Gerald Marion Griffin
Oct 3, 2020
Gerald Marion Griffin, of Martin, MI passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020. He was born on November 4, 1928 in Morley, MI the son of Lewis and Murma (McKune) Griffin. He was united in holy matrimony with the love of his life Marie Gettys on July 29, 1955. From that marriage four beautiful children were born: Ruth (Buzz) Powless,...
Newell Burson Dean
Oct 1, 2020
Newell Burson Dean, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the age of 84 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born at the Burson family homestead north of Schoolcraft, Michigan, on February 28, 1936 to Leslie Newell Dean and Alice Mae (Burson, Dean) Schug. He was raised in Portage, MI and graduated from Portage Schools in...
Robert Frederick Kurtycz
Sep 30, 2020
Robert Frederick Kurtycz, of Portage, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 51. Rob was born on August 17, 1969. He was the son of Frederick and Patricia (Massey) Kurtycz. Rob graduated from Airport High School in Carleton MI before furthering his education. Rob earned a Bachelor's of Science degree from Grand Valley State University,...
Doris Mae Laverack
Sep 28, 2020
Laverack, Doris Mae 11/23/1927 – 9/28/2020 Kalamazoo, MI On Monday September 28th, 2020 Doris Mae Laverack passed away at Alamo Nursing home in Kalamazoo MI at the age of 92 peacefully in her sleep. Doris was born on November 23, 1927 in Kalamazoo MI, to Monroe Miller and Mae (Taylor). She was a graduate of Kellogg High School in 1944...
Pamela Joy VanWeelden
Sep 28, 2020
Pamela J. VanWeelden, of Portage passed away with a loving spirit on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the age of 63 from heart complications at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pam was born on February 1, 1957 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was the middle child of Fred and Ester Drenth. She spent 43 wonderful years married to her husband,...
Catherine Rosemary Smith
Sep 28, 2020
On September 28, 2020, Catherine Rosemary Smith. passed away at the age of 69. Under the care of her family and hospice. Cathy was born on July 8, 1951 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Robert and Marilyn (Miller)Roth. She grew up in Bridgman, Michigan and graduated with high honors from Western Michigan University, where she met her husband of fifty...
Marion John Dittenbir
Sep 27, 2020
Marion J. Dittenbir, age 89, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Marion was born on May 7, 1931 in Au Gres, Michigan the son of John and Nellie (Park) Dittenbir. The second of six children, he was christened “Sonny” by a neighbor when just a few days old and he forever embraced that nickname. Marion was...
Harold L. Nelson
Sep 26, 2020
Harold L. Nelson, age 98, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1922 to parents Andrew and Afra (Pederison) Nelson. Harold was born into America's greatest generation, also known as the World War II generation, and served in the European theatre. After returning from battle, he and his bride Phyllis settled in Parchment, Michigan...
Beatrice M. Schrader
Sep 26, 2020
Beatrice M. Schrader, of Sturgis passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born February 23, 1934 in Sherman Township, a daughter of George F. and Marie (Worrall) Schrader. She was a 1953 graduate of Sturgis High school. She groomed dogs from her home and retired from General Motors Company. Beatrice resided in Alba...
Thomas Karns
Sep 25, 2020
Thomas L. Karns, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 58. Tom was born on March 18, 1962 in Marshall, MI. He was the son of Thomas and Eleanor (Napientek) Karns. Tom graduated with the Class of 1980 from Marshall High School. He proudly served in the United States Army 101st Airborne from 1980...
Raymond E. Evert
Sep 25, 2020
Raymond E. Evert, of Otsego passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 83. Raymond was born on September 27, 1936 in Fulton, MI. He was the son of Charles and Lillian (Brown) Evert. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp. Afterward he worked for 29 1/2 years for James River Paper Mill...
James L. Nooney
Sep 25, 2020
Jim passed away from this earth on September 25, 2020 and is now in heaven helping prepare his Lord and Savior for mom's arrival. Jim, 86, was born in Plainwell, MI on October 15, 1933 and lived there for most of his life. His parents were Lewis and Ruth Nooney. He was united in marriage to Charlene (Chick) Williams on...
Susanna Campbell
Sep 24, 2020
Susanna Campbell, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday September 24, 2020 at the age of 81. Susanna was born on May 8, 1939 to parents Frank and Betty (Blair) Herlihy. Susanna was a wise woman, a fun-loving soul, and a force of nature. She was a horse-trader, a construction estimator, a greenhouse worker and a good friend to many in...
Betty Jane Smith
Sep 24, 2020
Betty Jane Smith, age 95, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Sojourner Place, Kalamazoo, MI. She was born May 17, 1925 in Kalamazoo, one of twelve children of William and Jennie (Walhout) Corstange. Betty Jane Corstange married Andrew Smith on June 18, 1943. They celebrated 76 wedding anniversaries prior to Andy’s passing this past March. Along with her...
Zita Christine England
Sep 23, 2020
Born April 23, 1935 to Stephan and Anna Kovach of Portage Michigan, Zita had 10 brothers and sisters and grew up on their farm on Vanderbilt Rd. Zita has lived in West Olive, MI with her Husband Cartis England since their marriage June 12, 1982. She married Richard A. Walker in 1950 and had 9 children John P. Walker, Linda...
Delton "Del" D. Miles
Sep 23, 2020
A family man with an honest soul, Delton Duane Miles leaves behind a life full of memories shared with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, a caring father, and a friend to everyone he met. We are deeply saddened to say our goodbyes to Delton, as we will miss him dearly. Delton started his life just before...
Evelyn McEntyre
Sep 20, 2020
Evelyn Viola McEntyre, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Evelyn was born on April 26, 1932 to John & Vera (Griffith) McKee. The complete obituary is being written While visiting Evelyn’s webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family. The family is being assisted by the McCowen...
Robert "Bob" Andrews
Sep 16, 2020
Robert "Bob" Andrews died peacefully in his home on September 16 in Parchment, MI at the age of 72, after suffering for many years from heart conditions and MS. Bob was selfless and most would never know the pain he endured because he never complained. Bob is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Chad (Susan) Andrews; grandchildren, Luke and Sienna....
Kenneth Stephen Sarkozy
Sep 14, 2020
Musician, Visual Artist, Scholar, Photographer, Radio Producer, Builder, Teacher, Creative Witty Humanist, and a too modest, lovely man died on September 14, 2020 of cancer at his home in Kalamazoo, MI. He was 77 years old. Ken was held close through his travails by his family, friends, and hospice care. Born in Dearborn, MI on February 12, 1943, to parents...
Lendon Lee Jackson
Sep 14, 2020
Lendon Lee Jackson, 76, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI on September 14, 2020. Len was born on March 16, 1944 in Town Creek, Alabama (Lawrence County) to Elvie Lee Beavers and Ules Alfred Jackson. Len was preceded in death by his wife Myra (Swieringa) Jackson, his father, mother, brother Chester Jackson, and sisters Mildred Lorene...