Obituaries

LeRoy (Lee) Fairbotham went to his home in glory on September 28, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home. Lee was born June 5, 1943, the son of Dale and Barbara Fairbotham who have proceeded him in death.Lee was a graduate of Mason high school in Mason, Michigan. Following high school, he served eight years in...

Sylvia passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Wings Home in Allegan.She was born August 17, 1924 in Plainwell, the daughter of Claude and Hazel (Roomsberg) Ives. Sylvia enjoyed living a simple life. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially, Kitty Town, Janet Smith and Sherry Johnson. She was a longtime resident at Baraga Manor in Otsego....

Shirley passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Kalamazoo.She was born October 28, 1939 in Corning, Arkansas, the daughter of William and Nellie (Linsday) Dunn. Shirley worked at the same restaurant location on M-89 for many years, through several name changes, from Burger Chef through Burger King and at the Chicken Chalet in Allegan until her retirement. She loved spending...

Our beloved “Tootie” passed away on September 16, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren.Maxine is survived by her husband of 55 years, John D. Horvath; her sister Michelle Baker (Ken) of Lakeview; her daughter and son in law, Donna & Eric Mahieu of Holland; her son and daughter in law, John & Kimberly Horvath of...

Edna passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at her home in Otsego.She was born March 17, 1935 in Quick Sand, Kentucky, the daughter of Rell and Laura (Fitch) Coburn. For 30 years Edna worked at Parker Hannifin until her retirement. She married Wade Bolen and spent 27 years together until his passing in 1981. Edna enjoyed gardening and loved flowers.Surviving...

Jim passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home in Portage.He was born March 29, 1936 in Florida, the son of Eveylyn Carpenter. For many years Jim worked in sales at Allied Paper Company until his retirement. Jim enjoyed traveling, dancing and boating. He was a longtime member and a Commodore of the Singapore Yacht Club in Saugatuck. On...

Margie passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home in Otsego.She was born February 22, 1929 in Otsego, the daughter of Clair and Alice (Warner) Town. For over 15 years Margie worked as a kitchen aide at Otsego Public Schools. In her free time she enjoyed collecting dolls, embroidering pillowcases and taking care of her family. On August 20,...

Louise Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully in her son’s home September 14, 2021 due to congestive heart failure. She was born August 6, 1936 in Three Rivers, Michigan to Eva and Henry Tregidgo. She eloped and married her high school sweetheart, David Cooper who preceded her in death. She married again to Larry Miller, who also precedes her in...

Karen passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Wings Home in Allegan, MI.She was born March 3, 1937 in Cavite, Philippines, the daughter of Warren and Ruth (Pitz) Daigler. For 38 years Karen worked for the City of Plainwell until her retirement in 2012. She enjoyed playing cards and belonged to a pinochle club. She also liked volunteering for...

SuDonna passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home in Otsego.She was born November 26, 1966 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Gerald and Clara Lingg. SuDonna worked as a home health caregiver. She was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. SuDonna enjoyed playing softball, caring for her husband and watching NCIS and other crime dramas. On...

Dr. Jeffrey S. Taylor passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born August 27, 1944 in Grand Ledge, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Brown) Taylor. Dr. Taylor owned and operated Taylor Chiropractic Clinic in Otsego until his semi-retirement. He was always willing to assist his son Brett who took over the practice in 2018.In...

Larry passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Allegan General Hospital.He was born April 18, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of Donald and Frances (Grimes) Rutherford. For over 20 years Larry worked as a welder for Checker Motors. He also worked as a mechanic for Street and Strip in Kalamazoo and Muffler Man in Plainwell.In his free time Larry enjoyed...

Steve passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Otsego.He was born April 18, 1954, in Allegan, the son of Earl and Mable (Kurtz) Holmes. For 37 years Steve worked for AT&T. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, tinkering around the house, doing home improvements and was always willing to help his family and friends. On June...

Cindy passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland.She was born July 29, 1958 in Plainwell, the daughter of Gayle and Eleanor (MacDonald) Livingston. For many years she worked in the emergency room at Borgess and Bronson retiring in 1987. Cindy enjoyed reading Stephen King novels, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, watching Jeopardy, M.A.S.H. and...

Hannah was born in Seoul, South Korea, on February 10, 1998. In September of that year, she found herself making the journey across the big pond to Chicago and ultimately Berkley, Michigan where she was adopted by her loving parents Thomas and Paula Holmes. Hannah became the missing piece to their family as she joined big brother, Lee Holmes.As a...

Mel passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo after a long battle with cancer.She was born December 29, 1966 in Plainwell, the daughter of Irvin and Elaine (Pierce) Figel. Mel was an elementary school teacher in Coloma and Lawrence retiring after 27 years from Lawrence Public Schools. The love of her life was working with...

Karen passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born August 21, 1942 in Otsego, the daughter of Leland and Irene (Adsit) Herbert. For more than 20 years she worked at Three Rivers Saving and Loan which later became First Savings Bank. In her free time Karen enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, spending time in her sun...

Carole passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Kalamazoo.She was born June 29, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Herman and Emily (Losey) VandenBosch. Carole enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and going to the casino. She loved cooking and never let anyone leave her house hungry. Carole worked at Cunningham Nursing Home and Bridgewood Manor, now Life Care Center of...

Kayla passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 27, 2021 in Detroit.She was born May 22, 1989 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James and Ellyn (Meeter) Deneau. Kayla graduated from Otsego High School in 2007 and with bachelor degrees in journalism and political science from Michigan State University in 2012. She enjoyed traveling, camping, kayaking, shopping, car rattling music, Mexican food and...

George B Campbell, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, at South Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owens Crossroads, Alabama.He was born September 16th, 1939, in Luverne, Alabama, to Lee Campbell and Martha M Campbell (Worthington).His pride and joy were his family, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews,...