Jeffrey
Jeffrey Town
Jeffrey W. Town of Otsego, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Plainwell.
Jeff was born July 30, 1956 in Plainwell to Milo and Irene (Speicher) Town. For more than 12 years he worked as a tool and die machinist at Crescent in Allegan. He was currently the owner and operator of SweetTown Bar in Bloomingdale. In his spare time Jeff enjoyed Harleys, making quality beer and wine, fishing, spending time taking drives, dancing, hunting and his dog Katie who was like a child to him.
Survivors include his 4 siblings, Pat (Don) Russell of Otsego, Sandy Scott of Allegan, Randy (Dianne) Town of Plainwell and Ann (Steve) Staley of Gobles; many nieces and nephews who Jeff was very close to as well as several great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; his ex-wife Lauri, who has remained a close friend and his many friends from the bar.
Preceding him in death are his parents and dog Katie.
Cremation has taken place and the family will have a gathering for friends and family Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 3-6 P.M. at 1412 106
th
Ave., Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Jeff may be made to
American Diabetes Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Teri Laster
June 15, 2014 at 3:34 pm
I am so sorry to hear the news of Jeff’s passing. Another neighborhood kid gone too early. I pray for peace for all of you and know that we are keeping you lifted up in prayers during this trying time. Lots of hugs and love to you all. Jack and Teri
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Laurie McDonald
June 15, 2014 at 3:47 pm
Another one gone way to soon. My prayers are with the family.
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Don & Sherry Hurlbut
June 15, 2014 at 6:11 pm
Pat, Don and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories of your brother help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you guys!
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Carrie carpenter
June 15, 2014 at 8:44 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Such a nice guy…
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Randi Deneau
June 15, 2014 at 9:57 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of Jeff. I know this is a difficult time for the family but just know that his memories will help you through this.
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Mike and Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
June 16, 2014 at 7:10 am
Our very deepest sympathy to all who loved Jeff. May God’s grace be with each of you in the days and weeks to come. Hugs and love to each of you!!
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Victor and Teri Russell
June 16, 2014 at 11:32 am
Another good friend gone – he will be missed,
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Ryan Henrickson
June 16, 2014 at 12:11 pm
Prayers going up for Jeff’s whole family! We got to know him over the years and play for him a few times at Sweet Town. Just saw him and talked with him at Friday nights show in Otsego….still in shock. Once again, condolences from the whole Scrapyard band and if there’s anything we can do…we will, just let us know! R.I.P. Jeff….
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Gayle
June 16, 2014 at 1:23 pm
Heartfelt prayers and sympathy to the entire family.
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eric kathy howard
June 16, 2014 at 6:23 pm
We will miss you jeff.good times we will never forget.love you.
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debbie sperry
June 16, 2014 at 7:32 pm
RIP JEFF. YOU were my class mate and you went away o soon. Sending my pro all his family he will be in my heart for ever.
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Monique Basques
June 16, 2014 at 8:40 pm
One Of The Most Caring, Giving, Loving Funny And Sweet People I Know, Always There For Me And My Kids Whenever Called Upon… Will Be Greatly Missed, Gone But Never Forgotten!! Prayers To The Family…. We Love You Jeff, Rest In Piece And Give Denny Hugs For Me, See You Again Someday
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Chuck Chigg simpson
June 17, 2014 at 12:43 am
JUST SAW JEFF FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE BAR. I am shocked and saddened by this news. I got to know him while my band SCRAPYARD played at his bar regularly and he also came to other bars to support is. GOOD GUY. JEFF YOU WILL BE MISSED
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Jennifer Blayson
June 17, 2014 at 11:20 am
To Sandy and all of Jeff’s family, he was a good friend. I am sorry I won’t be here for the memorial service. I am thinking of you all. He will be missed and he is gone too soon.
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Jennifer Blatson
June 17, 2014 at 11:26 am
We will miss you! OMG!! How sad.
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michelle sweet
June 17, 2014 at 1:15 pm
Sorry to hear of Jeffs passing he was a very caring person condulances to his family
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Londa Hamilton
June 17, 2014 at 1:20 pm
Sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Prayers and sympathy to his family and friends. I sure will miss seeing his smiling face and visiting with him.
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Terri Thompson
June 18, 2014 at 12:17 am
I’m so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. He’ll always have a piece of my heart. My thoughts and prayers for his family and loved ones.
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Sherry (knight) Schumaker
June 18, 2014 at 4:46 pm
I did not know Jeff well, but he was a classmate of mine, and I wanted to extend my condolences to all that loved him. I will pray for comfort for all of you..
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Mike & Tammy Hoppe
June 26, 2014 at 4:02 am
Jeff, we miss you sooooo much. Our prayers are with you and you and your family.
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Sharon Gullion
June 30, 2014 at 2:58 pm
You were a very happy go lucky person Jeff and I enjoyed talking with you in the bar whenever I would come in I was really sorry to hear you passed away.I will always remember you♥ R.I.P my friend♥ Prayers to the Family for this Tragic Early Loss..
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Ron Crans.
July 1, 2014 at 10:19 pm
Condolences to the Town family on the loss of Jeff I got to know Jeff a few years ago when I worked with him ,he was a pleasure to know.my prayers are with you. ROn Crans
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Pete & Darla Gavrun
July 2, 2014 at 12:59 pm
We both worked with Jeff and absolutely loved it. He was a great guy and will be deeply missed.
