Obituaries
Warren D. Meyers
May 7, 2024
Warren passed away, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home in Otsego.
He was born May 28, 1938, in Plainwell, the son of Earl and Wilma (Roberts) Meyers. Warren proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Warren worked in commercial construction, building all over the state and country.
He loved being outdoors, fishing, walking, sports, especially watching and playing baseball and...
Marie R Tucker
May 5, 2024
Marie passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home in Portage.
She was born April 4, 1938, in Norwich, Connecticut, the daughter of Donald and Agnes (Pepin) Roode. Marie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Connecticut as well as also having the accreditation of Registered Nurse.
On November 21, 1959, in Griswold, Connecticut, she married Stephen...
Darlene Joostberns
May 3, 2024
Darlene Kay Joostberns was born on September 7, 1944, in Allegan, Michigan, to Albert Kizer and Coral (Meyer) Kizer. She was the second of three children and the only girl. Darlene grew up in Allegan and attended Allegan Public Schools.
Darlene married her high school sweetheart, Andrew (Tom) Joostberns on October 1, 1960, and from this union five children were born,...
Joyce A. Gaffney
May 3, 2024
Joyce passed away, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Bloomingdale.
She was born February 11, 1946, in Allegan, the daughter of Camille and Dorothy (Ullum) LaViolet. Joyce enjoyed rock collecting, playing cribbage, doing puzzles, being outdoors and camping.
She was a sweet soul who loved people and a good party. Joyce was one to never complain and lived life to the fullest. In...
Henry J. Borden Jr.
May 1, 2024
Henry passed away, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Born in Spaulding, Michigan, Henry was known for his love of country life and the great outdoors. Henry owned and operated his farm in Otsego for many years. His passion for hunting and fishing, along with his green thumb evident in his gardening skills, brought him immense...
David A. Marsh
May 1, 2024
David passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born February 23, 1957, in Plainwell, the son of Charles and Barbara (Eshlaman) Marsh. David graduated from Plainwell High School in 1975 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked in maintenance at the Comfort Inn and JBS until his retirement.
In his free time David...
Kenneth R. Reed
May 1, 2024
Kenneth Robert Reed, 73, of Otsego, Michigan, passed away peacefully May 1, 2024, at home. Ken had been diagnosed with lung cancer 18 months prior which had metastasized to his brain.
Ken was born April 3, 1951, in Sturgis, Michigan. He was a graduate of Mattawan High School. He had been plant manager at Midwest Molded Plastics in Kalamazoo for 10...
Irene N. Smith
Apr 29, 2024
Irene passed away, Monday, April 29, 2024, at her home in Plainwell.
She was born June 8, 1941, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Delvie and Pearl (Collar) Irving. Irene was a lifelong resident of the area and for many years worked at McPherson Plastics until her retirement. Irene was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Otsego...
Phillip J. Glass Sr.
Apr 25, 2024
Phil passed away, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born December 7, 1940, in Plainwell, the son of Ernest and Mary (Rikerd) Glass. Phil graduated from Plainwell High School in 1959 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
For over 20 years he worked at Eaton Corporation in Kalamazoo and at Parker Hannifin for...
Patricia Walker
Apr 24, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Patricia Ann Walker, Age 62, of Richland, MI passed peacefully on April 24, 2024. Pat was born Sept 24th, 1961 in Kalamazoo, MI daughter to Peter and Mary Thysse.
Pat married her high school sweetheart Rick Walker, on August 4, 1984 and...
Shirley Doxey
Apr 19, 2024
Shirley passed away, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born October 8, 1939, in Hillsdale, the daughter of Hazel and Paul Moon. Shirley was a skilled seamstress who worked alongside her mother doing alterations for Judd Knappers. She also dedicated her time to driving a school bus, she was the Otsego Township Treasurer for many...
Kevin P Strickfaden
Apr 18, 2024
Kevin passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Metro Health in Grand Rapids.
He was born February 9, 1962, in Allegan, the son of Richard and Jeanna (Steggal) Strickfaden. Kevin worked at Stow Company in Holland for 7 years and previously at Meade-Johnson.
In his free time Kevin loved to fish. He also enjoyed hunting and taxidermy. Kevin was a wonderful husband,...
Ronald E. Livingston
Apr 14, 2024
Ronald Earl “Cy” Livingston, passed away, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born August 14, 1923, the son of Raymond and Bessie (Lonsbury) Livingston. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in England, France and Germany. For over 40 years he was a gas service tech for Consumers Power until his...
Harold G. Rantz
Apr 13, 2024
Harold G. Rantz, passed away on April 13, 2024, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
He was born on April 4, 1931, in Martin Township, the son of Donald and LaVerne (Allen) Rantz. Harold dedicated over 40 years of his life to working at various construction companies through Operating Engineers Local 324 as a heavy equipment operator. Additionally, he owned and operated...
Ewart J Hart Jr.
Apr 10, 2024
Ewart Jerome (EJ) Hart, age 76, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 10, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1947, in Muskegon, Michigan to Ewart Hart Sr. and Patricia Hart.
EJ graduated from Portage Central High School in 1965 and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Thomas. He pursued his education at Western Michigan...
Ann E. Arnoldink
Apr 9, 2024
A life well lived. Born May 20, 1946; Died April 9, 2024; Kalamazoo.
Ann amassed the most true-hearted friends a person could hope for on their journey, which was a direct reflection of her personality. As her Parkinson's progressed, her valued family members and friends offered her much needed support and comfort. She was a playful, imaginative, adoring grandmother, always delighting...
Judy A. Edwards
Apr 8, 2024
Judy passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home in Plainwell.
She was born September 11, 1956, in Allegan, the daughter of Max and Beverly (Smith) Commons. Judy loved baseball and enjoyed following the Detroit Tigers. She liked horse racing and watching TV, especially Jeopardy.
Surviving are her son, Mark (Summer Jensen) Keech; grandchildren, Mia and Hunter Keech and Cammi Hall;...
Henry A. Turner
Apr 8, 2024
Al passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
He was born August 29, 1937, in Moulton, Alabama, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Martin) Turner. As a young man Al worked construction and carpentry jobs and at the paper mill in Parchment and retired from Michigan Gas Company in 1995.
Al was an avid Alabama Football fan...
Sandra L Roblyer
Apr 5, 2024
Sandra L. Roblyer, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, in Otsego.
She was born on January 9, 1944, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Oral and Maydel (Austin) Mann. Sandy was raised in Climax-Scotts and graduated from high school in 1961.
She was a talented seamstress known for her exceptional work for individuals and retail companies. Her skills as a seamstress were unparalleled,...
Douglas London
Apr 4, 2024
Doug passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Kalamazoo.
He was born July 29, 1951 in Plainwell, MI the son of Arthur and Rosalyn (Brewster) London. Doug was a 1970 graduate of Plainwell High School, he loved cars, going on long drives and his little companion dog Tuphie.
He is survived by his children, Lori London of Kalamazoo, Heath (Stacey) London of...
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