Obituaries

John H. “Whitey” Syers passed away, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at his home in Otsego surrounded by his family.He was born April 24, 1934 in Hopkins, the son of John and Cecil (McBride) Syers. He had worked at Mac Sim Bar, Mead and Rock Tenn until his retirement. In his spare time John enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, going to the...

Everett passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Vicina Gardens in Otsego.He was born November 17, 1926 in Wetaug, Illinois, to Carl Stoner and Frances DaVault. Everett proudly served his country in the US Army in Vienna, Austria during WWII. He had been a truck driver for Indianhead Truck Lines until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of...

Louise passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan.She was born November 27, 1920 in Watson Township the daughter of George and Laura (Punches) Clawson. She attended country school until the 8thgrade. After her mother’s death when Louise was 14 she dropped out of school to help raise her younger siblings. Louise was very proud that...

Sally passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born December 17, 1938 in Otsego the daughter of Carlton and Josephine (Franklin) Belden. In 1955 in Otsego she married Robert Brown who survives.According to her wishes cremation has taken place.Contributions in memory of Sally may be made to theAlzheimer’s Association.Messages of condolence may be posted atwww.WinkelFuneralHome.com.Offer...

Don passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.He was born February 19, 1929 in Allegan the son of Clayton “Pat” and Flossie (Weaver) Wilson. Don proudly served his country in the US Air Force. For many years he had worked as a supervisor at Durametallic Corp. until his retirement in 1988. In his spare time he...

Bird passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born August 4, 1939 in Plainwell to Bernith and Phyllis (Smith) Meyers. For many years she had been a bus driver for Otsego Public Schools. Bird, along with her good friend Brenda Powers had been den mothers for the Boy Scouts and later Brownie and Girl Scout...

Kathy passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born September 2, 1955 in Muskegon the daughter of Russell and Joyce (Ritter) O’Dell. Kathy had worked at the Community Healing Centers in Kalamazoo for 16 years. She enjoyed cross stitching in her spare time and had made many items for her family over the years. Kathy...

Marjean passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born January 31, 1925 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Theodore and Erma (Knobloch) Kent. Marjean was a 1943 Kalamazoo Central High School graduate and had attended Western Michigan University and received a certificate from the University of Michigan.Marjean had been a business woman all of her...

Scott passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.He was born December 10, 1960 in Allegan the son of Scott III and Donna (Brabon) Matthews. Scott proudly served his country in the US Air Force. For 20 years he had worked as a union electrician for IBEW Local #131. After his retirement he owned and operated...

Carol A. Seekman of Otsego, MI passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 7, 1940 in Oscoda, MI the daughter of Harold and Verna (Baker) Kennedy. She had worked at the local paper mills, Pipp Hospital in Plainwell and had retired from Borgess Family Medicine; her most rewarding position was being...

Fern went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, MI.She was born December 2, 1918 in Otsego the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (St. Martin ) Newton. Fern was a Wayland High School graduate and went to Nazareth School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse. On...

Patricia passed away, Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming.She was born May 11, 1933 in Bensonville, Illinois, the daughter of George and Isabelle (Kidrowski) Bartz. Patricia was a member of Cooper Congregation Church and was active in the choir for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed baking, cooking, housekeeping and spending time with her...

Grace Joyce Ann Howard passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice surrounded by her family.She was born Sunday, May 5, 1935 at the home of her great aunt in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Rev. Dr. John R. and Elsie B. (Byers) Graf. She was referred to by her dad as “a gift of God”. Grace had...

Connie passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at her home in Otsego.She was born November 25, 1948 in Hastings the daughter of Ron and Marilyn (Tebo) Rivers. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Learn & Play Preschool and had also worked at Parker Hannifin, was a hospice worker and nurse’s aide. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, camping,...

Kay passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born February 27, 1938 in Otsego the daughter of Elmer and Cleora (Frost) Brenner. Kay was an Otsego High School graduate and was a lifelong resident of the area. For many years she owned and operated the campground on Swan Lake with her husband Frank.Surviving are her...

Vern passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Golden Orchards in Fennville.He was born March 8, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the son of Roy and Flora (Oullett) Hazard. Vern served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He had worked at Wilkins-Wheaton Engineering for 50 years until his retirement. Vern had also served on the Vicksburg Fire Department...

Linda passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at her home in Plainwell.She was born January 11, 1947 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Garold and Verland (Gregersen) Dean. For many years she had worked at Kalamazoo Savings and Loan and at ECCU. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and had attended a crocheting group at the Otsego District Public Library.Surviving...

Thomas Lynn Kievit was brought into this world on September 20th, 1954, and without doubt instantly made it a better place.  The youngest son of Clarence and Naomi (Meeker) Kievit, Tom graduated from Parchment High School in 1972 before joining the United States Army.  Always looking for adventure, Tom found his niche in the 509thAirborne as a Paratrooper until called...

Tom passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.He was born February 23, 1953 in Detroit the son of Clarence and Mildred (Mullins) Potter. Tom was a 1971 graduate of Otsego High School and served his country in the Army Reserves. As a young man he had worked at Harding’s in Otsego and at Gibson Guitar....

Phyllis passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born January 30, 1955, in Plainwell the daughter of Charles and Bernice (Stricklin) Hummel. On March 25, 1977, at the Plainwell United Methodist Church, she married Renny Ransbottom who passed away in 2015. Phyllis was generous and enjoyed volunteering for several organizations while her children were in...