Obituaries

Gary D. Groen of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayMonday, July 19, 2010, at his home with his family by his side.Garywas bornAugust 18, 1944, in Plainwell, the son of Neil and Wilma (Kindal) Groen. He was a member of the USTA, the Michigan Harness Horseman’s Association and was very involved with horses his entire life. For many years he operated Gary...

Leora M. Bacon of Plainwell, Michigan, passed awayThursday, July 15, 2010, inKalamazoo. Mrs. Bacon was bornJune 17, 1933, inWatsonTownshipto Lewis and Bernice (Ritchie) Gehring and was a lifelong resident of the area. For many years she was employed as a practical psychiatric attendant. Leora was a very giving person and spent a lot of time connecting with family on the...

Heide Silvia Kingsbury ofPlainwell, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at her home. Heide was born August 19, 1971 in Heidelberg, Germany to William and Irmtraud (Heil) Kingsbury. She was a 1989 graduate of Otsego High School and served four years in the United States Army and four years in the Army Reserves. She was employed at...

Mildred A. Warning of Allegan, Michigan, passed awayWednesday, July 7, 2010, inAlamo. Mildren was bornMarch 10, 1927in Bloomingdale to Nelson and Hilda (Johnson) Taylor and was a lifelong resident of the area. For many years she was employed with Parker Hannifin Corp. in Otsego. Surviving are her children, Judy, David, Ralph, Norma and Star; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may...

Dorothy B. Kissinger of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayThursday, July 1, 2010inKalamazoo. Mrs. Kissinger was bornNovember 16, 1917, inKalamazooTownshipto Albert and Leona (Knickerbocker) Brundage and was a lifelong resident of the area. Dorothy was a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church of Otsego and a member of the True Blue Class there. OnMay 19, 1937, at theFirstBaptistChurchshe married Ward...

Randy Lee Sargent of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was born on September 25, 1962, in Kalamazoo to Shirley (Pio) and Charles Sargent and passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010. He went peacefully with everyone that loved him by his bedside. It was horrible for his daughter Carrie, only ten, to see her wonderful dad go, but the last words that she...

On June 26, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer Lana Ann Koester of Otsego, Michigan, was escorted by angels to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Her kitty Goo was at her side. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. On July 26, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Lana was born to Charles and Ione (Alexander) Koester...

Michael L. Colasanti of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed awayWednesday, June 23, 2010inKalamazoo. Mike Colasanti was bornSeptember 24, 1917inGlen Cove,Long Island,New Yorkto Donato and Camella Colasanti. During WWII Michael served his country in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. For 32 years he was employed as a Class A assembler at National Waterlift. Michael enjoyed golfing and especially enjoyed spending time...

Roger A. Evans of Martin, Michigan, passed awayWednesday, June 23, 2010, at his home. Roger was bornFebruary 14, 1940inMilford,Indiana, to Arthur Jr. and Annabelle (Fisher) Evans at their home. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science fromPurdueUniversityand taught Vocational Agriculture and Chemistry for 1½ years atEdmoreHigh School. For 32 years he was employed by the Upjohn Co....

Gladys A. Brown of Allegan, Michigan, passed awayWednesday, June 23, 2010, inKalamazoo. Mrs. Brown was bornJune 30, 1924inKalamazooto George and Blanch (Baker) Ball and was a lifelong resident of the area. Together with her husband, she had owned and operated Brown Farm Equipment. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, crocheting and above all else spending time with her family....

Chauncey ‘Rob’ Reynoldslife was taken suddenlySaturday, June 19, 2010while enjoying an afternoon ride on his motorcycle. He was born to Chauncey and Sandra (Maki) Reynolds at Kincheloe AFB,Michigan. His hobbies included riding, cooking and spending time with his friends. His first love and most prized possessions are his children Laurin, Brandan and Brooklynn Reynolds of Otsego. You could always find...

Ramon D. Thompson of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Thompson was born February 16, 1934 in Metcalf, IL the son of Lex and Vera (Stark) Thompson. For over 30 years, Ramon worked for Clarage Fan Co. (later Zurn) and retired from Roots. He was a member of United Steel Workers of America, local 3265....

John Herman Kruizenga of Plainwell, Michigan, was born into eternal life on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The son of Herman and Gertrude (Werkman) Kruizenga, John was born in Kalamazoo on February 28, 1915. On July 13, 1939, in Muskegon he married Genevieve Jeannot, who preceded him in death in 2004. After two years of employment at Atlas Press of Kalamazoo...

Sherry G. Hicks of Alamo (formerly of Otsego) passed awaySaturday, June 12, 2010, inKalamazoo. Sherry was bornMarch 24, 1945to Allison “Glenn” and Edna V. (Weikel) Hicks and was a lifelong resident of the area. For several years she was employed as a ward clerk atPippCommunityHospitalin Plainwell. She attended theTrowbridgeUnitedMethodistChurchand was a member of the Women’s Society there. Sherry enjoyed singing,...

Merle W. Holmes of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at his home. Mr. Holmes was born August 21, 1919 in Otsego, the son of Frank and Nora (Aurand) Holmes and was a life resident of the area. He worked for 20 years at the Allied Coating Mill in Otsego and 20 years at Perrigo Company in Allegan....

Shirley L. Snyder ofOtsego, MI passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Shirley was born February 12, 1957 in Columbus, OH the daughter of Howard and Blanche Edna (Beavers) Borror. She had been employed with Parker Hannifin in Otsego for over 30 years. Shirley was a member of Otsego Moose Lodge and...

Delvin ‘Del’ Anderson of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayTuesday, June 1, 2010, inKalamazoo. Mr. Anderson was bornJuly 6, 1936inIshpeming,Michiganto Arvid and Mimi (Lahde) Anderson. After high school graduation he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his service he graduated fromNorthernMichiganUniversityand received his Masters Degree in education. He retired as principal of the Michigan State Technical Institute atPineLakeand...

Patricia J. (Spitzner) Mullen of Allegan (formerly of Otsego) passed awayMonday, May 31, 2010in Allegan. Patricia was bornDecember 25, 1929, inKalamazooto Arthur and Gladys (Woodyard) Mullen. She was raised by her great aunt and uncle, Goldie and Harvey Mullen, living inKalamazoothenColon, Allegan and Otsego. Pat enjoyed feeding wildlife and flower gardening. Surviving are two daughters and two sons, Lorraine (John)...

John A. Artis of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed awaySunday, May 30, 2010. John was bornAugust 19, 1965, in Plainwell to Larry and Mary (Dumas) Artis. He was a 1983 graduate ofPlainwellHigh Schooland a 1985 graduate ofITTInstitute inGrand Rapids. For 25 years he was employed with D.L. Gallivans Office Solutions, eventually becoming co-owner of the company. John was a member of New...

Christopher Adam Reece, Jr. of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed awayFriday, May 28, 2010inKalamazoo. Christopher Adam, beloved son of Christopher Reece and Jennifer (Brainard) Reynolds, was bornMarch 31, 2010inKalamazoo. In addition to his parents, survivors include his grandparents, Cindi and Harry Brainard, Connie Teal and Frank Reece, Jr.; great-grandparents, Vivian Bowers, Shirley Brainard, David Teal and Joan Reece; aunts and uncles, Natalie...