Obituaries
Carol Ann Stickler
Jun 12, 2017
Carol Ann Stickler passed away Monday June 12, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Carol was born January 22, 1936 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Elton and Gladys (Pallett) Day. She was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral and owned a daycare business; Carol was a devoted mother and grandmother. Surviving are four children, Ron (Carlene) Stickler, Randy Stickler, Robin (Bob)...
Kenneth Tobias Sr.
Jun 11, 2017
Kenneth Tobias Sr. passed away peacefully June 11, 2017, following a long fight after a stroke in 2012. He was born February 25, 1930 in Mancelona, MI, the second son of ten children of Milo and Edith Tobias. He was united in marriage to Toolie (Doris) Rosenburg on June 20, 1947. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and bowling for many...
Travis W. Gates
Jun 11, 2017
Travis W. Gates of Kalamazoo passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 11, 2017 in Kalamazoo. Travis was born December 8, 1989 in Monticello, IN the son of James and Catherine (Marlatt) Gates. He enjoyed music and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are his children, Riley Corbin of Vicksburg, Travis Gates, Jr of Deland, FL; mother, Catherine (Orne) Marshall of...
Sr. Martha Ann Oldani, CSJ
Jun 11, 2017
Josephine Oldani was born in Detroit Michigan on September 14, 1925, the daughter of Louis and Lillian (Grambusch) Oldani. She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish in Detroit at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth on July 1, 1950. Josephine received the name Sister Martha Ann at her reception...
Josée Dakia Germay
Jun 3, 2017
Josée Dakia Germay went to meet her beloved Jesus on June 3, 2017. Josée was born in Rutshuru, Zaire, Africa on August 1, 1963, the daughter of Pierre-Claver Nkusi and Maria Mukabatsinda. A selfless soul , she was always about making others feel loved and feel special. A devout Catholic all her life, she was constantly praying for everybody and...
Lana Sue Speyrer
Jun 1, 2017
Lana Speyrer, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 while receiving care in Chicago, Illinois. Lana was born March 7, 1953 in Port Arthur, Texas the daughter of Clifton and Bertha Lee Breaux. She enjoyed holidays and spending time with her family and often wrote in her journal. She was also very strong in her faith in...
Beverly Jane Rinehart
May 30, 2017
Beverly J. Rinehart of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Beverly was born May 2, 1939 in Plainwell. She was a 1958 graduate of Otsego High School and retired from Summit Polymers. On June 28, 1969 in Martin Beverly was united in marriage to Jerry Rinehart who survives. Also surviving are seven children; numerous grandchildren;...
John Francis Rooney
May 30, 2017
John F. Rooney passed away May 30, 2017. John was born May 19, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the son of Emmett and Helen (Wall) Rooney. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and was a member of the Michigan, Florida, and Illinois Bar Associations. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He had residences in...
Marylee Weese
May 19, 2017
Marylee "Lee" Weese of Kalamazoo Passed away at age 84, Friday May 19, 2017 peacefully surrounded by family at Rose Arbor Hospice. Lee was born November 26, 1932 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Frank and Juanita (Nourie) Loftus. Her parents, sister Lillian Wilcox and brother Patrick Loftus preceded her in death. Lee graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1951,...
William J. Larsen
May 19, 2017
William J. Larsen of Kalamazoo Bill died May 19, 2017. He was born in Waterman, Illinois on June 11, 1925, the son of Harry and Lillian (Reindgart) Larsen. He was a graduate of Western Michigan University. He was Corporate Safety Director at SCM Corporation for many years. After retiring, he opened his own Private Investigation Service called William J. Larsen...
Donald Bruce Baldwin
May 18, 2017
Donald B. Baldwin of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday May 18, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his family at Borgess Medical Center. Don was born September 1, 1952 in St. Joseph the son of Clarence and Hilda (Danger) Baldwin. He retired from Stryker Medical Corporation in 2016. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending numerous hours in his pull barn working on motor...
Edna Virginia Carter
May 12, 2017
On January 12th 1943, Edna Virginia Carter was born in Tuskegee, Alabama the daughter of Ruth and Roger Smith. She was a bright and beautiful child. She had long pretty hair, a lovely smile and an inquisitive spirit. She and her 5 siblings lived with their Paternal Grandparents – Elijah and Nora Smith in Tuskegee. As a teenager she and...
Barbara Elaine Dykens
May 9, 2017
Barbara Elaine Dykens passed away May 9, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born September 24, 1934 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Frank and Georgia (White) Bentley. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was part of the homebound ministry. She blessed many people with her...
Bernadette Marie Colbath
May 9, 2017
Bernadette Marie Colbath of Portage passed away on May 9, 2017. She was born in Kalamazoo, on June 20, 1958 the daughter of Dale and Theresa (Dennany) King. She was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School and was a teacher in the Kalamazoo Public School System and worked in healthcare. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church....
Julie Ann Hoffmann
May 6, 2017
Julie Anne Hoffmann, 80 years old, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born on September 3, 1936 to John and Esther (Whelan) Weisheit, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Julie possessed a tenacious spirit and an inquiring mind; traits which served her well in diverse pursuits, including: genealogical research into her Irish-German roots,...
Ronald G. Fitzpatrick
May 5, 2017
Ronald G. Fitzpatrick of Portage passed away Friday May 5, 2017 at home. Ronald was born January 29, 1932 in Kalamazoo the son of William and Bertha (Gay) Fitzpatrick. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army then in the Naval Reserve. Ronald retired from Consumers Energy in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Walter Edward Hale, Jr.
Apr 25, 2017
Walter Edward Hale Jr., "Buddy," age 57, of Kalamazoo, died on the morning of Tuesday, April 25th, 2017. He was born on November 6th, 1959. He and his wife, Susan June Hale, were married for over 28 years. Buddy was a devoted family man with a big, wide-reaching family and a heart to match. When you needed help, he was...
Peter William Farrell
Apr 23, 2017
Peter W. Farrell of Kalamazoo passed away April 23, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Peter was born on August 24, 1949, in Buffalo, New York to William and Rita Farrell and died on April 23, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by brothers Michael (Annie) and Kevin and sister Sheila Farrell, nieces Kelly and Susan Scavone...
Chester J. Czuk
Apr 19, 2017
Chester J. Czuk 91 of Kalamazoo passed away on April 19, 2017 at Kairos Dwelling at the age of 91. He was born just before Christmas in 1925 to Stella (Kuzma) and Jacob Czuk in Kalamazoo, MI. Chet attended Lincoln Elementary and Central High School; he was drafted while still in high school to serve in WWII. As the story...
Donna L. Wotta
Apr 19, 2017
Donna L. Wotta 73 of Kalamazoo passed away on April 19, 2017. Donna was born in Kalamazoo on November 25, 1943 the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Vink) Cleaver. She was a business Manager at Lawton Community Schools from 1978 until 2001, retiring after 23 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and loved traveling and...