Obituaries

Jun 24, 2014

KRYGER, BARBARA ANN Portage Barby Kryger, age 55, passed away June 24, 2014, in Portage. She was born May 9, 1959, in Kalamazoo to John and Francine Kryger. She graduated from Loy Norrix in 1977 and Davenport. Barby worked at the Kalamazoo Gazette for 28 years. She also travelled extensively to many parts of the world. Barby will be remembered...

Jun 21, 2014

Robert Larson Robert Larson, age 77, of Decatur, MI passed away at home Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was involved with the Council on Aging in Cassopolis. Surviving are five children from the Chicago area and granddaughter Andria (Tom) LaForge of Decatur, MI. He was preceded by his wife Barbara Larson in 2013. Cremation has taken place and no services...

Jun 21, 2014

Twila Leone Ledbetter-Shirey ... passed away June 21, 2014 Twila was born on April 19, 1922 in Augusta, MI to Claude and Mable Whipple. She graduated from Comstock High School, where she began a proud tradition of playing Women's Basketball in high school, which was carried down to her granddaughter and great-granddaughters. In August of 1940, she married the love...

Jun 21, 2014

Ernest L. "Dirty Ernie" Bussell 67 of Scotts, MI. Went to be with our Lord Saturday June 21, 2014. Ernie was born December 17, 1946 in Kalamazoo MI; the son of Ernest A. and Lenora (Carter) Bussell. He lived most of his life in the Climax-Scotts area graduating with the class of 1965. He was employed by Post Cereals, Battle...

Jun 19, 2014

FURTWANGLER, Robert Jon Plainwell Age 67, died at home on June 19, 2014 after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer. Robert (Bob) was born on December 10,1946 in Jackson, Michigan to Richard and Betty Furtwangler. Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mona Furtwangler, three children: daughter, Abbie (Thomas) Howard, son, Bret Furtwangler and daughter, Rebecca (Scott) Childress....

Jun 16, 2014

SIMUNOVIC , Frank Steve Kalamazoo Age 81 Died June 16, 2014 at his home in Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by his family. Frank Steve Simunovic was born May 29, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Frank Simunovic Sr. and Katherine Simunovic. Frank worked at Upjohn for 27 years. He was an avid bowler and was able to achieve both the 299 &...

Jun 15, 2014

Jun 13, 2014

JOHNCOCK, Teresa Diane Three Rivers Age 50 Passed away peacefully on June 13, 2014. Teresa was born February 2, 1964 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lee and Linda (deceased) VanZant. On October 20, 1984 she was united in marriage to Warren Johncock, who survives. Teresa was a loving mother to four children and four grandchildren. Surviving are two sons Andrew...

Jun 11, 2014

Barbara E. Rumsey Barbara E. Rumsey, age 74, of Jones, MI passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was born February 10, 1940 in Morton, IL the daughter of Merle and Lucille Ulrich. On December 31, 1967 she married Larry L. Rumsey who survives. Barb was a good cook. She enjoyed a good garage sale and was a wonderful mother...

Jun 11, 2014

HOLT, Steven Jeffrey Kalamazoo Steven Jeffrey Holt, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior June 11, 2014. Steve was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 27, 1954 and was raised in Kalamazoo, graduating from Comstock High School in 1972. He worked as a cable line man before he was disabled by a serious...

Jun 10, 2014

ROE, Steven Wayne Galesburg Steven Wayne Roe, age 57, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2014, at the University of Michigan Hospital. Steve was born on August 8, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late William and Janice (Garrett) Roe. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Cindy (Lewman) Roe; son, Kevin; and daughter, Kelli....

Jun 10, 2014

Jun 9, 2014

Jun 8, 2014

William A. “Al” Primm Al Primm, age 80, of Marcellus, MI passed away at home Sunday evening, June 8, 2014 He was born May 16, 1934 in Caraway, AR the son of W.N. and Cleavie (Williams) Primm. On June 14, 1954 in Mississippi he married Nancy A. Henderson who preceded him in death on May 12, 2012. He was a...

Jun 4, 2014

Claire A. Zieman Claire A. Zieman, age 79, of Three Rivers, MI passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She lived at Bowman House Assisted Living in Three Rivers, MI. She was originally from Chicago, IL and a long time Marcellus resident. Claire graduated from South Chicago Community Hospital (now Trinity) School of Nursing in 1956. She earned her Bachelor of...

Jun 3, 2014

Patriarch Richard L. Miller, age 88, of Oshtemo Joined his Spunky love of his life Naomi on June 3, 2014 on the other side of life. Richard was born Aug. 24, 1925 in Plainwell, Mi. To Roy And Gladys Miller. He is survived by 2 children Timothy (Gayle) Miller and Judy (Jim) VandenBerg: 5 grandchildren Kate VandenBerg, Bob(Jen) Miller, Brian...

Jun 2, 2014

June A. Fellows passed away peacefully at her home after a very short illness with cancer. She was born July 4, 1927 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Euna (Lambeck) Chriswell. She married Gerald N. Fellows on 9/24/48 and they had 64 years together before his death in 2012. June loved cooking and sports, as she was always a...

Jun 1, 2014

Hallam, Marjorie N. (Marge) Decatur Marge passed away on Sunday, June 1st with her family by her side. Marge fell in her home after spending a wonderful day with family on Memorial Day attending parades and a family picnic and skyping with her great grandson (Connor) in Wyoming. Marge led a very active life right up to the end of...

May 31, 2014

GRIMM, Beatrice (Bea) Ann Lawton Age 77 Passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014, after a long illness. She was attended at home by her children throughout her struggle with pancreatic cancer, and was surrounded by family and friends at her time of passing. Bea was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 19, 1937, the daughter of Nolan and Florence...

May 26, 2014

David B. Hunt David B. Hunt, age 56, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away as the result of a car accident on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. He was born June 24, 1957 in Dowagiac, MI the son of Jack and June (Tribbett) Hunt. He was a Three Rivers High School graduate. As a 15 year Army Veteran, he served with...