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ROBERTS, Eilene H.

Eilene Abbott's life began in Lawton, MI on September 9, 1922. She attended Lawton schools graduating in 1939. After high school she worked for the Upjohn Company and for her uncle in Three Rivers. On April 9, 1947 she was married to Gradon Roberts. They had 4 children, Cyndy and her husband Jack Walker of Portage, Deb and her husband Doug Stafinski, Sandy and her husband David Standish all of Vicksburg and Steven Roberts of Kalamazoo. Eilene loved taking care of her family. Her happiness came from the time she spent with them. After she raised her family she went back to work for Upjohn Nursing home for several years. Eilene also was a volunteer for Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. She loved to travel and in 1994 went to England with her family for a 10-day vacation. She loved to read, and to exercise; she even took aerobics and line dancing at the Portage Senior Center. She especially loved her 7 grandchildren, Mike and Melissa Walker, Eric and Katie Stafinski and Jaime, David and Kalie Standish. Eilene's three brothers, Hazen and Mildred Abbott of Marcellus, Dallas and Jerry Abbott of Lawton, Keith and Shirley Abbott of Maryland; two sisters, Maxine Bauer of Lawton, and Roberta and Wally Cooper of White Cloud, MI were very special to her. Her family also includes a stepson John Roberts, and his family Laurie, John and Megan; several nieces and nephews. Above all Eilene cherished her family, the time she spent with them gave her more enjoyment than anything else that she did. Eilene died Monday afternoon March 17, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ilah (Fox) Abbott and her husband, Gradon in 1977. Friends may spend time with Eilene's family on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Schoolcraft cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Please share a memory of Eilene with the family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com.

VERHAGE, Ruth I

Ruth's life began on March 6, 1927 in Lafayette, IN. She married Robert P. VerHage there on July 12, 1945 and they came to this area 51 years ago. Bob and Ruth had three children, Ronald R. VerHage and his wife Anne of Lawton, Sharon M. Bartlett and her husband Halsey of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., and Roben Klocke and her husband Patrick of Vicksburg. Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed doing yard work and gardening at there home in Schoolcraft where they have lived for the past 22 years. Her family recalls that she also loved reading and was a good mother. Ruth was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Schoolcraft Post #475, the Portage Eagles area 3531 and St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to her husband and children, other members of Ruth's family include 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, her brothers Edward Rock of Lafayette, IN., Donald Rock of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., her sisters Lillian Smith of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Marie Casey of Los Altos, CA., and Alberta Bagnel of Lafayette, IN. Ruth died Sunday March 23, 1997 at Hillside Lutheran Manor in Kalamazoo. Ruth's family will celebrate her life privately on Wednesday at Schoolcraft cemetery with Fr. Tom Martin of St. Martin Catholic Church in Vicksburg celebrant. Friends can make donations in Ruth's memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home Vicksburg Chapel. Friends are encouraged to share a memory with the family on line at www.rdmg.com

WALL, M. Patricia

Pat was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 19, 1929. She attended Kalamazoo Schools graduating from Nazareth Academy in 1947. Pat continued her education at Bronson Hospital School of Nursing and upon graduating went to work for Dr. Keith Currier at Portage Medical Clinic. Moving to Borgess Hospital, Pat held many positions including, Head Nurse in the ER, House Supervisor, and Co-Director of Nursing Services. She decided to go back to school at Nazareth College in 1976 and earned a degree in Behavioral Science following which she accepted a position as Inservice Director at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. This was followed by a move to Lakeview hospital in Battle Creek where she was Director of Nursing until that hospital Closed. When she retired in 1995, Pat was employed by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company as a Rehabilitation Nurse manager. In her retirement she volunteered for south county Community Players, becoming their treasurer. Pat was an energetic worker, always had a joke, and loved golfing, camping and animals; especially her 2 dogs Sammie and Bear. She will be sadly missed by her friend and traveling companion Ida Hill and by her family which includes 5 cousins, Linda Boorsma of Florida, Tom (Shirley) Barnes of Breedsville, MI, Bob (Terry) Barnes of California, Georgiana (Don) Boyer of Niles, MI, and Donald (Ellie) Sprague of Wisconsin. Pat died early Tuesday morning March 18, 1997 at Bronson Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Her parents Charles and Frieda (Snow) Wall preceded her in death. A Christian Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Martin Catholic Church in Vicksburg on Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM with Father Tom Martin Celebrant. Memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Humane Society or to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue.

