Obituaries

Jan 26, 2011

Martin, Harry of Schoolcraft, MI January 26, 2011 Harry left this world after a courageous six year battle with cancer and heart issues. Harry Martin, son of Laura Ann (Rhoades) and Harry Martin was born on July 5, 1944 at his home in Wakelee, MI. Harry was a heavy equipment operator and pipe foreman at Balkema Excavating for many years...

Jan 24, 2011

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Jan 22, 2011

BARR, Lulu Florence (Vito) Lawton Passed quietly to her heavenly home Jan. 22, 2011 at the Bronson Nursing and Rehab in Lawton, Mi. Dolly was born Feb. 20, 1924 in Bethlehem, PA the daughter of Clarence Remaly and Blanch Lawall. Affectionately known to all as "Dolly". She lived all her life in the Bethlehem, Pa area until 1995 when she...

Jan 19, 2011

Baughman, Elena V. Age 83 Of Cooper Twp. Passed away peacefully on January 19, 2011 at her home surrounded by family. Elena was born on October 9, 1927 in Kedainai, Lithuania. Once in the U.S. she spent 13 years at the Immaculate Conception convent in Conneticut where she became Sister Mary Veronica .Thankfully she had a change of heart and...

Jan 17, 2011

Jan 15, 2011

WELSH, Gene C. Gobles Passed away at White Oaks Hawthorn House in Lawton on Jan. 15, 2011. Gene was born Oct. 10, 1930 in Tyner, IN to Ernest L. and Mildred K. (Smith) Welsh. He was graduated from Lawton High School in 1948. Gene served in the US Navy from 1949 to 1953, obtaining the rate of QM2 and spent...

Jan 12, 2011

KING, Richard M. Three Rivers Passed away Jan. 12, 2011. Richard was born Dec. 26, 1935 in Sturgis the son of Elvyn and Frances (Mumby) King. He was an Army Veteran of Korean Conflict. Richard retired from Armstrong International after 33 years in 1998. He attended Chapman Memorial Church of the Nazarene at Indian Lake. He loved his gardening, fishing...

Jan 9, 2011

Helen Elizabeth Scholten- Newland was born March 13, 1921 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1939. She attended Pargon's Business College and was first employed by the Hammond Machinery Company. She worked as a secretary for United Way of Kalamazoo and later as the secretary at Western Michigan as the Internal Auditor. Helen sang her...

Jan 7, 2011

Gerald Sompels, husband of Michele (Nowosad) Sompels passed away peacefully at Borgess Medical Center on January 7, 2011 with his family by his side. Jerry was born December 16, 1948 to Julius and Stella (Kushuba) Sompels in Flint, MI. He retired from H&R Block where he was the District Manager of Southwest Michigan. He also worked in offices in Flint...

Jan 6, 2011

MAHIEU, Kenneth Allen Sr. Schoolcraft Passed away Jan. 6, 2011 at Heartland Heath Care Center. Ken was born Sept. 13, 1929 in Niles the son of Ronald and Ruth (Clark) Mahieu. Ken grew up in Gobles and married Violet Miller on May 20, 1949 in Alamo. He worked at Clarage Fan Co. for 19 years, Farm Bureau/IMCC and retired from...

Jan 4, 2011

KOWALSKI, James A. Portage Passed away Jan. 4, 2011. James was born Aug. 7, 1937 in Paw Paw the son of Joseph and Katherine (Gozdecki) Kowalski. He married his High School sweetheart Madelyn Masten on Aug. 14, 1954 56 years ago who survives. Also surviving are 2 children; Christopher (Kathy) Kowalski of Lewisburg, TN and Julie K. (Larry) Phillips of...

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Dec 23, 2010

Although Robert McCowen traveled the world over, the moments he spent gathered with his family were the ones he treasured most. He was a devoted husband who spent more than 65 years with the love of his life by his side, creating a love story that serves as an inspiration to the generations who follow in their footsteps. Bob was...

Dec 23, 2010

LARGE, George Elvis Mendon Passed away Dec 23, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. George was born March 30,1929 in Goshen IN (the son of Lehman and Florence (Poff) Large. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11, a lifetime member of VFW Post 4898, member of American Legion Post 0225. George enjoyed working in his garden and sharing the wonderful...

Dec 22, 2010

HUMPHREYS, Donald Philip (Diaz) Delton Passed away Dec. 22, 2010 at Borgess Hospital surrounded in love by his wife, children, grandchildren and pastor. Donald was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA the son of J. Benigno and Dorothy (Humphreys) Diaz. He was Past District Governor of Rotary District 6360, 2000-2001. Don was retired from Clark Equipment and from his...

Dec 13, 2010

DOROTHY, Patricia H. (Kuplicki) Kalamazoo Passed away on Dec. 13, 2010 at age 80. She was born Sept. 18, 1930 in Hamtramck, MI to Henry and Susan Kuplicki. Her family moved to Flowerfield, MI in 1943 where she attended and graduated from the one-room schoolhouse. She then went on to, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. Patricia worked along...

Dec 11, 2010

Nicolaas Pieter Visser passed away December 11, 2010 in Kalamazoo, MI. from a battle with Alzheimers. Nicolaas was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands September 23, 1932. He immigrated to the United States in 1954 and united in marriage with Aagje Boogerman August 12, 1955 where they had a happy and long life together. Nicolaas was a carpenter in the Kalamazoo area...