Obituaries

Theron ‘Butch’ Caswell of Otsego, Michigan, went to be with his Lord onThursday, October 25, 2007. Butch was bornJuly 19, 1942in Parchment. He was a 1960 graduate ofGullLakeHigh School. Butch was a Master Clock Maker and repairman.He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren and visiting with friends. He was a peaceful, gentle man and enjoyed nature, flowers, cats...

Margery Clare Sweetland of Otsego, Michigan, passed awaySunday, October 21, 2007, inKalamazoo. Mrs. Sweetland was bornSeptember 30, 1929in Plainwell to Rube and Frances (Gerry) Tubbs and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Surviving are a daughter and three sons, Deborah Sisto of Allegan, Michael Ahlberg of Hanover Park, IL, Gerry and Lauren and grandson Jeremy Sweetland of Otsego...

Terry L. Rowley of Otsego, MI, died unexpectedlyTuesday, October 16, 2007, at his home. Terry was bornMay 3, 1946inKalamazooto Martin and Mary (Bowman) Rowley and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate ofKalamazooCentralHigh Schooland a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. For 33 years he was employed with Parker-Hannifin Corp. in Otsego. Terry was...

John H. Latta Sr. of Paw Paw passed awayOctober 16, 2007, inKalamazoo. John was bornApril 3, 1952in Delton to Homer and Helen (Caldwell) Latta. For many years he was employed with Metal Components Inc. inWyoming, MI, and for the last few years he was a truck driver and really loved the cross country trips. Surviving are a daughter and a...

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Livingston ofTrowbridge Twp. passed awayMonday, October 16, 2007. Larry was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. He was employed for over 38 years with Menasha Corp. in Otsego. OnAugust 16, 1957in Otsego he married Phyllis Norene Lanphear and she preceded him in death in 1982. Surviving are 7 children, Clarence ‘Sam’ (Kitty) Livingston of...

Lawrence W. Lesman, Jr. of Martin, Michigan, passed away atBorgessMedicalCenterearly Sunday morning,October 14, 2007after a long battle with cardiovascular problems. Larry was born inKalamazoo,Michigan, to Lawrence and Jean (Janes) Lesman onNovember 12, 1944. He was a mechanic by trade, having been employed with Engle Volkswagen ofKalamazoo,LakeTireand Hiscock’s of Allegan, and Farnsworth Chevrolet, now known as Midway Chevrolet of Plainwell. Surviving...

Doris M. Moran of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayWednesday, October 10, 2007, at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Mrs. Moran was bornMay 23, 1924, in Otsego to Frank and Nora (Aurand) Holmes and was a lifelong resident of the area.Doriswas a devoted homemaker and especially enjoyed her dogs. On September 26, 1946 in Otsego she married Calvin Moran, who survives. Also...

Benny J. Baker ofPlainwell,passed awayWednesday, September 26, 2007inKalamazoo. Mr. Baker was bornJune 15, 1940in Otsego to Robert and Frances (Rolston) Baker and had been a lifelong resident of the area. For 41 ½ years he was employed with Plainwell Paper Co. Benny was a member of the Men’s Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post #3030. OnJuly 17, 1965in Plainwell he married Charlene...

Paul E. Woodstock of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayTuesday, September 25, 2007. Paul was bornFebruary 2, 1924inLake Mills,WI, the son of Archer and Mary (Coon)Woodstock. He graduated fromOtsegoPublicHigh Schoolin 1943 and served in the US Army during World War II. After 37 years, he retired in 1986 from Mead Paperboard Products in Otsego. His memberships included the Otsego Elks, Otsego Moose...

Amy L. Winter of Otsego, Michigan, entered her new life in heaven in the early morning hours ofSeptember 24, 2007, after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer and short stay at Rose Arbor Hospice inKalamazoo, MI. Amy was bornMay 10, 1957, inPlainwell,MI, daughter of Maynard Sr. and Merle Knight. Amy graduated fromOtsegoHigh Schoolin 1975, after participating in softball, tennis,...

