Obituaries
Jerry Roger Rinehart
Oct 23, 2017
Passed away Monday October 23, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Jerry was born on April 13, 1934 in Cooper Township. On June 28, 1969 Jerry united in marriage to his late wife Beverly Jane. He was an employee of The Clarage Fan Company for over 30 years until his retirement. Jerry leaves to cherish in his memory 7 children, numerous...
Nancy Ann Houghtaling
Oct 21, 2017
Passed away October 21, 2017. Nancy was born in Kalamazoo, on April 24, 1958 the daughter of Robert and Doris (Burgess) Houghtaling. Nancy graduated Suma Cum Laude in mechanical engineering from Western Michigan University. She was a mechanical engineer at Upjohn then Kellogg’s. She was a member of Women in Engineering. Nancy is survived by her husband Donald McLain whom...
Joseph Earle Kincaid, MD
Oct 20, 2017
Dr. Joseph Kincaid died peacefully at his home on October 20, 2017. Joe was born in Vicksburg, MI on September 18, 1932, the son of Earle and Helena (Gilding) Kincaid. He graduated from St. Augustine High School, Western Michigan University, and University of Michigan Medical School. He practiced Internal Medicine with a specialty in Endocrinology in Kalamazoo for 44 years. ...
Paul Michael "Mike" Stafford
Oct 15, 2017
Mike Stafford, age 73, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Mike was born November 27, 1943 in Chillicothe, OH, the son of Paul and Georgia (Lewis) Stafford. On May 23, 1964, Mike was united in marriage to the former Sue Ellen Schiller who survives. Also surviving are two children, Brian (Wendy)...
Ronald James Blett
Oct 7, 2017
Ronald James Blett passed away Saturday October 7th, 2017 in the presence of his loving family. He was born February 6th, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Richard Blett and Teka (Dolph) Blett. He is survived by 4 siblings, Christine Harding, Linda Taber, Barbara Craig, and Richard Blett; 6 children, Ron Blett, Mary Six, Teka Pumfrey, Karen Ritsema, Gary...
Sue Carol Frederick
Sep 29, 2017
Sue Carol Frederick passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on September 29, 2017. She was born July 22, 1935; the daughter of the Late Harm Dykehouse and Evelyn Lynn in Kalamazoo, MI. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Portage, MI where she played the organ and served faithfully. Sue had many talents...
Robert Irwin Goodwin
Sep 29, 2017
GOODWIN, Robert I. KALAMAZOO Robert Irwin Goodwin passed away Friday September 29, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Robert was born February 24, 1932 in Bloomington, IN the son of Irwin and Ruth (Hendrickson) Goodwin. Robert received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Illinois and was a teacher for Kalamazoo Public Schools at Oakwood Junior High, Millwood Junior High...
Westley Clare Hubert
Sep 17, 2017
Westley passed away September 17, 2017. He was born in Berglund, MI on May 29, 1921 the son of Joseph and Anna (kirnberger) Hubert. He was employed in banking system manufacturing repairing computers. Westley is a veteran of WWII havig served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by a brother: Milton Hubert. Westley is survived by...
Roger Allen Sellers
Sep 16, 2017
Roger A. Sellers of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday September 16, 2017 at Hallmark Living Center. Roger was born February 18, 1932 in Kalamazoo the son of Virgil and Virginia (Plott) Sellers. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks Lodge & Moose Lodge. He enjoyed...
Naomi Ruth Piazza
Sep 4, 2017
Ruth passed away at home, surrounded by friends and family on September 4, 2017. She was born on August 6, 1938, in College Corner, IN. The daughter of John and Mary (Burke) Wyatt, she grew up in Hamilton, OH. On December 4, 1965, she married Ramon (Ray) Piazza. They moved to Kalamazoo, MI, where they have resided since 1966. She...
Janet Louise Livingston
Aug 29, 2017
Janet Louise Livingston passed away Tuesday August 29, 2017. She was born on June 21, 1941 in Sturgis the daughter of Lauren and Esther (Holtz) Horrom. Janet loved spending time with her two grandchildren, Skyler and Josh, she enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the casino. In her spare time she loved shopping, fishing and improving her home. Janet is...
Donald McNees Sr.
Aug 28, 2017
McNees Sr., Donald 3/1/1940 - 8/28/2017 Vicksburg Mr. Donald McNees Sr. passed away Monday August 28, 2017 with his family surrounded by his side. He was born March 1, 1940 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Oral and Betty McNees Sr. Donald enjoyed watching Nascar, bowling, golfing and camping. He was a collector of model tractors and loved spending...
Jaceyon Downey
Aug 25, 2017
Jaceyon Malik Downey passed away Friday August 25, 2017. He was born September 18, 2016 to Desiree Downey. Jaceyon was a happy baby with a priceless smile. He is survived by his Mother Desiree Downey, two Brothers Tavion Moore and Keegan Downey, his unborn sister, Grand Parents Michael Downey and Janis Downey, two Aunts Kimberly (Curtis) Smith and Mikayla Downey,...
Charles Underwood
Aug 15, 2017
Mr. Charles Marshall Underwood II passed away in the early morning on Tuesday the 15th, in the privacy of his home, after an arduous battle with a long time illness. Mr Underwood was born in Elkhorn, WI. on Aug. 27, 1941 to Ann and Edward Underwood. He graduated with Harvard University's class of 1963, after which he completed his masters in...
Dr. Michael J. Kudlas
Aug 13, 2017
Michael died peacefully at home. He was born in Detroit, MI on December 14, 1948 the son of Julian Michael and Arelene (Lockhart) Kudlas. Through his practice Kalamazoo Community Chiropractic, PC he served multigenerational patients throughout the region. He was a long time member and ordained minister of MSIA (Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness) and founding member of a forerunner...
Gordon A. Burkett, Sr.
Aug 12, 2017
Gordon A. Burkett, Sr. of Kalamazoo went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday August 12, 2017 at Medilodge of Portage. Gordon was born August 13, 1924 in Kalamazoo the son of Mahlon and Frances (Hulbert) Burkett. He was a WW II veteran serving in the U.S. Army as the head of 8 fire departments located in Hawaii. Gordon...
Margaret L Ellis
Aug 9, 2017
Margaret L. Ellis of Stevensville formally of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Hansen Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI. Margaret was born October 22, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Harold and Blanche (Statler) Fitch. She retired as a Teachers Aid from Edison and Parkwood Upjohn Schools and was a member of the Kalamazoo Missionary Church. Margaret...
Ronald Lawrence Miller
Aug 8, 2017
Passed away August 8, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center. Ronald was born May 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo to Abel and Floy (Meyers) Miller. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and retired as a supervisor from Beech Products after 43 years. Ron was a member of the National Street Rod Association for over 20 years. On November 22,...