Obituaries

Betty passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born November 24, 1944 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the daughter of Tom and Ida (McBee) Cole. In her free time Betty enjoyed gardening. On September 19, 1964 in South Bend, Indiana, she married Robert Barnes who passed away in 2018.Surviving are her sons, Brian and Jeff Barnes; grandchildren,...

Brenda went to her Heavenly home, Monday, August 24, 2020 at her home in Otsego. Brenda’s suffering has ended. She is now living her joyful life with her Savior, Yeshua.Brenda was born June 18, 1970 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clifford Conrad and Mare (Wangerin) Westin. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. For 25 years she worked at...

Darin passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home in Otsego.He was born April 18, 1970 in Buchannan, Michigan, the son of Frederick and Stephanie (Kaufman) Price. Darin was a 1988 River Valley High School graduate and played basketball, football and was an All-State athlete in baseball. He attended KVCC and was awarded the Academic Athlete Award. Darin...

Jerry passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home in Otsego surrounded by his loving family.He was born June 16, 1942 in Allegan, the youngest son of John and Margaret (Clawson) Kruithoff. Jerry worked for Rockwell International for 24 years and for 10 years at IMCS in Holland. He had a very giving heart and enjoyed baking over 3500...

Kenneth Leo Reau died peacefully at New Friends, A vibrant Memory Care & Assisted Living Community on August 23, 2020 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the age of 75.Ken was born on July 8, 1945 in Richland, MI, the youngest of three children born to Leo and Pauline (Piasecki) Reau. On January 26, 2007 he married Betty Jean (Ruoss) Bradley. Ken...

Florence passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.She was born August 2, 1922 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ruluf and Frances (VanGeison) Blue. Florence was a 1940 Otsego High School graduate and attended Maher’s Business School in Kalamazoo. In 1942 she joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and served her country during World War II.She married Robert...

Teshia passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center.She was born August 8, 1976 in Kalamazoo. She had been a longtime resident at Blessed Edge AFC Home in Plainwell. Teshia was very happy despite her limitations and loved being around people.She will be greatly missed by her longtime caregiver, Kathy Mason at Blessed Edge; Laura Fury at Allegan...

Mary passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Irons.She was born March 25, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Merle and Mary (Renbarger) Clark. Mary had worked as a title/escrow officer for a real estate title company in California until her retirement.She enjoyed trips to the casino, spending time at the beach and pool and listening to music. Mary loved...

Todd passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born February 9, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to Francis and Barbara (Kostecki) Rayburn Jr.  He graduated from Otsego High School in 1981.  Todd had many interests and skills and used them throughout his life.  He went into business for himself, operating a...

Rich passed away at his home in Otsego, Michigan Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  He was born May 27, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, son of Lenn and Judy (Wilson) Sutterfield.  He graduated from Wyoming Park High School and earned his B.A. of Finance at Michigan State University.  Rich was a Branch Examiner for LPL Financial Services.  He was a loving...

Dana “Big Daddy” Derhammer died at his home in Portage on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  Dana was born November 28, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the son of Dana H. and Florence (Rose) Derhammer. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central  High School and received a degree in music at  Youngstown University. Dana married Joyce Burt on March 8, 1986 in Kalamazoo.  He enjoyed...

Fred passed away at his home in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  He was born August 17, 1945, the son of Fredrick W. and Viola (Watson) Seeger in Kennett, Missouri.  He moved to Michigan with his family when he was a young child and met the girl who would claim his heart for the rest of his life.  He...

Hazel passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Wings Home Hospice in Allegan. She was born March 14, 1933 in Town Creek, Alabama, the daughter of Clint and Jessie Mae Terry.  On December 22, 1948 she married Ralph Bumgart. Hazel enjoyed gardening, canning, and caring for her home and family. She was an excellent cook and faithful Christian.Surviving are her...

James passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born November 22, 1949 in Three Rivers, the son of Malcolm and Clarabele (Belden) Anderson. James served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. during Vietnam. He worked at Plainwell Paper until it closed and then at Perrigo until his retirement. James was a member of...

Jim passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home in Plainwell.He was born March 23, 1930 in Detroit, the son of James and Lenore (Jepson) Kelly. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aerial photographer. Jim was an avid softball player and golfer. He was a member of the American Legion. On October 18,...

Mary went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home, surrounded by family following a brief illness.She was born March 30, 1958 in St. Joseph, MI to the Rev. Emerson and Eleanor Minor. The youngest of five children, Mary graduated from Plainwell High School in 1976. While in high school she played a supporting role...

Stacy passed away July 21, 2020 in Florida.She was born July 7, 1973 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Knitz and Eva Sweat. Stacy loved walking on the beach, scrapbooking, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.Surviving are her children, Shayne Knitz, Samantha Holliman and Cassandra Holliman; 11 grandchildren; her mother and brother, Joshua Knitz.She was preceded in...

Alise passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 30, 2020.She was born June 24, 2007 in Kalamazoo the daughter of John and Jennifer (Mena) Perry. Alise attended Plainwell Public Schools through 6thgrade and had transferred to Otsego Middle School this past year.She had a kind, curious and adventurous spirit and enjoyed tinkering and taking things apart. Alise loved all animals, especially her...

Patricia L. Clark of Otsego, MI passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born May 6, 1935 in Bowling Green, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Marie (McNally) Miller. Pat enjoyed crocheting, needlework crafts, reading, online puzzle games and watching game shows. On June 2, 1986 she married John Clark who passed away in...

Virgie passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Allegan County Medical Care Community.She was born November 29, 1919 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward and Lora (Kane) Smith. For many years she was a secretary for the Upjohn Company.When Virgie was 15 years old she met the love of her life, Thomas Tipton. They were married four years later and...