Obituaries

Grace passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Plainwell.She was born November 21, 1930, the daughter of Jesse and Sarah “Mattie” (Mohler) Shoemaker. For 35 years Grace was a surgical nurse at Pipp Hospital in Plainwell and also worked in a physician’s office until her retirement.She enjoyed playing cards, golfing, canning and...

Floyd passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born August 15, 1933 in Texas Township, the son of Arthur and Gladys (Auston) Bowlby. Floyd proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. For many years he worked as a mechanic until his retirement. In his free time Floyd enjoyed growing and canning tomatoes, averaging...

Doris Elaine Holden Norman Youngs passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her home in Otsego, Michigan.Doris grew up on the Holden farm in Trowbridge Township, the daughter of Curtis William and Mildred Mae Holden. She attended Hicks School and graduated from Otsego High School in 1954. Around age 11, Doris accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior under...

John passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo.He was born January 15, 1941 in Dover, New Hampshire, the son of John and Genevieve (Jeannot) Kruizenga. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from WMU he taught school several years in Michigan and then in Idaho. He then became a licensed journeyman electrician and pursued that career the rest...

Jason Allan Newman “Chewy”, 48 of Otsego, passed away Oct 30, 2021.Jason was born March 6, 1973 at Pipp Hospital, Plainwell, Michigan. He was the son of Terri and Donald Newman. Jason grew up in Plainwell and graduated from Plainwell High School. He played baseball, soccer and football while at Plainwell and was on softball and soccer teams after graduation.Although...

Dee passed away surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her home in Plainwell.She was born July 5, 1940 in Allegan, the daughter of Clarence and Doris (Slater) Hinkle. Dee enjoyed sewing, making matching outfits for the kids in her family, camping, canning, horseback riding and playing board games and card games especially Skip-Bo. She spent the...

Thomas E. Cassidy, 77, of Fairfield Glade, TN and Leesburg, FL, and formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He passed away on September 30, 2021, with his wife at his side. He was under the care of Hospice of Cumberland County.Tom was born in Aurora, Illinois on June 16, 1944, coming to Kalamazoo, Michigan at the age of 6. Tom and his...

Timothy Earle Roush, 63, of Plainwell, went to his eternal home Monday, Nov. 1.Tim was born Nov. 15, 1957 in Three Rivers, the son of Nancy (Prowse) and Norman H. Roush, both of whom preceded him in death. Tim grew up in Three Rivers and graduated from Three Rivers High School, where he played varsity basketball and tennis, in 1976....

Rita passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.She was born February 15, 1945 in Fremont, MI to Peter and Mary (Diamante) Caruso.  She graduated from high school and in 1967 she married James Terrill.  She devoted her life to caring for her home and family.  Rita was a good cook and created flavorful...

Merle passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.He was born December 26, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the son of Donald and Fern (Newton) Ingold. For 40 years Merle worked at Frost Standard which later became McDonald’s Towing and Rescue until his retirement in 2013. In his free time he enjoyed riding dirt bikes, camping, hunting and watching NASCAR...

Born in 1926 in southern Illinois, Irene Jeanette Walker (yes-first name Irene, a name of which she was not fond) was destined to cross paths in fifth grade with a dashing fellow classmate named Zach Warren – who became the love of her life. Marriage plans, interrupted by WWII, took place in 1946 upon Zach’s return to civilian life. They...

Landen Thomas Jorgensen has always been a fighter and overcame everything that he was ever challenged with. He was born May 13, 2010 as a 24 week preemie and identical twin. Immediately, he showed everyone that he was here to stay…. Over 100 days in NICU, countless surgeries, medical issues and setbacks he overcame every single one of them through...

Lucian, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021 in Allegan, Michigan. A longtime resident of Southwest Michigan, Lucian enjoyed a full and rewarding life of service including time in the United States Navy during World War II, more than 60 years with the Masonic Lodge, and over 20 years as a Shrine Clown.LUMA, as he was known by...

Sarah passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Kalamazoo.She was born March 31, 1924 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of John and Marcianna (Gorecka) Klosinski. On June 17, 1944 in Chicago she married Joseph Evans who passed away in 1976. Surviving are her daughter, Sarah (Kenneth) Marshall and granddaughter, Alexis (Dee Sloan) Evans. She was preceded in death by her...

Marcia passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.She was born December 13, 1973 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Deborah (Lyon) Froelich. As a young woman Marcia worked at Plum Crazy Family Restaurant and for 26 years worked at Perrigo until her retirement in 2017 due to medical issues.Marcia enjoyed watching hockey and was a Blackhawks fan. She loved going...

Kerry Wilkins passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born November 10, 1957, in Otsego, the son of Geno and Dort Wilkins, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother Greg, and three children, Cody, Cory and Ashley.Kerry spent his adult life living in the Baldwin, Michigan, area. He enjoyed his motorcycle, music, and Black...

Rachel passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born in Allegan on December 30, 1925, the daughter of Clair and Frances (Wood) Rouse. Rachel graduated from the University of Michigan. She was an RN at many area doctor’s offices. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, quilting and playing golf. She was an active member...

Terry passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born February 2, 1962 in Fennville, the son of William Sr. and Ardith (Barnes) Sisson. Terry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for Laraway Sons and Movers, moving houses, roofing and construction and for the last 12 years was a chemical blender...

Ron passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 13, 1942 and raised by his parents Stanley and Alice Franz in Eau Claire, Michigan.Ron earned his Bachelor degree in 1967 from WMU. He worked as a Probation Officer and worked for 30 years at Youth Opportunities Unlimited in Kalamazoo. Ron wore many hats...

Michelle Marshall of Portage passed away October 17, 2021 at her home in Portage. Michelle was born March 17, 1947 in Battle Creek the daughter of Norman and Maxine (LaBelle) Shaughnessy. Michelle loved the sun and going to the beach, especially Lake Michigan, and going on cruises.On August 4, 1967 she married John Marshall who preceded her in death in...