Obituaries

Lenore “Lennie” Binoniemi of Otsego, MI walked on to heaven Thursday, March 12, 2020 surrounded by her family.She was born September 1, 1953 in Livonia, Michigan, the daughter of Sam and Helen (Peterson) Frontera.  Lennie enjoyed traveling the world and spending sunny days on the pontoon with her husband, crafting, sewing, decorating and organizing, chatting with her friends, sisters, children...

Laura passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born July 26, 1926 in Christopher, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Madge (Cavitt) Chrisman. Laura grew up in Southern Illinois and there met the love of her life John L. Coleman. They were married June 15, 1945 and moved to Michigan in 1964. For 15 years...

Chuck passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 from injuries sustained in a car accident.He was born September 10, 1961 in Kalamazoo, the son of Eugene and Mary (Kurlenda) Andrysiak. For over 29 years Chuck had been a senior process development specialist at Pfizer until his retirement.Chuck was kind to everyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He...

Cathy passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home in Allegan.She was born November 18, 1955 in Romulus, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Jean (Gauvreau) Wojciechowski. Cathy enjoyed quilting and helped run the family sawmill. She was a member of the Trowbridge Community Church and had done service work for the Democratic Party.On March...

JoAnn passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, in Kalamazoo.She was born May 1, 1923, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Henry and Effie (VanderVeen) VanOosten. For twenty-seven years she had served the mentally disabled at MRC Industries. In her free time she enjoyed flowers, gardening, being outdoors, and watching the birds. Most of all she loved spending time with her family....

Lynn “Chico” passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Wings Home in Allegan.He was born October 2, 1947 in Owosso, the son of Linford and Shirley (Fivecoat) Mead. Lynn joined the Peace Corps where he met the love of his life, Barbara Repp. They were married June 20, 1970 in Puno, Peru.Lynn had been a teacher in Peru and...

Patricia Ann Elenbaas, 88, passed away peacefully March 1, 2020 at Vicinia Gardens Memory Care Facility in Otsego.She was born November 14, 1931 in Caro, MI to Roland and Louise (Asall) Kern. She attended Caro Public Schools and went on to study at Central Michigan University, where she met her beloved husband of 67 years, Harold. They met while singing...

Bud was born on August 3, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI to Gerritt & Eva DeGood. He grew up on a farm in Ada. Shortly after graduating from Lowell High School, he enlisted in the Navy. He proudly served his country in World War II on LSM 443 in the Pacific.During his younger years he had many adventures, including a...

Gary passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born June 24, 1954 in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Catherine (Fischer) Pelfresne. Gary was a graduate of Mona Shores High School. He worked at Richard’s Plumbing and Heating before joining his father and brothers at Hanson Distributing Company for over 30 years until his retirement...

Dudley passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home in Plainwell.He was born April 21, 1949 to Arvard ‘Bud’ and Rosalie (Rockwell) Rose. Dudley proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He had worked for Lapham Heating and Cooling before going to work for his brother at Archie Rose Machine Shop for 15 years.Dudley was a...

Andy passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home in Otsego.He was born May 11, 1958 in Pontiac, the son of Donald and Mary (Nixon) Porritt. Andy was a hard worker with an impeccable work ethic and had spent his entire life in sales. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, brewing craft beer, working on his lawn...

Carol passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born October 9, 1926 in Newaygo County, the daughter of Nathan and Edith (Hill) Ritter. Carol was a school teacher for many years. She loved taking care of her family. On October 12, 1950 at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Cheboygan she married Richard Neumann who passed...

In loving memory of Anne Marie Phillips (Reil) February 28th 1932 – February 14, 2020She was preceded in death by her Mother and father George and Theresa Reil (Bauer), her brother George Reil, and sisters Irene Kielkoph and Dorothy Howard. She is survived by children Susan Phillips, Monica Kreutz (Austin) and Michael. Monica and Austin have two children Andy and...

Arthur Steinman Jr. passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born March 18, 1954 in Allegan, Michigan to Arthur and Marian (Pennell) Steinman Sr. He lived his entire life in the area and attended Gobles High School. On April 13, 1983 he married Terry Smalley in Las Vegas. He was employed...

Gregory A. Jorgensen passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was born on August 25, 1956 in Allegan, the son of George and Joyce (Posthumus) Jorgensen. He attended Allegan High School. On August 11, 2012 Greg married Tracy Burkwalt in Albion, Michigan. He was employed as a machinist at Parker Hannifin in...

Yvonne Earle passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at her home. Yvonne was born April 13, 1937 at the family home in Richland, the daughter of Louis and Evelyn (Burchett) Gay. She was very talented and had enjoyed oil painting, china painting and making quilts for many family members. She a had green thumb and could grow anything, but especially...

Kevin Keyzer passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born on April 20, 1970 in Plainwell , the son of Robin Keyzer. Kevin liked being outdoors, fishing and 2 tracking. He enjoyed listening to his music and playing the Wii.He is survived by his mother Robin Keyzer of Allegan, daughters Desiree Keyzer (Anthony Seekman),...

Carie Rife passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born July 27, 1956 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Lloyd “Bud”and Ruth (McCafferty) Chapman. Carie graduated in 1974 from Otsego High School. She was employed as a bus driver for the Otsego School System for many years and was known for all the...

Ann Priscilla Brewer, longtime resident of Martin, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 7 at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo. Born on November 30, 1930 in Battle Creek, Ann was the daughter of Elon and Inabelle (Rhinard) Randall and was the wife of Paul F. Brewer, who preceded her in death.Ann was a graduate of Athens High School...

Marion passed away Thursday February 6, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born March 4, 1933 in Orangeville Twp., the daughter of Leonard and Katheryn (Robar) Riley. Marion enjoyed cooking, baking, playing the bump game, giving her brothers a hard time and spending time with her family. She loved country music, playing cards and bingo and completing puzzles. Marion...