Obituaries
Janice E. Ohlson
Dec 2, 2024
Janice passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland.
She was born on January 13, 1954, in Chicago, the daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Strache) Fuller. Janice worked at Pizza Palace in Elmhurst, Illinois and Deano’s in Allegan. As a young woman she enjoyed cooking and flower gardening. She also liked watching Sci-Fi movies, going...
Mary Ann Kleinbrink
Dec 1, 2024
Mary Ann passed away, peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home in Otsego.
She was born, January 28, 1951, in Plainwell the daughter of Motley and Garnet (Story) Tefft. Mary Ann graduated from Otsego High School in 1969 and worked as a long-distance phone operator until she married and started her family. While raising her children,...
Sherman Dunn
Nov 28, 2024
Passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Allegan. Sherman was born November 7, 1941, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Bertha (Stenger) Dunn. He was employed at Crown Vantage-James River in maintenance retiring in 2006.
Sherman enjoyed deer hunting, ice fishing, puzzle books, watching westerns and especially enjoyed watching the Detroit Lions with his grandson Steve. In 1981 he married...
Lucinda A. Hough
Nov 25, 2024
Cindy passed away, Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home in Kalamazoo.
She was born September 23, 1948, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles Sr. and Elenor (Cavanaugh) Vaughn. For many years Cindy worked as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, reading and fishing and loved animals, especially her dog. On December 20, 1968, she married Patrick Hough who...
Joseph A. Forstner
Nov 23, 2024
Joe passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home in Allegan.
He was born July 26, 1956, in Allegan, the son of Joseph and Marcella (Goerlitz) Forstner. For many years Joe worked at Perrigo until his retirement in July 2021. Joe also owned and operated Forstner’s Blueberry Farm from 1985 to present.
He enjoyed listening to music, motorcycles and watching the...
Remy J. Coburn
Nov 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Remy J. Coburn, who left this world on November 22, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer that lasted for eight months and four days. Born on February 9, 2012, in Kalamazoo, Remy was a ray of sunshine whose positivity brightened the lives of all who knew her.
Remy was...
Tammy S. Janke
Nov 20, 2024
Tammy passed away, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home in Allegan.
She was born on August 13, 1962, the daughter of Theodore and Leah (Counterman) Janke. For many years Tammy worked at Hayworth in Holland. In her free time, she enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, camping and fishing. She also liked to crochet and play games. Most of all Tammy loved...
Kristine J. Baker
Nov 17, 2024
Kristine passed away, Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Otsego.
She was born October 26, 1958 in Plainwell, the daughter of Raymond and Joyce (Langeance) Baker. Kristine graduated from Otsego High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor’s degree in education.
While attending Anderson University she began working in the culinary department where she worked for 40 years, transitioning to...
Jean Smalla
Nov 6, 2024
Jean passed away, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell. She was born on November 19, 1934, in England, the daughter of Joseph and Emma (Mann) Breed. In her younger years Jean worked at Parker Hannifin in the cafeteria for several years. She went on to work as a secretary at Otsego High School until her retirement in...
David C. Hedges Jr
Nov 5, 2024
David passed away November 5, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born January 6, 1956, in Plainwell, the son of David and Ellen (Wright) Hedges. David graduated from Otsego High School in 1974 and was a lifelong resident of the area.
As a young man he worked at a tractor dealership repairing farm equipment. In 1986 he opened Dave's Auto...
James M. Falduto
Nov 1, 2024
James M. Falduto (Jim) 85, of Gobles, Michigan passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Kay Newton, beside him.
James was born in Melrose Park, IL on May 26, 1939 to Nicholas and Grace Falduto. He was the eldest of 4 children. His beloved brother and sister, Diane and Nicholas Jr. (Pam) have predeceased him. He is survived by his...
Jazzmin A. De La Cruz Santiz
Oct 31, 2024
Jazzmin Annmarie De La Cruz Santiz, age 13, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in the care of an amazing team of doctors.
She was born on November 30, 2010, in Three Rivers, to Heather (Lint) De La Cruz Santiz. While attending school, Jazzmin discovered and nurtured a love of band, where...
Douglas B. Wesler
Oct 29, 2024
On October 29, 2024, Doug got to meet Jesus face to face, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was reunited with his parents, Howard “Tag” and Marge (Abbott) Wesler and for the first time met his sister, Kay, who passed away before he was born.
Doug was a dedicated mechanic at Don Seelye Ford in Kalamazoo, where he...
Helen M. Newton
Oct 25, 2024
Helen Marie Newton peacefully slipped into heaven on October 25, 2024, at Alamo Cove Nursing Home.
She was born on March 8, 1926, in Edmore, MI, the daughter of Bernice & Mildred Robbins. The family moved to Kalamazoo when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1945. In August of 1946 she married Kenneth H....
Phillip J. Parrish
Oct 25, 2024
Jack passed away, Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home in Otsego.
He was born May 29, 1937, in Plainwell, the son of James and Naomi (Punches) Parrish. Jack graduated from Otsego High School in 1956. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. For several years Jack worked at Mac Sim Bar, Mead and retired...
Tina M. Bullard
Oct 7, 2024
Tina passed away, Monday, October 7, 2024, at her mother’s home in Plainwell.
She was born January 8, 1966, the daughter of Roland J. “Mick” and Sandra (Burchett) Morey. Tina was a 1984 graduate of Otsego High School and graduated from Ferris State University. For the last 18 years she worked for the State of Michigan at Kalamazoo DHHS.
Tina was lovingly...
Judith E. Warner
Oct 5, 2024
Judy passed away, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Life Care Center in Plainwell.
She was born October 29, 1941, in Otsego, the daughter of Fred and Catharine (Steichart) Warner. Judy graduated from Otsego High School in 1959 and owned and operated a hair salon out of her home for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, shopping and going...
Linda Lou Sparks
Oct 5, 2024
Linda Lous Sparks, age 79 of Plainwell, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Linda was born in Plainwell, MI October 15, 1944, the daughter of George and Dorethea (Collick) Fuller, and was a lifelong resident. On November 29, 1960, she married Carl Sparks. Linda loved attending church, going to yard sales, and especially spending time with...
James A. Smalla
Oct 4, 2024
Jim passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born on May 4, 1957, in Allegan, the son of Jack and Alice (Petroshus) Smalla. He was a 1975 graduate of Allegan High School. Jim worked in the automotive field for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed trap shooting and riding motorcycles. He was a...
Alan J. Sweitzer
Oct 4, 2024
Alan passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at home.
He was born to Ralph Robert and Johanna Aleida (Love) Sweitzer on August 27, 1944, in Kalamazoo. He worked as an Inside Journeyman Wireman through IBEW Local 131 for 50 years.
Alan enjoyed building things in his woodshop, camping at Warner Camp and Eaton Rapids Methodist Camp. In Galesburg, on February 1,...
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