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Terrance \”Terry\” Dorbin

August 28, 2016 /

Age 62, passed away on August 28, 2016. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 12, 1954, the son of the late Frank and Leone (Cobb) Dorbin. He was also preceded in passing by a son, Jason Dorbin. Terry was a quiet and peaceful man. He was a graduate of Vicksburg High School, class of…

Barbara B. Vindedahl

August 25, 2016 /

Barb went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2016, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, she was 91. She was born in Stoughton, WI, on February 25, 1925. Her parents were Paul and Pearl Lysager. Barb had a strong Norwegian heritage and resilient spirit. At the age of four when her…

David W. Solleveld

August 23, 2016 /

Age 61, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016, from a brain aneurysm. Survived by daughter Hilary (John) Diebold, mother, Barbara Solleveld, sisters Teri (John) Magnan, Robin (Jim) Hoyt, special cousin, Bill Hofacker, mother of daughter, Janan Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by father, William Solleveld.

Marcia A. Van Gemert

August 23, 2016 /

Age 62, passed away at Borgess Medical Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Marcia was born in Kalamazoo on May 11, 1954; the daughter of the late James H. and Harriet H. (Luce) Van Gemert. She was employed for many years at Western Michigan University in the Security Department and also served as a Reserve…

Margaret A. Purk

August 20, 2016 /

Age 68, passed away on August 20, 2016. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on December 23, 1947, the daughter of the late James and Joann (Reatoire) Betke. She was also preceded in passing by a son, Mark Wheatly; siblings, Joyce and Duke. Margaret loved being around people and had a gentle and giving heart.…

Delmar E. Gibbons

August 18, 2016 /

Age 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born in Decatur, IL on August 13, 1932 to the late Delmar D. and Dorothy E. (Scott) Gibbons. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Gibbons; brother, David Gibbons and three grandsons, Robert,…

Florence Wicks

August 18, 2016 /

Age 98, passed away at her son’s home on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Florence was born in Allegan, Michigan on August 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Ream) Warfield. She was a 1936 graduate of Otsego High School. Florence was a member of Schoolcraft United Methodist Church, a past officer of…

Matthew Justice

August 17, 2016 /

Age 46, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Matt was born in Kalamazoo on September 16, 1969, the son of Leroy and Marilynn (Miller) Justice of Portage. Above all else, Matt loved and lived for his wife, Krista, and beautiful and adored children, Olive and William. Matt was…

Norman H. Shanahan

August 17, 2016 /

Age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 after a long journey with dementia. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones who were singing to him as he entered into Glory. Norm was born on July 16, 1929 to Edward and Mary Jane Shanahan. He was raised in the Lawton/Decatur area.…

Ilah M. Neal

August 17, 2016 /

Age 83, passed away quietly on August 17, 2016. Ilah was born in Benton Harbor on May 20, 1933, to Victor and Ina Marie (Tooker) Phares. She married Burrell C. Neal on April 21, 1952. Ilah is survived by her daughters, Sarah (Rodney) Mills and Elizabeth (Robert) Crossman; son, Randy (Lois) Neal; sisters, Jennie Sholly…