Obituaries

Barbara passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.She was born October 21, 1933 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Harriet (Granell) Raven. Barb enjoyed doing puzzles, watching TV and going to garage sales and thrift stores.Surviving are her daughter, Charlotte Hewitt; her grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Lovelace; many nieces and nephews including special nieces,...

Stella passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Otsego.She was born June 9, 1953 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Josephine (Goldsmith) Veld. Stella was a 1971 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For 28 years she worked as a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service...

Luwanna “Sue” Gagneur passed away, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born June 25, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of Paul and Nina (Koepke) Roath. Sue was the activities coordinator at Saline Evangelical Home. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing shuffleboard and spoiling her grandchildren. On January 1, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana, she...

Jeffrey Anderson passed away February 9, 2022 at his home. Jeff was born October 26, 1964 in Ishpeming, MI the son of Roger and Judy (Salo) Anderson.Jeff was a great high school athlete and attended Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University. He worked for James River and was a self-proclaimed writer. He loved music, poetry and reading.Jeff is survived...

Larry took his final turn and headed for home on February 4, 2022.He was born on April 14, 1949, the eldest son of Malcolm and Dorothy Smith (Chopp). He was a hard worker from a young age, working on the family farm and in the grape vineyards. Following graduation from Plainwell High School, he served his country in the U.S....

Margaret passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell with several family members at her side.She was born December 1, 1926 in Otsego, the daughter of Alfred and Ethel (Fox) Rice. Margaret worked at Plainwell Sanitarium, Otsego Public Schools as a tutor and for 11 years at Stanford Lodge until her retirement at age 70. She enjoyed...

Michael passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Life Care Center in Plainwell. He was born July 30, 1962, the son of Eugene and Wilma Brabon.Michael enjoyed being outside, going for car rides and taking walks. Michael received outstanding care over the years from Laura Fury his caseworker, special caregiver, Rosalie Norman and guardian, Lori Mills. He is survived by...

Larry passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.He was born September 4, 1931 in Plainwell, the son of Leo and Lida (Derhammer) Hutchinson. Larry was a 1949 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic during the Korean War....

David passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born April 27, 1954 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the son of Richard and Francis (Rutovich) Dapser. For 20 years Dave was a bus driver and mechanic for the City of Kalamazoo. He then went on to be a long haul truck driver.Dave enjoyed volunteering for the...

Bruce passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home in Allegan.He was born May 11, 1941 in Allegan, the son of Fred and Virginia (Leighton) Carroll. Bruce worked for APSO, Armintrout’s and owned and operated Wray’s Septic until the mid- 2000’s. During his retirement he was a bus driver for AAESA and a classroom aide for Otsego Public Schools...

John passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home in Otsego.He was born July 10, 1942 in Mt. Clemens, the son of James and Lila (Teller) Maag. John was a man of many talents. He was an inventor, writer, carpenter, salesman and friend to everyone he crossed paths with. He owned and operated the Dairy King in Kalamazoo for...

Betty passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Kalamazoo.She was born at home on October 14, 1927 to Isac and Daisy (Fouts) DeKilder, the youngest of four children. Betty enjoyed playing both card and board games, reading, going to garage sales and flea markets, watching movies and collecting Hummel figurines. On June 26, 1944 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church she...

Rick passed away, after a short intense battle with cancer on Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home in Plainwell.The son of Eugene and Mary (Benham) Bush, he was born in Ypsilanti. Rick served his country in the U.S. Army. He earned his Master’s Degree from Wayne State University and worked for Pfizer for 30 years until his first retirement...

Tom passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Kalamazoo.He was born November 21, 1957 in Kalamazoo, the son of Ernest and Laura (Gardineer) Loughead. Tom was a 1976 Plainwell High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For 45 years he worked at Parker Hannifin until his retirement in August 2021.Tom was a kid at heart with a curious...

Tom passed away, Monday, January 17, 2022 in Kalamazoo.He was born November 29, 1944 in Allegan, the son of Sherley and Mary (Blonshine) Noyes. Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam as a missile technician. For over 40 years he worked at Parker Hannifin until his retirement. He also taught at KVCC for over 30 years.Tom...

Rudy passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, surrounded by his family at Allegan General Hospital.He was born March 26, 1930, to Vincent and Eloisa (Abrego) Reyes in Austin, Texas. Rudy worked for Stryker, Clarage Fan and Hillside Cemetery. He enjoyed playing baseball, following the Detroit Tigers and playing his accordion. Rudy was a people person and enjoyed sharing a conversation...

Janet passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.She was born January 9, 1945 in Allegan, the 4thof 7 children, to Kenneth and Theo (Bussey) Plotts. Janet was a purchasing clerk at Safari Circuits for several years until her retirement. Janet loved the simple things like watching the birds, walks and going for rides when she was...

Allen R. Dennis, 69, of Wayland, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at his home.Allen was born Jan. 12, 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa. The son of Lee Roy and Helen (Berger) Barr. Allen proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce stateside during the Vietnam conflict. Owner and operator of Rebel Trans., Wyoming, MI, Allen was a successful small-business owner...

Jerry passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 in Kalamazoo.He was born March 24, 1940 in Chicago, the son of Albert and Aluria (Boris) Norkus. As a young man he worked as a mechanic and later as a long haul truck driver until his retirement in 1989. In his free time Jerry enjoyed fishing, Harley motorcycles, boating, playing cards, cutting wood,...

Family, friends, employees, and the manufacturing community grieve the loss of a wonderful man and a true pioneer in the bonded magnet industry. On the morning of January 5, 2022, William Roger McPherson passed away quietly from natural causes. Roger was born on September 1, 1946 in Plainwell, Michigan, the third child to Bernard C. Sr. and Hazel McPherson. He...