Obituaries

Sharon passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home in Otsego.She was born September 13, 1942 in Allegan the daughter of Mac and Dorothy (Germain) Bailey.Sharon enjoyed knitting, crocheting, going to craft shows and hunting for antiques and items for her family and friends. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed decorating her home. Sharon had a caring heart...

Maurice passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.Morry was born September 22, 1927 in Otsego, the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Button) Wuis. He had been a machine operator for 37 years at Mac Sim Bar/Mead until his retirement in 1985.Morry was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed hunting in Wyoming and Michigan. He also enjoyed...

Ileta Lucille (Myers) Lober- Marsh passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday, April 8, 2019 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born January 22, 1926 in Hastings Hill, West Virginia, the daughter of George and Bonnie (Horner) Myers. Ileta grew up in Hastings Hill, Pine Grove and New Martinsville, West Virginia with her four sisters, Anita, Ethel, Leanore and...

Linda passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018, at her home.Mrs. Mario was born April 23, 1920, in Allegan, Michigan, to Ira and Verna (Platt) Morris. On January 6, 1940, she married Anthony “Tony” Mario, who preceded her in death in 2011. In 1974 Linda and Tony moved from Otsego to Pine Lake, where she loved spending time with her family.For...

Karen Margaret Gentile died unexpectedly in her home in Plainwell, Michigan on Tuesday, April 2nd.  Karen was born on April 5, 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Schaefer) Gassman.  She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1964 and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Michigan State University in 1967.  On July 8, 1967,...

Shannon passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1973 in Plainwell to David and June (Main) Dunklee. Shannon attended Martin High school. She married Daniel Dever on December 5, 1998 in Hopkins, Michigan. She was a bundle of energy and determination, which served her well while raising their 4 children and earning...

Danny Oxford, 67, of Allegan passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. Danny was born February 15, 1952 in Missouri to Ebert and Lois Oxford. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Danny was a truck driver and a member of the Otsego Moose Lodge 345 for many years. He is survived...

William passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 from injuries sustained in a house fire at his home in Allegan.He was born February 16, 1996 in Allegan the son of Donnie and Carla (Barton) Hedges. William graduated with honors from Allegan High School. He enjoyed playing video games.Surviving are his parents.He was preceded in death by his sisters, Cindy in 1993...

Virgil passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home in Plainwell.He was born January 19, 1927 in Lejunior, Kentucky, the son of Frank and Hanna (Payne) Gibson. Virgil had been an Ironworker with Local 340 for many years.On July 25, 1945 he married Nellie Seal who passed away in 2002.Surviving are his daughter, Joyce Gross of Kalamazoo; 2 granddaughters,...

The Lord whispered to Beverly, “Good and Faithful Servant enter into the joy of your Lord” on March 25, 2019, one week shy of her 81stbirthday.Beverly was born March 31, 1938, the 9thchild of Carl and Helen (Thompson) Barber. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1956. Beverly met and fell in love with Joseph Gauthier and they were married...

John E. Howe Sr. passed away quietly on March 17, 2019 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.He was born February 13, 1937 to Aaron and Esther (Johnson) Howe, in Kalamazoo, and has been a life-long resident of the area, graduating from Otsego High School in 1955.On July 12, 1957 he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Crouse, who survives. They were...

Virginia Sue Rutgers is at peace after a lengthy battle with diabetes. She was lovingly taken home to be with her Savior on March 9, 2019.Ginny was a loving, intelligent, and graceful woman. She will be missed for her enduring faith, sense of humor, hopeful heart, and so much more. Ginny was born in Kalamazoo, MI on August 11, 1950.She...

Nancy passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her home in Otsego.She was born January 3, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Louis and Violet (Gary) Gerow.  Nancy enjoyed playing Bingo and taking care of her plants. She married Ralph Eshbaugh who passed away in 2008.Surviving are her children, Cindy Patterson of Otsego, Debra (Todd) Woodfield of Virginia and...

Eugene passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.He was born July 3, 1934 in Allegan the son of Clifford and Lois (Sweet) Myers. Eugene graduated from Otsego High School in 1952 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Eugene had worked at Schaffer’s Bakery and...

Christina passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home in Otsego.She was born on June 23, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Michael Thompson and Connie Marshbank. Christina had been a dental assistant most recently for Dr. Halverson in Plainwell.She enjoyed crafting, baking, cake decorating and cooking. Christina loved Christmas, her cats and dogs and spending time with...

Ann passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born May 10, 1943 in Tyronza, Arkansas, the daughter of Buster and Myrtle (Qualls) White.On November 25, 1961 in Tyronza, Arizona she married W.A. “Dub” Vaughn who passed away in 2010.Surviving are her daughter, Joanne (Camilo) Sankatsing of Plainwell; sisters, Christine Grant of Muskegon, and Martha...

Bonnie passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born April 12, 1944 in Plainwell, the daughter of Claude and Dorothy (McDonald) Knight. Bonnie had worked at McPherson Plastics for many years. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, geocaching and flower gardening.On May 10, 1963 she married William Bell who passed...

Richard passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born May 24, 1930 in Prinsburg, Minnesota, the son of Peter and Elsien (Dieterman) VanRosendal. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He had worked at Perrigo until his retirement in 1992.Richard married Vivia Edson who passed away in 1995.A...

Gary passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born October 20, 1960 in Allegan, the son of Cecil and Wilma (VanDerMeer) Dalrymple. Gary had been a maintenance worker at several area businesses until 2012. In his spare time he enjoyed watching movies, playing cards and spending time with his son and granddaughter. Gary had...

Maynard “Shorty” Knight was welcomed into heaven by his joyful family members on February 20, 2019.Born July 23, 1923 in Comstock, MI, Maynard was one of twelve children born to Roy and Irene (Pease) Knight. As a young boy growing up on their Martin homestead, Maynard enjoyed the outdoors. Although he regretted not completing high school, he was needed on...