Obituaries

Sondra passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home in Otsego.She was born July 31, 1970 in Plainwell, the daughter of Richard and Genese (Thompson) Stewart. Sondra enjoyed doing crafts, painting, coloring, wood carving and ceramics. She loved backyard cook outs, campfires and spending time with her family.Surviving are her husband, Steven Harvey; children, Amanda Sisson of Otsego and...

Surrounded by his loving wife and children, on March 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, John went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Born November 15, 1947, in Sunnyside, Washington, the son of Leonard and Angeline (Arends) Den Boer, John graduated from Washington State University in 1970 with a business degree and began working as a systems engineer...

James passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Plainwell.He was born January 4, 1978 in Kalamazoo, the son of James Sabin and Rose Bialk. James liked helping people. He owned and operated a handyman service in the area. In his free time he enjoyed drawing, spending time with his friends, playing pool, playing cards and collecting Mickey Mouse items.Surviving are...

In the late hours of March 17th Robert John DePauw of Otsego, Allegan Co., Michigan was taken to the Lord.Bob was born June 11, 1930 to Irene Rosemary DePauw Meade and was raised on a very happy farm in Cressy, Barry Co. owned by his Grandparents Leonard and Elizabeth (de Koster) DePauw, where he had many joyous years with his...

Lana passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born January 25, 1943 in Plainwell, the daughter of Elwyn and Ida (Sherwood) Sprague. She was a 1961 graduate of Otsego High School and earned her associates degree from KVCC. She had worked at J.M. Wilson Corp., Michigan Liquor Control, Eaton Corp. (Fuller Transmission) and Christian Neighbors.Lana...

Deborah J. Hodgemire of Plainwell, MI passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, in Allegan.She was born January 3, 1954 in Allegan, the daughter of James and Mary Ann (Reed) Peck. For over 20 years Deb worked at Perrigo until her retirement in 2018. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking and listening to music. Deb liked being outdoors...

Kenneth Roger Larion, 83, passed away Sunday, March 5,2023, in Mesa, Arizona with his wife, Lori of 27 years by his side.Ken was born and raised in Manistique, MI and at the age of eight, his family moved to Big Bay, MI. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1957. Immediately following graduation he joined the service and served in...

Beverly passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her loving family.She was born June 24, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Lewis and Ruth (Chapin) Schooley. For 30 years Beverly worked at Walmart until her retirement in 2021. In her free time she enjoyed trips to the casino, playing bingo and collecting frogs....

Marshia passed away, Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home in Plainwell.She was born January 28, 1934 in Otsego, the daughter of Loyal and Dortha (Anshpah) Stopher. As a young woman Marshia worked at the pharmacy in Otsego and as a cashier at Town & Country, Kmart and Eberhard’s.She enjoyed shopping and spending time at the farm and at Silver...

Bill passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born July 31, 1937 in Newberry, the son of Paul and Edith (Puckett) Nickerson. Bill starting working at a lumber mill before transferring to the automotive industry. He also worked at Menasha, Southern States Feed in Kentucky and during his retirement, worked in maintenance at Denway Circle Apartments...

Bonnie passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born August 16, 1949 in Niles, the daughter of Carley and Belva (Gregory) Daniel. For many years Bonnie was a medical assistant at Bronson Hospital. After her retirement she enjoyed volunteering in the NICU and at Alamo Elementary as a reading aide.Bonnie loved quilting and had made...

Virginia passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home in Comstock.She was born April 25, 1934 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Lorraine (Jugle) Walters. For many years Virginia enjoyed doing child and pet care in her home. She liked being outdoors and working in her yard. She also enjoyed photography. Virginia’s passion was music and animals. She...

Donald “Don” died February 19, 2023 at The Artisan at Wyndam Residence in Kalamazoo, MI.Don was born February 4, 1933 in Kimberly, WI, the tenth of eleven children to John and Martina Kneepkens, originally from Eindhoven, Netherlands. He graduated from Kimberly High School in 1951 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison...

Harold passed away, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Portage.He was born March 21, 1935 in Bicknell, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Harriette (Shuter) Crock. For 40 years Harold worked at General Motors until his retirement in 2000. In his free time he enjoyed traveling and hiking with family and friends. Earlier, he enjoyed playing competitive softball and raising and...

Robert “Bob” Daniels of Plainwell, MI passed away surrounded by family on February 19, 2023.The son of Dennis and Corine (Jorgensen) Daniels, Bob was born at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, Michigan. Bob and his family lived in several locations across West Michigan as he grew up, and he made many memories with friends and family in Gobles and Comstock before...

Ronald L. “Nick” Cary, age 93 of Otsego, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Wings Home in Allegan.He was born on May 27, 1929 in Plainwell, the son of Harry and Jennie (Barton) Cary. Ronald worked for Consumers Power Company for over 30 years, and relished the idea that he was retired for longer than he was employed. He...

Sandra Lee Crawford, 79 of Otsego, MI, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at her home in Otsego.Sandra was born September 10, 1943 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leroy and Alta (Hambright) Cushing. She was active with her husband with their business Otsego Glass. In her leisure time she loved listening to Elvis, square dancing, line dancing and water skiing.Sandra...

Onalee Jean Austin (Baese) 93, passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2023.Onalee was born on August 6, 1929 in Elsie Michigan to Onas and Thelma (Doten) Baese. She was lucky number 5 out of 12 siblings, some in the area might know of the famous Baese family. Onalee loved her siblings deeply and even help raise some of the younger...

Mary E. Van Atter of Martin, MI passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 9, 1943 in Plainwell, the daughter of Herman and Frances (Beers) Bradshaw. Mary was an Otsego High School graduate and attended Athens College in Alabama. In her free time Mary enjoyed sewing, playing the piano and organ and...

Doris passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.She was born October 23, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Anna (Cleaver) Crose. Doris worked at Parker Hannifin for 20 years and after retirement worked part time at Zayers, Kmart and Safari Circuits.Doris loved hockey and for over 40 years was a season ticket holder...