Obituaries

Carey passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, Friday, June 3, 2022, in Kalamazoo.Carey was born on July 16, 1964 in Chula Vista, California, to David and Donna (Kaiser) Hole. When she was 10 years old her family moved to Oklahoma where she grew up. In the mid 1980’s Carey moved to Michigan. Carey worked many jobs over...

Ron passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Kalamazoo, surrounded by his loving family.He was born March 16, 1933, in Kalamazoo, the son of Everett and Charlotte “Ruth” (Finley) Lyons. Ron graduated from Martin High School in 1952. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Ron worked at Hydreco, Pemco and for 24 years at Checker Motors until...

Robin passed away, Friday, May 20, 2022 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born June 15, 1948 in Allegan, the daughter of Maynard and Joyce (Crisman) Keyzer. As a young woman Robin enjoyed bowling and had been on several area leagues. She also liked being outdoors, hummingbirds, working on her house, baking sweets and shopping. Robin loved her cat...

Garry D. Hesser of Gobles, MI passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1957 in Kalamazoo, the son of Jackie and Violet (Thompson) Hesser. As a young man Garry worked with his father as a painter, for 10 years at Parker Hannifan and most recently was a truck...

Robert passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Allegan, with his family by his side.He was born May 13, 1954 in Allegan, the son of Robert Jr. and Esther (Sandahl) Crim. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. For many years he was a salesman for the Detroit Free Press and also enjoyed selling...

Robert passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Bloomingdale.He was born September 4, 1965 in Kalamazoo and attended Comstock High School. Robert was a resident at Cornerstone Assisted Living. He enjoyed listening to rock music, especially Def Leopard and AC/DC. Robert was surrounded by many special people including his case worker, Lora Fury, Rosalee Norman and Erica Wright who cared...

Bill passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 in Kalamazoo.He was born May 18, 1930, in Chicago, the son of Edward and Mary (Lahey) Pearson. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For over 25 years he owned and operated Pearson Mechanical Services until his retirement in 2018.In his free time, Bill enjoyed fishing and...

Jim passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home in Shelbyville.He was born June 19, 1931 in Plainwell, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Beckwith) Keith. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For 40 years he worked at Michigan Gas Utilities as a service man until his retirement in the spring of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...