Obituaries
Burleigh R. Arndt
Apr 2, 2024
Bob passed away, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home in Kalamazoo.
He was born April 12, 1937, in Plainwell, the son of Burleigh and Gladys (Darling) Arndt. Bob proudly served his country in U.S. Army in the 101st. Airborne Division. He worked for M-DOT, Mac Sim Bar and for many years was a truck driver for Michigan Cottage Cheese until...
Jimmy T. Irving
Mar 29, 2024
Jimmy T. Irving, age 64, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Kalamazoo. Jimmy was born December 13, 1959 in Germany to Rodney and Johanna (Hartmann) Irving. The family moved to the United States when he was 3 years old, and made their home in Otsego.
Jimmy graduated from Otsego High School in 1978. He was a very social person,...
Jerry D. Robinson Jr.
Mar 28, 2024
Jerry D. Robinson Jr. of Otsego, MI (formerly of Coloma), passed away, March 28, 2024, at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, after a 3-year struggle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly; children, Rebecca and Kai; parents, Jerry and Sandra Robinson; brother, Jason (Mary) Robinson; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and his dog, Jarvis. Jerry was...
William "Bill" Rohr
Mar 25, 2024
William “Bill” Rohr, 64, of Otsego, Michigan, tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident Monday, March 25, 2024, near Port Charlotte, FL.
Bill was born on September 18,1959 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late George and Gertrude (Martell) Rohr of Alamo.
Bill graduated from Otsego High School in 1977 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and...
Steven K. Chappell
Mar 23, 2024
Steve passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home in Shelbyville.
He was born May 21, 1948, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul and Mary (Dommanschet) Chappell. For over 35 years he worked at Parker Hannifin and did taxes for many people in the area.
Steve was a kid at heart and enjoyed joking around and making others laugh. He liked...
Tom W. Sinkler
Mar 17, 2024
Tom passed away, Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.
He was born March 28, 1970, in Plainwell, the son of Kenneth and Patsey (Housel) Sinkler. Tom graduated from Plainwell High School in 1988. He worked at Denso Manufacturing in Battle Creek and was a janitor at several area businesses.
Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and enjoyed...
Joan D. Hess
Mar 12, 2024
Joan passed away peacefully at Alamo Nursing Home in Alamo Township, early Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024.
She was born on March 19, 1937, to Chester and Jane Hale of Otsego, Michigan. Joan graduated from Otsego High School and Western Michigan University with a masters degree. She worked as an elementary school teacher for several years before deciding to stay at...
Nancy E Pittner
Mar 10, 2024
Nancy passed away, Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Lakeland Hospital, with her loving husband by her side.
She was born in Salamanca, New York, on August 10, 1945, the daughter of Norman and Katherine (Goff) Roszel. On September 4, 1971, in Niagara, New York, she married Daniel Pittner. Together they lived in Grand Rapids and moved to Big Rapids living in...
Londa Jeanne Weaver
Mar 8, 2024
Londa went on eagle’s wings to her heavenly home prepared by Jesus Christ, Friday, March 8, 2024.
She was born October 24, 1944, in Kalamazoo, to Harry and Vivian (Sherwood) Peterson. Londa attended Western Michigan University and for 19 years was a teacher at Otsego Baptist Academy.
In her free time, she enjoyed reading, taking trips on the motorcycle with her husband...
Alice Ward
Mar 6, 2024
Alice passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Otsego.
Alice was born September 13, 1938, in Millersburg, IN the daughter of Lawrence and Ethel (McKale) Lebold. She grew up on the family farm in Millersburg. Alice enjoyed knitting, sewing and gardening and was a wonderful seamstress.
Surviving are her children and grandchildren, and a great grandson, Braiden West.
She was preceded in death...
Cheryl A. DeHaan
Feb 29, 2024
Cheryl passed away, Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Bronson Commons in Mattawan.
She was born April 3, 1956, in Muskegon, the daughter of Russell and Donna (Boes) Vanderwell. After moving to Kalamazoo, she attended and graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1974. On November 7, 1975, she married Jack DeHaan. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2013.
From 2001-2020,...
Richard A. Force
Feb 28, 2024
Rick passed away, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.
He was born February 11, 1960, in Kalamazoo, the son of Ernest and Janice (Holdridge) Force. Rick grew up in Williamston where he was active in the Boy Scouts, tennis, and basketball. He also lived in Portage before settling in Watson Township in 2014.
He was a skilled chef...
Joyce E. Spencer
Feb 26, 2024
Joyce passed away, Monday, February 26, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born on August 21, 1932, to Donald and Mary (Powel) Thayer. Joyce graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University.
For 30 years Joyce taught 5th & 6th grade at Otsego Public Schools. She loved teaching and treasured her students during that time and the...
Nancy L. Schricker
Feb 26, 2024
Nancy passed away, Monday, February 26, 2024, with her loving family by her side, at Kauhale in Otsego.
She was born May 26, 1935, in Otsego, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Gaunt) Gwilliams. For over 20 years she worked at Kal-Equip until her retirement. Nancy also worked at Pipp Hospital in the pediatric unit holding babies.
Nancy loved the color red,...
Sheryl E. Back
Feb 25, 2024
Sheryl passed away, Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home in Otsego.
She was born August 23, 1952, in Albany, New York, the daughter of David and Veronice (Olmstead) Ott. Sheryl was an administrative assistant most recently at Bethel Baptist Church until her retirement in 2022. She enjoyed being an active member of her church and cooking. On March 20, 1970,...
Eleanor June Russell
Feb 24, 2024
Eleanor Russell of Allegan, MI passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home in Allegan. She was born April 8, 1922, in Allegan, the daughter of McKinley and Madeline (Anderson) Oisten. She was a Girl Scout for two years while in grade school. She loved school and liked her teachers, she received recognition for superior penmanship. Eleanor graduated from...
James G. Johnston
Feb 24, 2024
Jim passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home in Otsego.
He was born May 12, 1940, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the son of Charles and Virginia (Tucker) Johnston. For many years he owned and operated a nursery and had also worked in wastewater treatment throughout the Midwest. In retirement, you could find him working at Bittersweet Ski Resort and...
Allen L Shand
Feb 22, 2024
Al passed away, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Wings Home in Allegan.
He was born October 11, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Orell Shand. Al grew up in Oakwood and attended State High (University High) and graduated from Western Michigan University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959-61.
Al was a car enthusiast. He...
Richard H. Strader
Feb 20, 2024
Richard Howard Strader, known to friends as “Dick,” passed away on February 20, 2024. Born on the 21st of November 1940, to Lester and Lucile (Wickett) Strader, in Cincinnati, OH. Dick's 83 years were marked by artistry, service to others, and living out his faith.
As an esteemed educator, Dick shaped young minds as an Elementary and Middle School Teacher, a...
Kyle S. Hegedus
Feb 20, 2024
Kyle was born on February 19, 1992, and became the ultimate millennial through his love for travel, music, and his knack for creating a spirit of community for those around him.
Despite facing many challenges with his health, Kyle’s interests were wide-ranging and driven by his curiosity, zest for life, and resilient soul. He loved music, especially 90’s grunge, and...
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