Obituaries
Frances Ruth Hamilton
Sep 20, 2013
Frances "Ruth" Hamilton, 92, of Parchment, Michigan, passed away peacefully September 20, 2013. Ruth was born August 31, 1921, in Pavilion Township, MI, the daughter of Francis and Agnes (Fisher) Flach. She was united in marriage of John M. Hamilton on August 9, 1941. Ruth was a long-time resident of Parchment and founding member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. The...
Phyllis Elaine Shoemaker
Sep 14, 2013
Phyllis Elaine Shoemaker of Cooper Township, passed away Saturday September 14, 2013 at Metro Health in Grand Rapids. Phyllis was born February 1, 1928 in Holland, MI the daughter of Morris and Janette (Hoffman) VanderHaar. She was a member of Haven Reformed Church. In 1946 in Holland, Phyllis was united in marriage to Alden Shoemaker who preceded her in death...
Gregg E. Stover
Sep 14, 2013
Gregg E. Stover of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday September 14, 2013 with family at his side. Gregg was born January 14, 1939 in Detroit the son of George and Bonnie (Vigland) Stover. He received his Undergraduate and Law Degree from the University of Michigan in 1964. He began his Law practice in Kalamazoo with Fox, Thompson and Morris. He retired...
Sofia Bernice Banner
Sep 13, 2013
Sofia Bernice Banner, Infant daughter of Bethany Banner, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Borgess Medical Center. Surviving are her mother, Bethany Banner of Kalamazoo; maternal grandparents, Paul and Susan Banner of Kalamazoo; uncle, Matt (Jane) Banner of Leesburg, VA; and cousins, Emily and Felicity Banner. Friends are being received Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 10-11 AM at Parchment...
Edward Michael Skorich
Sep 11, 2013
Edward Michael Skorich of Portage, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Edward was born June 20, 1965 in Chicago, IL the son of Edward and Dorothy (Dill) Skorich. He is survived by a half brother, Frank (Gayla) Angel of Bangor; 4 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Hartford...
Anna Isabel McAllister
Sep 8, 2013
Passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Kairos Dwelling. Anna was born September 4, 1917 in Kalamazoo the daughter of F. Eugene and Effie Marie (Baumann) McAllister. She graduated from St. Augustine High School and after high school she worked part time at J.R. Jones Department Store, in the jewelry and silver department. Business became very slow and they closed...
Susan Marie Smith
Sep 6, 2013
Susan Marie Smith of Parchment, passed away Friday September 6, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Susan was born July 3, 1945 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Wendell and Helen (VanZee) Carnes. Sue was a member of Haven Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, and was very compassionate toward people living with disabilities, becoming connected with SHALOM, a Christ-centered ministry serving adults with special...
Thomas Joseph Spicketts
Sep 5, 2013
Thomas J. (Spicuzza) Spicketts, Jr., 87, passed away September 5, 2013 surrounded by family. He was born May 25, 1926 in Kalamazoo, MI to Thomas J. (Spicuzza) Spicketts Sr. and Anna (Mascari) Spicketts. He married Virginia May (Wilcox) Spicketts on January 24, 1953 and celebrated 58 years together. Their union created 10 children, 15 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one...
Steven James Coleman
Sep 5, 2013
Steven J. Coleman of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday September 5, 2013 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home. Steven was born, January 30, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the son of William and Dolores (Ferguson) Coleman. Steven was the owner of Crest Construction and Coleman Realty. He was a member of the Kalamazoo Board of Realtors and the Michigan Builders Association. He is survived...
Beverly Jane Warner-Howard
Sep 3, 2013
WARNER-HOWARD, Beverly J. Cooper Township Passed away Tuesday September 3, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Beverly was born March 1, 1935 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Cole and Bernice Warner. Beverly was a home health care worker before her retirement. She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Howard who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons, David Olvera , Jeff...
Steven Richard DeKubber
Aug 31, 2013
Passed away Saturday August 31, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Steven was born August 14, 1947 the son of Scott and Carrie Dekubber. Steven was a Vietnam veteran and served in the U.S. Navy. He was self-employed in the Heating and Cooling industry. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his hunting trips with his son and grandsons....
Claudia M. Selig
Aug 30, 2013
Claudia M. Selig, of Kalamazoo passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Claudia was born January 28, 1950 in Mt. Clemens the daughter of Paul and Grace (Kielasa) Kolchuk. She was employed by KRESA as a parent educator. On January 27, 1973 Claudia was united in marriage to Gary Selig, who survives. Also surviving 2 daughters, Amanda...
Todd Louis Caron
Aug 21, 2013
Mr. Todd Louis Caron passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in Kalamazoo. He was born October 24, 1957 in Kalamazoo, the son of E. Louis and Gladys E. (Weberg) Caron. Todd was a 1975 graduate of Hackett Catholic Central High School. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kimberley, in 1951, and by his mother, Gladys in July of...
Eula Mae Powell
Aug 10, 2013
Eula Mae Powell of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday August 10, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born March 12, 1932 in Tallahassee, MS the daughter of Anderson and Beatrice (McChristian) Boyd. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness Kalamazoo West. On Dec. 24, 1948 in Clarksdale, MS Eula was united in marriage to James W. Powell...
Albert Jay Bartoletti
Aug 7, 2013
Mr. Albert J. Bartoletti, age 65, passed away August 7, 2013 at his home. He was born March 30, 1948 in Kalamazoo, the son of Albert E. and Ruth M. (Heslip) Bartoletti. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was employed with Alro Steel Corporation, retiring in May of this year after 42 years of service. Al...
Janet E. Pawlowski
Aug 6, 2013
Janet E. Pawlowski of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. Janet was born on August 6, 1926 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Edward and Anna (Moyer) Ferguson. She was employed at the J.C. Penney Company and worked in food service for the Kalamazoo Public schools and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was preceded...
Thomas Frank Bubin
Aug 6, 2013
Thomas F. Bubin, age 90, of Portage, MI departed this life Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Portage. He was born September 2, 1922 in Flint, MI, the son of Frank T. and Catherine (Marzonie) Bubin. Tom graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1940 and attended Flint Junior College where he lettered in basketball and baseball before entering the US...
Merle Marcile Gates
Aug 1, 2013
Merle Marcile Gates, age 97, of Delton passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced.
John Vaughn, Sr.
Jul 30, 2013
Mr. John G. Vaughn, Sr. passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his family home embraced by the love and comfort of his family. He was born June 15, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Norma Jean (St. Arnold) and Alvie Garner Vaughn. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After his military service,...
Hugh Joel Davidson
Jul 29, 2013
Hugh Joel Davidson Born November 16, 1931 to Joel and Elberta Davidson of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Monday July 29, 2013. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School where he was a star full back and swimmer. Hugh married his loving wife of 64 years, Janice Buxton of Plainwell, MI. He was a master electrician for...