Obituaries
Jeffrey Weyenberg
May 28, 2016
Jeffrey Weyenberg of Cooper Twp. passed away Saturday May 28, 2016 at home. Jeffrey was born July 11, 1942 in Kalamazoo the son of Peter and Frances (Morren) Weyenberg. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he owned Weyenberg & Sons Upholstery in Kalamazoo, and enjoyed hunting , fishing , and spending time with his many...
Linda K. Brady
May 27, 2016
Linda K. Brady of Portage passed away Friday May 27, 2016 at home. Linda was born January 24, 1936 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Arthur and Maxine (Nuttall) DeBruyn. She was employed at Durametallic (Flowserve) and enjoyed golfing; gardening, cooking, lunch with friends, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On March 5, 1955 in Kalamazoo Linda was united...
Elizabeth "Betty" Cora Strong
May 24, 2016
Betty C. Strong of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2016 at Grace Valley Assisted Living. Betty was born October 2, 1923 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Lawrence & Lelah (White) Nuyen. She was preceded in death by her husband Merl Strong in 1986 whom she married in 1945. Also preceding in death were her son, James Strong in 2005....
Desmond Anthony Holt
May 21, 2016
Desmond A. Holt of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday May 21, 2016 at Borgess Gardens. Desmond was born June 14, 1931 in Ottawa, Ontario the son of Robert and Ellen (McGrath) Holt. He retired as a papermaker from KVP; he was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral, the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed fixing up older homes. Surviving are four sons,...
John R. Brady
May 11, 2016
John R. Brady of Portage passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. John was born October 25, 1933 in Kalamazoo the son of Thomas and Nola (Emmons) Brady. He graduated from St. Augustine High School where he was active in many sporting activities; he also enjoyed golfing and was an avid Notre Dame fan. On March 5,...
Joan Elaine Roodbergen
May 10, 2016
Joan E. Roodbergen of Scotts, passed away Tuesday May 10, 2016 at home. Joan was born November 8, 1933 in Kalamazoo the daughter of LeRoy and Iva (Palmateer) Morris. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Roodbergen whom she married June 25, 1955. Also preceding in...
Ursula Barrett
May 8, 2016
Ursula Barrett of Kalamazoo passed away Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at home. Ursula was born March 3, 1940 the daughter of Heinz and Wilma (Prott) Schmidt in Bremerhaven, Germany where she met and married Michael T. Barrett. After living in Annapolis, MD, Florida, Japan and Guam, the family settled down in Kalamazoo. She worked several years at Gilmores...
Sr. Maxine McGee, CSJ
May 5, 2016
Maxine Jeanette McGee was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on September 30, 1928 the daughter of Charles and Johanna (Grace) McGee. She was a member of St. Edward’s Parish in Kinde, Michigan at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph at Nazareth on September 7, 1946. Maxine received the name Sister Maxine at...
Douglas Alan Pardee
May 2, 2016
Douglas A. Pardee of Parchment passed away Monday May 2, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. Doug was born June 1, 1948 in Kalamazoo the son of Ivan and Irene (Bouwman) Pardee. He was a 1966 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and a 1968 Graduate of Ferris State College. Doug was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War....
Esther Marie Barrett
Apr 30, 2016
Esther Marie Barrett passed away quietly at Borgess Medical Center on April 30, 2016. She was born to Garry and Bertha (Bayer) Barrett in Kalamazoo where she resided entirely. At the onset of the great depression Esther’s father died unexpectedly and she at a very early age shared the duties of raising her younger brother with her widowed mother for...
Marino Mario Marini
Apr 30, 2016
Marino M. Marini passed away, Saturday April 30, 2016 at Bronson Commons. Marino was born July 28, 1917 in Belle Vernon, PA the son of Amos and Paulina Marini. He first worked as a foreman for Victoria Coal Co. then retired after 22 years in construction as a brick mason. He was a member of St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Church...
Lillian Delores Talanda
Apr 28, 2016
Lillian D. Talanda of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday April 28, 2016 at home. Lillian was born February 20, 1936 in Kalamazoo. She retired as an administrative assistant for the United Kennel Club. She is survived by an uncle, Dr. Edmund (Dorothy); aunt, Elora (Grant) Young; three half-siblings, Nancy Emmons, Dennis Egan and Rick Egan; several nieces & nephews. She was...
Manuel "Lee" Cagle
Apr 26, 2016
Manuel "Lee" Cagle passed away April 24, 2016 at home. Lee was born on Nov. 22, 1946 in Lawrence County, Alabama, the son of James Manual and Bernice Aliene (Bean) Cagle. He was employed by Buck Chuck. Lee was preceded in death by a son- in- law: Harry Hahn, brother: Donnie Cagle and sister: Reba Douglas. Lee is survived by...
Ernest Walter Polley
Apr 25, 2016
Ernest W. Polley of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. Ernest was born August 7, 1960 in Kalamazoo the son of Ronald and Ruby (Collard) Polley. He retired as a drywall construction worker, he was an outdoorsman enjoying camping, fishing, and hunting. On November 4, 1978 in Hastings Ernest was united in marriage to the...
Carol L. Morrison
Apr 20, 2016
Carol L. Morrison of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday April 20, 2016 at home. Carol was born August 6, 1953 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Carl and Georgia (Foster) McComis. She was the owner of The Haven Massage Therapy. Carol is survived by her husband for over 38 years Lee Morrison; sister, Jane Langdon; brother-in-law, Terry (Dawn) Morrison; sister-in-laws, Lori (Doug)...
James Francis "Frank" Boran
Apr 15, 2016
Frank Boran of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully April 15th, 2016 at age 89 surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, the youngest child of Margret (Darcy) and Peter Boran. He was united in marriage to Sorca (Sarah) Gaffney in 1958 and has been a Kalamazoo resident since 1962. Frank is survived by his wife of...
Travis "TJ" John Owens
Apr 14, 2016
Travis "TJ" Owens of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday April 14, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. TJ was born January 18, 2000 in Kalamazoo. He enjoyed video games and playing basket ball with Special Olympics. He is survived by his mother, Amy Owens-Pryor his step-father, Eric Pryor; four brothers, Taylor Owens, Shane Owens, Christopher Pryor and Brad; four sisters, Loren Owens,...
Dale Andrew Rowe
Apr 9, 2016
Dale A. Rowe of Parchment passed away Saturday April 9, 2016 at The Springs at the Fountains. Dale was born February 7, 1937; he was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mable (Porter) Rowe and his wife Deloris Davidson-Rowe. Surviving are a daughter, Renee Dalton of Tustin; two sons, Scott (Mary) Rowe...
Sally Ann Day
Apr 4, 2016
Sally Ann Day, of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. Sally was born December 12, 1927 in Battle Creek the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Parsons) Steinbacher. She graduated from Battle Creek St. Philip Catholic School and retired as a registered nurse after working for Borgess Medical Center and Fontbonne Manor. Sally was a member...
Sister Marie Therese Fettig, CSJ
Apr 4, 2016
Virginia Fettig was born in Detroit, Michigan on October, 1921, the daughter of Arthur and Jenny (Sands) Fettig. Virginia was a member of St. Rita Parish in Detroit at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth on June 19, 1937. She received the name Sister Marie Therese at her reception on...