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John Joseph Bastin, age 84, of Galesburg, passed away the afternoon of March 15, 2011. He was born in Alexandria, Indiana on February 20, 1927, the son of John Joseph Bastine and Clora (Worley) Bastine. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Dorothy (Cizmadji) Bastin, his brother Albert Bastine, and sister Opal Wiley. John is...

Mar 12, 2011

GROEN, Audrey C. Gobles Passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Audrey was born Oct. 15, 1922 in Mitchell, SD the daughter of George and Ethel (Baldwin) Trudeau. She married Marinus (Boots) Groen April 9, 1942 and he preceded her in death Feb. of 1997. Survived by 1 daughter; Sharon Bassett of Gobles, 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great...

Mar 10, 2011

Edwin L. Parker Vicksburg, MI Was born on August 23, 1959 in Niles, MI and passed away at home on March 10, 2011. He was the son of John O. And Betty Parker, who along with a brother Allan Parker preceded him in death. Ed is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Lindsay, son Michael and granddaughter Margaret, all of...

Mar 10, 2011

FERGUSON, James H. Kalamazoo Passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011. James was born Jan. 2, 1949 in Coldwater the son of Harold and Dorothy (Meyer) Ferguson. He worked in construction since high school. He last worked for Lakewood Construction of Holland. James enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. Surviving is a son; Kim (Heather) Ferguson of Aurora, IL 2 grandchildren;...

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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.

Feb 18, 2011

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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...