CONFER, Mr. Donald Edward

Don's life began August 15, 1922 in Gobles the son of Lee and Anna (Fritz) Confer. When Don was four his family moved to Alamo Twp to their Dairy farm where he grew up. Don graduated from Plainwell High School in 1940 and married Esther May Brown in 1947. They have a daughter Candace Claflin and her husband David who live in Kalamazoo. Don and Esther operated their family dairy farm until 1984 when they sold the livestock to retire. After their retirement he worked as a security guard for the former Pre Con Co. until 1992. He currently was working part-time for Mack Fire Extinguisher Co. Don was a member of Cooper Congregational Church, the Farm Bureau, and was a 4-H Club leader. He also served on the Alamo Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. for many years. His family recalls that Don loved to fish and visit with people. He specially enjoyed children and used to hire them to help on the dairy farm. In addition to his wife of 49 years and his daughter, members of Don's family include sisters Opal Prusick of Kalamazoo, Marcia Cronkhite and her husband Lloyd of Kalamazoo, a brother Robert Confer and his wife Mary of Otsego, and many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley and Fritz Confer. Don died at his home Wednesday April 9, 1997. Friends may visit with his family Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home Plainwell Chapel where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Don will be buried at Mt. Everrest cemetery North located on North Drake Rd. Friends may make donations in his memory to the Cooper Congregational Church or to the Alamo Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. Friends are encouraged to share memories with Don's family at the funeral home or on line at www.rdmg.com.

HAYWARD, Ralph R.

Ralph's life began on April 4, 1902 in Lamar, MO. Ralph started school in Aurora, IL. His family moved to a farm in Scotts, MI; there he attended school and graduated from Scotts High School in 1920. Ralph graduated from Argubright Business College where he met Olive Nelson. They were married on the Family farm Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1923 in a double ceremony along with his sister Ruth and Ted Chambers. Ralph was very active in the community and was instrumental in the formation of the Climax Rotary Club. He loved animals and raised and trained dogs. Ralph and Olive moved to Vicksburg in 1941; and started the Ralph Hayward Insurance Agency. Ralph enjoyed helping people any way he could. He joined the Vicksburg Rotary Club and was an active member, serving as its president and taking other offices. He was also a Mason, belonging to Brady Lodge #208 F&AM in Vicksburg. Ralph and Olive had three children: Ralph Jr. who preceded him in death in 1983, Patt Upson of Portage, and Robert and his wife Mary Ann Hayward of Vicksburg. Ralph also enjoyed his grandchildren, Darcy and Dirk Wolhout, Trenton and Cindy Hayward, Janis and Earl Smith, Susan Schiele, and Karen and Robert Bailey. He was also proud of his six great grandchildren. Ralph's family also includes two brothers, Donald of Scotts, Max and his wife Cora of Ohio, two sisters-in-law, Iva Grace Hayward of Kalamazoo and Dora Hayward of Climax; many nieces; and many nephews. Ralph died in Portage on Thursday April 10, 1997. Preceding him in death besides his son Ralph Jr. are two brothers, Lawrence and Willard; a sister Ruth; and a sister-in-law Marjorie. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th. at 11:00 AM at Lakeland Reformed Church. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Church Memorial Fund. Please share a memory of Ralph with the family at the church or on line at www.rdmg.com.

JOHNSON, Carl W.

