Obituaries

Marie passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center.She was born July 25, 1937 in Plainwell, the daughter of George and Betty (Leonard) Fletcher. Marie had worked at Checker Motors, General Motors and Perrigo. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and watching old western movies.Surviving are her children, Steve Oetman of Allegan, Terry (Tami) Oetman of Kalamazoo,...

Matthew Paul Eshbaugh passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born July 25, 1978, in Kalamazoo, the son of Brad Eshbaugh and Cindy (Bular) Patterson. Matt had most recently worked as a lift operator at Bittersweet Ski Resort. On July 14, 2003, he married Heather Stolworthy and they were able to share their 15thanniversary together...

Mel passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born August 6, 1935 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Ortmann) Marschall. Mel graduated from Otsego High School in 1953, and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army. For 35 years he had worked at Sears as a mechanic and had also...

Ed passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home in Wayland.He was born May 10, 1952 in Saginaw, the son of Virgil and Bonnie (Hilliker) Jankowiak. Ed had worked at Carter Lumber and had been a truck driver for Best Way Disposal. In his spare time he loved riding motorcycles. Most of all he loved spending time with his...

Barbara Burr of Plainwell, MI passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Wings Home in Allegan. She was born April 12, 1938 in Allegan the daughter of Albertus and Cecilia (Janke) Hellenthal. Barbara earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University. She had worked for Allegan Co. Mental Health and also worked at Pipp Hospital in the Accounting Dept. Barbara...

Jim passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home in Plainwell.He was born January 5, 1954 in Plainwell, the son of Arthur and Rosalyn (Brewster) London. Jim loved music and had played keyboard, guitar and sang for the group Hurt Me Tommy for over 25 years. Jim also enjoyed tinkering with his tractor and small engines and watching movies.On...

Becca Galloway passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 27thin the company of her entire family at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born on January 12th, 1997 in Grand Rapids, MI, as the daughter of Scott and Tracy (Matuk) Galloway. Becca graduated from Otsego High School in 2015 boasting multiple years on the academic honor roll as well as...

Jim passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born October 7, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the son of Max and Vernice (Roebuck) Burchette. For many years Jim had worked for the Department of Public Works in Otsego.He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and loved to read, especially old western novels.On February 26, 1965 in Otsego he...

Sherman passed away, Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his home in Alamo Township.He was born April 17, 1934 in Neon, Kentucky, the son of Sherman and Thursie (Akers) Potter. Sherman had worked at Shakespeare Company for 10 years, Eaton Transmission for 18 years and at Woodwork Specialties for 13 years until his retirement.In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, hunting...

Bob passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born March 9, 1940 in Martin the son of Russell and Florence (Knight) Curry. For 42 years he had worked at Mead Paper Company until his retirement. Bob enjoyed fishing for pan fish and bass, bowling and spending time at the lake with family. He liked...

Tom passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born March 24, 1930 in Allegan the son of Thomas “Marvin” and Frances (McConney) Balgoyen. Tom joined the US Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957. He had worked at Philmore Equipment for 16 ½ years, Rockwell International for 30 years and had worked...

Carl was a devoted Christian, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, June 13, 2018.Carl was born May 26, 1919 in Kalamazoo to Everett and Cora (Deurloo) Holland. He grew up and learned the lessons of hard work in his father’s dairy. He attended Otsego Public Schools and...

David Lukins of Delton, Michigan died while taking a walk around his property in Delton.Dave was born August 2, 1961 in Plainwell to Dean and Mary (Clawson) Lukins. He grew up on a dairy farm. Dave graduated from Martin High School in 1979.His first job was working at Ash Industry. He was employed at the former Pet Milk company and...

Michael LaGrow of Otsego passed away peacefully at his home Sunday night, June 10, 2018. Michael was born July 5, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Ervin “Red” and Jean (Kranich) LaGrow. After graduating high school he served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. Michael married Sally Newington on December 11 1981 in Otsego, Michigan at Peace...

Paul Allen Holtman of Otsego, Michigan, was taken home peacefully to the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 11, 2018.Paul was born on April 28, 1940 in Kalamazoo to Claus and Ruth (VerHage) Holtman. He graduated from Richland High School. Paul married Connie Hurley on October 24, 1959 at the Plainwell United Methodist Church. He owned Holtman...

Tad passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his family.He was born November 7, 1951 in Drohiczyn Poland, son of Lucien and Michalina (Daniluk) Gluchowski. Tad immigrated to the US in 1978, where he met and married Sheryl (Foote). He co-owned and operated S&K Tool & Die Company in Kalamazoo for many years, and worked at...

Joan passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born August 26, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Alphonsus and Ruth (Bengtsson) Utt. Joan was a kind hearted woman who always thought of others before herself. She was an exceptional cook, baking being her specialty. Her Chocolate chip cookies were a particular favorite with family...

Robert passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born August 16, 1942 in Dowagiac, the son of Lester and Jean (Spivey) Barnes. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army. He had worked at Checker Motors for 29 years, working his way up to vice president of manufacturing and retired in 2005.Bob enjoyed...

Mark Allan McMillin (Papa, Mac, Coach Mac) age 70, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 4, 2018 on the golf course of a heart attack.Mark was born December 31, 1947 in West Plains, MO to Ruth and William McMillin.  He graduated from Swartz Creek High School where he was an All-State baseball player, and talented musician.Mark served his country in the...

William I. “Bill” Tice of Plainwell, MI passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Wings Home in Allegan. He was born December 11, 1925 in Stone Fort, Illinois, the son of Elza and Sadie (Barnett) Tice. Bill proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Pennsylvania. In his free time he enjoyed his John...