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David C. Macleod

December 10, 2017 /

David Cameron Macleod February 26, 1937 to December 10, 2017 David Macleod was the third of four sons born to A. Garrard and Margaret Macleod of New York, New York. The family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1941 so his father could pursue an employment opportunity with the Upjohn Company. David was very proud to…

Barbara J. Knapp

December 9, 2017 /

Age 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2017 with her family at her side, at her home. Barbara was born in Paw Paw, MI, the daughter of the late Nyle and Minnie (Kline) Johnson. She was a Histology Technician and head of the Histology Lab at Bronson Hospital. She was…

Patrick D. Kelemen

December 7, 2017 /

Age 90, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Patrick was born in Bangor on March 17, 1927, the son of the late Steven and Anna (Louis) Kelemen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Patrick is survived by his wife, Margaret M. (Jordan) Kelemen; children,…

Edite Zirnitis Franklin

December 6, 2017 /

Age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2017, with family at her side. Edite was born in Riga, Latvia, the daughter of Emils Zirinitis and Elfride (Purklavs) Zirnite who died in their fifties. She has one sister, Silvija Avis of Augusta, Michigan. The family began a new life in this country as refugees from…

Clifford G. Morey

December 6, 2017 /

On December 6, 2017, we lost our beloved husband, father, Opa and brother to a terrible disease, Alzheimer’s. Clifford was born on April 1, 1938 in Portage, Michigan to the late Julian and Isabell Rose Morey. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany for the greatest part of his service…

Lydia Elizabeth Monroe

December 5, 2017 /

Age 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Lydia was born in Hamletsburg, Illionis on April 8, 1921, the daughter of the late Ervin and Ethel (Woolridge) Sisk. She was a long-time member of First Christian Church of St. Joseph, Michigan before moving to Kalamazoo. On November 25, 1989, she was united in marriage…

David Arthur John Haan

December 3, 2017 /

Our world will never be the same after the tragic loss of David Arthur John Haan in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was riding with his girlfriend, Stephanie Hirdning, who also lost her life in the accident. David was born on August 23, 1989 and was chosen with great love to…

Stephanie M. Hirdning

December 3, 2017 /

Age 27, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 3, 2017 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Stephanie was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 13, 1990. She was a 2008 graduate of Portage Central High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Western Michigan University in 2014. Stephanie was currently a…

Robert E. Buck

December 2, 2017 /

Age 91, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Bob was born in Allegan on May 22, 1926, the son of the late Wayne & Liz (Wuise) Buck. He was a 1944 graduate of Kalamazoo High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific/Asiatic Theater. He was employed…

Janis Maldups

November 30, 2017 /

Age 78, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, with family at his side. He was born in Jelgava, Latvia, on October 23, 1939, the son of the late Voldemars and Antonija (Kracejs) Maldups. In 1950, he moved with his family to the United States and would eventually make Kalamazoo their home. He graduated from…