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Don was born in 1920, the son of Dr. Earl W. May and Evelyn (Roehm) May of Highland Park, MI. Don graduated from Kenyon College and Wayne University College of Medicine. In 1943 he married the former Jane Parker of Gambier, Ohio. After serving in the Army Medical Corp he arrived in Kalamazoo as Bronson…
Age 75, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Friday, January 27, 2017. Sena was born in Zuidwolde, the Netherlands on August 12, 1941 to the late Albertus and Roelfina (Posthuma) Wolthuis. She immigrated to the United States with her family in 1950. Sena retired from Bronson Methodist Hospital after 20 years of service in…
Age 35, passed away unexpectedly at Borgess Medical Center on January 26, 2017. Justen was born in Kalamazoo on August 31, 1981, the son of Steven and Beth (Kirkendall) Tidd. He was a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, class of 2000 where he played soccer. Justen continued his education at KVCC and worked as a…
Age 56, passed away at his home on January 23, 2017. Gary was born in Kalamazoo on April 28, 1960, the son of James and Jacqueline Seager. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother who will be missed. He graduated from Loy Norrix Class of 1978. Gary was a hard worker and loved…
Age 65, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital on January 22, 2017. He was born in Kalamazoo on January 31, 1951; the son of Glavis L. and Charlotte V. (Whitney) Goff. He was an avid fisherman and loved being on the lake. Jim served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a…
Age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Caroline was born in Kalamazoo on July 20, 1940 to the late William, Sr. and Elma Pierce. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Caroline was the owner of B & B Janitorial, Duck Inn Waddle Out, Breakaway Lounge and the Country Palace for…
Age 15, passed away on January 20, 2017. Alex was a kind, loving, and charismatic young man. He was born in Kalamazoo on August 7, 2001, the son of Joanna Sanchez. Alex was loved by his mother, his family, friends, teachers and anyone who met him. He was quiet, independent and very smart. Even though…
Age 76, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Pete was born in Schoolcraft on April 29, 1943 to the late Wesley and Sarah Dibble. He was a Registered Nurse and retired from Borgess Medical Center after 38 years of employment. Pete also enjoyed being an amateur radio operator and worked…
Age 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Kalamazoo on November 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Merton and Millie (Nye) Ward. Susan graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and went on to earn a degree in education from Western…
Age 94, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Oakview Terrace. She was born in Grand Ledge, MI on July 5, 1922, the last of six children of Clayton and Elenora (Sanders) Dixon. At age 11, both parents died, but Mary Louise persevered and graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1940. She attended Parsons…