Jan 3, 2013

DiFrancesco, Mrs. Lillian A. Age 89 of Kalamazoo Lillian Ardith Smith DiFrancesco the second child born to Martin Smith and Anne (Richter) Smith of Kalamazoo on September 24, 1923, died January 3, 2013. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Smith in December of 2004; her younger sister, Clara May Srackangast in May of 2011 and her sister, Fern Victoria...

Jan 2, 2013

Mary Beaty Passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Tendercare Kalamazoo. Mary was born May 24, 1914, in Ganges, MI, the daughter of Gordon & Cora (Dewitt) Batey. She married Floyd Beaty on February 7, 1944. She is survived by her three children, sons Bob and Jim of Gobles, a daughter Sue Bricker of Kalamazoo, and a special friend Mary...

Dec 30, 2012

Dec 27, 2012

BOVEN, Richard "Dick" Kalamazoo Passed away December 27, 2012 at the age of 81. Dick was born on June 5, 1931, the son of the late John and Anna Boven. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1949 he served with the United States Navy and married the love of his life and best friend, Carole Hinckley, in 1954....

Dec 26, 2012

Betty Lou McBride Betty passed away quietly on December 26, 2012. She would have been 86 years old on December 27, 2012. She was born in Buena, Washington, to Emma (Olsen) and Cecil Walker. She met and married Bernard C. McBride in San Franciso, California, in 1946. He was working there in the shipyards following his discharge from the Navy....

Dec 23, 2012

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Dec 18, 2012

Don W. Nantz is survived by his son, Philip, daughter-in-law, Judith, and grandsons, Adam and Eric (Helen), and great grandson, Darren. He served in the Navy aboard a submarine in the Pacific during World War II. He was a Life Member of the Elks Lodge in Kalamazoo, and a member of Kiwannis for many years. Dr. Nantz enjoyed traveling to...

Dec 17, 2012

Dec 15, 2012

CARLTON, Robert Loyd Portage Passed away peacefully on 12/15/2012. Bob was born Sept. 9, 1935 in Kalamazoo the son of Thomas Loyd and Zelna (Simpson) Carlton. He was a US Marine during the Korean Conflict. On April 5, 1957 he married Brenda Lou Bohne who survives. He was president of Beech Grove Campground in Marcellus. He enjoyed camping for 11...

Dec 15, 2012

Dec 13, 2012

Andrew Schero, age 77, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 unexpectedly at his home. He was born May 27, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Angelo and J. Vincinzina (DiSalvo) Schero. On May 22, 1954, he married Phyllis Arlene Rowley who preceded him in death on August 19, 2007. Andy spent the majority of his...

Dec 13, 2012

Dec 7, 2012

Dorothy Jean Reynolds Age 87 Of Galesburg, MI Dorothy Jean Reynolds passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born on February 18, 1925 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to John Vern and Lulu "Lula" Fern (Hoose) Case. On July 19th, 1946 she was united in marriage to her husband of 62 years Vern Eugene Reynolds, Jr. "JR",...

Nov 30, 2012

David Lynn Johnson, age 69, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Friday, November 30th, 2012 at Borgess Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on January 28th, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dale and Betty (Miller) Johnson. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1961. He moved to Marshall, Michigan in the early 70's, where he was...

Nov 29, 2012

Keith Roberts passed peacefully from this life on November 29, 2012. Born in 1935, he lived nearly all his life in Kalamazoo. He was retired from Western Michigan University. He was a baseball enthusiast who became a professional scout, first for the Tigers, and then for the Seattle Mariners. An early and enduring baseball memory was from 1947, when his...

Nov 29, 2012

FITZGERALD, Arthur G. Kalamazoo Passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at Rose Arbor. Arthur was born May 10, 1923 in Chicago the son of Robert and Caroline (Byron) Fitzgerald. He was a First Lieutenant in the Army of the European Theater of war during WWII. Graduate of WMU and University of Michigan. He married the former Eleanor Weinberg on Jan....

Nov 29, 2012

Nov 26, 2012

BRINK, Alice Yvonne (Tootie) Gobles Passed away Nov. 26, 2012 at Bronson Hospital. Alice was born Oct. 2, 1938 in Cutlerville. At her request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1pm Saturday Dec. 1, 2012 at the Life Changing Ministries 2324 Olmstead Rd. in Kalamazoo with Pastor Thomas Gregg officiating. The family suggests in lieu of...

Nov 25, 2012

Everette P. Schmidt Age 82 Born on June 23, 1930 - died November 25, 2012 at home surrounded with his loved ones at his side. Raised in Kendall, MI he met the love of his life, Patricia Way, who he married on October 21, 1950 and has shared 62 wonderful years with. He served in the Korean War from 1951-1953...