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Age 90, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Monday, September 26, 2016. Rita was born in Mexico on July 9, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo Duenas and Josefa Rangel; sisters, Eduarda and Socorro; brother, Felipe and son, Eduardo. Rita leaves behind her husband, Andres Acosta Ortiz; nine children,…
Age 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Betty was born in Kalamazoo on January 3, 1923, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Elizabeth (VerHulst) Louis. Betty was a loving, kind, gentle and generous woman who was a joy to know. She had a faithful spirit and was a…
Age 91, passed away in her sleep on Sept. 22, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Betty was born on March 19, 1925 in Berrien Springs, Michigan, to Arthur and Gladys Chapman. She grew up in an Adventist home with very devout parents. After graduating in 1943 from Battle Creek High School, she worked at Kellogg’s Cereal…
Age 68, passed away at his home on September 22, 2016. Alan was born in Kalamazoo on May 7, 1948 to the late Harold P. and Delphine E. (McKee) Stratton. Despite a lifetime battle with epilepsy and other health ailments, Alan made every effort to enjoy life. He was an avid sports fan, especially for…
Joseph Aubrey Shephard “Joe the plumber” left this earth Wednesday, September 21, 2016 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Though he will be affectionately remembered for being stubborn and ornery, he rarely complained throughout his treatments and was quick to assure everyone that he was feeling just fine. He extends his apologies for any…
Age 90, passed peacefully into our Father’s arms on September 20, 2016. Jackie was born on June 13, 1926 in Muskegon, the last of five children to the late George and Ina (Richards) Cady. She attended Muskegon Schools and at the onset of WWII she met and married Richard Thomas. Together the raised four children…
Donna Jeanne (Speerman) Underwood died peacefully on September 16, 2016, and was joined in death and life everlasting by her husband Dana Roland Underwood on December 26, 2016. Dana R. was born April 23, 1931, the second of five children to Dana Herbert and Alta (Van Riper) Underwood in Owosso, Michigan. The following year, Donna…
Age 99, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, with his family at his side. John was born in Aizkraukle, Latvia. He came to the U.S. in 1949, eventually settling in Kalamazoo with his family. He was a long-time member of the Latvian Church and a member of the Latvian Tervetija Fraternity. In 1948 he…
Age 56, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Maggie was born in Leopoldsburg, Belgium, on December 2, 1959, the daughter of the late Julian and Hubertine Albert. Maggie was a loving woman who had a great smile and warm personality. She made and kept friends wherever…
