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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
