Donald James "Don" Reed 61, of Battle Creek, died on Tuesday September 11, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Don was born on February 3, 1951, in Alameda, California, to Eldred and Katherine (Nacarrow) Reed. On December 24, 1990, he married Judith "Judy" Barrington at their home in Battle Creek. Don worked for Aero-Motive Company since he was 18 years old and he worked there for 39 years until the company closed in 2008. While with Aero-Motive, he started in maintenance,...
Donald James "Don" Reed 61, of Battle Creek, died on Tuesday September 11, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Don was born on February 3, 1951, in Alameda, California, to Eldred and Katherine (Nacarrow) Reed. On December 24, 1990, he married Judith "Judy" Barrington at their home in Battle Creek. Don worked for Aero-Motive Company since he was 18 years old and he worked there for 39 years until the company closed in 2008. While with Aero-Motive, he started in maintenance,...
Earlie's life began on August 28, 1934 in Lanette, AL, the daughter of Bill and Rosa Lee (Dardon) Jennings. She was united in marriage to LeRoy Walker, Sr. in 1964 in Dowagiac. Earlie loved caring for others and she was a faithful member of Mount Zion church in Dowagiac. She was an excellent cook, known for her rice pudding and enjoyed cooking for her family. Her loving family includes her husband LeRoy Walker, Sr of Dowagiac, her children Bill Brooks of Dowagiac, Annette (James) Peoples of...
Christine (Warner) Darling, age 51, of Hamilton, died on September 12, 2012 at Butterworth Hospital. She graduated from Martin High School in 1979, later graduating from Davenport University. For 12 years Christine had worked in the food service of Bentheim Elementary School in Hamilton. On September 21, 1984, Christine married Jeffrey Darling. They shared many wonderful years together raising their two children. She enjoyed craft work including knitting and crocheting and she liked spending...
Mrs. Irene D. Szotko (Nosal) age 89 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 12, 2012. Surviving are her daughters Carol (Bob) Grzybowski, Mary Szotko, Joyce VanDyke, Cheryl (Rick) Pupel, sons, James (Patti) Szotko, Bob (Terri) Szotko, twenty one grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, sisters Jane Slocum, Betty (Ray) Russ, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Edmund (Emo), parents John and Katherine Nosal, brothers Edwin, John, Lawrence,...
HECKSEL – Jerryl and Janet - Jerryl passed away September 12, 2012 and Janet passed away in Florida on February 11, 2010. They were preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Gertrude Hecksel, her father, Paul Perkins, their son, Bruce Hecksel, her twin sister, Jeanette Lenneman, her brothers, Harlow and Cles Perkins and their sister-in-law, Mary Hecksel . Surviving are their son, Bryan Hecksel; his brothers, Richard and Lynn (Gary); her mother, Mary A. Perkins; numerous nieces, nephews...
Virginia A. Divis, 90, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, September 17, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Christopher Noffke officiating. Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery in Benton Harbor. Friends may visit from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the...
KAPTEYN - Daniel L. Kapteyn, aged 46 of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. He was preceded by his mother, Deanna Joy Kapteyn, his nieces, Joy Deanne Van Laar and Rachael Joy Morrison. Surviving are his father and step-mother, Klaas and Norma Kapteyn; brother, Michael (Sally) Kapteyn; sisters, Laurie (Bruce) Morrison, Amy (Don) Kortman, Rachael (Randy) Van Laar; step-brothers, Scott (Michelle) Stegenga, Kurt (Sue) Stegenga, step-sister, Cindy (Doug) Lameyer; several nieces...
OPPENHUIZEN (McALARY), MARIAN B
Marian B. Oppenhuizen, born September 22, 1919, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 21, 2012. Among those Marian has joined in glory are her husband of 63 years Orie (Red) Oppenhuizen, and her brothers Robert and Ralph McAlary. Marian is lovingly remembered by her daughter Judy, who faithfully cared for her mother the last years of her life, her son John (Mary) Oppenhuizen and daughter Janice (Terry) Brummel. Her...
TEISMAN (DE MEESTER)
Alice Ann Teisman went home to be with God in heaven on Friday, September 21, 2012. She joins her husband, H. William Teisman, and her sons, Tom Teisman and Dan Teisman; her parents, Cornelius and Bertha DeMeester, and her brother, Robert DeMeester, who all preceded her in death. She will be dearly missed by her children, Sally (Teisman) Giroux and her husband, Chris; Bill Teisman and his wife, Ellen; and Sue (Teisman) Martinez and her husband, Juan. She will also be...
Vera Lucille Lockwitz, 90, of Stevensville, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at Lakeland Continuing Care Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held at 11:30a.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, with the Rev. Gerald Schroer officiating. Burial will follow at Lincoln Township Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family from 3:00-5:00p.m Sunday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. In lieu of...
TUBBS, Ilse Gertrude age 73, Sept. 21, 2012Dearest mother of Mark (Pamela) O'Brien, Geoffrey (Patricia) O'Brien, Sean (Solan Liang) O'Brien and Teresa (Anh Tuan) O'Brien Nguyen. Proud grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 3. Member of the Shelby Township Senior Center. Visitation Tues. 10:00am until service, 11:00am, at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke @ 25 Mile Rd. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
Christopher Aaron Patzer, 22, of Stevensville, returned home to his Heavenly Father on Friday September 21, 2012 at his home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, officiated by Rev Michael Roth. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made to Lakeshore High School Band Boosters. Friends wishing to send a condolence may do...
Michaeline Konar, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 in St. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Church St., St. Joseph. Burial will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Liturgical Prayers recited at 6:40 P.M. Memorials may be made to The Epilepsy Foundation of...
