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Bonnie Jean Goodson

September 6, 2017 /

Age 86, passed away at Rose Arbor, on September 6, 2017, with family at her side. She was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Glenn and Elfa (Shepherd) Bisbee. She moved to Michigan with her family in 2003. Bonnie was kind, compassionate and gentle. She loved crafts and was…

Diane M. Alexander

September 6, 2017 /

Age 75. Diane passed away on September 6, 2017 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on March 19, 1942 in St. Clair, Michigan, daughter of the late George Dale Ownby and Gertrude Marie (Elliot) Ownby. Diane was also preceded in death by her husband, Timothy McHugh. Diane is survived by her children, Wendy (Jason) Glaser,…

Robert Linderman

September 5, 2017 /

Age 63, passed away suddenly on September 5, 2017. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 16, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Eyrcel and six brothers, Jerry Shelley, Delbert Shelley, Elmer “Bud” Shelley, Howard “Al” Shelley, Kenneth Shelley and Eugene Shelley. He is survived by a brother, Jim…

Eric B. Shaffer

September 4, 2017 /

Age 66, passed away on September 4, 2017. He was born on May 29, 1951, the son of George and Nola (Underwood) Shaffer. Eric had a great personality and was the life of the party. He was happiest at a BBQ, surrounded by family and friends, telling a joke or classic story. He was a…

Kathleen Ann Shirey

September 2, 2017 /

Age 61, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017. Kathleen \”Kathi\” was born May 22, 1956 to the late William and Jane (Bjork) Shirey in Marquette, MI. She is survived by an older brother, Dave (Jackie) Shirey of Parchment and younger sister, Susan (Tom) Smith of Edwardsburg. She especially enjoyed being an aunt to her nephews…

Bonnie L. Howe

August 31, 2017 /

Bonnie Howe went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She worked for many years providing comfort and care to others as a nurse’s aide. Bonnie is survived by her children; Laura (Ron) Dolnik of Plainwell, MI, John (Melodie) Howe of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Michelle (Scott) Quoss of Ada, MI as…

Jeffrey Scott DeBoer

August 30, 2017 /

Jeffrey Scott DeBoer passed away at Medilodge Hospice Care on August 30, 2017at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Grace DeBoer of Texas Township, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jeffrey is survived by his loving best friend of 27 years, Nancy Keesee and her family, which includes Gloria Slater and…

Mary Helen Bright

August 29, 2017 /

Age 95, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2017. Mary was born October 20, 1921 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Ira “Jack” and Lottie (Murphy) Noblet. She was married to Jesse Carl Logue on November 23, 1938 and preceded her in death on February 26, 1973. They…

Brian G. Penny

August 28, 2017 /

Age 41, died unexpectedly on August 28, 2017. Brian was born in Kalamazoo on December 1, 1975; the son of Gene H. and Bonnie A. (Leonard) Penny. He was a graduate of Plainwell High School and received his certification in massage therapy from Everest Institute. After graduation from high school, Brian join the U.S. Army.…

Alice Ackley

August 25, 2017 /

Age 97, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017, with family at her side. She was born in Marion, MI, on April 8, 1920. Alice had a kind heart and a love for the simple things in life. She was known as the “Queen of Quilting” and in her lifetime quilted…