Obituaries

Phillip C. Buist was born on October 27, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Reames) Buist. He passed away September 21, 2022 at Memory Care at Meilland Square (formerly Amber Way) at Heritage Community. Dorothy died when Phil was four and eventually Art married her sister, Lorna Reames, who raised him to adulthood. Phil attended McKinley Elementary...

Surrounded by her family and the laughter and stories of her life, Kathie passed away at home on September 18, 2022.Kathie Amanda Johnson (Kate) was born on September 22, 1949 in Tustin, Michigan to Robert and Opal Johnson.  She graduated from Marion High School in 1968 and Central Michigan University in 1972.  For 30 years she was a high school...

Mr. Stanley “Stan” Burchett passed away peacefully in his home on September 19, 2022.Stanley was born December 25, 1937 in Delton, MI, the son of Loren and Berniece Burchett. He grew up in Otsego, participated in the band, chorus and sports and graduated from Otsego Public Schools in 1956. On May 31, 1957 he married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte...

Tara passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Iowa City.She was born September 8, 1986 in Holland, the daughter of Kenneth VanOrder and Corrissa Dineau. Tara loved going to the beach, spending time on the pier, attending races and derbies and hanging out with her cousins.Surviving are her children, Alex and Brianna; her parents both of Allegan, siblings, Kenneth A....

Joann M. Lumbard of Boon, MI passed away, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.She was born February 20, 1950 in Plainwell, the daughter of Floyd and Mildred (Myers) Beldon. Joann’s source of joy was her long and successful career as an elementary teacher for Allegan Public Schools for 33 years. Joann guided her students with...

Marion passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born January 24, 1931 in Allegan, the daughter of Clarence and Beatrice (Johnson) Ely. For several years Marion worked at Kazoo Incorporated. In her free time she enjoyed traveling, playing cards, knitting, flower gardening and watching her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Congregational Church...

George passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Wings Home in Allegan. He was born April 24, 1951 in Three Rivers, MI to Walter and Patricia (Nastos) Travis.He attended St. Margaret Catholic School and graduated from Otsego High School in 1970. Through high school he worked at Orchard Hills Golf Course. Following graduation he began working for Consumers Energy...

Rick went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, surrounded by family, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born November 16, 1951 in Detroit, the son of Adelbert and Corrine (Mersman) Froelich. Rick was a 1969 Plainwell High School graduate where he met his future wife, Jane aka Deb. He worked for Yoplait and Walmart as a perishable...

Larry passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his home in Delton.He was born September 5, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the son of Herman and Joyce (Harmonn) Sherer. For many years Larry owned and operated a construction company. Larry was a talented artist and enjoyed making walking sticks. He also loved being outdoors in the woods, fishing and spending time with...

Wanda Horton (Fisher) Valler passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell, with loving family at her side.Wanda was born November 12, 1934 at William Crispe Hospital in Plainwell, daughter of Darl and Mable (Warren) Horton. She lived in the area all of her life, graduating from Otsego High School in 1953. For over 33 years, Wanda...

Pam passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at her home in Otsego.Pam was the daughter of William and Martha (Thompson) Fuller, and was born December 8, 1951. Pam had several jobs she truly enjoyed over the years, but she served the last 19 years at Walmart.She loved collecting elephants, eagles and decorative eggs. Her hobbies included creating and painting as...

Ron passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Wings Home in Allegan.He was born March 22, 1939, the son of Gerald and Marguerite (Sullivan) Cade. Ron was a 1958 Plainwell High School graduate. He had been a truck driver, delivered campers and was a Plumber with the Local Union in Kalamazoo, retiring from Stafford-Smith in 1995.Ron served as township...

Jennette passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Kalamazoo.She was born July 16, 1979 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James and Susan (Shadle) Kulesa. In her free time Jennette enjoyed photography and doing crafts. In 1995 she married John Miller who survives.Also surviving are her daughter, Susan “Jennifer” Miller; granddaughter, Lydia Cervantes; her father and siblings, James Kulesa and...

Linda passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at her home in West Olive.She was born December 19, 1945 in Otsego, the daughter of Richard and Naila (Sherwood) Watson. Linda moved to Holland in 1973 and operated Linda’s Daycare out of her home for 25 years. She then moved to their cottage in Grand Junction and finally to West Olive in...

Terri passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Plainwell. She was born February 8, 1951 in Plainwell, the daughter of Robert Sr. and Phyllis (Cook) Goodacre. Terri was a 1969 Otsego High School graduate. She worked at Western Michigan University and Parker Hannifin until her retirement.Terri enjoyed bowling, traveling and golfing. Terri was a wonderful caregiver and had taken care...

Vivian passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home in Plainwell, with her loving family by her side.Vivian was born August 14, 1928 in Manton, MI, the daughter of Lester and Mona (Rollins) Paddock. For many years she and her husband Bud owned and operated A. H. Warnement & Sons in Plainwell until her retirement in 2020.Vivian enjoyed crocheting,...

Donna passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at her home in Plainwell.She was born May 21, 1938 in Plainwell, the daughter of Varsal and Donna (Livingston) Fales. Donna was a hard worker her entire life having worked for several companies in the area, most recently at Perrigo retiring in May 2004.In her free time she enjoyed being outdoors, taking care...

Walter Heinichen of Otsego passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born September 10, 1929 in Chicago, the son of Benjamin and Helen (Winter) Heinichen.For over 30 years he worked at International Harvester as a machinist until his retirement. Wally was a licensed pilot and loved flying, hunting and boating when they lived on...

Margaret passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Kalamazoo.She was born October 31, 1938 in Alamo Township the daughter of Cornelius and Wilma (Kindle) Groen. For many years Margaret worked at National City Bank until her retirement.In her free time Margaret liked playing cards and in her younger years enjoyed showing horses in 4-H. She was a member of the...

Bert passed away, unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home in Plainwell.She was born June 17, 1952, in Stockbridge, the daughter of George and Mabel (Ouslay) Robinson. As a young woman Bert worked at Denniston Farms where she met her husband, Otha “O.D” Sites. They were married June 27, 1970 in Otsego. Bert went on to work at Perrigo...