Obituaries

Larry passed away, Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home in Otsego, surrounded by his loved ones.He was born January 19, 1961 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Lawrence and Marjorie (Bryan) Holyoke. Larry spent his younger years in Florida and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Hillsboro County Road Commission until his retirement in 2001....

Sylvia Jeanne Smith formerly of Comstock, passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Kauhale in Otsego.She was born April 3, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Clayton and Audrey (Wilson) Wheeler. Jeanne earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati and worked in Human Resources for many different companies over the...

Harry passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at American House in Jenison.He was born July 17, 1931 in Metcalf, Illinois, the son of Lex and Vera (Stark) Thompson. Harry owned and operated Thompson Electric and was co-owner of Professional Code Inspections. As a young man Harry enjoyed car racing and spending time at the Kalamazoo Speedway.He also liked hunting, watching...

Janet passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home in Otsego.She was born February 2, 1935 in Marshall, the daughter of Clifton and Geraldine (Hildebrandt) Snyder. Janet was a 1953 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For many years Janet was a clerk for the City of Otsego until her retirement in 1997. In her...

Terry passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born August 14, 1945 to Willard and Rose (Dawson) Harper and was raised by Elva and George Mowat. For many years Terry worked at Parker Hannifin until her retirement. Terry was an animal lover, especially dogs and had rescued many animals over the years. She also enjoyed...

Gloria G. Lane, formerly of Allegan, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Otsego.Gloria was a resident at Kauhale in Otsego where she was lovingly cared for and had resided since 2021. She was born April 1, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Gilman) Hafer. Gloria married Monte H. Lane on August 26, 1952 and they...

Tribute, with Love, to my Precious Wife,Tirzah Ann Blackman, on the Painful Transition from Grief to GratitudeDearest Precious Tirzah, Erda-Lou, Natasha, Buttercup, Bootsie, Best Friend, Loving Wife,Our relationship started at a ballet barre and grew into a beautiful marriage of more than 35 years.  I remember your effervescent smile during class as we clowned around, and that very high-spirited feeling...

Carl Kling of Otsego passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home.Carl was born December 25, 1945 in Otsego to Carl and Irma (Rowe) Kling. He was a 1964 Otsego High School graduate. Carl proudly served in his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After serving his country he worked for Gibson Guitar until it closed then...

Ed passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Allegan.He was born July 13, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of Theodore and Mildred (Williamson) Hill. Ed proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For almost 43 years Ed worked for James River until his retirement in 1993. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking,...

Evelyn Pearl Shook, passed away, Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born May 5, 1928 in Detroit, her parents were Wilber and Nancy Orris. She really enjoyed being part of a large family as she had 11 brothers and sisters. Pearl moved with her family to Martin, MI, at a young age. She graduated as co-valedictorian...

Muriel entered eternal rest Wednesday, December 21, 2022.Muriel was born May 22, 1927 at Forest Hill, MI to Earl and Augusta (Deline) Michael. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Raycraft on August 17, 1947 in Pleasant Valley, MI. They celebrated life together for 64 years before his passing in 2011. They wintered for many years in Zephyrhills, FL...

Marilyn passed away, Friday, December 23, 2022, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born June 3, 1938 in Hopkins, the daughter of Leon and Edna (Cooley) Arnsman. For over 27 years Marilyn worked for General Motors. She enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles, camping and traveling, working in her flower gardens, spending the winters in Florida and taking care of her...

Michael Goudy of Allegan passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Holland. Mike was born July 17, 1954 in Plainwell the son of Lester ‘Sam’ and Patricia (MacDonald) Goudy.He was an Otsego High School graduated and had served his country in the Marines.Mike worked for Parker Hannifin for 38 years.Surviving are his children, Jamie Moss, Jesse Goudy and Jessica Wilson;...

Sue passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born to Frederick and Constance (Carlson) Douglas on January 20, 1966 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She became a proud older sister to Sarah in 1968 and Rick in 1971. Sue met many lifelong friends growing up in the Westnedge Hill neighborhood, attending Kalamazoo Public Schools, and worshiping in...

Jerry passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home in Otsego, surrounded by his loving family.He was born July 12, 1937 in Tekonsha, MI, the son of Ernest and Lois (Sanders) Burd. Jerry was an Otsego High School graduate and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. For 30 years he was a machine operator at Rockwell International...

Tirzah passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her home in Otsego.She was born October 2, 1959 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of James and Laura (McGilliard) Quy. Tirzah earned a Master’s Degree in French Language from California State University Long Beach, following earlier studies at the University of Utah and Long Beach Community College, and was a teacher...

Colleen Kay (Ratulowski) Marble passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born September 1, 1966 in Allegan, the daughter of Frank and Edna (Dible) Ratulowski. Colleen loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and giving her sisters a hard time. She liked playing video games and before her health started to fail she...

Tiffany Ann Jones passed away unexpectedly with her spouse Josh by her side on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Bloomington, IL.Tiff was born on June 3, 1975, in Petoskey, MI.  She is the daughter of Roderick V. III and Christy (Opper) Jones. She graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1993 and attended Ferris State University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.After...

Fred Miller, owner of Miller IGA for 30 years, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, peacefully in his sleep.He was surrounded by the family he loved and was so proud of. His wife of 72 years, Shirley (Haynes)Miller, daughters, Joleene Knight, Kathy (Tom) Camp and Christine (Bill) Terpstra; grandchildren, Cheryl Knight, Marcie (Rick) Tiller, Erin (Tom) TerMeer, Carrie (Justin) Powell,...

Iola passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan.She was born May 31, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Chester and Virginia (Pentecost) Stevens. Iola worked for a short time at the paper mill in Parchment where she met her husband, Richard. She then stayed home to raise her family and went on to work for...