Obituaries

Nov 2, 2010

Oct 28, 2010

James R Weeks A Kalamazoo pioneer in pharmaceutical research at the Upjohn Company passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010. Dr. James R. Weeks discovered a technique for self injection of drugs by rats for addiction research. He was among the first in the world to discover prostaglandins. He served his country during World War II in New Caledonia, supervising the...

Oct 27, 2010

Fritz, Donald Ray Sr. Lawrence Died Oct. 27, 2010 at Borgess Hospital. Donald was born Dec. 27, 1945 in Trumann, Ar. He had lived in Michigan 40 years and spent the last several years in Paragould, Ar for the Winters. He was preceded by his parents Adam Fritz and Rosie Littles and a sister Betty Lee. Survivors include his wife...

Oct 26, 2010

Mig McClain (Dudley) deceased 10-26-10 I was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, graduated from Kalamazoo Central 1967. I was a member of Second Reformed Church. I celebrated my life by making arts and crafts, baking, and going out to eat - with a special affinity for chocolate. I was deeply loved by my 3 children - mike, ben, melissa and...

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Oct 16, 2010

SMITH, Frank W. Portage Passed away Oct. 16, 2010 at home. Frank was born Oct. 29, 1922 in Battle Creek the son of Frank and Florence Smith. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. He married Bertha Zuidema June 18, 1946. She preceded him in death May 12, 1995. Surviving are 3 sons: George Smith of Battle Creek, Roger (Sheila)...

Oct 15, 2010

Charles S. Pearce Age 78 Climax Charles S. Pearce, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away October 15 , 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ida (Hunt); children: Steven (Shari) Pearce, Cathy (Marty) Born; brother: Frank (Irene) Pearce; brother and sister-in-law Orval and Shirley Hunt; grandchildren: Travis (Lindsey) Born,...

Oct 12, 2010

BROCKWAY, Donald Scotts Passed away suddenly Oct. 12, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. He is survived by Dolores, his loving wife of 62 years. One of six children, Don was born Oct. 30, 1927 in Brady Twp. to Omar and Ines Brockway. Don was preceded in death by sisters, Donna and Margaret and is survived by a brother Lyle of Grand...

Oct 12, 2010

Oct 11, 2010

BIGLER, Nancie A. Age 72 Portage Died on Oct. 11, 2010 in Kalamazoo. Nancie was born Oct. 1, 1938 in Kalamazoo to Irving and Clara (Woodruff) Milham. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central HS in 1958 and attended WMU. After college she moved to Denver, CO and there met her husband, Lewis Bigler. They married in Oct. of 1964 and she...

Oct 7, 2010

FOX, Douglas John Passed away early October 7, 2010 at his home in Portage following a year and a half battle with lung cancer. Doug was born May 24, 1934, to Muriel and Giffard Fox in Dowagiac, MI. Doug was an original electrician for the Kalamazoo Fisher Body plant, retiring in 1995. Doug was a fan of Notre Dame football,...

Oct 4, 2010

Carpenter, Neil A. of Portage MI 3/29/1929 - 10/04/2010 Neil born to Neil and Hazel Carpenter in Lansing, MI. Neil was proceeded in death by wife Laura (Field) Carpenter. Neil was an avid bowler, member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed many hobbies. Surviving children are: Renee Carpenter of Springfield,VA, Colleen (Larry) Krueger of Kalamazoo,MI, Jeff Carpenter of Portage,MI...

Oct 3, 2010

Ruth A Martin Age 85 Ruth passed away 10/03/2010 at Bronson Hospital. Ruth was born 7/21/25 in Burlington, MI and is survived by her children Michael R Martin, Patricia L Peters, son in-law Roger W Peters and many who call her Aunt, Mother, Grandmother and friend. A short service will be held at 11:30 Friday at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery...

Oct 3, 2010

HUGHES, Lester Charles Constantine Passed away Oct. 3, 2010 at Three Rivers Hospital. Lester was born Dec. 16, 1925 in Akron, OH the son of Wint and Lottie (Kapp) Hughes. He was a Merchant Marine Veteran. Lester was a machinest in Three Rivers for most of his life. He was a member of the Corey Church of the Nazarene. He...

Sep 30, 2010

PETRUCCI, Carole W. Portage Carole was born Sept. 14, 1943 to the late Maurice and Grace Aldrich in Kalamazoo. She passed away Sept. 30, 2010 at Detroit Henry Ford Hospital, of liver disease. She was preceded in death by a half brother, Donald M. Aldrich. She is survived by a son, Stephen (Susan) Hyska of Hampton, VA, a daughter, Chiara...

Sep 30, 2010

Joseph Robert Gipson Dec 9,1934 - Sept 30, 2010 Passed away peacefully early Thursday morning. He is proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Marguarite Gipson,Wife Louise, Son William, Brother Dave. He is survived by his loving brother Dale (Gaydene) Gipson, Sister in law Barb Gipson, Three children Daughter Karen(Jay) Wilcox, Son Thomas (Theresa) Gipson, and Daughter Cheryl (Todd)...