Obituaries

Carolyn passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born December 5, 1939 in Allegan Township, the daughter of James and Laveva (Thaxton) Deaton. Carolyn enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and bowling and had belonged to a senior bowling league. She loved caring for her rosebushes and watching humming birds and deer. On October 17, 1959 in...

Dale went home to heaven on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was blessed to begin 2021 with Jesus and the ability to walk and talk again.Dale was born on January 25, 1939, to Albert & Marion (Miller) Reich in Kalamazoo.Psalm 112 represents how Dale lived out his life in trusting and obeying the God he loved. He served in his...

Pat passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo.She was born July 29, 1935 in Allegan, the daughter of Merton and Mildred (Tremaine) Hodge. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Allegan. On December 26, 1960 in Allegan she married Eldon Philley who passed away in 1984.Pat and Eldon were active members of the Jaycees....

Larry passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home in Otsego.He was born February 2, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the son of Frank and Mable (Phillips) Crawford. Larry worked at Allied Paper for many years and had owned and operated Otsego Glass until his retirement in 2004.Larry enjoyed racing stock cars and loved all sports, especially bowling, golfing and softball....

Nancy Lee Enos, age 75, went to the Lord on December 30, 2020, after a courageous battle with Covid-19.Nancy was born in Allegan, MI on May 22, 1945, the daughter of Gordon and Geraldine (Arndt) Tyler. Nancy enjoyed attending church, visiting with her Lady Bug friends, and quilting remarkable pieces for her family and friends.Nancy is survived by two children...

Ron passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born February 3, 1937 in L’anse, Michigan, the son of Leo and Leona (Gourneau) Springsteen. Ron served his country in the U.S. Marines. He worked at National Water Lift until his retirement. He was a champion silhouette shooter and enjoyed golfing, photography and his dogs. On...

Joyce passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born October 14, 1931 in Otsego Township, the daughter of Charles and Arlyth (Olsen) Flickinger. Joyce worked at Plainwell Paper where she met the love of her life, Dillard Langford. They were married May 25, 1951 in Allegan County. She also worked at the 131 Drive-In,...

Harold passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Allegan County Medical Care Community.He was born November 24, 1928 in Plainwell, the son of Merl and Ruth (Sibbersen) Boysen. Harold owned and operated the family farm, Boysen Farm Inc. in Plainwell for most of his life. After selling his farm he worked at Sly Woodworking in Holland and at Martin Christian...

Clarabelle passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her home in Plainwell.She was born October 11, 1936 in Pioneer Township in Missaukee, the daughter of Orlay and Viola (Gallihugh) Walling. Clarabelle worked at Parker Hannifin until her retirement in 2001. She enjoyed planting flowers, going for walks, shopping, going out to eat and most of all loved spending time with...

Bernie passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 in her home at The Fountains in Kalamazoo.She was born August 23, 1924 in Caseville to Elvia and Myrtle (Parks) Nicholl. In her teenage years, she worked with her father and brothers at her family’s Caseville Lumberyard. At age 16 she met Ray Winkel at a dance, and they married 5...

Steve passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in Kalamazoo.He was born November 16, 1951 in Pontiac, the son of Keith and Donna (Caples) Siegwart. Steve was the code enforcement officer and owner of Michigan Township Services S.W. until his retirement in August 2020. Steve accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age....

Marv passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Allegan.He was born July 19, 1946 in Plainwell, the son of Charles and Roberta (Patterson) Fox. For over 30 years Marv worked at Parker Hannifin as a supervisor until his retirement. He was a top national pool player and attended several tournaments including one in Las Vegas where he won 2nd in...

Ray passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home in Plainwell.He was born December 4, 1942 in Hamilton, the son of John and Vernice (Thomas) Bradshaw. Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He was a truck driver for Country Fresh Dairy and member of the Teamsters for over 15 years until his retirement in 2001.In...

John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Allegan.He was a wonderful man and who loved hunting, trapping, fishing and rock collecting. He brought much happiness to all that had the good fortune to cross his path. John was a kind, trustworthy, loving and gentle soul. He was the kind of man that always...

Joanie passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born October 4, 1938 in Otsego, the daughter of Everett and Dorothy “Dot” (Graham) Leighton. Joanie attended Otsego Public Schools where she displayed her mastery of the baton in her position as lead drum majorette in the Bulldog marching band. She marched in the Orange Bowl parade...

Phillip passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Kalamazoo.He was born February 10, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI to Earle and Rosa (Brace) Dunlop. He grew up working alongside his father on the Dunlop Orchard on Pine Lake and took the business over in the early 60’s when his father retired. Phillip was a lifelong member of the Horticulturist Society...

Marguerite passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Wayland.She was born November 11, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leroy and Alta (Hambright) Cushing. She loved her family and following her grandchildren’s sporting events.Surviving are her daughters, Nichole Evink of Kalamazoo and Renae (Chris) Letts of Gobles; 6 grandchildren, Leanne, Billy, Keegan, Cameron, Caleb and Kylee and 2 great-grandchildren, Kevin...

Dennis passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home in Allegan.He was born February 27, 1946 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Frances “Frank” and Georgia (Gilleo) Zugel. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War. For 37 years he worked at Parker Hannifin and after his retirement worked at Harbor Freight...

Kathy passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born August 15, 1955 in Douglas, the daughter of Albert and Helen (Larsen) Bloom. For many years Kathy worked as a lab tech for Safari Circuits. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, her cats and going to garage sales.Surviving are her sons, Jason (Alicia) Kershaw of...

Colleen passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Kalamazoo.She was born October 9, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Grace (Clay) Bender. For 35 years she worked at Hercules Inc. in Parchment until her retirement. In her free time Colleen enjoyed reading, sewing and spending time outdoors. On December 24, 1945 she married Charles Gardineer who passed away...