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Age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Judy was born in Pigeon, Michigan on November 27, 1947, the daughter of Ernest and Agnes (Kuhl) Wooster. She was a graduate of Lakers High School and went on to attend Ferris State University where she met the love of her…
Age 94. Jack passed away on February 13, 2018 in Clarkston, Michigan in the loving care of his wife, daughter and Hospice Care. He was born on November 28, 1923 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, son of Harold A. and Prudie A. Cleveland. Jack married the former Joyce “Joy” Elaine Sweet. Jack and Joyce celebrated their 70th wedding…
Age 83, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, with family at her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Morris and Joanne (Komar) Kosten. She was also preceded in passing by a brother, Philip Kosten and an infant son, Steven Buckingham. Barbara was a kind and loving woman. She…
Age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Peter was born in Kalamazoo Oct. 28, 1929, the son of Henry & Nellie (Emaar) Van Tuyl. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation. Mr. Van Tuyl was previously employed by…
Age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 11, 2018 with family by her side. Elizabeth was born in Kalamazoo on March 2, 1924, the daughter of the late Julius and Elizabeth (Meszaros) Nemedi. On June 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Thomas R. Mero, who preceded her in death on…
John Reit Smeda, age 87, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years Frances (DeBoer) Smeda; son Reid J. Smeda and his children with Corinne, Rachel (& Michael) Gatts, John R. (& Karen) Smeda, Robin (& Trenton) Klebba; daughter Anita (& John) Ennis, and…
Age 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 9, 2018 with family by his side. Gary was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on March 12, 1953, the son of Donald J. and JoAnn (Nulf) Irwin. He was a graduate of Gull Lake High School and KVCC and attended Western Michigan…
Age 99, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Orville was born on August 22, 1918 in Cushman, Arkansas; the eldest son of the late Ezra and Nellie (Glenn) Richardson. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. Orville had no formal education growing up but was able to obtain the rank…
Age 75, passed away at Rose Arbor on Thursday, February 8, 2018, with family at his side. John was born in Hillsdale, MI, on July 13, 1942, the son of the late Hank and Johanna Fink. John was loving, kind and passionate. He had a great personality and was a joy to know. He was…
Age 71, passed away on February 5, 2018. Les was born in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Leslie and Norma Lowder. Les was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School Class of 1964. He then served our country in the U.S. Army, until he was honorably discharged in 1968. In 1971 he opened…
