Obituaries

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Aug 2, 2011

PERCICH, Mary Louise Schoolcraft Passed away Aug. 2, 2011 at Bronson Hospital. Louise was born Nov. 14, 1924 in Nashville, TN the daughter of Homer and Ila (Earp) Kiger. She loved her children, grandchildren, church and many friends. Her grandson Brian Monroe was her life, they did many things together. Surviving are 2 daughters; Karen (Denny) Monroe of Schoolcraft and...

Aug 1, 2011

Mansberger, Neale W SGT "Manny" of Kalamazoo Passed away suddenly on Monday, August 1, 2011 at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 9, 1960 to Harry and Joyce (Harder) Mansberger, who preceded him in death. He was an Iraq war veteran who proudly served his country in the US Army for 20 years until his honorable...

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Jul 20, 2011

MCKINNEY, Belva (Bobbie) Three Rivers Belva (Bobbie) passed away July 20, 2011 at her daughter Shirley's home. She was born July 22, 1927 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Henry and Harriett (Loew) Kamps. She was employed by Allen Test Products until her retirement. She was then employed with Parchment School district until her second retirement. Surviving is her husband Frank...

Jul 19, 2011

White, Marshall Eugene Of Kalamazoo Passed away July 19, 2011. Marshall was born February 3, 1927 the youngest of 5 brothers, in Holt, Michigan. He served proudly in the Navy during WWII as a gunner in the Pacific. He later worked as a printer at Master Craft Corp until his retirement. In 1947 he married Julie Murphy and they had...

Jul 12, 2011

Dwila Peck Bronson Hess, 95, died Sunday, July 12, 2011 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dwila was born Feb. 19, 1916 in Muir, Michigan, the daughter of Glenn and Mary (Anna) Peck. After graduating high school at age 16, she attended teacher training and then taught in several one-room schools in Gratiot County. After moving to Lansing and taking a job at...

Jul 9, 2011

REDINGER, Robert Homer Kalamazoo Passed away July 9, 2011. Robert was born Jan. 12, 1925 in New Bethlehem, PA the son of Homer and Larue (Kerr) Redinger. He was a kind and generous father, grandfather and friend. He served proudly in WWII as a Signalman on the USS Buckley. He retired from Sears Roebuck from the sporting goods department. He...

Jul 6, 2011

Elizabeth (Betty) C. Wilder Betty Wilder, 88, passed away July 6, 2011, proceeded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, Lester, and siblings Peter, John, Bertha Slater, and Nell Kiewiet. Born March 9, 1923 in Kalamazoo, daughter of Dirk and Catherine (Van Liere) Goldsmeding. She was a gracious and loving mother of four daughters: Sharon (Gary) Pohl of Portage,...

Jul 1, 2011

Jun 25, 2011

VAN ATTI, Myrtle Bell Kalamazoo Passed away June 25, 2011 at Kairos dwelling. Preceded her in death by her husband Rayford L. Van Atti in 1998. She is survived by her children; Sandra (Lyle) Jenkins, Ray (Linda) Van Atti, Patricia (Walter) Woods, Debra Van Atti, Kenneth (Sara) Van Atti, 13 grand and great grand children. Myrtle was a faithful servant...

Jun 22, 2011

LUCE, Donald Leland Age 68 Donald Leland Luce, 8/1/42 - 6/22/11, age 68, loving husband, father, and "Papa" Don passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a wife of 39 years, Gail; daughters, Jackie (husband Dave) and Angel; and two grandsons, Landis and Ryar, who admired him dearly. Don lived most of his life in...

Jun 22, 2011

Jun 21, 2011

BAKER, Carey Floyd (Sanny) Kalamazoo Passed away June 21, 2011. Carey was born Sept. 20, 1922 in Gobles the son of Harmon and Catherine (Johnson) Baker. He was a roofer, an avid bowler and member of the Horseshoe Pitcher Ass. Hall of Fame. Surviving are 4 children; Carey (Chris) Baker, Tim (Wendy) Baker, Verna (Ed) Stewart and Mark Baker, 5...

Jun 20, 2011

KOWALSKI, MADELYN E. Passed away June 20, 2011. Madelyn was born June 2, 1937 in Paw Paw the daughter of Joseph and Rachael Masten. She married her High School sweetheart James A. Kowalski on August 14, 1954, 56 years ago, who predeceased her five months ago. Surviving are her two children Christopher (Kathy) Kowalski of Lewisburg, TN and Julie K....

Jun 18, 2011

LINDSEY, Bethel M. (Forney) Age 69 Of Galesburg, MI Passed away Sunday at her home. Service Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 PM at Climax United Methodist Church, 133 East Maple St., Climax, MI. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to The Augusta V.F.W. Ladies Auxilliary, 13540 M-96, Augusta, MI, or your favorite charity. www.avinkcremation.com

Jun 17, 2011

Judy Margaret Russell, 61,of South Haven, Michigan, passed away on June 17, 2011, after a brief illness. She was born February 15, 1950, in East Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late L. Kirk Hall and Sarah Harwood Wills Hall. Judy is survived by her husband of 19 years, Thomas William Russell; son William Hall Russell; granddaughters Ariannabella, Kendra, Samara...