Obituaries

Jan 12, 2010

SMITH, Roger Jacob MD Passed away January 12, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born January 21, 1933; son of the late Jacob M. Smith and Jennie Smith (Gierucki). Dr. Smith was a veteran of the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State School of Medicine. Board Certified in Family Practice, he practiced...

Jan 11, 2010

HEATH, Lee A. Delton Passed away January 11, 2010. Lee was born May 19, 1940 in Kalamazoo the son of Walter and Euna (Lambeck) Heath. He was employed by Kalamazoo Container and General Motors for25 years, owned a business in Richland Archery Plus, a member of NRA and an avid hunter and fisherman. On Aug. 26, 1960 he married Mary...

Jan 11, 2010

Jan 11, 2010

Jan 8, 2010

DOORNBOS, Willem "Bill" Age 81 Of Kalamazoo Passed away Friday morning, January 8, 2010 at Tender-care Westwood. He was born April 13, 1928 in Den Andel, The Netherlands, the son of Maarten and Johanna (Ronda) Doornbos. In 1951 he was united in marriage to Jacoba Hoexum. He immigrated to The United States in 1956, where he lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan...

Jan 8, 2010

Passed away Jan. 8, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Karen was born July 8, 1948 in Japan the daughter of Elmer and Esther (Morrison) Duff. At her request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Karen was an avid writer and began her story telling as early as 4 years of age. Karen...

Jan 5, 2010

WEHNER, June A. Kalamazoo Formerly of Grand Rapids Passed away January 5, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. June was born July 24, 1926 in Youngstown, OH the daughter of Edward and Irma (Miller) Wehner. She retired as an RN from St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Surviving are 3...

Jan 2, 2010

PERIN, Ernest Charles Of Kalamazoo Died Saturday afternoon January 2, 2010. Ernie was born October 18, 1925 in Kalamazoo County to Felix and Vera Perin. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1943. He volunteered for the United States Army Air Corp in 1944 graduating in electronics that same year. His stories of that time were always told as if they...

Dec 30, 2009

HESSLER, Dixie M. Portage, MI Dixie went to be with her Lord December 30, 2009. She was born November 10, 1933 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Donald and Helen (Remmele Keppel. Dixie was united in marriage to William J Hessler who survives. She was employed by The Upjohn Company for over 18 years until her retirement. She enjoyed music,...

Dec 27, 2009

CHANNELLS, Sean Portage Passed away Dec. 27, 2009. Sean was born May 22, 1974 in Kalamazoo the son Ronald and Barbara (Cook) Channells. He loved deer hunting and bluegill fishing. Surviving is a daughter, Brittany Lynn Sweet of Tulsa, OK his mother, Barbara Channells of Kalamazoo, Step-mother; Josephine Channells, of Battle Creek, a brother Lee Simmons of Battle Creek, 2...

Dec 25, 2009

Norma L. Sabin age 82, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice Home in Kalamazoo, MI, December 25, 2009 with her loving husband at her side. She was born August 2, 1927, in Brookfield, Michigan, the daughter of the late Thelma and Louis Hardwick. She was the third of four siblings. She married Milford C. Sabin, who survives....

Dec 24, 2009

KONING, Margaret J. (Maggie) Kalamazoo Passed away Dec. 24, 2009. Maggie was born Aug. 18, 1944 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Henry and Stella (Vrobel) Ponicki. She was a bookkeeper for the Van Buren Youth Camp for the last 17 years. On July 12, 1969 she married John Koning who survives. Also surviving is a son; Brian Lee Koning of...

Dec 23, 2009

David S. Ray died in Kalamazoo MI on December 23, 2009. Mr. Ray was born in Cuba IL on February 10, 1917 to Clayton and Ruth Ray. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1939 and began a career as a commercial artist in Chicago. During World War II, David Ray served in the South Pacific with the United...

Dec 21, 2009

Dec 20, 2009

BARNES, Esther L. Kalamazoo Passed away Dec. 20, 2009 at the Springs at Bronson Place in Kalamazoo. Esther was born in Kalamazoo, on September 17, 1918, the daughter of the late Edwin and Minnie (Miller) Belt. She remained a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. On June 23, 1937, she married her husband Robert Arthur Barnes, who preceded her in passing in...

Dec 20, 2009

MCCOY, Thomas F. Portage, Passed away Dec. 22, 2009. Thomas was born May 5, 1933 in Korea the son of Thomas and Frances (Wood) McCoy. He was a 1955 graduate of Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, retired from Upjohn-Pfizer Co., long time member of the Moors Golf Club in Portage, member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and an...

Dec 16, 2009

Dec 15, 2009

Steven M. Strong 43 Gobles Died suddenly in his sleep, Dec. 16, 2009. Steven was born March 16, 1966 to Michael and Linda strong of Schoolcraft. He leaves behind 2 children, Casey 17 and Jacob 11 of Lawton, a sister Lynnette Strong of Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers we request a memorial contribution for the children's welfare fund, be made...

Dec 15, 2009

Passed away Dec. 15, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Antonia was born June 5, 1930 in Christopher, IL. At his request cremation has take place. There will be no visitation or services at this time.

Dec 9, 2009

Harrison, Mrs. Eva E. Portage, MI Mrs. Harrison passed away on December 9, 2009 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Ezra Geddings and Mildred (Walton) Geddings, Eva was born on April 29, 1934 in Mason City, IL. Eva was an avid bowler, having belonged to the same league for over 45 years. She loved gardening, and her...