Valoris May Kaplunow

Valoris’ life began on May 5, 1932 in Shell Lake, WI, the daughter of Leonard and Evelyn (Powell) Johnson. She was a realtor with Rudell Real Estate in Watervliet and worked as a nurse at Berrien General Hospital, Cass County Medical Care and the Dowagiac Nursing Home. Valoris loved polka dancing, knitting, crafts, reading and especially watching Al Pacino movies. She was an excellent cook and loved to stay busy sewing and making blankets. She volunteered her time to the Area Agency on Aging as a giving grandparent. Valoris attended the Michiana Church of Christ and had attended the Federated Church. Her greatest joy was her family which includes her children Pam Nichols-Preis of Dowagiac, Julie (Mike) Urbanski of Dowagiac, and David (Jan) Nichols of Mattawan, 10 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, her companion Nick Kaplunow of Dowagiac, a sister Dawn (Leo) Neuman of Rice Lake, WI, brothers Gerald (Marci) Johnson of Fall Creek, WI, and Raymond (Debra) Johnson of Shell Lake, WI. Valoris passed away at her home on Friday January 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by two sons Richard and Randy Nichols. Her family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 4-6:30p.m. at Michiana Church of Christ where her memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Pastor Justin Shepard. She will be laid to rest in Shell Lake Memorial Cemetery. Yazel & Clark Chapel is serving the family. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Area Agency on Aging- Grandparents program. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Valoris at www.yazel-clark.com.