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Ardith \”Maxine\” Barker

November 29, 2017 /

Age 75, passed away on November 29, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Paw Paw, on November 2, 1942, the daughter of the late Vern and Doris Saxton. Maxine had a wonderful laugh and was a joy to be around. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and…

Carol J. Estey

November 28, 2017 /

Age 74, passed away on November 28, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Pinkstaff, IL, on January 29, 1943, the daughter of the late Howard and Opal (Collins) Belcher. Carol was spoiled by her spouse who made her tea and opened her car door for her without fail. She was…

Valinda L. Travis

November 24, 2017 /

Age 62, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 as a result of an accident. Valinda was born in Kalamazoo on January 31, 1955, the daughter of the late Albert and Emily (Bakker) Cole. She was one of nine children. On June 26, 1976, she was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Travis, who survives.…

Patricia A. Mills

November 23, 2017 /

Age 84, passed away at Rose Arbor on November 23, 2017. Pat was born September 29, 1933 in Kalamazoo, MI and was the daughter of Paul H. and Erma L. Keene. Pat graduated from KCHS class of 1951 and was united in marriage to William O Mills, Jr. on March 7, 1953; they were able…

Karen L. Doorlag

November 19, 2017 /

Age 78, Karen was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Plainwell, Michigan on December 28, 1938; the daughter of the late Charles and Arlyth (Olson) Flickinger. Karen was a long-time active member of Centerpoint Church where she was involved in the Women’s Guild, sung…

Jack E. LaCoss

November 17, 2017 /

Age 83, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Jack was born in Kalamazoo on July 5, 1934; the son of the late Theodore R. and Daisy B. (Root). He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict. On June 12, 1954, he was united in marriage to the…

John \”Ray\” Field

November 17, 2017 /

Age 77, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Ray was born in Highland Park, Michigan on November 12, 1940; the son of the late Norwood H. and Gladys (Livingstone) Field. He graduated from Cody High School in Detroit. On October 16, 1965, Ray was united in marriage to the former Jeanette S. Resimont, who…

James Martin

November 17, 2017 /

Age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice with his family by his side. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 24, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Hilda Martin. A 1961 graduate of Coloma High School, James spent much of his life in southwest Michigan…

Stanley L. Bradley

November 17, 2017 /

Age 69, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Stanley was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas on November 1, 1948; the son of the late Harrison S. and Mary M. Bradley. He married Clavel Saavedra Bradley on July 13, 1975, who survives. He is also survived by three children, Michele (Paul) Koopman, Nicole (Larry) Ybarra and…

Pamela Ann Mansfield

November 16, 2017 /

Age 60, passed away from a long-term illness on Thursday November 16, 2017 at home, surrounded by loving family. Pam was born on February 3, 1957 in New Haven Connecticut to the late Arthur Franklin & Jean (McDonald) Mansfield, Jr. Pam traveled throughout the United States, having lived on both coasts before settling in Michigan…