Laura B. Coleman

Laura passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

She was born July 26, 1926 in Christopher, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Madge (Cavitt) Chrisman. Laura grew up in Southern Illinois and there met the love of her life John L. Coleman. They were married June 15, 1945 and moved to Michigan in 1964. For 15 years Laura had been a bookkeeper for Kal-Equip and retired as head of accounting. In 1980 they moved to Florida and after John’s passing in 1994 Laura returned to Michigan in 2005.

Laura was a hard worker both in her career and raising her family. She was soft spoken and strong willed. She was a member of the Does Club, president at Baraga Manor Social Club and was a den mother for cub scouts when her boys were young.

Surviving are her children, Laura Christine Harper, John Alan (Deborah) Coleman, Sue (Ronald) Smilanich, Barton (Kimberly) Coleman and Roger Coleman; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Harold Dee and William Chrisman and son-in-law, Don Harper.

Friends may visit with Laura’s family from 3-5 PM, Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.

A funeral service will take place at 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Plainwell United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Brown officiating.

Private family burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta.

Contributions in memory of Laura may be made to the Plainwell United Methodist Church.

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Steve and Mary Schuiteboer

March 12, 2020 at 1:59 pm

We are so sorry for your loss. Our sympathy to the entire family.

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Joan Adams

March 12, 2020 at 2:41 pm

Roger I’m sorry to hear about your mom. Keep her memory alive, tell your kids and grandkids how much she was loved. ❤️

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Joey Klumpp

March 12, 2020 at 3:15 pm

I will miss my dear friend. We had fun always being togather. Never had a problem visiting with each other. Sometime we spent 2 hrs and the time flew by. RIP MY DEAR FREIND. I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. ❤

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Gale Doster

March 12, 2020 at 4:04 pm

So sorry for your lost.I have lots of great memories of her when we were in high school .My thoughts and prayers are coming your way

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Art & Fran Earl

March 12, 2020 at 5:05 pm

Al & Debbie You are in our Thoughts we know how You Feel.

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Mike Chase

March 12, 2020 at 5:44 pm

Roger,

Sorry to read about your mothers passing my prayers and thoughts are for you.

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Carolyn E. Jordan

March 12, 2020 at 6:37 pm

Roger & family- My heart weeps with you during this tremendously sad time. I pray for God to give you Peace of heart & ask Him to wrap His comforting arms around each of you today, tomorrow & in all the days to come. Your Mom was a beautiful lady inside & out.

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Loree Bagley

March 13, 2020 at 6:09 am

Sue and your whole family,

May God’s peace and strength be with you all.

Loree and Bob Bagley

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Sally Kenyon-Laws

March 13, 2020 at 2:57 pm

So sorry for your loss, hugs to all

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Kathi Fuss

March 13, 2020 at 3:18 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with Al and Deb and all your family!

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Dena Berger (Dee Berg)

March 14, 2020 at 8:42 pm

Roger –

sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Prayers to you and the rest of your family.

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Mrs. Jim Hewitt. (Patti Khodl)

March 15, 2020 at 5:13 pm

Sorry to read of your loss. Mothers seem to have the special knack of knowing how to replace others, yet nobody can ever replace a mother. Hugs to you all. My heart goes out to you. Be gentle with yourselves, honor your mother/grandmother/friend by all the good qualities she instilled in each one of you, and you can pass on to others.

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Sheryl Foster-Todd

March 15, 2020 at 7:32 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with her dear family during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.

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Jasmine Letts

April 2, 2020 at 5:47 pm

So sorry for your families loss. Sending prayers your way. Laura was an amazing woman and I always loved visiting with her.

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Marilyn (Noble) Lamborn

April 14, 2020 at 4:45 pm

For all the Coleman Family: Sorry I am so late about hearing of your Mom’s passing She was a sweet lady! We go back along time, because my Mom and Dad were friends of Laura and John’s when they lived on Douglas Avenue. I visited her a couple of times in Venice, Florida and back here in Kalamazoo. Cherish the wonderful memories you all have. She is at peace now with John and God by her side.

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Jody Meizelis

September 7, 2020 at 10:19 pm

I am so sorry to learn of Laura’s death. I know you all miss her very much. It’s difficult to lose one’s parents.

I am Ruth Ann Bates, stepdaughter of Harry. I know they were close friends of John and Laura. Harry and my mother are both dead. Harry died December 4th, 2003, and Mom died March 11th, 2015.

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