Obituaries

Jun 2, 2014

George Washington Thornburg, 88, formerly of Hartford, passed into his heavenly Father's arms Monday, June 2, 2014, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo with his children by his side to help with his journey home. For almost two years, he resided at New Friends Dementia Care, Kalamazoo, until his passing. The family is very thankful for the wonderful care he...

Jun 1, 2014

Roger Edward Hallgren, 87, of Hartford passed away June 1, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born March 3, 1927, in Norway, Mich., the only child of Edward and Ellen (Franson) Hallgren. Both his parents preceded him in passing, along with his wife, Muriel, in 1997.

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May 27, 2014

Paul Wayne Brink, 82 of Lawrence, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his home.

A celebration of life service to honor Paul's memory will be held at 4 P.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. The family will welcome friends from 3 to 4 P.M. prior...

May 17, 2014

Donald Dale Summerhill, 54, of Portage, Mich., passed away suddenly Saturday, May 17, 2014, at his home.

A celebration of life service to honor Donald's memory will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. The family will welcome friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the...

May 11, 2014

Erma Elizabeth Buskirk was born April 23, 1930, in Decatur. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Martin) Keene. Erma passed away peacefully at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bloomingdale on Sunday, May 11, 2014. In addition to her parents, Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Dion Buskirk Sr.; a son, Dion Buskirk Jr.;...

May 4, 2014

Linda Rae Ament, 66, of Lawrence was born April 28, 1948, in Kittson, Minn. She was the daughter of Raymond Meagher and Helen (Skjordal) Wright. Linda passed away suddenly at her home Sunday, May 4, 2014. Linda was preceded in passing by her father and a brother, Wayne Wright.

Linda is survived by her husband,...

Apr 23, 2014

Betty Jean Wright Swanner Friel, 78 of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at her home.

Betty was born Nov. 17, 1935, in Elkmont, Ala., the daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Adams) Wright. She was formerly employed with DuWells in Bangor. She was a talented writer and singer of country music and was just...

Apr 22, 2014

Judson C. Moses, 82, of Lawrence passed away April 22, 2014, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.

Judson was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Lawrence, one of five children born to Arthur and Mildred (Sutherby) Moses. Jud, as he was known, graduated from Lawrence High School. He owned and operated Moses Construction Co....

Apr 15, 2014

Jacklyn Marie Genereaux, 79, of Stevensville passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas.

Jacklyn was born May 23, 1934, in Hartford, the daughter of Levi and Mary (Alexis) Wesaw. She was an active member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. She loved playing card...

Apr 9, 2014

James Wesley Sanders, 67 of Lawrence, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his home.

James was born Feb. 16, 1947 in California, the son of Wesley and Ida (Hickman) Sanders, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Curtis Sanders.

James owned...

Apr 7, 2014

Beryl Evelyn White, 99, of Decatur passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at The Timbers of Cass County.

Beryl was born July 17, 1914, in Wayne Township, the daughter of Joshua and Christena (Pecher) Leach. She was formerly employed with DuWell's in Bangor and the Watervliet Paper Mill. She lived for a number of years...

Apr 7, 2014

Essel Ray Stewart, 61, of Hartford passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.

Essel was born April 6, 1953, in Henderson, Ky., the son of Robert and Celesta (Vincent) Stewart. He was formerly employed as a foreman with Anthony Farms in Keeler for 25 years, and he owned and operated...

Apr 7, 2014

Anna Raye Nadason, 84, of Coloma passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at The Willows in St. Joseph.

Anna was born July 25, 1929, in Milledgeville, Tenn., the daughter of William and Lissie (Hart) Benson. She was formerly employed with Watervliet Paper Mill and was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Anna...

Apr 3, 2014

Eddie Dean Swanner, 62, of Bangor passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

"Tootie," as he was known by many, was born June 10, 1951, in Athens, Ala., the son of David and Betty (Wright) Swanner. He was formerly employed with Duffy Motts in Hartford. He loved farming, hunting...

Mar 24, 2014

Connie Sue Edgerly, 67, of Hartford passed away Monday, March 24, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

A celebration of her life will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Hartford General Baptist Church, where she was a member. Pastor Steven Bisbee will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Connie's...

Mar 18, 2014

Ronald Lee Jensen, 86, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at home.

Per Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service to honor Ron's memory will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, where the family will receive friends from noon until the...

Mar 17, 2014

Cheryl Christine Gulliver, 66 of Silvercreek Township, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at her home.

Chris, as she was known by most, was born July 6, 1947 in Watervliet, the daughter of Henry and Loretta (Szewczyk) Poker, both of whom precede her in passing.

Chris was a 1965 graduate of...

Mar 2, 2014

Roy Allen Brown was born July 26, 1962 in Watervliet. He was one of three children born to Walter and Martha (LaFarlette) Brown. Roy passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital, in Ann Arbor, on Sunday March 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Antonio Ledesma.

Cremation has...

Feb 21, 2014

John William Winkel, 53, of Hartford passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Paw Paw.

A celebration of life service to honor John's memory will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartford, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service....

Feb 19, 2014

Leon Henry Konkle, 84 of Lawrence, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to his rest Feb. 19, 2014.

Leon was born May 11, 1929, to Harold and Catherine (Henry) Konkle in Highland, Mich. After Harold's death in 1937, Leon was raised by his mother and Stepfather Marshall Weber in the west Bangor area. Leon attended...