Obituaries

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...

Mark passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home in Otsego due to complications of heart failure. He was surrounded by his loving family.He was born October 19, 1953 in Plainwell the son of Elwin and Virginia (Campbell) Bronson. For 27 years Mark had worked as Deputy Sheriff for the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office. While on the force he...

Larry went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at his home in Shelbyville.He was born November 23, 1944 in Kalamazoo the son of Ernie and Nora (Dowell) Guess. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked for many years at Plainwell Paper until his retirement in 2000.In his spare time he enjoyed...

Larry passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Otsego.Larry and his twin brother Garry were born June 8, 1946 in Plainwell to James and Naomi (Punches) Parrish. He was a 1964 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the...

Greg passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 30, 2018 surrounded by his family at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. Greg and his family embraced the journey and he is now with his Lord and Savior.He was born May 25, 1955 in Kalamazoo the son of Donald and Joan (Utt) Martin. Greg graduated in 1974 from Waterville High School in Maine. For many...

Dora passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at her home in Otsego.She was born October 9, 1927 in Brownsville, Texas the daughter of Moises and Teresa (Ramirez) Guzman. Dora had been the homecoming queen at her high school in Palmetto, Texas. After moving to Michigan she had worked at the State Hospital in Kalamazoo for several years.Dora was a great...

Barry passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born October 7, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of Gene and Lorraine (Stubig) Redmond. Barry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He loved history especially the Civil War and U.S. Presidents. For 27 years he had worked at Crown Vantage Paper Company until his...

Joyce passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home in Gobles.She was born July 26, 1953 in Plainwell the daughter of Vern and Mary (Adams) Dunklee. Joyce had worked at Murco, Allen Test, Kal-Equip, Plainwell Paper for 22 years and for Welches until she was injured 15 years ago.She had a beautiful singing voice and was a skilled artist...

Joyce E. Rex of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Plainwell.Joyce was born February 5, 1930 in Otsego the daughter of Cloid and Mamie (Hintz) Weaver.  She was mainly employed with Plainwell Paper and Kal Equip and also worked at several other factories over the years. Joyce enjoyed playing Bingo, bowling, fishing with her husband, she loved...

Willard “Buck” slipped from this world and his family on Monday, October 1, 2018 at his home in Otsego after a lengthy battle with cancer.He was born May 27, 1932 in Otsego the son of Willard and Rose (Dawson) Harper. Buck was a lifelong resident of the area and had worked at Allegan Schools, Rockwell International, had his own business...