Obituaries
Robert J. Kruska
Oct 21, 2022
Robert J. Kruska 74 of Richland Township passed away Friday October 21, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Place. Robert was born January 21, 1948 in Muskegon the son of Harry and Josephine (Goresch) Kruska. He was a graduate of Western Michigan University and taught at Galesburg-Augusta Middle School and High School. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church where...
Judith Blake
Oct 19, 2022
The Sisters of St. Joseph request your prayers for Sister Judith Blake, CSJ Who entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Welcome Home and Funeral Mass on October 26 beginning at 9:30am. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery following the Funeral Mass. *Live-stream link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82633493337?pwd=V3B6R2dac2JMNVdTdTk5UGVEK2Ywdz09 Meeting ID: 826 3349 3337 Passcode: 913276 Judith Blake was born in Phoenix,...
Rajamma David
Oct 18, 2022
Mrs. Rajamma David (“Rajam”, “Mummy”, “Achamma”) went to her eternal home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 18, 2022. She was 73 years old. Born in Kidangannur, Kerala, India, to Mr. T. M. George and Mrs. Mariamma George, she grew up with four sisters and one brother on a farm, surrounded by fruit...
Susan K. Brocato
Oct 16, 2022
Susan Brocato 86 of Portage passed away Sunday October 16, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Susan was born February 10, 1936 in Monroe the daughter of Raymond and Winifred (Evans) Saum. She was a graduate of Western Michigan University receiving her bachelor’s degree in education in 1958. She taught at the Michigan School for the Deaf, St. Monica’s School, South...
Rocky Allen Morgan
Oct 15, 2022
Rocky Allen Morgan, Sr. 62 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday October 15, 2022 at home. Rocky was born August 11, 1960 in Kalamazoo the son of Clyde and June (Green) Morgan. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as an over the road trucker. Rocky enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are three children, Edward Morgan,...
Larry Danny Pruitt
Oct 13, 2022
Larry Pruitt, 71, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 13, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Laurie DeLoof Pruitt; his sister, June Sink of Davenport, Florida; a close circle of family and friends; and a number of cherished pets. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Helen...
William Charles Mezo
Oct 12, 2022
Passed away peacefully in his sleep October 12, 2022. William was born in Kalamazoo, on June 6, 1961, the son of Louis and Dorothy (Kluck) Mezo. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. William was passionate about collecting Indian artifacts and loved his little dog, Pee Wee. He was preceded in death by a sister Martha Brouwer. William...
Shirley Ann Ptacek
Oct 10, 2022
Shirley Ann Ptacek of Portage, Michigan, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022 at Fountain View of Portage. Shirley was born August 26, 1936 in Tekonsha the daughter of John and Louise (Hoenes) Sanders. She was famous for her cakes, sugar cookies, Chex mix and candies. Shirley loved working at Comerica Bank and Wings Stadium, going to her...
John Scott Wyman
Oct 9, 2022
John Scott Wyman 57 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday October 9, 2022 at home. John was born October 28, 1964 in Battle Creek the son of Harry and Patricia (Knoll) Wyman. He was formerly employed as a construction worker and enjoyed his Harley Davison Motorcycle, fishing and listening to music. Surviving are five children, Joshua, Matt, Kelly, John, Brian Halsey;...
Timothy Lee Blanton
Oct 6, 2022
Timothy Lee Blanton 34 of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Thursday October 6, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Timothy was born August 18, 1988 in Coldwater, MI, his parents are Victor and Linda (Moore) Blanton. He was employed at Senneca Holdings in Portage, MI and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, camping and just being outdoors. On April 26, 2014...
Rose Ann Hall
Sep 30, 2022
Rose Ann Hall 78 of Kalamazoo passed away Friday September 30, 2022 at home. Rose was born September 19, 1944 in Plainwell the daughter of Donald and Egie (Butler) Hall. She was a waitress at Judy’s Restaurant in Otsego and for 34 years in Quality Control at parker Hannifin. Rose was an awesome grandmother. Surviving are two children, Theresa Brooks...
Samantha Josephine Telesko
Sep 30, 2022
Samantha (Sam) Josephine Telesko, 29 of Allegan, passed away Friday September 30, 2022 at University of Michigan Health – West Hospital. Sam was born June 1, 1993 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Kenneth and Annette (Pirozzo) Telesko. She was a strong supporter of the Wish Bone Pet Rescue in Douglas, where she adopted her 2 cats. Carlton and Squeak were...
Thomas James Wilder
Sep 12, 2022
Thomas J. Wilder Kalamazoo, MI Thomas James Wilder (Tom) was born April 24th 1944 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Bernard W. Wilder and Olive E. (Schram) Wilder. At a young age, Tom was always interested in big trucks and equipment. After high school in Kalamazoo, he enlisted in the Navy in 1961 and served as...
Wilson S. Hunt, III
Sep 12, 2022
Wilson S. Hunt, III of Kalamazoo passed away Monday September 12, 2022 at home. Wilson was born March 8, 1945 in Louisville, KY the oldest son of Wilson and Mary (Wallace) Hunt. He was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalamazoo Stake. On October...
Eldon Earl Cattell
Sep 12, 2022
On September 12, 2022, Eldon E. Cattell went home to be with his Savior. He was born in Sturgis, MI. on October 10, 1937, the son of Milton and Eunice (Brouse) Cattell. He proudly served in the United States Army. Eldon was a non-commissioned officer with the Michigan Army National Guard. He was a member of the Michigan Emergency Volunteers,...
James Collins
Sep 11, 2022
On September 11, 2022 James passed away at Bronson Hospital. James was born in Battle Creek, MI. on January 23, 1945 the son of Joseph and Virginia (Eberhard) Collins. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flea marketing and yard sales. He was passionate about his family, cats and his trophies. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Gene and his wife...
Michael Martin Mars Sr.
Sep 8, 2022
September 8, 2022, Michael passed away at the age of 82. Michael was born June 24, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. Enjoying scouting in his youth, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and later was a Cub Scout leader. He graduated from Hower High School in 1959 and in 1961 enlisted in the Marine Corps. He proudly served in Okinawa...
Cary D. Smith
Sep 7, 2022
Passed away September 7, 2022. Cary was born in Kalamazoo on January 30, 1979 the son of Craig and Susan (Rouse) Smith. He was a graduate of Comstock High School. He was an avid reader and loved to pursue his passions of fishing and spending time on the water. He also enjoyed connecting with family & friends through activities like...
Sr. Mary Choiniere, CSJ
Sep 5, 2022
* https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85602948468?pwd=RVhYV0wrTCsrWGlsbmRxSVhpWm1pQT09 Meeting ID: 856 0294 8468 Passcode: 698767 Mary Choiniere was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 30, 1930, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Chartier) Choiniere. She was a member of St. Philip Neri in Detroit, Michigan at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph at Nazareth on January 2, 1949....
Frank Joseph Capitano
Sep 5, 2022
Passed away September 5, 2022 at the VA in Battle Creek. Frank was born in Grand Haven, Mi on June 14, 1949 , the son of Frank and Ethel (Holland) Capitano. He was a laborer in the food industry. Frank is a veteran of the Viet Nam War having served in the U.S. Marines Corps. in his free time you...
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