Age 95, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Ruth was born in Kalamazoo on May 29, 1921; the daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Vermuelen) Louis. She was a 1938 graduate of Richland High School. On October 26, 1940 Ruth was united in marriage to John R. Vande Giessen who preceded her in death…

Ralph Frederick Boughton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at the age of 72. Ralph was born on May 13, 1944, the son of the late Ralph S. Boughton and Mettie L. Boughton (Noyes). He was married on March 1, 1968 to his wife Janet Boughton (Cornell). He was employed…

Age 66, Robert passed Sunday morning in his home with the support of Reverence Hospice. He had been ill for several years of decline. Robert leaves behind his wife, Loraine, beloved daughter, Chelsea Ross. He had two remaining siblings, Ann of Granger, Indiana and George of Del Ray, Florida. He is preceded in death by…

Age 67, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Marsha was born in Flint, MI, on March 20, 1950, the daughter of the late Leon and Vera (Cook) Davis. She was a graduate of Flint Northwestern High School, Class of 1968. Marsha loved animals and was a veterinarian assistant and dog groomer for many years.…

Ronald Marvin Rousch, departed us peacefully on April 28, 2017. He was born April 24, 1937, in Union city Michigan to the late Clarence and Calista (Stratton) Rousch. After graduating of Comstock high school in 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country with honor. After being discharged he worked various places…

Age 61, passed away at home on Thursday, April 27, 2017; after battling an illness and the heartbreaking loss of his son. Glen was born in Manistique, MI on December 13, 1955; the son of the late Mervin G. Clark and Katherine E. (Kabelman) Clark. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly L. Clark of…

Age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, George, in 2014; and son, Greg, in 2011. She is survived by her children, Ron (Susan Kott) Magierka of Zeeland and Margaret (Richard) Vanleeuwen of Sarasota, Florida; daughter-in-law, Brenda Magierka of…

Age 96, passed away peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 after a brief bout with pneumonia. Irene was born in a farmhouse near Maple Rapids, Michigan, on March 16, 1921, the daughter of Leon Frank and Carrie Marie (Cutter) Hicks. As a teenager, she was adopted into the family of Dr.…

Age 83, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Donna was born in Kalamazoo on April 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Freda (Bloom) Hall. Donna graduated from Kalamazoo Central where she became very active in theater. After graduating she attended WMU Nursing Program. She later met and married Edward…

Age 61, passed away at home on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Abel was born in Kalamazoo on April 27, 1955; the son of the late Tomas and Asusana (Ramirez) Sanchez. He is survived by his sons, Abel “Carlos”, Jr., Santos “Xavian”, Dakotah “Spank” and Daestinne “Bit” Sanchez; grandchildren, Daquavian, Aaliyah, Anastasia and Arienna Sanchez; siblings,…