Obituaries
Marjorie Jean McComis
May 28, 2020
Marjorie Jean McComis, 62 of Lawton Michigan, passed away on May 28, 2020 in Laurels of Galesburg. Marjorie was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Robert and Vivian (Taylor) Wentworth on July 29, 2020. She was united in marriage to Carl McComis Jr. on June 4, 1978, and were married for 32 years before he preceded her in death in 2010....
Margaret Johnson
May 27, 2020
Margaret Johnson, 88 of Kalamazoo Michigan, passed away on May 27, 2020 in Borgess Medical Center. Margaret was born in Kalamazoo to Donald and Evelyn O’Brien on March 30 1932. She was united in marriage to Noel Johnson. She was a loving mother, grandmother and enjoyed knitting, gardening, spending time with her friends, especially her dear friend Gladys, and was...
Charles Douglas Mackey
May 22, 2020
“Charlie” Mackey, 70 a long time resident of Portage, MI died Friday afternoon May 22, 2020 at his home from an accident. “Charlie” was born the son of George B. and Marie (Pierce) Mackey on January 13, 1950 in Kalamazoo. His first school was Woodward in Kalamazoo and he moved to Portage in 1958. He was enamored with Little League...
Arlene May Willis
May 20, 2020
Arlene May Willis, 92 passed away on May 20, 2020 in Vicinia Gardens Assisted Living Center. Arlene was born in Oshtemo Township, Michigan to William Curtis and Sina Belle (Dustin) Hendershot on August 4, 1927. On April 16, 1948 in Battle Creek, she was united in marriage to Merle Leon Willis who preceded her in death on March 5, 2018....
Randy Laws
May 11, 2020
Randy A. Laws, 59 of Kalamazoo passed away May 11 2020 at home. Randy was born September 7 1960 in Plainwell. The son of Harry and Doris (Williams) Laws. He was employed for over 30 years at Parchment Public Schools. Randy loved motorcycles and spending time with his grandchildren and biker friends. On February 14 1981 in Kalamazoo MI Randy...
Roland Joseph LeBlanc
May 11, 2020
Roland Joseph LeBlanc passed away early morning on May 11, 2020 from complications of dementia and heart failure at the age of 89 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Roland was born in Sudbury, Canada on October 4, 1930 to Joseph and Leonie LeBlanc, and was one of 16 children (12 surviving; 4 died prior to or at birth). His name at birth...
Joyce Marie Hawkins
May 10, 2020
Joyce M. Hawkins 89 of Kalamazoo passed away on May 10, 2020 at home. Joyce was born on December 21, 1930 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Lester and Ruth (Comstock) Newbre. She retired as an inspector at the Upjohn Company and enjoyed mushrooming, gardening, playing Yahtzee and table games with her family, occasional trips to the casino and spending time...
John W. Ingram
May 9, 2020
John W. Ingram, age 72, of Kalamazoo, MI, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Born in Kalamazoo on June 16, 1947, he was the son of the late William and Josephine (Scheiern) Ingram. John graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1965. He went on to earn a license as Journeyman Inside...
Karl John Nock
May 8, 2020
Karl John Nock of Kalamazoo passed away May 8, 2020 in Kalamazoo. Karl was born November 2, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the son of Frank and Mary (Hegedus) Nock. He attended Washington and St. Joseph grade schools through tenth grade, and graduated in 1953 from St. Augustine High where he lettered in football, basketball and track and loved all sports. He...
Daniel W. Nordwornik
May 3, 2020
Daniel W. Nadwornik 86 of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 at home. Daniel was born April 25, 1934 in Cooper Township, MI the son of Joseph and Alice (Rose) Nadwornik. He retired as a machine tender from James River Paper Co. and enjoyed gardening, playing music and fishing. On February 3, 1954 in Ohio Daniel was united in...
