Dustin
Dustin L. Platteborze
Dustin passed away June 19, 2016 in Otsego.
He was born April 10, 1984 in Plainwell to Frederick Platteborze Jr. and Candy (Long) Pradon. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. For several years he had worked at JBS Packerland in Plainwell and was currently employed at the Borroughs Corporation in Kalamazoo. Dustin was a great cook and enjoyed barbeques, a cold PBR, being outside and most of all spending time with his family.
Surviving are his parents; fiancée, Kasandra McMeekan; children, Destiny, Sierra and Grant; siblings, Ashley Hatfield, Kaitlyn Jankowski, Dana Russell, Jack Abrams and Austen Smith; grandparents, Nina and Gramps Vanfleet and Fred Platteborze Sr. and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Papa Long; grandmother, Wanda Greenham; step-father, John Pradon and brother-in-law, Matthew Jankowski.
Cremation has taken place.
Contributions in memory of Dustin may be made to the
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Michael Simon
June 20, 2016 at 7:21 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to the the family during this difficult time, knowing that Dustin is with the Lord resting in peace.
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Lori Snyder-Steele
June 20, 2016 at 9:02 pm
Dustin will be missed. My prays and thoughts are with you all at this time.
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Tina Menta
June 21, 2016 at 12:20 pm
I cannot believe that this vital lover of life, lover of his children, and lover of his life-partner is gone. I have known him as my first-grade student at Starr Elementary, as a friend to my son at Plainwell Middle School, and Plainwell High School, and as the father of sweet Destiny, my 2nd-grade student this year. He seemed to enjoy each experience in his life as it came, and he had such plans for his life to come with his fiance, his 2 little girls, and his beautiful new son who all look just like him! My heart full condolences to his wonderful family. Love, Tina Menta
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Penny L. Pallo
June 21, 2016 at 12:54 pm
God bless the whole family. I am so sorry you are going through this. What a sorrowfull thing to loose someone so young. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
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terry
June 21, 2016 at 1:42 pm
So sad. Too young. Condolences to his Family.
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Pricilla Paul LaRoy
June 21, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Think of you all.
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Judy Gates Hayes
June 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
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Robin L Brookhouse
June 21, 2016 at 2:21 pm
My heart goes out to all of the family and prayers for peace at this difficult time.
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Jen Jonez
June 21, 2016 at 2:56 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Kassandra, the kids and his family.
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Jeanne & Jewel
June 21, 2016 at 3:07 pm
Shelley & Family,
Our prayers are with you & your family at this most difficult time.
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Margy Phelps
June 21, 2016 at 3:36 pm
Kassanda, I am soo..soo..sorry to hear of the passing of Dustin. You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, please let me know. You and Dustin were so much help when Steve died. I don’t know how I would have made it without the friendship of the Plainwell clan. Margy
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Devin West
June 21, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Dustin was a good man and i will always remember him for his sense of humor. Im very sad to hear of him passing.
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Nicole knowlton and John barnhart
June 21, 2016 at 3:59 pm
Our hearts go out to the family and his children,Prayers being sent.
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Sue Hughes Hopper
June 21, 2016 at 4:45 pm
I’ve known Dustin since he was a little not. I used to hang out with Candy. I want to talk to her my number is 269-303-6309. I also worked with Dustin at JBS he was a sweet guy. I will miss seeing him out and about. My best wishes to his whole family.
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Chris Russell
June 21, 2016 at 5:21 pm
I enjoyed the 3 years I worked with Dustin he is a great friend, father coworker. I will miss you god be with you and your family.
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John Myland
June 21, 2016 at 6:02 pm
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dustin since he was just a chubby little guy. He was always a respectful hard working young man always treated me with respect and was a good friend to my kids. My thoughts and prayers truly go out to Kasandra and his children. Our lives will all be forever changed. For Heaven has gained one hell of a Angel. God bless you my friend until we meet again……love ya brother. ..
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John Myland
June 21, 2016 at 6:06 pm
To Candy my heart breaks for you and i wish i could take the pain away . May God give you strength you need. ……God bless you and your family. ..
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Jeffery Emmons
June 21, 2016 at 8:41 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are being sent to the family. I knew Candy when we were much younger. I pray you find peace you need at this time.
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Will Menta
June 21, 2016 at 8:52 pm
Dustin and I used to ride the same school bus, back in grade school. We were actually pretty close friends in the 4th or 5th grade. We drifted apart by the time we got to Middle Schoo and I haven’t been close with him in years, but I always remembered him as a great guy. He was friendly and fair, he was a good man. The world needs more people like him. I was shocked and saddened to learn that he’d died.