Donald R. Valkner of Allegan, Michigan, passed awaySeptember 24, 2007, at his home. Don was bornNovember 18, 1948inKalamazooto Raymond andDoris(Kirkland) Valkner and had been a lifelong resident of the area. For many years he was a self-employed carpenter and handyman. Surviving are his wife, Charlene Valkner of Allegan; a son and a daughter, Bryan (Shannon) Bernier of Plainwell and Melissa...

Gilbert E. Noble of Gobles, Michigan, passed awayFriday, September 21, 2007, at Rose Arbor Hospice inKalamazoo. Mr. Noble was bornNovember 23, 1929, inDetroitto Earl and Margaret (Scott) Noble. Gilbert served as a Sergeant in the 101stAirborne of the United States Army and later graduated from the Lawrence Institute in 1956. For several years he was employed at Blood Brothers (Rockwell...

Marcel “Don” D’Amore of Allegan passed awaySunday, September 16, 2007, at his home. Don was bornFebruary 24, 1949inEvanston,IL. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Navy. For over 35 years, Don was employed with Checker Motors Corp. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, yard work, the out-of-doors and loved playing with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Susan D’Amore; 2 sons,...

Miss Pauline P. Kelly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed awaySunday, September 9, 2007at Alamo Nursing Home. Mrs. Kelly was bornSeptember 10, 1912inHorton,Kansas, to Frank and Bertha (Hiatt) Kelly. Pauline was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church ofKalamazoo. For 40 years she was employed with Georgia Pacific Paper Company. After retiring she enjoyed traveling the world and had walked theMackinacBridgeevery...

Hurley R. Guild of Allegan passed awayThursday, September 6, 2007in Allegan. Mr. Guild was born onJune 6, 1925inBelding,MI. He was a member of the Episcopal Church in Allegan. Hurley worked as a meat cutter, he worked for Delano Service and was a crossing guard for Allegan Public Schools for 15 years. He loved being a crossing guard and enjoyed the...

Mr. Wilfrred V. Sandahl of Allegan passed awayWednesday, September 5, 2007inKalamazoo. Mr. Sandahl was bornAugust 13, 1919in WatsonTownship, the son of Andrew andSelma(Anderson) Sandahl. He loved the out-of-doors, deer hunting, bass fishing, watching football, basketball and baseball. He was a radio operator in the Navy during WWII, stationed inAlaskasearching for enemy submarines. Wilfred went through Electral Journeymen’s School inMuskegon. He...

Loraine J. Brabon of Cooper Township (formerly of Otsego) passed awayMonday, September 3, 2007. Loraine was bornOctober 31, 1924inGrand Rapids, the daughter of Leonard and Caroline (Wiedbrauk)Baldwin. In 1940, she married Frederick H. Brabon and together they built a home west of Otsego and raised a family of five children. Loraine enjoyed travel, photography, nature, but most of all helping...

Irene Baker of Otsego passed awayThursday, August 30, 2007. Irene was bornFebruary 25, 1913. OnSeptember 5, 1931inWallon Lake,MIshe married Leland Baker who preceded her in death in 1983. Irene worked for Hinkle’s Bakery in Otsego for over 25 years. She enjoyed knitting, reading and cross stitch. Surviving are her children, Phil (Paula) Baker of Otsego and Sharon (Dean) Myers of...

Floyd Hatfield Jr. of Otsego passedawayWednesday, August 29, 2007in Otsego. Mr. Hatfield was bornMay 16, 1937inMatewan,West Virginia, the son of Floyd and Cordie Hatfield. He was a self-employed metal finisher. OnSeptember 18, 2005in Orangeville, he married Susan Conley, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Tammy Hartman, Kim Person,Todd Hatfield, Zach (Sarah) Hatfield, all of Otsego, Tyler (Julie) Hatfield of...

Wilburn “Bill” Spitzner of Gobles passed awayWednesday, August 29, 2007in Otsego. Mr. Spitzner was bornJanuary 29, 1923inLeadford,ILthe son of Walter and Lela (Love) Spitzner. Wilburn was a supervisor at KVP Sutherland retiring after 36 years; he was a member of the VFW Posts at Hopkins and Baldwin and was a honorary member of Otsego Post #3030. He also enjoyed woodworking....