Carl's life began on January 19, 1912 in LaGrange, Indiana, a son of Thomas and Charlotte (Steffen) Johnson. He was a fifty-year member of the Knights of Pythias Scotts Lodge #103 and served as Grand Chancellor of Michigan in 1959, and was a charter member of the Pythian Sisters Elmwood Temple #88 of Scotts. Carl retired in 1975 from the Brunswick Corporation and he had been a Government Grain Inspector for Kalamazoo County. He also operated his farm near Scotts for fifty years. He attended Scotts and Climax United Methodist Churches. Carl enjoyed traveling and visited most areas of the country, and he loved music and nature, especially bird watching. His family includes his wife of nearly 62 years, Birda Armeda (Penn) Johnson, whom he married on June 15, 1935 in LaGrange, IN; three daughters and husbands, Charlotte and Jerald Longman of Climax, Carol and Robert Nichols of Kalamazoo, and Margie and John Meadowcroft of Ortonville; seven grandchildren and spouses, Lise and Jim Patterson of Climax, Paula and John Cunningham of New Palestine, IN, Heidi and Dan Reschner of Athens, Hayden Roe of Kalamazoo, Stacey Sofian and twins William and Erica Meadowcroft, all of Ortonville; four sisters and one brother, Shirley Machan and husband Dale of Sturgis, Bertha May Borst of Michigan City, IN, Nelda Dinnus, Hazel Johnson, and Howard Johnson, all of Ft. Wayne, IN; sisters-in-law, Pauline Penn, Wanetta Penn of Sturgis and Marjorie Dock of Kalamazoo; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Carl died at home on Sunday, April 6, 1997 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Carl Riley Johnson; two grandsons, David Carl and Jay Ross Longman; and a sister, Mary Sargent. Friends may visit with Carl's family 2-4 & 7-9 PM Tuesday at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, Lovers Lane at Milham, where a Knights of Pythias Memorial Service will be held 8 PM Tuesday. A Celebration of Life service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday with Rev. Charles Hulbert speaking. Carl will be buried in Mt. Ever-Rest cemetery. Memorial gifts in his memory may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo, the Climax United Methodist Church, or to the Pythian Sisters of Scotts. Friends may share a memory of Carl with his family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com. Carl's family wishes to thank Dr. LaPenna, Borgess Hospital, and Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo for their care and concern.

JOHNSON, Grace

Grace Barnes' life began in Windber, PA on December 2, 1919. She was raised in Pennsylvania and eventually moved to Toledo, OH for work. Grace worked for a family business and met her boss' nephew, DeVere while he was home on leave from the war. Their relationship grew and she and DeVere were married on September 18, 1948 in Toledo, OH. They had one daughter Pamela and her husband Jim Robertson and one son Jeffrey and his wife Cathy all of Vicksburg. Grace enjoyed gardening, flowers and picnicking. She loved to watch birds and to watch the squirrels play. Most of all she was a very caring and loving grandmother to her three grandchildren, Kim Robertson, Matt Robertson and Mark Johnson. Her family also includes a sister Erma Simon of Windber, PA. Grace died in Kalamazoo, MI on Sunday April 6, 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret (Ripple) Barnes; her husband DeVere in 1971; four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever Rest cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society. Please share a memory of Grace with her family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com.

ROGERS, Floyd E.

Floyd's life began on April 1, 1927 in Colorado City, Texas. He served honorably as a Lt. Colonel in the US Army-Army Air Corp during World War II and Korea. Floyd's family includes 3 children, Kathleen and Don Taylor of Texas, Steve and Ramona Rogers of Portage, and Dean Rogers of Bloomingdale; a sister, Pat Wells of Arizona; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Floyd died early Thursday, April 3, 1997 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann Rogers in 1993 and a grandson, Jayson Dean Rogers. A Celebration of Life service with Full Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at Ft. Custer National cemetery, Augusta. Interment of cremains of both Floyd and Beverly together will follow. Memorial gifts may be made to VNA of SW Michigan. Arrangements by the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Portage Chapel. Please share a memory of Floyd with his family at the service or online at www.rdmg.com.

Simpson, Robert E.

