Obituaries

Apr 29, 2014

Apr 29, 2014

GATES, James A., Sr. Kalamazoo, MI James Arthur Gates, Sr., 87, peacefully left, with family and loved ones at his side in his own home on April 29. James was born June 30, 1926, the son of Asa and Donna (St. Clair) Gates. He was united in marriage in December, 1954 to the former Lillian (Showerman) Gates, who preceded him...

Apr 29, 2014

SIGNESKI, Kurt R. Grand Rapids formerly of Kalamazoo Kurt Signeski went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2014. Kurt was in national honor society and graduated from Western Michigan University Cum Laude in social work with continuing education in Masters degree. Kurt lived a good life helping and influencing others in a positive way. He was a great...

Apr 23, 2014

Irwin C. Mang Irwin C. Mang, age 88, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He lived his entire life on his family farm in Volinia Township. He was born April 29, 1925 the son of Christian and Blanche D. (Fox) Mang. On June 4, 1949 in Marcellus he married Ruth Morris who preceded him in death. Irwin...

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Apr 19, 2014

GLASER, Delores Mary (Janowski) Kalamazoo Passed away on April 19, 2014 in Kalamazoo, MI after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Delores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas and daughter, Nancy (Glaser) Moore. She is survived by three children, Tom (Jean) Glaser of Rochester, MN, Debbie (Tom) Allen of Warsaw, IN, and Shari (Greg Rosine) Glaser of...

Apr 17, 2014

Apr 15, 2014

Frank T. Sabia, 66, of Scotts died April 15, 2014 of ALS Frank was born August 24, 1947 in Brooklyn N.Y., son of Frank S. and Ann Sabia (Tiscione). After high school he enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division. After an honorable discharge from the US Army, Frank moved to Michigan where...

Apr 13, 2014

Jennifer J. Surach Jennifer J. Surach, age 30, of Marcellus, MI, passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 in Bronson Hospital. She was born August 11, 1983 in Three Rivers, MI. Surviving are her parents Darron and Hazel (Sexton) Weaver of Marcellus and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by Grandfathers, Kenneth Jacobs, Arthur Weaver and her...

Apr 12, 2014

Charles "Dean" Kisinger, 86, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2014. Dean was born May 18, 1927 and was delivered by his grandmother in her home in Alamo Township, MI. He was the third of six children, grew up on his family's farm, graduated from Otsego High School and earned B.S and M.A. degrees in Education from Western Michigan University....

Apr 11, 2014

Phillip J. Powell Phillip J. Powell, age 93, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Friday evening, April 11, 2014. He was born May 8, 1920 in Marcellus, MI the son of Peter Phillip and Mary Ann (Hourihan) Powell. On June 1, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI he married Leatrice June Adams who survives. He graduated from Marcellus High School in 1939 and...

Apr 11, 2014

MACKIE, Mark Alan June 1972 - April 2014 Passed away at home of natural causes. He leaves behind mother Jill Mackie (Jerry Conley), father David (Julie) Mackie, son Mason (Victoria) Mackie, grandsons Eli and Embry Mackie, siblings Lori (James) Kison, Collin Mackie (Alison Black), Kellie (AJ) Roblee, Michael Mackie, and many extended family members, as well as lifelong friend Andrea...

Apr 8, 2014

Glenn A. Birman, 72, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014. He was born in 1941 in Nashville, Michigan to Orvin and Vada Birman. He graduated high school from School for the Blind in Lansing, Michigan and then went on to attend Pine Lake Vocational Center in Chicago for Broadcasting. Glenn enjoyed spending time with family and...

Apr 2, 2014

William R. Miller, Sr. age 61 of Holiday City, FL passed away April 2, 2014. He was born April 9, 1952 the son of Lemoyne and Frances (Green) Miller. He is survived by two children, Misty Miller of Holiday City and William Miller Jr. of Port Richey, FL and 2 grandsons, Zachary Miller and Devin Miller. No services are scheduled...

Apr 2, 2014

Berdeen F. Poe Berdeen F. Poe, age 92, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. She was born May 16, 1921, in Cass County, MI, the daughter of Howard J. and Beulah M. (Stanard) McKenzie. On January 31, 1941 she married Kenneth M. Poe who preceded her in death in 1991. In 1996 she married Glen Reifenberg who...

Apr 2, 2014

ALMA JUNE WEDGE June 17, 1930 to April 2, 2014 Age 83 (Alma) June Wedge peacefully passed early in the morning of April 2nd while resting at the Wings Home in Allegan. June was born on June 17, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan the youngest daughter of Oliver and Florence (Campaign) Michell. June was a long time member of the...

Apr 1, 2014

STEPHENSON, Bruce O. Kalamazoo January 5, 1932 - April 1, 2014 Born January 5, 1932 to Keith and (Reba) Joy Stephenson in Bryant IN. Graduated Vicskburg High School and Western Michigan University. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen M. (Cadle) Stephenson, (son) Brock Stephenson, (daughter) Joani (Stephenson)...

Apr 1, 2014

Margean Alice Worst Gladysz, 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born on February 28, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan and grew up nearby in Galesburg, where she remained until 2004 when she moved to Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Margean graduated with a BA from Western Michigan College at 1946 and received...