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Daniel D. Hummel

July 9, 2016 /

Age 65, passed away on July 9, 2016. Daniel was born on September 12, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of William and Gladys (Edmonds) Hummel. Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother who will be missed. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He loved being outdoors hunting and fishing.…

Maryann Banaszak

July 7, 2016 /

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Banaszak. She is survived by her daughter, Tressa, whom she cherished.

Barbara Jean Whalen

July 6, 2016 /

Age 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Barb was born in Lansing on February 5, 1954 to the late Albert and Olive (Runyan) Heynig. On October 17, 1987 she married William Lee Whalen, who preceded her in death on March 5, 2016. Barb is survived by her children, Jennifer (Jason) Rapson, Benjamin (Amy)…

Richard K. Kirkendall

July 5, 2016 /

Age 84, passed away at Kairos Dwelling on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Dick was born in LaSalle, Illinois on January 31, 1932, the son of the late Keith and Evelyn (Johnston) Kirkendall. He graduated from Vicksburg High School, class of 1949. Dick later went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War…

Daniel J. Farrell

July 2, 2016 /

Age 48, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at home surrounded by family. Daniel was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on March 18, 1968, the son of Charles and Mary Ann (Howard) Farrell who survive. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Trisha Farrell; three nieces, Caitlin Farrell, Shannon Farrell, and Meagan Farrell; aunts and…

Collin Robert Pinkster

July 1, 2016 /

On July 1, 2016, Heaven received a courageous angel in the form of Collin Robert Pinkster. Collin began his journey on January 27, 2004, the son of John and Stephanie Pinkster. His was a life born into challenge which he faced courageously. Despite adversity he had an incredible love for people and a joy for…

Betty J. Dawson

June 30, 2016 /

Age 96, was born on October 2, 1919, in Comstock, MI. She went to be with Messiah Jesus on Thursday, June 30, 2016, surrounded by family at her home. The family wishes to thank Hospice Care of S.W. Michigan for their wonderful assistance and care for Betty. She was preceded in death by her parents,…

Phyllis M. Black

June 27, 2016 /

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…

Gordon H. Graham

June 25, 2016 /

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…

Dr. Samuel De La Pava

June 23, 2016 /

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…