Obituaries
Barbara Jean Howard
Sep 30, 2014
Barbara Jean Howard of Kalamazoo, died peacefully at her home on September 30 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 18, 1937 in Kalamazoo, MI, the only daughter of Kenneth (Pete) and Helen (Morgenstern) Snyder. On October 19, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Lewis Carl Howard in St. Joseph Church where they were lifelong members. They...
Verna Lucille Randall
Sep 29, 2014
Verna L. Randall of Kalamazoo, passed away September 29, 2014 at Bronson Place. She was born March 10, 1923 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Willard & Anna (Gorham) Bagley. Verna was a member of the Parchment United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events and family events. Verna was preceded in death by her husband Robert; and...
Esther Marie Hall
Sep 27, 2014
Esther Marie Hall passed away September 27, 2014 at Directors Hall in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born December 5, 1916 in Ionia, MI, the daughter of Charles and Caroline (Brodersen) Peterson. She graduated from Ionia High School and Western Michigan University. Esther was a member of the Parchment United Methodist Church since 1957 and was always very active, teaching Sunday...
Sr. Reginia Marie Cermak, CSJ
Sep 23, 2014
Sister Regina Marie Cermak, CSJ Nazareth, Michigan Died September 23, 2014 at Nazareth Ceneter. Sister was born April 9, 1930 in Blissfield, MI the daughter of Paul and Mary (Sarnik) Cermak and was a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Surviving are a sister, Anna O’Connor; sister in law, Sharon Cermak; several nieces and nephews and the Congregation of...
Richard Melvin Nichols
Sep 9, 2014
Richard Melvin Nichols of Portage, MI son of V. Hugh Nichols and Teresa Harmon Nichols passed away and entered new life on September 9, 2014. He was a longtime member of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Richard attended St. Joseph's Prep in Bardstown, KY and graduated from Kalamazoo Central. He proudly and bravely served his country as an army medic during...
James S. Howie
Sep 5, 2014
James S. Howie of Kalamazoo, passed away, on September 5th, 2014, at Woodside Health Center of Kalamazoo. James was born on November 25th, 1926 in Dundee, Scotland the son of James and Janet (Hutchinson) Howie. He was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, watching football, and vacationing in Florida every year. Jim...
James Clyde Raymond
Sep 5, 2014
RAYMOND, James C. Kalamazoo Passed away Friday, September 05, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling. James was born September 22, 1926 in Kalamazoo County, the son of Walter and Mary (Hawkins) Raymond. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran during WWII and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. Raymond was a retired real estate broker for Century 21 and then...
Amber M. Rodgers
Sep 4, 2014
Amber M. Rodgers of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Amber was born December 10, 1984 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Bradley and Nancy (Baldwin) Rodgers. She is survived by three daughters, Haley, Evaleena, Sahara Rodgers all of Kalamazoo; mother, Nancy Rodgers of Kalamazoo; brother, Keith Rodger of Kalamazoo; sister Erin Rodgers of Kalamazoo; maternal...
Muriel A. Southon
Sep 2, 2014
Mrs. Muriel A. (Hess) Southon of Kalamazoo, passed away at home on September 2, 2014. Mrs. Southon was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 12, 1919, the daughter of William R. and Gladys (Hammond) Hess. She was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan,...
Kerry Ford Lamb
Sep 2, 2014
Kerry Lamb of Mattawan, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at home. Kerry was born in Allegan on June 5, 1951, the son of the late Charles and Helene (Young) Lamb. He served in the U.S. Army. Kerry retired from Bowers Mfg. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, bowling, playing pool and woodworking. He is survived by his loving wife and high...
Wallace Franzoi, Sr., DDS
Sep 1, 2014
Wallace E. Franzoi, Sr., DDS of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Maple Creek, The Woods in Grand Rapids. Dr. Franzoi was born Nov. 12, 1925 in Norway, MI the son of Arthur and Mabel (Zadra) Franzoi. Dr. Franzoi was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Dental Corp. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan...
Francis (Frank) Southon
Aug 27, 2014
Southon, Francis (Frank) Southon of Kalamazoo, passed away at his home on August 27, 2014. Mr. Southon was born October 18, 1918 in Kalamazoo, the son of Alfred and Emily (Shortis) Southon. He was a lifelong resident of Parchment and Kalamazoo, attending Kalamazoo Central High School. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Kalamazoo College. Frank volunteered for...
Gregory Herron
Aug 25, 2014
Gregory Herron of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1960 in Chicago, IL the son of Robert and Murry (McEwen) Herron, Sr. He was employed as a home heath caregiver and he was a member of the New Life Fellowship COGIC. Greg enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking out, reading, spending time...
Patricia A. Williams
Aug 21, 2014
Patricia Ann Williams, age 78 died on Thursday August 21, 2014 at the Laurels of Galesburg. Pat was born on July 1, 1936 in Lewiston, Maine to Stanley E. King and Rose E. Reynolds. She retired from Western Michigan University after working in food service. Patricia was united in marriage in 1953 to Ronald H. Williams who preceded her in...
Margery Frances Batterson
Aug 21, 2014
Margery Batterson of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Margery was born Nov. 20, 1922 in Vicksburg the daughter of Jesse and Francella (Brown) Riegel. She was formerly an administrative assistant with the Boy Scouts in Kalamazoo and was active in the Kalamazoo Ladies Library, Civic Players and the New Vic Theater’s and volunteered with...
Terry Lee Jackson
Aug 19, 2014
Terry L. Jackson of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Clare Bridge of Portage. Terry was born March 17, 1945 in Bryan, Ohio. The son of Jock and Anna (Myers) Jackson. He worked as an insurance adjuster for Pioneer State Farm Mutual. Terry was an avid tennis player and a member of the West Hills Athletic Club. He...
Melvin Gene McCue
Aug 19, 2014
Melvin G. McCue of Parchment, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Melvin was born September 21, 1948 in Kalamazoo the son of Ivan and Donna (DeYoung) McCue. He was employed by Parker Hannifin in Kalamazoo; he was a Life-Member of the Comstock VFW Post and the IEEE. On May 2, 1970 in Kalamazoo he was united...
Donald Merril Webster
Aug 11, 2014
Donald M. Webster of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. Donald was born March 23, 1922 in South Haven, Twp. The son of Ira and Mabel (Jensen) Webster. He was a WW II veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Donald was a member of the Parchment United Methodist Church and retired from Eaton...
Harry William Hahn, III
Jul 29, 2014
Harry W. Hahn, III of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2014 at home. Harry was born July 19, 1972 in Livingston, NJ the son of Harry and Lael Hahn. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High school and attended KVCC. He was active in Ham radio, area photography clubs, a volunteer with the Van Buren Rescue Team and...