Obituaries

Betty passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born September 3, 1931 in Allegan, the daughter of Jack and Sadie (Beagle) Hastings. As a young woman she worked at Gibson Guitar and a cannery in Fennville. Betty was a co-founder of Alamo Nursing Home and worked as a dietician for over 30 years until her...

Emily passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at her home in Plainwell.She was born July 26, 1979 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bruce Gelbaugh and Karen Holm. Emily graduated one of the top 10 in her class from Otsego High School in 1997. She went on to attend Michigan State University and earned her master’s degree from Purdue in 2020....

Diane passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Cape Coral, Florida.She was born July 28, 1939 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Summner and Anita (Galer) Sleep. 60 years ago Diane was saved and began her life of worshipping her Lord. She enjoyed attending church and had served as a deaconess, teacher and secretary for many years.Diane enjoyed taking care of...

Amy passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home in Portage.She was born June 12, 1978 in Plainwell, the daughter of Jeff Keith and Susan Fooy. For 12 years Amy worked in accounting and restaurant management. In 2007 she started pursuing her true passion of selling antiques and collectables.Amy was a fierce mother and was a huge advocate for...

Judy Ann VanDenBerg, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 after having complications from knee surgery.Judy was born on March 19, 1947 in Kalamazoo, to William and Barbara Loveland. The family moved to Pine Lake where Judy grew up. She graduated from Delton High School in 1965. After graduation she met her husband Paul VanDenBerg and was married...

Susanna passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home in Alamo.She was born May 25, 1938 in Plainwell, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Verploegh) Bingham. For many years she worked at PNC Bank until her retirement in May 1998. In her free time Susanna enjoyed fishing, bowling, sewing, reading, playing cards, traveling and watching her grandkids...

Diane passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home in Orangeville.She was born January 11, 1953 in Flint, the daughter of Clarence and Reva (Marsh) Dale. Diane loved her dog Sadie, watching the birds and animals and laying in the sun. She enjoyed electronic gadgets and games, using the internet and watching sci-fi films. On July 11, 1970, in...

Calvin passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo.He was born January 15, 1924 in Plainwell, the son of Alonzo and Hazel (New) Moran. Calvin started working at an early age in the muck fields and worked for almost 50 years at Plainwell Paper until his retirement in 1985. In his free time Calvin enjoyed squirrel and...

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....

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...

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...

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...