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Danny Anderson
June 21, 2016 at 10:38 pm
Dustin was an amazing man. I became friends with Dustin through Austen Smith while still in high school. He was always fun to be around and had an extremely strong will to be the best he could be. He passing came a shock to me, always expected him to be that one bada** old man with the best stories. He will be dearly missed by all he came into contact with. His family and children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan
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sandy zwier
June 22, 2016 at 12:04 pm
My heart is breaking for my little preschooler Sierra (as well as for Destiny and Grant). Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Carol Rawson
June 22, 2016 at 12:11 pm
I’m so very sorry for your loss. sending you a my love heart broken for Dustin.
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Sheryl Roberts
June 22, 2016 at 12:31 pm
Gordy & I have you all in our thoughts & prayers. Kasandra my heart breaks for you and your beautiful children…as.you are well aware of our family has been through more than our share of loss….we are all here for you and the kids. We love you dearly and will keep you in our prayers daily. please do not hesitate to ask if there’s anything we can do for you….
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christina pathic
June 22, 2016 at 7:32 pm
oh my Candy & Family I’m in shock!!!! I am extremely Sorry & My heart goes out to all!!! My thoughts and Prayers are with you all the way <3
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Dale Padgett
June 22, 2016 at 8:54 pm
I only knew Dustin for a short while at work, but I never have forgotton him. rest in peace my friend.
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Lynn Oliveri
June 23, 2016 at 11:46 am
God is with you all, holding you in His loving arms. Be at peace and know that your loved one is with the King of Kings. You are loved.
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Jeff Shadley
June 23, 2016 at 4:47 pm
I can’t imagine what it must be like to loose someone so close to you like this. All though I didn’t work directly with him I did talk to him on occasion and knew he was a good person. My prayers go out to the whole family. Just another reminder to tell the people you care about you love them everyday!
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Sue Richard
June 23, 2016 at 5:55 pm
I’ve known Dustin since he was young, My son Randy Herbert and Dustin would intentionally in fun drive me bonkers, especially when they decided to slap each other with fly swatters, I used to wonder “what the hell is wrong with them two boys, that has to hurt”, but they just laughed. I loved Dustin, and will truly miss him. Candy you are in my thoughts and prayer as is his whole family.
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Judith Lampen
July 2, 2016 at 9:46 am
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry for the loss of someone so young.
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Doris McCrary
July 4, 2016 at 8:41 am
Sorry to hear about the passing away of Dustin, he will be missed. We look forward to the time when ‘no resident will say I am sick’.
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He was born April 10, 1984 in Plainwell to Frederick Platteborze Jr. and Candy (Long) Pradon. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. For several years he had worked at JBS Packerland in Plainwell and was currently employed at the Borroughs Corporation in Kalamazoo. Dustin was a great cook and enjoyed barbeques, a cold PBR, being outside and most of all spending time with his family.
Surviving are his parents; fiancée, Kasandra McMeekan; children, Destiny, Sierra and Grant; siblings, Ashley Hatfield, Kaitlyn Jankowski, Dana Russell, Jack Abrams and Austen Smith; grandparents, Nina and Gramps Vanfleet and Fred Platteborze Sr. and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Papa Long; grandmother, Wanda Greenham; step-father, John Pradon and brother-in-law, Matthew Jankowski.
Cremation has taken place.
Contributions in memory of Dustin may be made to the
go fund me account
set up for his children.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Dustin L. Platteborze
Condolence Messages
Michael Simon
June 20, 2016 at 7:21 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to the the family during this difficult time, knowing that Dustin is with the Lord resting in peace.
Reply
Lori Snyder-Steele
June 20, 2016 at 9:02 pm
Dustin will be missed. My prays and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Reply
Tina Menta
June 21, 2016 at 12:20 pm
I cannot believe that this vital lover of life, lover of his children, and lover of his life-partner is gone. I have known him as my first-grade student at Starr Elementary, as a friend to my son at Plainwell Middle School, and Plainwell High School, and as the father of sweet Destiny, my 2nd-grade student this year. He seemed to enjoy each experience in his life as it came, and he had such plans for his life to come with his fiance, his 2 little girls, and his beautiful new son who all look just like him! My heart full condolences to his wonderful family. Love, Tina Menta
Reply
Penny L. Pallo
June 21, 2016 at 12:54 pm
God bless the whole family. I am so sorry you are going through this. What a sorrowfull thing to loose someone so young. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Reply
terry
June 21, 2016 at 1:42 pm
So sad. Too young. Condolences to his Family.
Reply
Pricilla Paul LaRoy
June 21, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Think of you all.
Reply
Judy Gates Hayes
June 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Reply
Robin L Brookhouse
June 21, 2016 at 2:21 pm
My heart goes out to all of the family and prayers for peace at this difficult time.
Reply
Jen Jonez
June 21, 2016 at 2:56 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Kassandra, the kids and his family.
Reply
Jeanne & Jewel
June 21, 2016 at 3:07 pm
Shelley & Family,
Our prayers are with you & your family at this most difficult time.
