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James T. Sinkler

June 20, 2016 /

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…

Anne G. Czuchna

June 18, 2016 /

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…

Robert M. Burk

June 18, 2016 /

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…

Boyd D. Blaine

June 18, 2016 /

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…

Alice Stephenson

January 22, 2016 /

Age 90, passed away at Kairos Dwelling on Friday, January 22, 2016. Alice was born in Dearborn, MI, on September 19, 1925, the daughter of the late El Nathan and Thersia (Thompson) Rayl. On January 6, 1943, she married Richard Stephenson who preceded her in passing. Alice was born and lived her first 72 years…

Harold R. Hicks

January 18, 2016 /

Age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Dick was born in Constantine on April 3, 1935 to the late Harry and Hazel (Brenner) Hicks. Shortly after graduation from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably until his discharge in 1958. Dick was known for his sense of humor and…

Deborah A. Nuyen

August 22, 2015 /

Age 59, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at her home with family at her side. Deborah was born in Flint, Mi, on February 3, 1956, the daughter of the late Thomas and Sally (Torrey) Faulkner. She was also preceded in passing by a sister, Norma Nuyen. She moved to Comstock at a young…

Phyllis A. McKenzie

April 8, 2012 /

Age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Phyllis was born in Chicago, IL, on November 1, 1942, the daughter of Walter Milton and Dorothy Mae (Landes) Young Jr.  On April 1, 1963, she married James R. McKenzie who preceded her in death on February 8, 2003. She taught us that any problem could…

Jonathan P. Henson

March 26, 1983 /

HENSON, Jonathan “Jon” P. Kalamazoo Age 39, passed away May 16, 2022 from complications of diabetes. Jon was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 26, 1983, the son of Donald and Beverly (Bingham) Henson. He attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and graduate from PCEC. Jon also attended KVCC. He was funny, smart, quirky and always interested…

Edwin C. Newkirk

March 8, 1948 /

Age 72, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Ed was born in Vicksburg, on March 8, 1948, the son of Edwin Charles and Helen Vara (Hill) Newkirk. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served in Viet Nam 5 years and was shot down a couple times and at one…