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Merle "Dave" Johnson
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Merle Johnson Obituary
Kalamazoo, MI
Passed away Friday, March 9, 2007 at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo. Dave was born December 7, 1952 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Dave was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed taking his stepson, Marc, target shooting. Surviving Dave are brothers, Charles (Jimmie Lu), Donald, Dennis (Louetta) and Mike June; longtime companion, Sandy Kramer; stepchildren, Marc and Shawna Kramer; stepbrothers, Steven and Roger; stepsister, Lynda; mother, Dorothy Parker and stepfather, James Parker and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Dave in death was his father, Duane; Arrangements are by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. No visitation or services are scheduled. Memorial donations may be made in Dave's name to: Hospice of S.W. Michigan. www.langelands.com. 343-1508
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