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Marjorie L. Brown

August 15, 2016 /

Age 65, passed away on August 15, 2016. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on September 6, 1950, the daughter of William and Marjorie (Fletcher) Reynolds. Marjorie had a wonderful personality. She loved her family and her friends and leaves them with many memories to cherish. She worked hard to take care of her family,…

Charles M. Randell

August 14, 2016 /

Age 39, passed away after a long battle with cancer, on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at home with family at his side. He was born in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of the late Brian and Mary Ann Randell. Charles was also preceded in passing by a sister, Dollie Jackson. He had a wonderful personality…

Joel A. Frye

August 13, 2016 /

Age 51, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Joel was born in Yale, Michigan on September 22, 1964 to the late Kenneth and Jacquelene (Cunningham) Frye. He was a 1983 graduate of Yale High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Joel was employed in the logistics…

Viola S. Andrutsos

August 13, 2016 /

Age 95, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born on August 8, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Jatras) Armenis. She was also preceded in passing by her husband Samuel J. Andrutsos and a grandson, John Stamatiou. She is survived by two daughters, Toula Stamatiou and Joanna Andrutsos; grandchildren,…

Russell P. Griggs

August 13, 2016 /

Age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on March 20, 1935, the son of the late Jesse and Cora (Butler) Griggs. Russell had a great personality and was a joy to be around. He was a hard worker who was employed at WMU for over forty-two years.…

Dennis J. Disterheft

August 8, 2016 /

Age 54, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2016. Dennis was born in Sister Lakes, MI, on August 3, 1962, the son of Herbert and Thelma Disterheft. He grew up in Dowagiac and was a graduate of the class of 1980 and then attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Dennis had…

Eugenia H. Hayward

August 7, 2016 /

Age 83, passed away on August 7, 2016, with family at her side. Eugenia was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on May 29, 1933, the daughter of the late Frederick and Lottie (Hawes) Koenig. She remained a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo where she raised her family. Eugenia was kind, loving and generous. She enjoyed being around…

Hugh Carpenter

August 6, 2016 /

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…

Sue Weir

August 5, 2016 /

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.…

Viola C. Downs

August 4, 2016 /

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…