John
John Seekman
John A. Seekman of Otsego, Michigan passed away Friday, November 4, 2011, in Kalamazoo. John was born February 22, 1936 in Watson Township to John and Winnie (Zoet) Seekman and was a lifelong resident of the area. For 43 years he was employed with Plainwell Paper Company, retiring in 1998 as a truck driver. He also did excavating work as John’s Excavating. In his leisure time he enjoyed being in the woods, cutting wood, restoring antique tractors and attending auctions. He enjoyed cooking and his specialty was ham and scalloped potatoes. John loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving are his long time companion, Theresa Jean Sours of Otsego; his children, Jerry Seekman of Hastings, Joyce Seekman of Otsego, Jeanie (Jon) Laurin of Allegan, Joni VerHage of Plainwell and Joseph (Tina) Seekman of Centreville; his step-children, Saundra (Bob) Slotman, Nick (Toni) Rankin, Mike Rankin and Wendy (Ken) Rankin; 16 grandchildren, Sarah, Laurie, Marie, Barbie, John, Amy, Angie, Carl, Brian, Kevin, Spencer, Heather, Heidi, Ryan, Travis and Jared; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Harley “Bud” Seekman, Joann Button, Dorothy Hunt and Richard Seekman; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie, Eddie Mae and Shirley.
Friends may visit with John’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of John may be made to
Paws with a Cause
, Wayland.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Amy
November 4, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Please view his complete life story at
http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/75131
Thank you.
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Lynne Boss Fahrne
November 5, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Dear Seekman Cousins, and family
I’m sad to see that Uncle Johnny has passed away. I always enjoyed Uncle Johnny. He always was friendly, smiling, loving, kind, compassionate, and happy! May God Bless your family with peace, guidence, love and comfort. I love you all!
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Wendy J. Rankin
November 6, 2011 at 2:35 am
I will always remember the great times our family shared with John. And I am very lucky to have had him for a step-father. He was a kind and generous man. He will be missed very much.
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Bruce & Kathy Nogle
November 6, 2011 at 11:17 am
Our deepest sympathy to John’s family. This is a diffacult time for all of you. We care.
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Cindy Tripp
November 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny passing away. I have several very fond memories of him during my childhood. He was always smiling, cheerful, talkative, and a pleasure to be around. My heart goes out to all of you, especially, Jerry, Jeanie, & Joyce.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you grief the lose of your father, a wonderful man!
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Ron and Eva Harman
November 7, 2011 at 6:04 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just remember the good times – that is the only thing that will help you through this. He is looking down on you and he will be looking out for you always. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to help. We love you Joyce and our strength is being sent your way. Ron and Eva
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Michael and Kim Schaafsma
November 7, 2011 at 8:00 am
Uncle Johnny always made you feel comfortable around him what a likable guy. Hugs and more hugs cousins. Love ya Kim and Michael
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Brenner family
November 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm
may gods peace be with you & your family, as you continue down the path he has made for you.Memories are forever* Enjoy everyone of them.thoughts and prayers, God Bless
The Brenners,
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Dawn Youtzy Forney
November 8, 2011 at 6:48 am
Joan and Seekman family I’m so sorry for your loss.Remember the good times,share them and hold on to your memories.
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Danene Gless
November 8, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Theresa and entire family so very sorry for your loss. Our condolences are with you. May you find peace. God bless. The Gless’
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Nancy Lane Johnson
November 9, 2011 at 9:28 am
Theresa, Joyce and family, I am so sorry about John passing away. My condolences to you and your families upon this difficult loss. Joyce, after talking with you at the funeral home, I remembered that I think I attended your wedding shower years ago. Small world. John had a warm, friendly and open manner about him that was very pleasant.
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Edee Thompson
November 11, 2011 at 4:37 am
My prayers are with you Joyce, Jeanie, & family.
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Dana Bryant
November 11, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Thoughts and prayers sent from the Bryant family. I’ll never forget our time on the fly-in fishing trip to Canada! I was so glad to be a part of your familys trip!
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Jim and Vickilee Miller
November 15, 2011 at 6:34 am
Theresa, and family, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this time.
