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Age 78, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 with her family by her side. Phyllis was born in Kalamazoo on October 12, 1937 to the late Walter and Wreta (Dolbee) Paradine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Cope, Sr. and Edward Black; daughter, Rose “Sis” Marie…
Age 96, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Borgess Gardens. Gordon was born in Decatur, Michigan, the son of the late Lyle and Edna Graham. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army where he was a 1st Lieutenant and fought in WWII battles in central Europe and New…
Age 89, passed away on June 23, 2016 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born on November 26, 1926 in Caldas, Colombia to Zoilo and Genoveva (Palacios) de la Pava. Samuel was educated in Pereira and Bogota, Colombia where he graduated from medical school. He completed residencies in pathology in Washington, D.C. and at…
Age 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born on February 23, 1928, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of the late Jacob and Grace (VandenBerg) Nieboer. Marguerite had a gentle heart and a strong faith in the Lord. She was a member of Covenant United Reformed Church. Marguerite…
Age 91, passed away at Park Place Assisted Living on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Ernestine was born in New Orleans, LA on September 22, 1924 to the late Slathis and Louise (Trujillo) Tourlas. She attended Colton School in New Orleans. Ernestine was a 60 year member of Connection Church in Canton, Michigan (formerly Tri-City Assembly…
Age 80, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. John was born in Kingsley, Michigan on August 25, 1935, the son of the late Clair L. and Helen (Sarske) Taylor. He retired from the state of Michigan after 37 years of employment. John was an avid baseball historian and a faithful fan of the Detroit Tigers.…
Age 74, passed away Monday June 20, 2016 at his home in Allegan surrounded by family and friends. James was born December 28, 1941 to Ervin and Georgia (Warren) Sinkler. He grew up in the Cooper area and later went on to serve his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from…
Age 81, passed away gently in the arms of the Lord surrounded by family and friends, Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was a school teacher, world traveler and Bridge Life Master. As much love and pride she had for these things, the love for her family trumped it all. Anne taught for Kalamazoo Public Schools…
Age 82, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Robert was born in Sharonville, Ohio on June 26, 1933 to the late Robert A. and Katherine E. (Lucician) Burk. After graduation from high school, Robert entered the U.S. Army where he served our country honorably during the Korean War. He attended Dayton University and upon…
After 77 years of dedication to family and friends, Boyd D. Blaine passed away peacefully on June 18, 2016 while surrounded by family. Boyd leaves behind three sons, Rod (Julie), Eric (Paul) and Brian (Becky) Blaine; his loving wife, Sandi and her children, Brian (Shawn) Marr and Jessica (Scott) Lakey. He is also survived by…
