Obituaries

Feb 25, 2011

CHARKOWSKI, Mr. Earl Kalamazoo Went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25, 2011, with his loving family by his side. Earl was born in Kalamazoo on March 24, 1921, the son of the late, Frank and Agnes (Snow) Charkowski. Earl was a kind and loving man who was proud of his family, his community and his country. He...

Feb 24, 2011

HEANEY, Raymond W. Kalamazoo Passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Rose Arbor with his family by his side. Ray was born in Fairmount, WV, on July 6, 1924, the son of the late John and Ethel (Howell) Heaney. Ray served his country honorably during WWII, as a soldier in the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged, he found...

Feb 23, 2011

MYERS, Bernice O. Vicksburg Passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Bronson Hospital. Bernice was born March 1, 1933 in Wakeshma Township the daughter of Russel and Mildred (Louden) Vance. She married James Myers July 28, 1951 who survives. She had many talents such as sewing, quilting and wedding cake decorating. Also surviving are 2 daughters; Lori Myers (Rob...

Feb 22, 2011

Cochran, Helen Of Comstock Formerly of Galesburg Passed away Tuesday February 22, 2011. A time and place for a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangments handled by Avink Funeral Home and Cremation Society.

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Feb 11, 2011

FORD, Charles Wesley Died on February 11, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Charles Atly and Ann (Zachadnyk) Ford. Chuck worked at the Upjohn, Pharmacia and Pfizer Pharmaceutical companies as a microbiologist and immunologist and was passionate about discovering and researching drugs that would improve the quality of...

Feb 11, 2011

Judy, Margaret Jean Age 90 of Kalamazoo, MI Died February 11, 2011 at Bronson Hospital. Margaret was born October 13, 1920 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Leo & Sadie (Ratliff) Judy. Margaret trained & worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She lived her adult life in Kalamazoo, MI where, in her younger days, she enjoyed dancing,...

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Feb 5, 2011

BERGHUIS, Georgiana V. Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully Saturday February 5, 2011. She is survived by husband Michael J.Berghuis; children Michael J.(Brigid)Berghuis Jr., AnnMarie Berghuis; grandchildren Amarrah Kean, Timothy Berghuis, Petey Berghuis; sisters JoAnn(Sam)Woo, Kathy Johnsen, Sherry (Bill) Berghuis; brothers Jack Dietrich and George(Diane)Dietrich Jr. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited for a...

Feb 1, 2011

VAN DER KLEY, Jean Marie Kalamazoo Age 87, passed away February 1, 2011, Jean was born June 30, 1923 in Darlington, Indiana, the daughter of William and Lucille Biddle. She married William Burnard Van Der Kley in 1948. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an active member of St. Mary's Church and participated in...

Feb 1, 2011

Jan 31, 2011

KUDER, Barbara Jean (Hiscock) Kalamazoo Passed away Jan. 31, 2011. Surviving are husband, Dale Kuder, son, Rich (Kimberly) Hiscock and their children Nichole and Michael, daughter Kimmberli (Hiscock) Etherton and her children Cassandra and Ryan, Steevi and Lauran, a brother, David (Linda) Hiscock. Loving church family: Church of Christ, very special friend and neighbor Ruth Ruth and "all" of her...

Jan 30, 2011

OLVITT James Stephen Portage James Stephen Olvitt passed away on Sunday January 30th. Jim was born on January 27th 1959 in Kalamazoo, Mi the son of Richard L. and Maxine R. (Peters) Olvitt. Jim was a graduate of Portage Northern High School. Jim married his High School sweetheart and moved to the Petoskey/Harbor Springs area where he started a small...

Jan 30, 2011

MOREY, Robert Passed away January 30, 2011 at home surrounded by his daughter and grand daughters. Born June 30, 1931 in Detroit Michigan. He was 79. A graduate of Hillsdale College and member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He served overseas in the U.S. Army from 1954 - 1962. Retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. He enjoyed playing tennis,...

Jan 29, 2011

Donald James (Butch) Holden Sr. November 14, 1947 - January 29th, 2011 After a long battle with cancer Donald (Butch) Holden Sr. of Otsego went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at his home. Butch was born on November 4, 1947 to George and Helen Holden and Verne Stratton in Plainwell, Michigan. Butch was employed by...

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