Obituaries

Katherine went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born February 13, 1931 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Russell) Tray. Katherine had been a hostess and model before attending nursing school. She had worked at William Crispe Hospital in Plainwell and Allegan General Hospital in the dietary...

Kim passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Kalamazoo.She was born September 23, 1961 in Allegan the daughter of George and Norma (McLaughlin) Shipley. Kim was a 1980 Martin High School graduate. She had worked at Harding’s in Otsego and was looking forward to starting a new job with Greenleaf Hospitality Group at the Radisson.Kim was very creative and enjoyed...

Dolores passed away surrounded by her family, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo.She was born December 28, 1931 in Plainwell the daughter of Wendell and Irene (Kelso) Stephenson. For more than 30 years Dolores was the secretary to the superintendent of Plainwell Community Schools until her retirement in 1996.In her spare time she enjoyed doing crosswords puzzles,...

James passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born July 21, 1938 in Otsego to Clare and Alice (Kling) Drake. He had worked at Harding’s Market for 19 years before starting Jim Drake and Sons Construction Company. Jim loved nature and enjoyed bird watching, hunting, fishing, walking through the woods, hiking and cooking. He...

Samantha passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 in Kalamazoo.She was born November 9, 1987 in Plainwell the daughter of Timothy and Susan (VandeWalle) Walley. As a young girl Samantha enjoyed gymnastics and band. She was a 2005 Otsego High School graduate.Surviving are her parents; daughter, Maya Walley; brother, Keith Walley all of Otsego; half-sister, Brittany (John) Copen of Plainwell; niece...

Leah went to meet the Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born July 23, 1935 in Allegan the daughter of Leon and Ivy (Pryor) Counterman. As a young woman she had worked at several area businesses, Allegan Dairy, the Coating Mill, JC Penney, and the Grange Store to name a few.In her spare...

Hershall passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.He was born November 21, 1931 in Lamesa, TX, the son of Dr. John and Minnie Belle (Graham) Bennett. Hershall proudly served his country in the US Navy and Marines during the Korean War. For several years he had worked for the State of Michigan.In his spare time he...

Janette passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.She was born December 31, 1927 in Portland, MI, the daughter of Allen and Reva (Atwell) Mills. Janette was a hard worker and spent many years working on the family farm.  She was a member of the Crystal Club and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and cross stitching. Janette loved...

Cecil passed Friday, March 16, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home in Plainwell.He was born February 3, 1938 in Allegan the son of Frank and Marjorie (Germain) Youtzy. Cecil proudly served his country in the US Army stationed in Greenland during the Korean War. For 33 years he had worked at Menasha until his retirement.In his spare time...

Dick passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born May 1, 1926 in Cheboygan, MI the son of Edward and Emma (Knaffle) Neumann. Dick served his country in the US Army as a Technical Motor Sergeant during WWII and was part of the US Constabulary after the war. For 33 years he had worked...

Marian passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.She was born February 28, 1935 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Everett and Beulah (Pike) Wiggins. Marian finished high school in 1977 and graduated with her mother, daughter and cousin, Harry. She had worked at Angle Steel, McPherson Cleaners, Big Top in the flower department and had owned...

Pamela Ozanich of Plainwell, MI passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Kalamazoo. Pam was born July 19, 1944 in Kalamazoo to Mott John and Eleanor (Schultz) Blossom. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and had worked for Aggregate Gravel Co. Pam loved all animals, enjoyed scrapbooking and her small group Bible studies. Surviving are her husband...

Gerard passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born September 29, 1922 in Denterghem, Belgium the son of Leo and Euphenia (VandeWiele) VandeWalle. Gerard proudly served his country in the US Army in the tank corp. in Europe during WWII. For many years he had been a carpenter for several local construction companies. Gerard was a...

Glenda passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Butterfly Oasis in Kalamazoo.She was born May 10, 1919 in Otsego the daughter of Walter and Florence (Julien) Reed. Glenda was a 1937 Otsego High School graduate and a lifelong resident of the area. In her spare time she enjoyed working in her flower gardens, sewing, cooking, reading, dancing and playing cards....

Sonny passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Kalamazoo.He was born July 31, 1937 in Plainwell, the son of Burdett and Helen (Cole) Belcher. Sonny was a 1956 Otsego High School graduate and had served in the Army Reserves. For 44 years he had worked at Georgia Pacific until his retirement in 2000.In his spare time Sonny enjoyed following NASCAR...

Charles passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Otsego.He was born November 19, 1938 in Plainwell, the son of Roscoe and Marion (Darrow) Hill. For many years Charles and his brother Marty owned and operated several Harding’s Markets including ones in Plainwell and Otsego.He enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and had traveled in several European countries. He also enjoyed toy...

Pauline May Boball passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales, Florida.She was born on November 29, 1922 in Bloomingdale, the daughter of Clarence and Ada (Kriegmus) Irons. Pauline had been a registered nurse at Borgess-Pipp Hospital until her retirement and in 1983 moved to Florida. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, reading...

Merle E.L. Knight joined friends and family members in Heaven on February 22, 2018, departing her earthly home at Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo.Born April 14, 1923 in Midale, Montana, Merle was the 3rdchild of six born to Carroll E. and Myrtle (Bannan) Landes. As a girl she enjoyed living on a farm with many animals, 4-H Club sewing and attending...

Larry passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born July 10, 1941 in Otsego, the son of Charles and Roberta (Patterson) Fox. Larry had owned and operated Larry’s Truck Tire Service for several years and had worked on truck tires for his whole career. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and following Dale Earnhardt Jr.Surviving are his...

Ginny passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice.She was an avid reader and enjoyed just being home swimming in her pool, working in her flower garden or spending time with her dog, Chewie. Ginny was born January 10, 1943 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Virgil and Catherine (Roseboom) Blowers. She had worked at Wieland’s...