Obituaries

Nov 19, 2013

Dolores Joan (Skinner) Skrzyniarz, age 84, of Three Rivers, died at her home on Tuesday, November 19. She was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on June 28, 1929, the daughter of John and Anna (Ebert) Riopel. In the mid-1940's, she and her family moved to Three Rivers. She met her future husband, Roman Skrzyniarz, while he was home on leave...

Nov 13, 2013

Nov 12, 2013

Duaine Reole Gonser Duaine passed away peacefully on November 12, 2013, at home in Kalamazoo, with his family by his side. Duaine was born on April 11, 1938 the son of Charles and Wilma Gonser. He is survived by his wife Sharron, daughter Teresa, son John, four grandchildren and a brother Charles. Duaine and his wife Sharron lived most of...

Nov 11, 2013

Nov 9, 2013

Carolyn Beurmann Carolyn (Marriott) Beurmann, age 74 of Marcellus, MI passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. She was born on April 10, 1939 in Aurelius, MI, the daughter of Clayton & Fannie Marriott. On January 10, 1959 in Eaton Rapids, MI she married Laurence “Mike” D. Beurmann who survives. Carolyn enjoyed working with her hands; crafts, quilting, puzzles, and woodworking....

Nov 9, 2013

Jesse "Jim" J. Kindig Jesse "Jim" J. Kindig, age 76 of Marcellus, MI passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1937 in Vestula, IN the son of Harry J. and Elsie V. (Blough) Kindig. On June 29, 1957 in Jones, MI he married Janice Y. Martineau who survives. He...

Nov 9, 2013

Eli Duncan of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan, Mi. Eli was born June 22,1933 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of Alfred and Bertha Duncan. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1953 and served his country in the US Navy following his graduation. He was united in marriage to Sarah...

Nov 9, 2013

HASERODT, Rosemary C. Portage Rosemary passed away peacefully on November 9, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born Rosemary Clara Huston on September 3, 1928 in Mt Pleasant, Iowa. She was the 10th of 12 children born to Basil & Clara Huston. One sister, Miriam Pike, survives. Rosemary graduated Magna Cum Laude from Iowa Wesleyan College in...

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Oct 31, 2013

DEHAAN, James Edward Kalamozoo Passed away on October 31, 2013 He was born on November 17,1937 to John and Frieda DeHaan in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jim graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1955. He attended Western Michigan University and later received a degree from the University of Virginia School of Banking. He also became a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional....

Oct 30, 2013

Sylvia Ellen Dykema "Sil" December 13, 1928- October 30, 2013 Sylvia (known as: "Sil") was born in Kalamazoo along with her twin sister, Annette (Waber) on December 13, 1928 to Clara and Herbert Dykema. Sil was full of life and laughter, enjoyed playing practical jokes, had a huge heart for her family and friends and was generous to others in...

Oct 30, 2013

On October 30th, 2013 our Mother Geraldine (Toothman) Bongers lost her battle with cancer. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Howard and Juanita Snow and sister Sybil Rodenberger, and a very special niece and nephew Pat and Tom Pearson. Mom was born in Kalamazoo in 1931, graduated from Comstock High and attended WMU. She worked at Upjohn's in...

Oct 26, 2013

Sabo (Sam) Bolhuis March 03, 1929 - October 26, 2013 Vicksburg, MI Son of Daniel and Anna Catherine (Ouderkerk) Bolhuis of the Netherlands and was the 11th of 12 children. Sabo's children are Alan Bolhuis of Georgia, Steve Bolhuis of Kalamazoo, Glenn Bolhuis deceased in 2001; the mother of the children is Beverly Mansfield. Sabo's Grandchildren are Jason and Chelsea...

Oct 25, 2013

Riley Glen Parker was born on October 14, 2013 to Chad Parker and Ashley Taylor, both of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Riley has two sisters, Isabella and Brookelynne and one angel sister, Amara. Riley was born at Mott's Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan. Riley fought hard for 11 days. He always had one eye open and on his mommy who...

Oct 25, 2013

Michaeline Sutton (Kelley), 70, of Gobles, MI Michaeline was born May 18, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI. to Elmer C. and Donna E. (Truax) Kelley. Michaeline passed peacefully with her family at her side after a lengthy illness. Michaeline (Mike) graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1961. She worked all of her life and retired from Upjohn Pharmacia Co. in 2004....

Oct 21, 2013

Marcia J. Ferguson Marcia J. Ferguson, age 71, of Marcellus, MI passed away Monday October 21, 2013 following an illness. She was born October 7, 1942 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of Gayl B. and Elizabeth J. (Sibley) Phillips. She had worked for 30 years for the Marcellus Schools Food Service. Surviving are three daughters, Tina (Tony) Shattuck, Julie (Ron)...

Oct 21, 2013

Oct 20, 2013

Irene Drake Doris Irene Drake, age 87, passed away peacefully October 20, 2013 at Trillium Woods Hospice, Byron Center, MI with her family at her side. Irene was born September 9, 1926 the daughter of Frank and Doris (Ferguson) Reiff. She graduated from Marcellus High School, Marcellus, MI and married Dale Drake in 1945. In 1961, she and Dale moved...