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Richard Colby, age 77, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away May 24, 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer for 1 1/2 years. He was born in Chicago to the late Leonard L. and the late Mildred Berman Colby (nee Cohen). The family moved to Kalamazoo when Richard was five years of age. He graduated from University High School and attended Michigan State University on a tennis scholarship. Tennis was an important part of his early life. He was a nationally-ranked tennis player in 1956 and 1957, reaching a rank of 23rd in the nation in Boys Singles, and 4th in the nation in Boys Doubles. He also won title for table tennis in the Kalamazoo area. He graduated from Western Michigan University and his...

Roberta "Bobbie" H. Lewis, aged 70, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died on April 11, 2020. Cherished mother of Toby (Greg) Lewis and Ben (Miwa) Lewis. Loving grandmother of Casey and Ian Lewis, and Zen Lewis. Lovingly remembered by extended family, Michael, Jon, Robert, and Ben Miller. PRIVATE FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICES WERE HELD. Arrangements by The Ira Kaufman Chapel. 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

Barbara ("B.J.") Shawn, 71, of Petoskey, Michigan, died August 5, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Roland M. Philipp. Cherished mother of Rebecca Philipp (Brad) Kranig. Loving Granny of Mitchell and Connor Kranig. Daughter of the late Harold and the late Frances Norris. Dear sister of Victor (Ronda Barak) Norris. Adored aunt of Max Norris and Jessica Norris. A private graveside service for family and close friends of Barbara ("B.J.") will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019. For further information contact The Ira Kaufman Chapel. www.irakaufman.com. 248-569-0020.