Obituaries
Miles Stanley McMartin
Jun 10, 2014
Miles S. McMartin of Robbinsdale, MN died peacefully at his home on June 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Renee and four brothers. Son of John and Hilda (Peterson) McMartin, Miles was born on October 31, 1922 in Escanaba, MI. He proudly served his country during WWII flying missions in Europe. It was in France...
Thomas Arthur Redmond
Jun 7, 2014
Thomas A. Redmond of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday June 7, 2014 at home. Tom was born May 8, 1929 in Kalamazoo the son of Albert and Katherine (VanDixHorn) Redmond. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Serving during the Korean War. Tom was the owner of the Wheeler-Blaney Plumbing & Heating before his retirement. He was preceded in...
Elizabeth Ann Olson
Jun 5, 2014
Elizabeth (Betty) Olson died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 5, 2014 in Grand Haven, MI. Betty was born on August 19, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio, the first of three sisters to Ellsworth & Lydia Tait. Betty moved to Kalamazoo with her family after high school and attended Michigan State University. She was united in marriage to Irving Olson...
Walter Anthony Mullin
Jun 4, 2014
Walter A. Mullin of Schoolcraft passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. Walter was born April 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL the son of William and Mary (Furlong) Mullin. Walter served in the United States Army from 1951-1952. He was formerly employed for Orin B. Hayes prior to his ownership of Mullin's Auto Service, he was a...
John Abraham Studebaker
Jun 4, 2014
John (“Abe”) Abraham Studebaker, December 28, 1930 - June 4, 2014 John was a hardworking man who loved others well and was devoted to his family and friends; a stranger was just a friend he hadn’t met. John loved to travel (visited over 60 countries and all 50 States); raise, show, and judge Samoyed dogs; golf; plant and care for...
Ivars M. Budenieks
May 31, 2014
Ivars M. Budenieks of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at home. Ivars was born April 29, 1935 in Kulidiga, Latvia the son of Hermenann and Margareta (Tongis) Budenieks. He retired as a service manager for Simplex Time Recording Co. On Oct. 15, 1955 in Chicago, IL Ivars was united in marriage to the former Karin Hansen, who...
Margaret Mary Pugh
May 29, 2014
Margaret M. Pugh of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday May 29, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Margaret was born November 2, 1921 in Kalamazoo to John and Irene (King) Dold. She was one of the first female chemistry graduates of Kalamazoo College in 1942 and worked for the Upjohn Co. where she met her husband Arthur Pugh. Margaret and Arthur were...
Frank G. Jancarz
May 26, 2014
Frank G. Jancarz of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at home. Frank was born July 16, 1927 in Kalamazoo the son of Wincinty and Anna (Magierka) Jancarz Frank was a pipe fitter for Johnson Controls before retirement. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council # 1616, and Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #357....
Karen S. Dean
May 23, 2014
Karen S. Dean of Kalamazoo passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. Karen was born March 29, 1951 to Jay & Elaine (Parker) Parks in Kalamazoo. Before retiring Karen was a clothing manager for Wal-Mart in Kalamazoo. In 1971 in Kalamazoo, Karen was united in marriage to Allen F. Dean who survives. Also surviving are her mother,...
Floyd Cecil Langdon, Jr.
May 23, 2014
Floyd C. Langdon, Jr. of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at home. Floyd was born January 25, 1955 in Kalamazoo the son of Floyd and Frances (Phillips) Langdon. Floyd enjoyed motorcycles and prior to retirement Floyd was an industrial machinery fabricator. On April 25, 1981 in Kalamazoo Floyd was united in marriage to the former Jane McComis who...
William Joseph Moreland
May 20, 2014
William J. Moreland of Galesburg, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. William was born Nov. 6, 1924 in Kalamazoo the son of Loyola and Alice (Byington) Moreland. He was a WW veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. William retired as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 131 and St. Ann’s Catholic Church....
Sister Corinne Feldpausch
May 16, 2014
Sister Corinne Feldpausch, CSJ, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at Borgess Gardens. Sister was born November 4, 1917 in Fowler the daughter of Joseph and Regina (Wieber) Feldpausch. Sister is survived by a brother, Roman Feldpausch of Fowler; several nieces and nephews and the Congregation of St. Joseph. Friends will be received after 4 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2014...
Lawrence C. Burchett
May 13, 2014
Lawrence C. Burchtt 73 of Portage passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling. Lawrence was born March 9, 1941 in Kalamazoo. He was united in marriage to Rosetta (London) Burchette who survives. Also surviving are sons Guy and Jordan; daughter, Karen; 3 grandchildren; 1 sister. Friends are being received Friday May 16, 2014 from 10-11 am at the...
Raymond E. Zelder, PhD
May 8, 2014
Ray Zelder, who inspired colleagues and students during his 3-decade career at Western Michigan University and who infected family and friends with his enthusiasms, died May 8 at age 85. While Zelder achieved some scholarly distinction as an economist interested in monetary policy and housing discrimination, his greatest accomplishments were as a nurturer of people and organizations. He was a...
Stephen David Colbath
May 6, 2014
Stephen D. Colbath of Kalamazoo, Formerly of Nashville, TN Passed away Tuesday May 6, 2014 at home. Stephen was born September 18, 1953 in Jackson, MI the son of David and Rita (Steimel) Colbath. He most recently worked for Carlex of Nashville, TN. Surviving are his daughter, Tiffany (Ryan) Murphy of Kalamazoo; His parents in Traverse City; 3 grandchildren, Damian...
Elaine V. Montague
May 5, 2014
Elaine V. Montague of Vicksburg, passed away Monday May 5, 2014 at home. Elaine was born March 23, 1938 the daughter of Cassel and Bertha (Brink) Warren. She retired from Summit Polymers. On March 22, 1958 Elaine was united in marriage to Darryl Montague who preceded her in death on July 25, 1999. She was also preceded in death by...
Helen A. Bockstanz
May 4, 2014
Helen A. Bockstanz left this earth on May 4, 2014 at age 93. Helen was born in Scottville, MI to Frank and Pauline Milvert on May 2, 1921. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1947 and was employed at several hospitals and agencies. She resided at Dillon Hall for over 30 years. She was preceded in death...
Michael Glenn Miller
May 3, 2014
Michael Glenn Miller 49 of Portage, MI passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn Miller in 2010 and is survived by his son, Matthew; mother, Margaret; Kara Riley, sisters, Gail Miller (Rick) Koshgarian and Theresa Miller; brothers, Gary (Cathy) Miller and Randy Miller, along with many loving nieces and nephews and other...
Tonya O. Oswalt
May 2, 2014
Tonya O. Oswalt of Marcellus, passed away May 2, 2014 at home. Tonya was born July 27, 1959 in Vicksburg the daughter of William and Leta (Millard) Mears. She retired from Eaton Mfg. On August 4, 1980 Tonya was united in marriage to Gordon Oswalt who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Thomas Oswalt of Marcellus, Shannon Oswalt of Three...
