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Age 72, passed away at his home with family by his side. Hugh was born in Lincoln Park, MI, on March 27, 1944, the son of the late Howard and Viola Carpenter. Hugh had a great smile and wonderful personality. He enjoyed taking road trips, collecting and restoring old cars, remodeling his home and spending…
Age 63, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 5, 2016 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Sue was born in Kalamazoo on March 15, 1953 to the late Jim and Virginia (McGowen) Bailey. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob, Greg, David and Glen Bailey.…
Age 85, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016. Viola was born in Kalamazoo on January 28, 1931 the daughter of the late Purl and Alberta (Ballinger) Rundio. On September 29, 1951, she married Robert E. Downs who preceded her in death on May 22, 2013. Viola was also preceded in death by her son, Robert…
Age 73, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2016, with her family by her side after a yearlong battle with cancer. Barb was born on July 20, 1943, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Baker) Ferriell. Barb loved the outdoors, gardening and mowing. She also enjoyed the volunteer work she…
Age 70, died on July 25, 2016. She was born on December 11, 1945, in Vicksburg, MI, the daughter of the late John and Eleanor Alice (VerHage) Vander Pol. She was also preceded in passing by a sister, Barbara J. Vander Pol. Saundra was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and Davenport College. She…
Age 85, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. Janet was born in Estherville, Iowa on February 6, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carlton; daughter, Sonja Herbrandson and sister, Annabell Bolty. Janet is survived by her children, Mark, Cynthia, Gregg and Jean Herbrandson and grandchildren, Kristy and Michael Herbrandson.
Age 50, passed away in the comfort of her home on July 24th, 2016, after a long and fierce battle against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.) Cathy was a loving, compassionate wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She is survived by her husband Tony; children, Sarah (Kevin George) VerHey, Ashley and Anthony; mother, Cathrine Cray; sisters, Chris…
Age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was born in Allegan, MI, on January 11, 1920, the son of the late Joel and Eunice (Ridgley) Smith. Ross was a loving man who had a kind personality. After serving our country with honor during World War II, he returned to Michigan and later…
Age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Karen was born in Kalamazoo on March 7, 1940 to the late Peter and Anna (Agema) Smit. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Tony) Lamson, Laurrie Phillips and Charles Boyd; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn (David) Householder, Roger Smit, Phyllis (Richard) Ciganek, Beth (Brian)…
Age 88, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. Jerry was born in East Grand Rapids; the daughter of the late John “Tippy” and Mary Nederveld. She loved to care for her family members, friends and neighbors by sewing, crocheting and baking for them. She also loved to tend to the flowers and garden at her…
