1. Betty Jane Blanton
      Betty Jane Blanton

      1/31/2012

      Betty's life began on August 25, 1922 in Dowagiac, MI. the daughter of Jesse and Flossie (Walden) Archer. She graduated from Dowagiac Central High in 1941, after graduation she moved to Chicago, IL where she married Colecta E. Blanton in 1950. In 1984 she retired as a bond/security clerk from Central Illinois National Bank of Chicago. In November of the same year she returned to Dowagiac with her husband. Betty is survived by a sister Patty... Read more

    2. Jean K Geisler
      Jean K Geisler

      1/28/2012

      Jean Kathryn Geisler, 88, of Dowagiac, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Riverview Manor, Three Rivers, MI, where she had resided for 6 months. She was born February 2, 1923, in Dowagiac, to the late Ollie and Vera (Tinkey) Pond. On May 23, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, she married Edward Geisler and they lived at his boyhood home in Dowagiac. He passed away in 1993, after 46 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by two brothers,... Read more

    3. Deborah Kaye Skalla
      Deborah Kaye Skalla

      1/21/2012

      Deborah's life began on September 10, 1953 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Lewis A. and Bertha M. (Dine) Hively. She was a graduate of Dowagiac Union Schools and Sister Lakes Beauty Academy. She was the owner of The Cut Above Salon in Dowagiac for several years. Deborah was a member of the Calvary Bible Church and the INA Unity Club. Her family includes her children Jennifer Skalla of Mishawaka and Justin Skalla of Orlando, FL, sister Karen... Read more

    4. Joseph R Mallow
      Joseph R Mallow

      1/19/2012

      Joe was born on February 22, 1922 in Cassopolis Michigan, the only child of Raymond and Helen (Williams) Mallow. He was a graduate of Dowagiac Central High School and finished 3rd in the National Boys Jr. Tennis Championships held in Kalamazoo College while in high school. He was a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago Il. He apprenticed at the McLauchlin Funeral Home before becoming a funeral director. He worked with Glen... Read more

    5. Joseph P Thielmann
      Joseph P Thielmann

      1/16/2012

      Joseph's life began October 29, 1932 in Chicago Il., the son of Joseph Sr. and Anna (Boughan) Thielmann. Joseph had an associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Southwestern Michigan College. He was united in marriage to Jerrita Welsh in 1956 in Dowagiac. Joseph retired from National Standard where he worked as a utility man. He had many interests during his lifetime, one being parachuting, He had completed 63 jumps. He also had his pilot's... Read more

    6. Steven H Mortimore
      Steven H Mortimore

      1/14/2012

      Steven's life began on January 23, 1957 in Dowagiac, the son of Robert Mortimore, Sr. and Donna (VanVoorst) Mortimore. He was united in marriage to the former Joyce Starrett on November 19, 1977 in Dowagiac. Steven was employed by Thor Motor Coach in Elkhart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Steven was a good handyman and carpenter. He loved to move doors and walls as he remodeled the house. Steven was a hardworking man but he always made... Read more

    7. Beverly L Stoops
      Beverly L Stoops

      1/11/2012

      Beverly L. Stoops of Dowagiac, MI passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2012 in Kalamazoo at Borgess Medical Center. Beverly was born June 9, 1927 in South Bend IN., at Epworth Hospital (now Memorial). On November 13, 1948 in Coalmont, IN at the Baptist church she married Max E. Stoops, who passed away June 18, 2004. Beverly and Max made their home in South Bend, IN. until July of 1965 when they moved to Dowagiac, MI. She was employed with the... Read more

    8. Theodore John Krizinski
      Theodore John Krizinski

      1/9/2012

      Theodore's life began on October 24, 1918 in Dowagiac, MI, the son of Frank and Frances (Kinopinski) Krizinski. He served his country in the United States Army in General Patton's 3rd Army where he earned a bronze star. Theodore was part of the forces guarding the Nuremburg Trials. He was united in marriage to the former Kathleen Kidman on October 23, 1943 at Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church in Dowagiac. Theodore was a plumber by trade... Read more

    9. Mary Alice Sorensen
      Mary Alice Sorensen

      1/9/2012

      Mary's life began on May 16th, 1932 in Dowagiac, MI. The daughter of Wallace and Phoebe (Biek) Luthringer. Mary was known as the neighborhood cat lady for her love and devotion to all cats. She also loved the holidays, mainly Christmas and Easter. Mary was an active member of Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, and started a weekly food drive. Mary worked for James Heddon and Sons for many years and The Wolverine Mutual Insurance for 21... Read more

    10. Donald J. Frantz
      Donald J. Frantz

      1/8/2012

      Donald's life began on September 17, 1920 in Detroit, MI the son of Lester and Julia (Halley) Frantz. He was a graduate of Detroit School of Business and worked as a financial officer for Clark Equipement. Donald served his country during WWII and was awarded 6 bronze stars for his service. He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Hickey on May 10, 1943, At age 70, Don embraced a new interest: acting. For the next fourteen years, Don... Read more