Mildred A. Conner
Dec 22, 2014
Mildred "Millie" Conner passed away on December 22 after many years of a good life shared with family and friends. Born in 1923 and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, she raised her own family there as well. She moved to Kalamazoo in 1991 to be near her migrated family for support as her husband's health was failing. While bringing...
Russell James Grandstaff
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...
Carl LaVern Kuder
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...
Lillian Elizabeth Roberts
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...
Helen Elizabeth Skinner
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...
Richard Dean Burgess
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 &...
Fred Toxopeus
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,...
Wanda May Suck
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...
Kenneth Eugene Matlock
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...
Geraldine Juanita Voss
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...
John Larry Tolmacs
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)...
