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At the age of 48, Colleen Crampton fell into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2017, after a struggle with cancer. She was born on January 25, 1969, to Robert (deceased) and Cecilia Atchison. Colleen graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School and worked for several years at WMU\’s Miller Auditorium. Left to…
Age 73, passed away at Borgess Medical Center on February 13, 2017. Louis was born in Otsego, Michigan on May 7, 1943, the son of the late Vern and Peg (Griffith) Stratton. He was an avid fisherman and worked as an OTR truck driver. On September 2, 1978 Louis married the love of his life,…
Dr. Yvonne M. Kochanczyk passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 peacefully in her home in the care of family and friends. She was born into a prominent Franco-Polish family on July 16, 1925 in Poland. Yvonne was the daughter of Vincent and Zofia (Czubalska) Valentin, and grew up in France where she completed her…
Age 93, passed away at her home in Kalamazoo, MI on February 10, 2017. Vernice was born on July 12, 1923, in Fife Lake, MI, the daughter of Vern Ellis Richardson and Martha Carrie (Strahan) Richardson. She graduated from Fife Lake High School in 1941. Vernice married the love of her life, Ray Moore Hanthorn,…
Age 53, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 9, 2017 with her family at her side. Toni was born in Kalamazoo on November 5, 1963 the daughter of Leo T. and Dorothy L. (Baker) Sleeman. On September 12, 2008 she married the love of her life, Edward D. Lunsford who…
Age 62, passed away on February 9, 2017, with family by his side. Martin was born in Pontiac, MI, the son of the late Charles and Vera May Elliott. He was also preceded in passing by two brothers, Chris and Scott Elliott. Martin loved his family and his friends and he will be missed by…
Age 81, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2017, with family at his side. John was born in Kalamazoo on October 21, 1935, the son of the late John and Helen Baker Jr. He graduated Kalamazoo Central High School. He enlisted in the Army and served our country with honor until being…
Age 75, passed away at home on Thursday, February 9, 2017 with his family by his side. Floyd was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 9, 1941 the son of the late Robert R. and Elizabeth Prouse. He was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing. On February 8, 1967 he married the love…
Age 67, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Pamela was born in Paw Paw on February 16, 1949 to the late William and Wanda Owens. Pam had a beautiful soul and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Heather), Christopher, Nicole and Justin VanderMolen; eight grandchildren; two…
Age 87, passed away on February 8, 2017. Marilyn was born in Flint, MI, on October 17, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Hazel Moss. She was also preceded in passing by two brothers, Don Moss and Ray Brown. Marilyn was kind and loving with a great personality. She loved to be around…
