Obituaries

Jeff passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home in Plainwell.He was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 17 1962, the son of Gerald and Barbara (Elkins) Rogers. Jeff had worked at Heritage Guitar and at Haworth in Grand Rapids. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, reading, grilling and spending time with his family. Jeff was a member...

John passed away December 15, 2018 at his home in Plainwell surrounded by his loving family.He was born September 28, 1943 in Montebello, California, the son of Orville and Joeshpine (Hart) Cole. John proudly served his country for in the US Army for seven years and served a full tour in the Vietnam War. For 36 years he had worked...

Phyllis passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Allegan.She was born February 13, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Anthony and Harriett (Ciezynski) Maluchnik. Phyllis spent her early adult years working in Chicago at Marshall Fields and Joslyn Manufacturing, a street light manufacturing company.Phyllis was hard working and had raised her daughters...

Lytle, Ronald R. Lytle, Sr. of Otsego passed away suddenly on November 16, while pursuing his long-time passion: deer hunting.Ron was born July 7, 1941 the first of four sons, to the late Ralph M. and Gertrude “Pat” (Nilles) Lytle in Toledo, Ohio. Early in his career, Ron worked for the City of Kalamazoo as a foreman in the Parks-Forestry...

Gayle passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born on July 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leon and Patricia (Volker) Mol. Gayle had worked at Parker Hannifin and most recently at Perrigo for 15 years until her retirement.She enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul food pantry and Hospice. Gayle like horses...

Ronald passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born in Plainwell on February 29, 1936 the son of Ronald and Maxine (Sheldon) McFanin. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S Marines. He had owned and operated McFanin Construction for many years until his retirement. In his spare time Ron enjoyed woodworking. He was a...

Garry passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.Garry L. Parrish was born to James and Naomi (Punches) Parrish on June 8, 1946 along with his identical twin brother, Larry in Plainwell, Michigan. He was a 1964 Otsego High School graduate and a lifelong resident of the area. Garry was in the U.S. Army in the 196...

Virginia Mary Irons passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.She was born at home in Mesick, MI in 1935 to Magnus and Mary Hoseit and lived there until moving to Kalamazoo. In 1976 Virginia graduated from Tracy Beauty Academy, after which she decided to study for and received her GED high...

Butch passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home in Martin.He was born February 18, 1937 in Shelbyville the son of Sierd and Grace (Van Dyke) Hoekstra. Butch proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked at West Tab Paper Mill and at Lapham Heating and Cooling until his retirement. Butch enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting....

Wilma Pauline Gregory, a lifelong resident of Otsego, MI died peacefully in her home on the 20th of November 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 28, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Gearhart) Wollenhaupt. Wilma married the love of her life, Donald Gregory, on March 22, 1947. Together they raised five children. Wilma was preceded in...

Berniece Burchett of Otsego, MI passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Otsego. Berniece was born November 14, 1918 in Monterey Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan the daughter of Nick and Anna (Brenner) Boerman. She was a beautiful seamstress and made clothing for her children and herself. She enjoyed doing volunteer work including den mother for scouts, band boosters and the...

Mary Lou passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Plainwell.She was born February 8, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Earl and Blanche (Towne) Hoyt. Mary Lou had worked at Consumers Power for a couple of years. She met the love of her life, Bruce Steele on a blind date and they were...

Barb passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Allegan Country Estates in Allegan.She was born May 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Ethel (Olson) Bergman. The family moved to Monterey Center, Michigan in 1949, where her father ran the general store. On June 21, 1954, in Burnips, Barb married Thomas Balgoyen, who preceded her in death June 18,...

Mrs. Mario passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018, at her home.She 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...

Ruth passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born January 21, 1941 in Otsego the daughter of Sanford and Lelah (Spencer) Dutton. Ruth was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Surviving are her children, Sheri Youtzy of Allegan and Robert (Norma) Dutton of Tennessee; 11...

Patty passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born on November 14, 1952 in Allegan the daughter of Eugene and Eva (Garrison) Rector. Patty was a 1970 Otsego High School graduate. She had been a tutor at Otsego Public Schools for many years until her retirement in 2007.Patty enjoyed camping, boating, riding motorcycles and spending...

Mary passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her home in Plainwell.She was born January 13, 1931 in Plainwell the daughter of George and Nettie (DeWisplaere) Gauthier. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Otsego High School and was a lifelong resident of the area. She had worked at Upjohn and for over 30 years at Borgess Pipp Hospital until her...

John passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born March 17, 1959 in Allegan the son of Donald E. and Mae Marie (Regnier) Boss. John was a 1977 Plainwell High School graduate. For more than 23 years he had worked at Simpson Paper until it closed then worked at Western Michigan University in the Maintenance...

Kathleen (Carroll) Rybak, Brunsville, MN (formerly of Otsego) passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 peacefully in Brunsville, MN. She was born February 26, 1943 in Allegan the youngest of three children.Kathleen is survived by her brother, Bruce (Brenda) Carroll; an aunt, Joann (Gene) Strickland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Kathleen loved her horses and her cats. She was preceded in...

Bee passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born December 18, 1920 in Cicero, Illinois the youngest daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Staback) Macak. Bee had worked in the computer department at a high school in Illinois, had owned and operated a grocery store with her husband and had also worked at Arrow Oil...