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Jeff was born July 30, 1956 in Plainwell to Milo and Irene (Speicher) Town. For more than 12 years he worked as a tool and die machinist at Crescent in Allegan. He was currently the owner and operator of SweetTown Bar in Bloomingdale. In his spare time Jeff enjoyed Harleys, making quality beer and wine, fishing, spending time taking drives, dancing, hunting and his dog Katie who was like a child to him.
Survivors include his 4 siblings, Pat (Don) Russell of Otsego, Sandy Scott of Allegan, Randy (Dianne) Town of Plainwell and Ann (Steve) Staley of Gobles; many nieces and nephews who Jeff was very close to as well as several great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; his ex-wife Lauri, who has remained a close friend and his many friends from the bar.
Preceding him in death are his parents and dog Katie.
Cremation has taken place and the family will have a gathering for friends and family Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 3-6 P.M. at 1412 106
th
Ave., Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Jeff may be made to
American Diabetes Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Jeffrey Town
Condolence Messages
Teri Laster
June 15, 2014 at 3:34 pm
I am so sorry to hear the news of Jeff’s passing. Another neighborhood kid gone too early. I pray for peace for all of you and know that we are keeping you lifted up in prayers during this trying time. Lots of hugs and love to you all. Jack and Teri
Reply
Laurie McDonald
June 15, 2014 at 3:47 pm
Another one gone way to soon. My prayers are with the family.
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Don & Sherry Hurlbut
June 15, 2014 at 6:11 pm
Pat, Don and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories of your brother help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you guys!
Reply
Carrie carpenter
June 15, 2014 at 8:44 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Such a nice guy…
Reply
Randi Deneau
June 15, 2014 at 9:57 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of Jeff. I know this is a difficult time for the family but just know that his memories will help you through this.
Reply
Mike and Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
June 16, 2014 at 7:10 am
Our very deepest sympathy to all who loved Jeff. May God’s grace be with each of you in the days and weeks to come. Hugs and love to each of you!!
Reply
Victor and Teri Russell
June 16, 2014 at 11:32 am
Another good friend gone – he will be missed,
Reply
Ryan Henrickson
June 16, 2014 at 12:11 pm
Prayers going up for Jeff’s whole family! We got to know him over the years and play for him a few times at Sweet Town. Just saw him and talked with him at Friday nights show in Otsego….still in shock. Once again, condolences from the whole Scrapyard band and if there’s anything we can do…we will, just let us know! R.I.P. Jeff….
Reply
Gayle
June 16, 2014 at 1:23 pm
Heartfelt prayers and sympathy to the entire family.
Reply
eric kathy howard
June 16, 2014 at 6:23 pm
We will miss you jeff.good times we will never forget.love you.
Reply
debbie sperry
June 16, 2014 at 7:32 pm
RIP JEFF. YOU were my class mate and you went away o soon. Sending my pro all his family he will be in my heart for ever.
Reply
Monique Basques
June 16, 2014 at 8:40 pm
One Of The Most Caring, Giving, Loving Funny And Sweet People I Know, Always There For Me And My Kids Whenever Called Upon… Will Be Greatly Missed, Gone But Never Forgotten!! Prayers To The Family…. We Love You Jeff, Rest In Piece And Give Denny Hugs For Me, See You Again Someday
Reply
Chuck Chigg simpson
June 17, 2014 at 12:43 am
JUST SAW JEFF FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE BAR. I am shocked and saddened by this news. I got to know him while my band SCRAPYARD played at his bar regularly and he also came to other bars to support is. GOOD GUY. JEFF YOU WILL BE MISSED
Reply
Jennifer Blayson
June 17, 2014 at 11:20 am
To Sandy and all of Jeff’s family, he was a good friend. I am sorry I won’t be here for the memorial service. I am thinking of you all. He will be missed and he is gone too soon.
Reply
Jennifer Blatson
June 17, 2014 at 11:26 am
We will miss you! OMG!! How sad.
Reply
michelle sweet
June 17, 2014 at 1:15 pm
Sorry to hear of Jeffs passing he was a very caring person condulances to his family
Reply
Londa Hamilton
June 17, 2014 at 1:20 pm
Sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Prayers and sympathy to his family and friends. I sure will miss seeing his smiling face and visiting with him.
Reply
Terri Thompson
June 18, 2014 at 12:17 am
I’m so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. He’ll always have a piece of my heart. My thoughts and prayers for his family and loved ones.
Reply
Sherry (knight) Schumaker
June 18, 2014 at 4:46 pm
I did not know Jeff well, but he was a classmate of mine, and I wanted to extend my condolences to all that loved him. I will pray for comfort for all of you..
Reply
Mike & Tammy Hoppe
June 26, 2014 at 4:02 am
Jeff, we miss you sooooo much. Our prayers are with you and you and your family.
Reply
Sharon Gullion
June 30, 2014 at 2:58 pm
You were a very happy go lucky person Jeff and I enjoyed talking with you in the bar whenever I would come in I was really sorry to hear you passed away.I will always remember you♥ R.I.P my friend♥ Prayers to the Family for this Tragic Early Loss..
Reply
Ron Crans.
July 1, 2014 at 10:19 pm
Condolences to the Town family on the loss of Jeff I got to know Jeff a few years ago when I worked with him ,he was a pleasure to know.my prayers are with you. ROn Crans
Reply
Pete & Darla Gavrun
July 2, 2014 at 12:59 pm
We both worked with Jeff and absolutely loved it. He was a great guy and will be deeply missed.
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