Obituaries

Donna M. Barker of Kalamazoo (formerly of Otsego and Gun Lake) passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Barker was born April 18, 1922 in Otsego to Melvin and Hazel (Wesler) Hale.A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Otsego High School in 1939. For 20 years she was employed at the Dix Street Elementary School...

Eula M. Smith of Plainwell, MI passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 in Plainwell. Mrs. Smith was born May 1, 1937 in McGee, MO the daughter of Sherman and Edna (Rodgers) Barks. Eula married Clyde Smith in MO on November 5, 1955.Early in her life Eula had worked for Gibson Guitar; in 1989 she worked at Big Top in Plainwell...

James L. “Jim” Smith of Otsego, Michigan passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011. Mr. Smith was born February 24, 1917 in Delaware County, Indiana to Cecil and Letta (Besser) Smith.Farming was his passion. For 35 years he was employed with Michigan Bell Telephone Co.On August 20, 1939, in Gobles he was married to Leona Kelly. Surviving are his wife of...

John F. Van Atta, III of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011, in Allegan. John was born November 13, 1942 in Kalamazoo to John and Patricia (Wilson) Van Atta II. For many years he was employed as a purchasing agent with Kal-Equip and later with Allen Test Products. He was a member of the Otsego Elks Lodge #1711...

Passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Allegan. Mr. Decker was born July 25, 1924 in Watson Township to Roy and Ethel (McBride) Decker. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific and was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #3030.Wayne had farmed before going to work at the Plainwell Paper Co. where...

Went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 with the love of her life by her side. Joan was born in Allegan, MI, on January 20th, 1934, a surprise addition to Clare and Mildred (Stewart) Stegeman, as they had a three year old daughter and were only expecting a son to be born, but were blessed...

Passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Nashville. Lloyd was born November 20, 1960 in Midland to Raymond and Nancy (Burt) Wendt. For many years he was employed as a Journeyman Electrician and owned his own business in California before moving back to Michigan and working for IBEW Local #275. In his leisure time he enjoyed dirt bike riding, horses...

Passed away Sunday morning, January 23, 2011 in Plainwell. Ferris was born May 1, 1910 to Jason Arnet and Gertrude Louise (Laraway) Moored in Martin Township where he lived for his almost 101 years.In 1930 he graduated from Martin High School where he enjoyed playing football and baseball. He continued playing baseball on several different leagues and umpiring high school...

Passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011, in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Waber was born August 1, 1926, in Otsego to Fred and Alice (Root) Wood and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was raised on a farm where she learned to garden, cook, sew and work hard and enjoyed these activities all of her life. For many years she...

of Otsego, MichiganBirthplace: Trowbridge TownshipMarch 14, 1922 – January 17, 2011Visitation:2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, January 19, 2011Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 20, 2011 at 11:00 AMUnited Methodist Church of Otsego (directions)223 E. Allegan St.Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 694-2939Frederick R. “Fred” Kelsey of Otsego, Michigan, passed away...

of Otsego, MichiganBirthplace: Kalamazoo, MichiganNovember 20, 1961 – January 16, 2011Visitation:2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, January 20, 2011Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 21, 2011 at 11:00 AMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Lisa L. Christman of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Sunday,...

ofOtsego, MIBirthplace: Otsego, MIOctober 16, 1929 – January 14, 2011Visitation:Monday, January 17, 2011 From 5-8 P.M.Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 18, 2011 at 11:00 AMFirst Baptist Church (directions)1290 M-40 S.Allegan, MI 49010Ph: (269) 673-5683Albert ‘Al’ Boylan passed away Friday, January 14, 2011. Mr. Boylan was born October 16, 1929 the son...

of Allegan, MichiganBirthplace: Plainwell, MichiganMarch 30, 1951 – January 11, 2011Visitation:5 to 8 P.M. Friday, January 14, 2011Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 15, 2011 at 11:00 AMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Susan J. “Sue” Gomber of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011...

ofAlamo TownshipBirthplace: Martin, MichiganApril 16, 1926 – January 9, 2011Visitation:Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 4 to 6 PMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 13, 2011 at 11:00 AMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Robert L. “Bob” Henry, Sr. of Alamo, Michigan (formerly of Allegan) passed away...

ofOtsego, MichiganBirthplace: Hillsdale, MichiganJune 9, 1928 – January 6, 2011Visitation:2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday, January 9, 2011Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 10, 2011 at 11:00 AMFriendship Wesleyan Church (directions)1285 – 102nd AvenuePlainwell, MI 49080Ph: (269) 685-9491Marilyn J. Black of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011...

ofKalamazoo, MichiganBirthplace: Plainwell, MichiganJanuary 3, 1954 – January 6, 2011Visitation:Friday, January 7, 2011 from 6 to 8 P.M.Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 8, 2011 at 3:00 PMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Lester C. Fitzpatrick of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011, in...

Shirley Livingston of Plainwell, MichiganBirthplace: Otsego, miOctober 14, 1926 – December 31, 2010Visitation:Monday, January 3, 2011 From 5-8 P.M.Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 4, 2011 at 1:00 PMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Shirley Livingston passed away Friday, December 31, 2010, in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Livingston...

ofPlainwell, MichiganBirthplace: Kalamazoo, MichiganMarch 7, 1919 – December 26, 2010Visitation:1 to 2 P.M., Sunday January 2, 2010Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: January 2, 2011 at 2:00 PMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Marian G. Bruner of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, in Plainwell....

ofOtsego, MichiganBirthplace: Valparaiso, IndianaMay 15, 1934 – December 24, 2010Visitation:2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, December 28, 2010Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: December 29, 2010 at 11:00 AMWinkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Melvin Earl ‘Mel’ Wallace, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed...

ofOtsego, MichiganBirthplace: Chicago, IllinoisAugust 3, 1927 – December 23, 2010Visitation:Monday, December 27, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.Winkel Funeral Home (directions)207 E. Allegan St.P.O. Box 165Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 692-2721Services:Time: December 28, 2010 at 11:00 AMPeace Ev. Lutheran Church (directions)805 S. Wilmott St.Otsego, MI 49078Ph: (269) 694-6104Harold W. ’Whiz’ Winter of Otsego went home to be with his Savior Thursday,...