Obituaries

Lois went to be with her Lord and to be reunited with her husband on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Kalamazoo.She was born April 28, 1933 in Otsego, the daughter of Otis and Jean (Hendrick) Root. Lois spent 20 years as a playground, Special Education and office aid for the Plainwell Public Schools.On April 3, 1954 in Otsego she married...

Doris passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, surrounded by her family at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born June 20, 1922 at home on 8th Street in Alamo Township, the daughter of Sheldon and Emily (Greeley) Blanchard. Doris was valedictorian of the Otsego High School Class of 1940 and a lifelong resident of the area. She had attended Parsons Business...

George passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born January 26, 1933, in Elmhurst, Illinois the son of Michael and Edna (Overocker) Klaeren.As an athlete for Mendon High School, he earned All-State Honors in football. George proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He earned his Master’s Degree...

Warren passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born April 1, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clifford and Desdamona (Owen) McKinstry. Warren proudly served his country in the US Air Force. For many years he had worked in residential construction in Arizona and Arkansas and then returned to Michigan. He had also worked...

Jim passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.He was born July 18, 1933 in Otsego, the son of Marshall and Helen (Coburn) Dennis. Jim proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and in the Army Reserves. For many years he had worked for General Motors until his retirement.A lifelong resident...

Sara passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 after sustaining injuries from an accident on Easter.She was born June 11, 1984 in Plainwell to Brenda Snyder and Wayne Graff.  Sara graduated from Gobles High School in 2002 and continued her education at Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she studied C.A.D and I.T. She had excellent typing and computer skills.She is survived...

Michael passed away unexpectedly at his home n Otsego Sunday morning, April 8, 2018.He was born November 4, 1972 in Piqua, Ohio to Robert and Betty Jo (Hibberd) Wright. Mike was a diesel mechanic and passionate about his work. He loved the beach, traveling, camping and listening to music.He is survived by his wife, Tara of Grand Junction; mother, Betty...

Joseph passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home. He was born September 14, 1983 in Kalamazoo to Sheila and Joseph Lee II. Joseph enjoyed the outdoors and worked trimming and felling trees. His job and his beard made him a natural lumberjack. Joseph was a motorcycle enthusiast and a loyal Lions Football fan. His greatest joy was hanging...

James passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his home in Kalamazoo.He was born January 17, 1930 in Covington, KY, the son of William and Hennrietta (Foremeyer) Endres and grew up on the family farm in Independence, KY. Jim proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. For 34 years he had worked at General Motors...

Donald passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home in Otsego.He was born May 17, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the son of Adelbert and Elizabeth (Masset) Moore. For many years Don had worked as the superintendent of machines at the Mead Corporation until his retirement in 1987.In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, hunting, farming,...

Floyd passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born September 25, 1946 in Kalamazoo the son of Floyd Sr. and Gladys (Delbridge) Van Meter. Floyd had worked at Murco Meat Packaging in Plainwell and most recently at Lake Park Industries in Indiana.In his free time he enjoyed riding his bike and moped, working out...

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...

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...

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...