Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Guy passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born July 2, 1949 in Plainwell, the son of Carl and Martha (Coder) Holloway. Guy served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked as a delivery driver at Joe’s Pizza in Plainwell, as a mechanic at Plainwell Lanes and at several area factories over the...

Kay passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born October 25, 1925 in Otsego, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Hammenon) Lorenz. Kay was a 1943 Otsego High School graduate and longtime resident of the area. She was a founding member of the kitchen band at Friendship Village where she had lived for the last...

Jim passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home in Plainwell.Jim was born November 20, 1943 to Walter and Gertrude (Lauer) Boettcher of Otsego. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966. Jim had worked at Parker Hannifin, Kal-Equip and retired from plastering in 2002. In his free time he enjoyed golfing and being outdoors.Surviving are...

Vance Chester Swope passed away January 28, 2020 in Plainwell. Vance was born September 13, 1935, the son of Earl and Thelma (Decker) Swope, in Needmore, PA into a hard-working rural farming family and was a 1953 graduate of Green Hill High School. Many of the family, including Vance, went on to become educators. Vance headed west from Fulton County...

Albert passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Allegan. He was born on January 22, 1931 in Byron Center the son of Sierd and Grace Hoekstra. Albert was married to the love of his life, Florence Belle Herbert on June 4, 1954 in Martin.Albert left school at the age of 14 upon the death of his father. He became the...

Marc went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 15, 2020.He was born April 14, 1968 in Muskegon the son of Richard Faulkner and Susan Pierce. For the last 10 years he had owned and operated Creative Funding Service. Marc was a very loving husband and father. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding and snowboarding. He faithfully attended Texas Corners...

Bonnie S. Bloomquist of Otsego passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her home in Otsego.Bonnie was born July 19, 1954 in Otsego the daughter of Luis and Marie (Anaback) VanDerMeer. She had worked for Parker Hannifin for over 30 years and was a hard worker. Bonnie was an avid gardener, loved God’s earth, liked horses, ducks and cats and...

Joe passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.He was born August 8, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of James and Blanche (Morrill) Perry. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He moved to the area in 1947. For 35 years Joe had worked for Clarage Fan until his retirement. He went...

Tony passed away January 12, 2020 at his home in Otsego.He was born February 19, 1990 in Ionia, the son of James Warner Jr. and Lorelle Musser. Tony enjoyed fishing, swimming, reading, listening to music and playing chess. He was a wonderful uncle and liked spending time with his nieces and nephews.Surviving are his parents, Lorelle and Kurt Mathe; his...