Warm, welcoming, kind, understanding, generous…. Born Audrey Jean Corning, to Lydia and Maurice Corning on January 30, 1928 in Kalamazoo, she was a daughter, a sister to five siblings, a wife, a great friend, an aunt to 21 nieces and nephews, a terrific mother to nine, a confidant and mother-in-law to 13 and a loving…

Age 72, passed away at Borgess Medical Center on Monday, January 9, 2017. Joyce was born in Kalamazoo on February 27, 1944, the daughter of the late Clarence and Jane Fisher. She remained a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area where she made many friends. She was gentle, quiet and had a loving heart. She…

Age 62, passed away in Kalamazoo, MI, with her children by her side. Susan was born in Royal Oak, MI, the daughter of Albert and Maryann LeBlanc. She later lived, married and raised a family in Adrian, MI, and was a long time member of Hope Lutheran Church. Sue was recognized as a great baker,…

Age 67, passed away at home on December 30, 2016. Rudy was born in Kalamazoo on June 23, 1949 to the late Rudolph S. and Edith (Rabb) Papierz. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Rudy is survived by his children, Liz, Greg and Andy Papierz; grandchildren, Justin Bloomfield, Mya Reyna…

Age 77, passed away on December 29, 2016. Mary was born in Kalamazoo, on November 10, 1939, the daughter of the late Alva and Jane (Shingledecker) Gould. She remained a life time resident of the Kalamazoo area where she worked hard to raise her family. Mary loved the Lord and was a member of Christ…

Age 85, passed away on December 29, 2016 with family at her side. She was born in Vicksburg, MI on June 26, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Moyer) Keown. Billie had a wonderful personality and was a joy to know. She loved her family and was a dedicated and caring wife,…

Our beloved brother and uncle, Ken, went home to be with his Lord on December 28, 2016. He was the son of the late Abraham and Johanna (Veldkamp) Treur. He is survived by four siblings, Larry (Marge) Treur, Robert (Sharon) Treur, Beverly TenCate and Barbara Pawlowski; ten nieces and nephews; and many friends. During his…

Age 86, passed away on December 28, 2016. Jim was born in Comstock on June 9, 1930 to the late Albert and Gertrude (Hartman) Sutton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven sisters and a brother. Jim is survived by brothers, William (Peggy), Donald (Jean) and Dwayne Sutton; sister, Dena…

Age 87, passed away on Thursday December 22, 2016. Walt was born on June 15, 1929 and raised in Ashburn Georgia; the son of the late John and Magular (Oliver) Blue. He retired from GM-Kalamazoo in 1987. Walt was also a Korean Veteran serving our great nation. He was a nationally known collector of antique…

Age 81, passed away on December 21, 2016, with family at his side. Bud was born in Kalamazoo on September 15, 1935, the son of the late Peter and Jean (Kline) Hassing. Bud graduated from Otsego High School and would remain in the Kalamazoo area. He had an outgoing personality, a wonderful sense of humor…