Obituaries

Joyce passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her home in Plainwell.She was born August 30, 1925 in Augusta, the daughter of Harry and Della (Cosgrove) Rowlson. Joyce graduated from Galesburg High School in 1943. She met John Geresy Jr, while bowling in 1950 and they were married June 9, 1951. Joyce worked at Kalasign from 1944 -1951 and had...

Joseph A. Moulder, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022 as a result of a long battle with Hashimoto’s disease.He was born on March 4, 1946, in Newberry, Michigan. He graduated from Newberry High School in June of 1964. He attended Northern Michigan University for one year and transferred to Western Michigan University in September of 1965. He was drafted into...

Marlene passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her home in Martin.She was born September 3, 1940 in Delton, the daughter of Orville and Lefa (Jones) Boniface. For many years she owned and operated Marlene’s Hair Boutique in Martin until her retirement in 1985. In her spare time Marlene enjoyed playing cards, traveling, golfing and spending time in Florida with...

Sharon passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her home in Plainwell.She was born October 24, 1956 in Allegan, the daughter of James and Donna (Joostberns) Kaylor. Sharon enjoyed gambling, hosting Halloween parties and caring for her family. On June 17, 2000, in Plainwell, she married Phillip Glass who survives.Also surviving are her children, Terri (Denny) Ricketson of Caledonia, Phillip...

Frank passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022, surrounded by his family, following a brief battle with cancer.He was born August 26, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Walter and Marcia (Montague) Smith. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked at several area businesses. He loved farming and had worked on Belden Smith’s farm in Alamo...

Courtney passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home in Plainwell.She was born September 6, 1980 in Rochester, MI, the daughter of David and Janice (McLean) Olson. Courtney graduated from Western Michigan University and was an accounting specialist at 7 Generations Architecture and Engineering Firm.She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed following the LA Lakers, especially Kobe...

Rose Anne Grimm, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2022.Rose Anne had the ability to make anyone feel special. She always had a smile when she entered a room. Even if she was in pain. She lived her life with a loving and generous heart, opening her home to many. Rose Anne dedicated her time to teaching...

Janis A. Zimmerman of Otsego, MI passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home in Otsego. She was born September 4, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Robert and Clara (McFarland) Fry. Janis enjoyed reading and collecting antiques. She was an active member of the Crystal Club for many years.On November 21, 1952 she married Herman Zimmerman who survives....

Edward “Buddy” Koehrn II of Plainwell, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Plainwell.He was born November 20, 1949 in Beech Grove, Indiana, the son of Edward and Barbara (Robinson) Koehrn. From a young age, Buddy loved anything that ran on gasoline! To his very core he was an avid Street Rodder...

Ted went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home in Plainwell.He was born June 22, 1934 in Constantine, the son of Wayne and Kate (Shook) Ransbottom. Ted retired from Perrigo as a supervisor after 29 years of service. He loved the Lord and his church. He was a perfectionist and a true gentleman with...

Marilois passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born August 25, 1932 in Wayland, the daughter of Joseph and Helene (Haveman) DeHaan. Marilois loved traveling and spending time with her family. She was a longtime member of East Martin Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed worshipping and fellowship with her church friends. In 1953 at Moline...

Elizabeth “Billie” Phillips passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo. She was born June 30, 1927 in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Edith Bailey. Before retiring, she enjoyed a long career as a medical transcriptionist. In her free time, Billie enjoyed cooking, crocheting, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, spending time with her family, and...

Cynthia passed away, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She and her twin brother Rodney were born July 17, 1962 in Alma, Michigan to Robert and Hazel (Edwards) Lewis. She was a cheerleader at Otsego High School and graduated in 1980. Cynthia earned her Associates in Nursing and was an LPN at Pipp Hospital for...

Glenda May Rogers, 88 of Otsego, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 8, 2022 surrounded by her family.Born August 6, 1933 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Grigsby and Ruby (Bergh) Grigsby, and the wife of the late Dale Rogers. Glenda was a member of Merson church and very...

A service celebrating the life of Robert Franklin Powers will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the Otsego United Methodist Church. Pastor Joe Shaler officiating.Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.Bob was born to Donald and Eva (Corrie) Powers on May 4, 1938 in South Haven, Michigan. In 1950 the Powers family relocated to a...

Billy Simpson of Otsego, passed away, January 11, 2022 at age 86.Friends may visit with Billy’s family from 2-6 PM, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Otsego VFW Post #3030.Born October 24, 1935 in Kalkaska, the son of George and Thelma (White) Simpson, Billy moved to Otsego in 1943. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956...

Rosemary passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Bronson Commons.She was born April 18, 1929 in Pine Grove Township, the daughter of Raymond and Catherine (Neeson) Blanchard. Rosemary had worked for the Upjohn Company, White Oaks Veterans Home and retired from Van Buren Community Mental Health.She was a member of Oshtemo United Methodist Church, the Otsego Lady Elks, Daughters of...

James A. Phillips of Doster, Michigan died Tuesday morning, April 5, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.James was born December 22, 1938 in Doster, living his whole life on the family farm. After graduating from Delton Kellogg High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army. On May 29, 1959 he married Pat Fuller at Watson Corners Church. Pat preceded...

Shirley passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo, welcomed home by her Lord and Savior.She was born December 16, 1956 in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Benjamin and Lena (Shields) Snadon. Shirley was a Missouri farm girl at heart. She met Cliff, her lifelong friend and confidant at Seneca High School. After graduation, these high school...

Martha Elaine Novotny of Otsego passed away Sunday evening, April 3, 2022 at Stanford Adult Care Lodge of Plainwell.Martha was born July 4, 1943 in Allegan, Michigan to Ernest M. and Dorothy M. (Foote) Coffey. Growing up as one of eight children, there were plenty of chores on the farm and at home to keep her busy. She graduated from...