Obituaries

Michael passed away, Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born January 23, 1942 in Lawrence the son of Donald and Ida (Ziestmann) Osborn. Michael graduated from Bangor High School where he participated in the 4-H farming program. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served in the Vietnam War.Michael was a self-taught industrial...

Larry passed away, Monday, October 16, 2023, at his home in Plainwell, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Baroda, the son of Herman and Hazel (Sorgatz) Nitz. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. For over 25 years he worked for General Motors until his retirement. In his free time Larry enjoyed being outdoors, bow hunting,...

Dale passed away, Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Kalamazoo.He was born May 11, 1976 in Kalamazoo, the son of Stanley and Karen (Patterson) Norris. Dale worked many different jobs over the years most recently at Modernistic. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar and drums and was in a band with his friends. Dale also liked having a good...

Mary Alice passed away, Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Kauhale in Otsego with her family by her side. She was born on February 16, 1945 to Robert and Alice “Lucille” (Orris) Porter in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan.Mary Alice graduated from Martin High School in 1963 and began working at Upjohn as a lab technician where she retired after more than...

Philip B. Pederson of Allegan, MI passed away, unexpectedly, October 7, 2023 at his home in Allegan. He was born September 8, 1962 in Detroit, the son of Burdette and Virginia (Adamski) Pederson. For 34 years Philip worked as a skilled tradesman for Metal Technologies. In his free time he enjoyed golfing and attending classic car shows and family horseshow...

Steve passed away, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his home in Plainwell.He was born September 18, 1955 in Plainwell, the son of Miles and Donna (Seibert) Trimm. Steve graduated from Otsego High School in 1974 and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Steve drove truck for several companies over the years,...

Matt passed away, unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Otsego.He was born August 31, 1987 in Plainwell, the son of James “Tom” and Christine (Pomeroy) Boyett. Matt graduated from Otsego High School in 2005. He worked at various manufacturing companies over the years and was currently working at Safari Circuits in Otsego. Matt enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hiking and biking.In...

Larry passed away, Monday, October 2, 2023, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born April 24, 1947 in Holland, the son of Floyd and Wilhemina “Sally” (Start) Elgersma. He graduated from Holland High School in 1965 and from Western Michigan University in 1971. For 36 years Larry taught at Plainwell Middle School until his retirement in 2007. Larry loved teaching...

Virginia passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2023, in Richland.She was born January 25, 1936 in Saginaw, the daughter of Edward and Isabel (VanBocxlaer) Kaufmann. As a young woman Virginia worked as a nurse’s aide in Indiana. She also worked at a fish cannery in Alaska and for a short time at Plainwell Schools. Along with her husbands she owned and...

Wallace Conrad Henrickson entered into peaceful, eternal rest, August 25, 2023.He was born on February 16, 1944, in Tacoma, Washington. He was the only son born to Sydney and Viola Henrickson. Wallace was raised in Otsego, Michigan, and graduated from Otsego High School in 1963. He lived his adult life in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he resided until his passing.Wallace married...

Charlie passed away, Wednesday, September 20, 2023.He was born August 15, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Charles and Betty (Froman) Lima. After graduating from high school Charlie joined the U.S. Marine Corp, proudly serving from 1962-1964. He drove truck for Nabisco and worked for General Motors for 30 years until his retirement in 2008.Charlie loved being outdoors and...

Reece Clinton Plotts lost his battle with clinical depression on September 15, 2023 at the age of 21. Reece quietly, yet bravely fought with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues for several years before making the painful choice to end his own suffering.He is survived by his parents, Randy Plotts of Otsego and Lisa Plotts of Plainwell; brother, Connor...

Wayne passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023 at Metro Health in Grand Rapids.He was born January 2, 1961, in Allegan, the son of Wilber and Nancy (Auckerman) Long. For many years Wayne worked at Tru Heat in Allegan. In his free time he enjoyed a cold beer, fishing, hunting for morel mushrooms, trips to the casino, going to the fair...

Patricia “Patty” Zantjer left the loving arms of those that loved her to take up her favorite games of teasing and playing pranks, but in Heaven. She was a bright star, with a radiant smile and an infectious laugh, that captivated people. Born in Detroit, MI, on November 22, 1943 to Dallas and Viola (Muehe) Payne, Patty grew up in...

Wanetta Marie Armintrout, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home in Moline on September 10, 2023. She was born in Moline on June 10, 1924, the daughter of Alton and Gertrude (Van Horn) Frank. It was in Moline that she was mostly raised, alongside her grandparents and even her great-grandparents. She had a special bond with her Aunt Ollie....

Mary Ellen Fergusson Woodstock passed away Friday September 8, 2023, in the loving arms of her family. Mary Ellen was born October 23, 1925, to John and Olive Sornbury of Otsego, where she spent 94 happy years as a loved resident of the Otsego and Plainwell communities with family and friends who supported her throughout her life. Mary Ellen spent...

Mary Louise Babbitt, 74 of Allegan, MI, passed away on September 8, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.Born September 6, 1949, in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth F. Russell. Mary was loved by her family as well as by her dear friends at Harmony Brook. She will be missed by many. Mary is preceded...

Robert Doster passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his son’s home on Pine Lake.He is survived by his wife of 70 years Sally; son, Mark (Gale) Doster, daughters, Leesa (Richard Thomas) Doster and Karen (Rick Konecky) Doster; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; a sister Gail (Dale) Parker.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Matthew, 4 brothers...

Timothy Janke of Otsego passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home in Otsego. Tim was born June 11, 1961 in Allegan the son of Theodore and Leah (Counterman) Janke.On September 5, 1987 he married Gina Comstock who survives. He worked spray painting boards and worked with hardwood at Mill Craft in Allegan for around 10 years and for...

Deb Smalla of Otsego passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in Kalamazoo. Deb was born November 21, 1955 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James and Diane (Kopp) Nelson.Deb was a 1974 graduate of Otsego High School and had worked for Perrigo for 41 years retiring in 2017. She enjoyed trips to the casino, she especially loved spending time with her...