Marian Chapman on Sept. 25, 1965 who...

Jul 5, 2014

Violet Jane Maki, 95, of Oscoda, Michigan, formerly of Detroit and Iron Mountain, Michigan. On July 5, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, with family at her side, Violet was raised up "On Eagle's Wings" into the waiting arms of the angels. She will be missed, but her love of family, her faith and her spirit will live...

Jul 4, 2014

Andrew Arlo Schick Andrew A. Schick, 75, of Vandalia Mi, passed away at 5:30am Friday, July 4th 2014 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, In. Andy was born in Three Rivers, MI on March 10, 1939, the son of the late Arlo Schick and Willo (Clendenin ) Schick. On June 15, 1958 he married Judith Atkinson, who survives....

Jul 4, 2014

Jul 3, 2014

Gene Newell (age 73) passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Clare and Martha (Fleser) Newell. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed at Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approximately 20 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper. Gene is survived by...

Jul 2, 2014

Barbara J. Collick Barbara J. Collick, age 85, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at home. She was born December 2, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Roy and Laura (Fisher) Sisson. On December 30, 1958 she married William Collick who preceded her in death. Barbara was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in...

Jun 24, 2014

HANEY, LEON "Lee" Plainwell Lee, 88, passed away the evening of June 24, 2014, at Life Care Center of Plainwell where he had spent the last month of his life. He was the eldest of five children, born September 13, 1925 to Ivan and Hazel (Potter) Haney in Berlemont. He served his country as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 24, 2014

THOMPSON, Harold Scotts Age 80 passed away peacefully with family at bedside on June 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Alison, three children (Steve, Lisa and Greg) and grandchildren. Harold was a machinist, retired from Eaton Corporation and later opening his own business. He loved the outdoors, especially camping and trail riding.