Steven Michael Cooper
Apr 28, 2020
Steven Michael Cooper 63 of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday April 28, 2020 in Kalamazoo. Steven was born March 10, 1957 in Jackson the son of Charles and Suzanne (O’Connell) Cooper, Jr. He retired from Michigan Dept. of Transportation and enjoyed disc golf and woodworking. On May 15, 2015 in Kalamazoo Steven was united in marriage to the former Sheila (Finkbiner-Baker)...
John Thomas Gordon
Apr 24, 2020
John Thomas Gordon born Nov 9, 1933, died April 24, 2020 peacefully at home. Second child of Clete and Mary (Butine) Gordon. Preceded in death by his sister Marilyn (Gordon) Jones. Survived by his wife Maxine (Iciek) and sons Joe (Theresa) Gordon and Andy (Lynn) Gordon, and four grandchildren Megan, John, Matthew and Mary Rose, and brother-in-law Desmond Jones. On...
Cindy M. Ingram Bartholomew
Apr 24, 2020
Cindy M. Ingram-Bartholomew, age 47 of Kalamazoo, formerly of Portage, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 24, 2020 in Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Cindy was born in Kalamazoo on December 24, 1972 to John and Lorraine (Barr) Ingram and has been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Portage Northern High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College....
Thomas Howard Hubbard
Apr 22, 2020
Thomas H. Hubbard, 80, of Portage passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Tom was born December 16, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Esther (Tonkin) Hubbard. He was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School, and one of Jehovah’s Witnesses at the Kingdom Hall in Portage. Tom worked as a franchise manager for...
Richard Edward Slumkoski
Apr 22, 2020
Richard E. Slumkoski 82 of Portage passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Richard was born February 22, 1938 in Kalamazoo the son of Edward and Sadie (Elliott) Slumkoski. He worked for W.L. Molding Co. then retired from Checker Cab Co. in the Tool and Die Dept. Richard enjoyed bowling and watching TV. On July 6, 1958...
Sarah (Sorca) Boran
Apr 20, 2020
Sarah (Sorca) Boran of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Janesville, Wisconsin April 20, 2020 at age 91 surrounded by family. Sorca was born and raised in Lusk, Co. Dublin, Ireland, the oldest child of Mary (Carey) and Peter Gaffney. She was united in marriage to James (Frank) Boran in 1958 and had been a Kalamazoo resident...
Vicki Tinney
Apr 15, 2020
Vicki Tinney of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday April 14, 2020 at Medilodge of Westwood. Vicki was born July 17, 1950 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Eugene and Hilda (Pool) Cole. She retired as an administrative assistant for Kalamazoo County Headstart and enjoyed cooking. On February 14, 1998 in Kalamazoo Vicki was united in marriage to Robert Tinney who survives. Also...
Helen Jane VanStreain
Apr 13, 2020
Helen VanStreain of Kalamazoo passed away Monday April 13, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Helen was born February 14, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Paul and Sarah (Mason) Kean. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. On October 5, 1949 in Kalamazoo Helen was united in marriage to Robert G. VanStreain who preceded her in death on...
Elizabeth Marie Chadderdon
Apr 10, 2020
Elizabeth Marie Chadderdon passed away Friday April 10, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Betty was born May 29, 1920 in Swampscott, MA, the daughter of Leo D. and Elizabeth Ann (Flint) Ecker. She graduated from WMU with honors and taught english and business at W. K. Kellogg School in Hickory Corners and Parchment High School, earning several commendations for excellence...
David Leroy Barry
Apr 9, 2020
David L. Barry of Vicksburg passed away Thursday April 9, 2020 at home. David was born January 14, 1950 in Kalamazoo the son of Dr. Manley and Vivian (Sommerson) Barry. He was a mechanic for DeNooyer Chevrolet. Surviving are a Barry; brother, Philip (Bonnie) Barry of Kalamazoo; step-sister, Sharon (Jack) Myers of Parchment; several nieces & nephews. Private family services...