Obituaries
Mary Frances Ormsby-Trenkle
Jan 28, 2014
Mary F. Ormsby-Trenkle of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, MI. Mary was born February 25, 1918 in Chillicothe, MO the daughter of Newton and Eunice (Hedrick) Ormsby. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Kalamazoo Bridge Club, Service Club (Junior League), and Kalamazoo Country Club....
Carllyn Ray Compton
Jan 26, 2014
Carllyn R. Compton, 69 of Portage passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. Carllyn was born February 3, 1944 in Paw Paw the son of Carl and Evelyn (Stoughton) Compton. Before retirement he was employed as an electrician for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with family and friends, helping people...
William Joseph Ketelaar, Sr.
Jan 22, 2014
William Joseph Ketelaar, Sr. passed away on January 22, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. Bill was born on April 8, 1933 the only child to Joseph and Mary (Stokes) Ketelaar. He was a graduate of St. Augustine High School, where he excelled in football. He attended Michigan State University before enlisting in the Army honorably serving...
Marcella Jean Day
Jan 20, 2014
Marcella J Day, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital after suffering a devastating stroke 4 days earlier. Surrounded in love by family she went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday evening January 20, 2014. Marcella was born February 7, 1928 to Frank and Ellen (Collister) Chiles of Cherokee, IA where she attended and...
Esther Marie Fellows Frederickson
Jan 16, 2014
Esther Marie Larsen Fellows Frederickson, age 97, died at Appledorn Living Center in Holland, MI, on Thursday, January 16, 2014. She was born the second of six children on June 6, 1916 in Edmore, MI, to the Reverend Soren C. and Lena (Enerson) Larsen. After graduating from high school in 1934 at Onaway, MI, Esther attended and graduated from Western...
Neva Marie Rose
Jan 12, 2014
Neva M. Rose went to be with the Lord on January 12th, 2014 it was a very peaceful meeting. Neva was born December 8th, 1944 the daughter of Clifford and Mary Rose. She is survived by her Daughter Maria (Roy) Beebe of Kalamazoo; her Son Paul (Shelly)LaBonte of Kalamazoo; Three brothers, Michael Rose of Vicksburg and Jim (Carol) Saline of...
Clyde Frederick Kirk
Jan 11, 2014
Clyde Frederick Kirk Jr. of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at home. Clyde was born November 20, 1940 in Kalamazoo the son of Clyde and Ada (Hulet) Kirk. Clyde was an avid Tigers and U of M fan. He loved helping others and spending time with his grand kids. He was well known for his personality and sense...
Lorene Amanda Andersons
Jan 9, 2014
Lorene A. Andersons of Parchment, passed away Thursday January 9, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lorene was born January 31, 1926 in Forman, ND the daughter of Harry and Iva (Heacock) Walstead. Before her retirement Lorene was employed by Borgess Medical Center. She was preceded in death by two husbands, El Stucker and Janis Andersons, a son Gene Stucker in...
Darrell Harold Hill
Jan 8, 2014
Darrell H. Hill "Bam Bam", passed away Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born May 13, 1958 in Kalamazoo the son of Darrell and Marjorie (Blodgett) Hill. Darrell was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed Hunting and spending time with his family. On June 23, 1990 in Kalamazoo Darrell was united in marriage...
Elaz C. Tice
Jan 6, 2014
Elza Tice formerly of Cooper Twp. passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 at Tendercare Portage. Elza was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Stonefort, IL the son of Elza and Sadie (Barnette) Tice. He was a member of Ravine Road Baptist Church and the Teamsters Union. Elza retired as a truck driver for National Food. On May 13, 1989 in Comstock...
Leonard "Bud" Leroy Hiatt
Jan 4, 2014
HIATT, Leonard “Bud” Kalamazoo Passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. Bud was born September 12, 1930 in Alden the son of Roy and Inez (Leonard) Hiatt. He graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1949, then served in the U.S. Air Force until being discharged in 1954. He graduated with a BBA from WMU...
Walter Vincent Hamilton, Jr.
Jan 3, 2014
Walter Vincent Hamilton, Jr. of Portage passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. Walter was born September 7, 1930 in Pittsburg, PA the son of Walter and Catherine (Maybie) Hamilton. He attended Youngstown State University. He retired as a millwright for General Motors. Walter was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. On January 15, 1951 in...
Wilfred Joe Buckhout
Dec 31, 2013
Wilfred Joe Buckhout, age 96 of Three Rivers passed away on December 31, 2013 at Heartland Nursing Home. Joe was born on Nov. 15, 1917 the oldest son of Milo Buckhout and Ottie (Wisher) Conklin in Oshtemo. A lifetime resident he graduated from State High School and served his country honorably in the US Army Air Forces during WWII. Joe...
Liliana Elizabeth Rodriguez
Dec 30, 2013
Liliana E. Rodriguez, 42 of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at home. Liliana was born January 15, 1971 in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico the daughter of Leonore Lopez. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Paw Paw. In 1993 in Kalamazoo Liliana was united in marriage to Thomas Rodriguez who survives. Also surviving are...
Palmer Dyer
Dec 30, 2013
Palmer Dyer of Plainwell, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Palmer was born Sept. 18, 1941 in Salyersville, KY the son of Oscar and Laura (Patton) Dyer. He is survived by 2 sons, Gregory (Judith) Dyer of Hazel Green, Al, Mark (Judy) Dyer of Plainwell; 2 daughters, Sheila (Alvin) Smith of McEwen, TN, Kimberly (Michael) Williamson...
John William Kerry
Dec 29, 2013
John W. Kerry, 69 of Battle Creek passed away Monday, December 29, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice. John was born September 19, 1944 in Flint the son of John and Jeanette (Sharp) Kerry. John was a Korean war veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Federal Center in Battle Creek. Surviving are a 2 sons, John...
Miyoko Trevan
Dec 23, 2013
Miyoko Trevan, 86 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday December 23, 2013 at home. Miyoko was born, May 21, 1927n Saitama Ken, Japan the daughter of Haruya and Famiyo Naka. She retired from Tyson Foods and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and she made hats and blankets for premature and bereavement at Bronson Hospital. On July 12, 1957 in Tokyo, Japan Miyoko...
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