Reply
Margy Phelps
June 21, 2016 at 3:36 pm
Kassanda, I am soo..soo..sorry to hear of the passing of Dustin. You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, please let me know. You and Dustin were so much help when Steve died. I don’t know how I would have made it without the friendship of the Plainwell clan. Margy
Reply
Devin West
June 21, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Dustin was a good man and i will always remember him for his sense of humor. Im very sad to hear of him passing.
Reply
Nicole knowlton and John barnhart
June 21, 2016 at 3:59 pm
Our hearts go out to the family and his children,Prayers being sent.
Reply
Sue Hughes Hopper
June 21, 2016 at 4:45 pm
I’ve known Dustin since he was a little not. I used to hang out with Candy. I want to talk to her my number is 269-303-6309. I also worked with Dustin at JBS he was a sweet guy. I will miss seeing him out and about. My best wishes to his whole family.
Reply
Chris Russell
June 21, 2016 at 5:21 pm
I enjoyed the 3 years I worked with Dustin he is a great friend, father coworker. I will miss you god be with you and your family.
Reply
John Myland
June 21, 2016 at 6:02 pm
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dustin since he was just a chubby little guy. He was always a respectful hard working young man always treated me with respect and was a good friend to my kids. My thoughts and prayers truly go out to Kasandra and his children. Our lives will all be forever changed. For Heaven has gained one hell of a Angel. God bless you my friend until we meet again……love ya brother. ..
Reply
John Myland
June 21, 2016 at 6:06 pm
To Candy my heart breaks for you and i wish i could take the pain away . May God give you strength you need. ……God bless you and your family. ..
Reply
Jeffery Emmons
June 21, 2016 at 8:41 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are being sent to the family. I knew Candy when we were much younger. I pray you find peace you need at this time.
Reply
Will Menta
June 21, 2016 at 8:52 pm
Dustin and I used to ride the same school bus, back in grade school. We were actually pretty close friends in the 4th or 5th grade. We drifted apart by the time we got to Middle Schoo and I haven’t been close with him in years, but I always remembered him as a great guy. He was friendly and fair, he was a good man. The world needs more people like him. I was shocked and saddened to learn that he’d died.
Reply
Danny Anderson
June 21, 2016 at 10:38 pm
Dustin was an amazing man. I became friends with Dustin through Austen Smith while still in high school. He was always fun to be around and had an extremely strong will to be the best he could be. He passing came a shock to me, always expected him to be that one bada** old man with the best stories. He will be dearly missed by all he came into contact with. His family and children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan
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sandy zwier
June 22, 2016 at 12:04 pm
My heart is breaking for my little preschooler Sierra (as well as for Destiny and Grant). Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Carol Rawson
June 22, 2016 at 12:11 pm
I’m so very sorry for your loss. sending you a my love heart broken for Dustin.
Reply
Sheryl Roberts
June 22, 2016 at 12:31 pm
Gordy & I have you all in our thoughts & prayers. Kasandra my heart breaks for you and your beautiful children…as.you are well aware of our family has been through more than our share of loss….we are all here for you and the kids. We love you dearly and will keep you in our prayers daily. please do not hesitate to ask if there’s anything we can do for you….
Reply
christina pathic
June 22, 2016 at 7:32 pm
oh my Candy & Family I’m in shock!!!! I am extremely Sorry & My heart goes out to all!!! My thoughts and Prayers are with you all the way <3
Reply
Dale Padgett
June 22, 2016 at 8:54 pm
I only knew Dustin for a short while at work, but I never have forgotton him. rest in peace my friend.
Reply
Lynn Oliveri
June 23, 2016 at 11:46 am
God is with you all, holding you in His loving arms. Be at peace and know that your loved one is with the King of Kings. You are loved.
Reply
Jeff Shadley
June 23, 2016 at 4:47 pm
I can’t imagine what it must be like to loose someone so close to you like this. All though I didn’t work directly with him I did talk to him on occasion and knew he was a good person. My prayers go out to the whole family. Just another reminder to tell the people you care about you love them everyday!
Reply
Sue Richard
June 23, 2016 at 5:55 pm
I’ve known Dustin since he was young, My son Randy Herbert and Dustin would intentionally in fun drive me bonkers, especially when they decided to slap each other with fly swatters, I used to wonder “what the hell is wrong with them two boys, that has to hurt”, but they just laughed. I loved Dustin, and will truly miss him. Candy you are in my thoughts and prayer as is his whole family.
Reply
Judith Lampen
July 2, 2016 at 9:46 am
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry for the loss of someone so young.
Reply
Doris McCrary
July 4, 2016 at 8:41 am
Sorry to hear about the passing away of Dustin, he will be missed. We look forward to the time when ‘no resident will say I am sick’.
Reply
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