All Obituaries
GIBSON, Evelyn Lorraine Christian
3/12/1929 - 9/20/2019
Evelyn passed away September 20, 2019 in Portage, MI. She was born March 12, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harold & Tata (VandePol) Christian and had been a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. She graduated with the class of 1947 from Kalamazoo Central High School. She was a member of Lane Boulevard United Methodist Church and later Greenwood Reformed Church. Evelyn was employed by Lyman Lamps, Jud Knapper...
GIBSON, Evelyn Lorraine Christian
3/12/1929 - 9/20/2019
Evelyn passed away September 20, 2019 in Portage, MI. She was born March 12, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harold...
LENTENBRINK, THOMAS
Of Portage, MI
Thomas Brian Lentenbrink, age 76, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2019 in Kalamazoo, MI. Tom was born December 27, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Claude and Irene (McColpin) Lentenbrink.
Tom was a man who provokes memories of kindness, selflessness, humor, strength and an open door policy with both his heart and home to those who had the fortune to know him. Tom carried this reputation throughout the entirety of...
LENTENBRINK, THOMAS
Of Portage, MI
Thomas Brian Lentenbrink, age 76, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2019 in Kalamazoo, MI. Tom was born December 27, 1942 in Kalamazoo,...
Edward Lee Pratt, 70, passed away September 19, 2019. He was born November 28, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Robert H. Pratt, Jr. and Frances (Terpstra) Goole.
Ed attended Portage Central High School. He was an avid fan of cars—may it be driving, fixing, or restoring them. He even restored his own 1964 Corvette.
Ed is survived by his sister, Rita Key; daughter, Lisa Pratt; sons, Dale and Bradley "BJ" Pratt; grandson, Alexander; as well as two other...
Edward Lee Pratt, 70, passed away September 19, 2019. He was born November 28, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Robert H. Pratt, Jr. and Frances (Terpstra) Goole.
Ed attended Portage...
Wilma DeVries, age 82, died September 18, 2019. She was born August 21, 1937, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of John and Nellie (Pons) Van de Werken. Wilma was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956 and remained active in reunion planning throughout her life. On June 20, 1958, she married Roger DeVries, who preceded her in death. They loved Saturday Date Nights listening to gospel music, especially at the Hillsdale Gospel Barn. They were members of Fourth Reformed Church...
Wilma DeVries, age 82, died September 18, 2019. She was born August 21, 1937, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of John and Nellie (Pons) Van de Werken. Wilma was a graduate of Kalamazoo...
Dominick John Corea, 94, passed away September 17, 2019. He was born March 1, 1925 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Nicolas and Rose (Pullano) Corea.
Dominick was a true American patriot. After graduating from high school in 1943, he joined the Army Air Corps and performed combat services in the European Theater of Operations participating in the invasion of Normandy, France. After the war, he briefly returned to civilian life to continue his education, graduating from Duquesne...
Dominick John Corea, 94, passed away September 17, 2019. He was born March 1, 1925 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Nicolas and Rose (Pullano) Corea.
Dominick was a true American patriot....
Went safely into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday evening, September 17, 2019. Carol was born July 11, 1947 in Kalamazoo the daughter of John and Trena (Kiel) VanderRoest. She worked for several years as the office manager of Stannard's Music. Carol was an active and faithful member of Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren's sporting events and many other times with...
Went safely into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday evening, September 17, 2019. Carol was born July 11, 1947 in Kalamazoo the daughter of John and Trena (Kiel) VanderRoest. She worked for several years...
Barbara June Blackmun, age 72, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 with her loved ones by her side. She was born September 12, 1947 in Kalamazoo, Mi a daughter of Alan and Sylvia (Holcomb) Hudson and had been a lifelong area resident.
Barbara started her family at a young age and gave them a wonderful upbringing. She enjoyed spending as much time as possible with family and loved ones. She would go out of her way to help those in need and those she loved.
She was a dedicated employee...
Barbara June Blackmun, age 72, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 with her loved ones by her side. She was born September 12, 1947 in Kalamazoo, Mi a daughter of Alan and Sylvia (Holcomb)...
CASE, Winifred "Winnie"
of Portage, MI
Winifred (Winnie) M. Case, 86, was born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 24, 1933, and passed away on September 13, 2019. As a young woman, Winnie went to business school and worked until marrying Leo L. Fitz, and they lived in Missouri and Germany. She moved to Battle Creek in 1962, where she lived until 2006 with her second husband, Orvel (Casey) Case, who preceded her in death. They were active in the Bellevue community and ran a...
CASE, Winifred "Winnie"
of Portage, MI
Winifred (Winnie) M. Case, 86, was born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 24, 1933, and passed away on September 13, 2019. As a young woman,...
Passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 92. Joyce was born in Kalamazoo on March 20, 1927 to Garret Sr. and Blanche (Hensell) VanderMolen. On November 12, 1949 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Carl Marutz. Joyce loved her church and was a long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, she also enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Sassy and Annie, bird watching and tending to her flowers. After retiring from Gilmore Brothers Department Store, Joyce and Carl...
Passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 92. Joyce was born in Kalamazoo on March 20, 1927 to Garret Sr. and Blanche (Hensell) VanderMolen. On November 12, 1949 she was united in...
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