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Age 69, passed away at home on Thursday, July 06, 2017 surrounded by family. Luis was born in Guantanamo, Cuba, on December 23, 1947, the son of the late Mauricio and Francisca (Mondelo) Benitez. At the age of 21 he made a courageous escape from Cuba swimming over seven miles until being picked up by…
Age 68, passed away at Bronson Hospital on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 10, 1948, the daughter of the late James and Clare (Langway) Hike. Linda had a great personality and was a joy to know. She loved making friends and playing games. She especially enjoyed going to…
Age 56, passed away on July 2, 2017. He was born 10/15/1960 in Plainwell, MI, the son of late Carl and Hattie (Sparks) Marshall. Jeff loved to spend time with family and friends and could always be found telling a story; he had a passion for sharing knowledge. He had an immense knowledge of the…
Age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Dick was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 18, 1924; the son of the late Joseph and Irma (Johnson) Klenoski. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and continued to serve in the Michigan Air National Guard, retiring as a…
Age 73, passed away July 1, 2017. Carolyn was born in Kalamazoo on March 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Lee and Thelma (Sherman) Keaton. She is survived by her sons, Randy (Amy) Blankenship and Richard Mischen; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and brothers, Lee Keaton, Michael (Vicky) Keaton and Arlis (Cindy)Fleshman, Jr. Carolyn raised…
Age 85, went home to Heaven on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at home with family at his side. He was born in Aransas Pass, TX, the son of the late Pedro and Guadalupe (Ashley) Olivares. Abelardo enlisted and served our country with honor in the U.S. Army; he was stationed at Ft. Custer and discharged…
Age 45, went home to his Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, after a long illness. He was born in Kalamazoo on November 8, 1971, the son of Robert Bullard and Laura Mario. He attended grade school in Decatur and graduated from Parchment High School Class of 1990. While there he excelled at track and…
Age 78, passed away at home on June 28, 2017. She was born in Lookout, WV, the daughter of the late Edward and Avona (Burdett) Hughes. A love of the mountains and outdoors would remain a part of her forever. Shelda was kind and gentle; she had a servant’s heart and was always willing to…
Age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center. Donald was born on April 5, 1934, in South Haven, MI, the son of the late Donald and Eva (Corrie) Powers. Donald enjoyed playing darts, trapping groundhogs and working in the HVAC field. After returning home from his service in the…
Age 82, passed away at Borgess Medical Center on Friday, June 23, 2017 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lois was born in Kalamazoo on June 29, 1934; the daughter of the late Ben and Mary (Van Dyk) Vander Klok. On April 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to Frederick P. Ritsema,…
