Obituaries

Larry passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Grand Rapids.He was born December 29, 1943 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Ross and Margery (McNair) Rasmussen. Larry had worked as a tool and die maker for Rockwell International, Crescent Metal Products, and Stone Plastics. He retired in 2017. Larry was the best Journeyman Toolmaker around.He was a true cowboy...

Walda passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home in Plainwell.She was born December 2, 1952 in Paw Paw the daughter of Walter and Patricia (Nastos) Travis. Walda was a 1971 Otsego High School graduate and member of the Honors Society. She had a love of music and enjoyed cooking especially for her granddaughters. Walda had a kind heart...

Don passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born September 4, 1935 in Hastings, the son of Russell and Lydia (Marsh) Solomon. Don owned and operated Solomon Livestock Trucking. In his free time Don enjoyed running his dairy farm, volunteering as a 4-H leader and working with draft horses.Don was a member of Farm Bureau...

Chuck passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home in Gobles.He was born February 14, 1953 in Otsego, the son of Clarence and Alice (Prolo) Sweet. For 37 years he had worked at Checker Motors in Kalamazoo until his retirement. Chuck was a member of the Vintage Motor Bike Club and the Cushman Club. In 2012 he married Kristy...

Don went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 18, 2019 at his home.He was born June 24, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clarence and Mildred (Ehret) Cook. Don proudly served his country in the US Navy. He had worked at the Upjohn Company for 35 years as a printer until his retirement in 1990.Don enjoyed working...

Harold went peacefully to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his home in Otsego.He was born February 22, 1935 in Mendon, Michigan, the son of Verne and Mary (Jackson) Osgood. Harold graduated from Mendon High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines.For many years he had worked as a precision tool grinder at Parker...

Larry passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born December 1, 1943 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, the son of Marvin and Lou Ellen (Shannon) Artis. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Plainwell High School had worked at General Motors in Kalamazoo until his retirement in 1998.Larry enjoyed...

Ron passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born June 16, 1939 in Kalamazoo the son of Isaac and Beatrice (Brenner) Stamm. Ron graduated from Flint Institute of Barbering. He had worked as a reserve police officer for Plainwell and Kalamazoo Counties, had been a millwright for Upjohn/Pharmacia for 20 years and spent most...

Trudy passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born August 15, 1955 in Otsego to Mary Lou Snyder and was adopted by her grandparents Clifton and Geraldine (Hildebrandt) Snyder. Trudy was a baker at the Grand Traverse Pie Company in Kalamazoo. She enjoyed coloring, trips to the casino and spending time with her son and...

Roger was born on September 13, 1942 to Delos and Maxine (Earl) Hilts in Kalamazoo, MI.  He was called home by our Heavenly Father on November 8, 2019.Roger was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Sharon (Ed) Buys, his son Kelly Brooks, daughters Della Hilts, Shelly (Jim) Belka, and Christina Thompson.  Also surviving are...

Ken passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born August 3, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and Thelma Dodge. Ken attended Penn State and Michigan State University and was a fisheries biologist for the Department of Natural Resources for 32 years until his retirement.In his spare time Ken loved to hunt...

Kevin passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home in Plainwell.He was born March 8, 1975 in Manistee, the son of Ken and Lois (Levickas) Skiera. Kevin graduated from Manistee High School in 1993 and from Ferris State University. He had worked at Borgess Medical Center as a CT technician for 17 years.In his free time he enjoyed snowmobiling,...

Roger passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born April 3, 1948 in Jackson, the son of Gerald and Doris (Shroeder) Cooper. Roger was a 1967 Napoleon High School graduate and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He had worked at Parker Hannifin for many years until his retirement. He was an...

Steve passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home in Delton.He was born December 3, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of Jerry and Marilyn (Voss) Sebring. Steve was a 1968 Loy Norrix High School graduate. He had owned and operated Sebring Roofing for over 50 years until his retirement. Steve enjoyed anything to do with the University of Michigan,...

Erma passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born October 16, 1929 in Bronson, Michigan, the daughter of James and Viola (Pierson) Snook. Erma graduated from Sturgis High School in 1947. She had worked at Harding’s Market until her retirement in 1993 and owned and operated an income tax prep service from her home for...

Rob passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.He was born August 4, 1954 in Allegan, the son of Robert and Martha (Hillsburg) Snyder. Rob had worked at Murco for more than 15 years and most recently at Hydro Aluminum until his retirement this past summer.In his free time Rob enjoyed music, playing guitar, making jewelry...

Betty passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home in Otsego.She was born June 7, 1933 in Otsego the daughter of Charles and Beatrice (Beldon) Fuller. Betty was an Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. She had worked at Kal-Equip, Allen Test Products and Stryker. Betty loved driving and shopping. On June 27, 1953 in...

Tracy passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Westfield, Massachusetts.She was born February 15, 1964 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Richard Eggleston and Germaine Wenzlaff. Tracy was a graduate of Lakeshore High School and Western Michigan University. She was an exceptional tennis player and enjoyed softball. Tracy loved life, greasy hamburgers, watching the birds and squirrels in her...

Betty passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born April 2, 1932 in Otsego the daughter of Verle and Mildred (Forsyth) Sheldon. Betty had worked at several area businesses most recently at Parker Hannifin. She also volunteered at Christian Neighbors and many area nursing homes. Betty had a strong faith and was a member...

Larry passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home in Otsego.He was born March 30, 1947 in Kalamazoo the son of Mylon and Rachel (Strong) Hodgman. He had worked at Jarvis Pemco for 40 years. Larry was a handyman and enjoyed using his skills to help anyone in need. He also enjoyed repairing small engines, fishing, collecting coins and...