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Harriett D. Little

March 24, 2018 /

Age 91, passed away at Borgess Gardens on March 24, 2018. She was born in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Munson. Harriett was kind and gentle. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who loved her. Harriett was crafty and enjoyed knitting and…

Louanne Morey-Helgesen

March 24, 2018 /

Age 86, passed away on March 24, 2018, at Rose Arbor with family at her side. She was born in Wyoming Twp., the daughter of the late Paul and Katherine (Korf) Ellen. Louanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an example of strength, courage and independence. She loved nature and never…

Richard Newcomer

March 24, 2018 /

Age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018 under the care of Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, Michigan. Richard was born on July 14, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Donna (Campbell) Newcomer. Richard owned and operated Newcomer Construction for 15 years. He was a…

Makiyla Lynne-Marie Hutchins

March 24, 2018 /

Born on March 12, 2010, to Brandi Thigpen and Marcus Hutchins. Makiyla is survived by both of her parents. Makiyla went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Though Makiyla would face many difficulties in life, she remained full of love, laughter and joy. She had an infectious…

John Charles Clark

March 24, 2018 /

Age 74, passed away from cancer Sat., March 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. John was born in Kalamazoo on April 16, 1943 to the late Marvin and Eleanore (Joldersma) Clark. He was preceded in death by his sisters Jeanne and Anne Clark. John graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1961. He entered an…

Gerald W. Krohn

March 23, 2018 /

Age 75, passed away at home on March 23, 2018. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI the son of the late Merriell and Ivan (Hunt) Krohn. Gerald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed. He was a loyal U of M fan who loved all things Maze and…

Ellen A Bermingham

March 23, 2018 /

Age 78, passed away March 23, 2018 at Bronson Hospital following complications related to back surgery. Ellen was born November 27, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of John and Dorothy Bermingham. She moved with her family to Kalamazoo at an early age and had spent most of her life living and working in…

Frances M. Shari

March 22, 2018 /

Frances Magdaline Shari went to be with her Lord, and beloved husband Sherman, on March 22, 2018, at the age of 93. She was born in Bad Axe, MI on April 19, 1925, one of nine first generation Irish-American children of John and Frances (Dudeck) Minnick. Frances helped to tend the family farm, then moved…

Victor T. Boucher

March 21, 2018 /

Age 65, passed away in the early hours of March 21st at his home in Portage, Michigan. Born in Kankakee and raised in Bradley, Illinois, Vic graduated from Bishop McNamara High School in 1971. After high school, Vic earned an associate’s degree in Marketing and, in later years, separate associate’s degrees in accounting and business.…

Donald E. Worden

March 21, 2018 /

Age 63 passed away on March 21, 2018. He was born in Kalamazoo on March 2, 1955, the son of the late Donald and Helen (Reinbold) Worden. After high school he enlisted in and served our country with honor in the U.S. Navy. He was a hard worker who loved to tinker and fix things.…