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Vernice Lucille Hanthorn

February 10, 2017 /

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,…

Toni L. Lunsford

February 9, 2017 /

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…

Martin G. Elliott

February 9, 2017 /

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…

John H. Baker III

February 9, 2017 /

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…

Floyd Prouse Sr.

February 9, 2017 /

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…

Pamela P. Owens

February 9, 2017 /

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…

Marilyn L. Root

February 8, 2017 /

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…

James A. Van Loo

February 6, 2017 /

Passed away peacefully at home with family present on February 6th, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Jimmy was born October 19, 1932 in Kalamazoo, MI. He loved life, fishing, bowling and golf. He is survived by his twin brother, Johnny Van Loo; and a niece, Sandy Fuller and husband, Craig; also by his…

Linda L. Pincumbe

February 5, 2017 /

Age 71, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 5, 2017 in Schoolcraft, Michigan. Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years, John; children, Janie (Pete), Greg (Dawn), and Dennis (Ann) and her nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Nathaniel Crawford; mother, Mabel I. Crawford; and her favorite dog, Grover.…

Honey Kaufmann-McDonnell

February 3, 2017 /

Passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, at the age of 94. She was born in Hancock, MI, the daughter of the late TR and Beatrice Ward. She was also preceded in passing by her husband, Herbert “Bud” McDonnell; a son, Bruce Kaufmann; two siblings. Honey is survived by her daughter, Kim Elliott, of Portage;…