Robert's life began on June 6, 1933 in Mendon Township. Robert grew up in the Vicksburg area and attended Vicksburg Schools, graduating while doing duty in the service. Robert served his country for 2 1/2 years during the Korean War. He met his future wife Alma Prough while she was visiting a mutual friend in Vicksburg. They were married on October 29,1955 in Vicksburg. Together they had five children, Robert and his wife Sheri Simpson of Mattawan, Kathleen Vaughn of Mendon, Stanley Simpson of Vicksburg, Alice and her husband Al Smith of Vicksburg, and Peggy Allers and Rick of Vicksburg. Robert enjoyed spending time with his nine grandchildren, Jamie and Jeremy Simpson, Jennifer, Julie and Ron Vaughn, David and Rebecca Smith, Rachel and Ashley Allers. Robert also has a great granddaughter, Katelin Vandeberg. After retiring from Cytec, formally know as American Cyanamid after 25 years, Robert loved to go camping so much that, during the last two years he worked at Oak Shores Camp Ground. He always spent mornings from 9 to 10 am at Ryans for coffee with friends. He liked fishing and just visiting with his neighbors very much. Robert also belonged to The American Legion, Vicksburg Post 213. Robert's family includes eight sisters and brothers, Joyce Sonke and her husband Earl of Portage, Dorothy Dayton of Kalamazoo, Marion Vickery of Vicksburg, Linda Reed and her husband Jim of Scotts, Patrick Simpson and his wife Colleen of Vicksburg, Raymond Simpson and his wife Christien of Sturgis, Melvin Simpson and his wife Suki of Tulsa, Oklahoma and a step-sister Clarabelle Reinveld of Kalamazoo. Robert died in Vicksburg, MI on April 11,1997. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Leona (Yoemans) Simpson: a sister Joan Dunham and a step-brother Jack Simpson. Friends may spend time with Robert's family at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel on Monday from 7 to 9 PM and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday at 1 PM. Interment will follow in Dutton cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Diabetes Association or the Heart Fund. Please share a memory of Robert with his family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com

SINANIAN, Dr. Robert MD

Robert's life began on April 4, 1939 in Marseilles, France. He immigrated to this country in 1948 with his mother, three sisters, and grandmother, and they settled in Ann Arbor, MI near other relatives. Robert's life was a classic example of an American success story. He graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School and completed his pre-medical studies at the University of Michigan, during which times he worked numerous jobs to support himself. Robert was accepted into the U of M Medical School and College and graduated in 1965 with a M.D. in general family practice. He served his medical residency at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI and upon completion entered his first medical practice in Portage. Robert went on to practice emergency room medical work at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and Community and Leila Hospitals in Battle Creek. In 1985 he established with Dr. Donald Doyle the Down East Medical Center practice on Gull Road at Sprinkle in Kalamazoo, and recently retired in January of this year due to failing health. Robert devoted his life to his medical work and his patients. However, his most important interests were always his family and good health. He loved to travel and he enjoyed sports, especially racquetball. Robert's family includes his wife, Barbara (Amesbury) Sinanian, whom he married on June 5, 1993, and their son, Michael Robert Sinanian; his son, Peter Sinanian and fiancée Carolyn Kuehn of Philadelphia PA; his daughter, Julie Ekman and husband Erik and their son, Grayson Ekman of Las Vegas, NV; his mother, Rose Sinanian of Ann Arbor; 3 sisters, Florence Vartanian and husband John, Jacqueline Frieder, and Danielle Sinanian, all of Ann Arbor; parents-in-law, Robert and Jacqueline Amesbury of Flushing; a sister-in-law, Laura Amesbury of Grand Blanc; a brother-in-law and his wife, Stephen and Victoria Amesbury and their son, Robbie of Chicago; and 3 nephews and wives, Mark and Marsha Vartanian, Chris and Lori Vartanian, and John Vartanian. Robert died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his father, Ardache Sinanian. Friends may visit with Robert's family 6-9 PM Saturday at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, Lovers Lane at Milham. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts in Robert's memory may be made to the Michael Robert Sinanian Education Trust Fund, c\o 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002. Friends may share a memory of Robert with his family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com.

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