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dale hall
November 26, 2011 at 10:41 pm
to the family of john, i only knew him from work,a good worker and a honest man,will be missed by all.dale hall
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Jim and Julie Harrington
December 17, 2011 at 10:24 am
Sorry for your loss, We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Surviving are his long time companion, Theresa Jean Sours of Otsego; his children, Jerry Seekman of Hastings, Joyce Seekman of Otsego, Jeanie (Jon) Laurin of Allegan, Joni VerHage of Plainwell and Joseph (Tina) Seekman of Centreville; his step-children, Saundra (Bob) Slotman, Nick (Toni) Rankin, Mike Rankin and Wendy (Ken) Rankin; 16 grandchildren, Sarah, Laurie, Marie, Barbie, John, Amy, Angie, Carl, Brian, Kevin, Spencer, Heather, Heidi, Ryan, Travis and Jared; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Harley “Bud” Seekman, Joann Button, Dorothy Hunt and Richard Seekman; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie, Eddie Mae and Shirley.
Friends may visit with John’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of John may be made to
Paws with a Cause
, Wayland.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of John Seekman
Condolence Messages
Amy
November 4, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Please view his complete life story at
http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/75131
Thank you.
Reply
Lynne Boss Fahrne
November 5, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Dear Seekman Cousins, and family
I’m sad to see that Uncle Johnny has passed away. I always enjoyed Uncle Johnny. He always was friendly, smiling, loving, kind, compassionate, and happy! May God Bless your family with peace, guidence, love and comfort. I love you all!
Reply
Wendy J. Rankin
November 6, 2011 at 2:35 am
I will always remember the great times our family shared with John. And I am very lucky to have had him for a step-father. He was a kind and generous man. He will be missed very much.
Reply
Bruce & Kathy Nogle
November 6, 2011 at 11:17 am
Our deepest sympathy to John’s family. This is a diffacult time for all of you. We care.
Reply
Cindy Tripp
November 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny passing away. I have several very fond memories of him during my childhood. He was always smiling, cheerful, talkative, and a pleasure to be around. My heart goes out to all of you, especially, Jerry, Jeanie, & Joyce.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you grief the lose of your father, a wonderful man!
Reply
Ron and Eva Harman
November 7, 2011 at 6:04 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just remember the good times – that is the only thing that will help you through this. He is looking down on you and he will be looking out for you always. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to help. We love you Joyce and our strength is being sent your way. Ron and Eva
Reply
Michael and Kim Schaafsma
November 7, 2011 at 8:00 am
Uncle Johnny always made you feel comfortable around him what a likable guy. Hugs and more hugs cousins. Love ya Kim and Michael
Reply
Brenner family
November 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm
may gods peace be with you & your family, as you continue down the path he has made for you.Memories are forever* Enjoy everyone of them.thoughts and prayers, God Bless
The Brenners,
Reply
Dawn Youtzy Forney
November 8, 2011 at 6:48 am
Joan and Seekman family I’m so sorry for your loss.Remember the good times,share them and hold on to your memories.
Reply
Danene Gless
November 8, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Theresa and entire family so very sorry for your loss. Our condolences are with you. May you find peace. God bless. The Gless’
Reply
Nancy Lane Johnson
November 9, 2011 at 9:28 am
Theresa, Joyce and family, I am so sorry about John passing away. My condolences to you and your families upon this difficult loss. Joyce, after talking with you at the funeral home, I remembered that I think I attended your wedding shower years ago. Small world. John had a warm, friendly and open manner about him that was very pleasant.
Reply
Edee Thompson
November 11, 2011 at 4:37 am
My prayers are with you Joyce, Jeanie, & family.
Reply
Dana Bryant
November 11, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Thoughts and prayers sent from the Bryant family. I’ll never forget our time on the fly-in fishing trip to Canada! I was so glad to be a part of your familys trip!
Reply
Jim and Vickilee Miller
November 15, 2011 at 6:34 am
Theresa, and family, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this time.
Reply
dale hall
November 26, 2011 at 10:41 pm
to the family of john, i only knew him from work,a good worker and a honest man,will be missed by all.dale hall
Reply
Jim and Julie Harrington
December 17, 2011 at 10:24 am
Sorry for your loss, We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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