Obituaries

Vera passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born February 2, 1923 in Alamo Township the youngest of 7 children born to John and Bertha (Ketchum) Black. For many years she had sold Stanley products and had worked at Kalamazoo College. In her spare time she enjoyed playing games especially bingo, going camping,...

Rob passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.He was born February 19, 1969 in Detroit to Daniel and Nancy Thomas. Rob enjoyed fishing, computers and enjoyed following sports especially the Red Wings and Lions. On June 14, 2003 in Allegan he married Deborah Baker who survives.Also surviving are his mother, Nancy Cain; children, April (Ryan)...

Mary went to be with her Savior and join her heavenly family on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born June 17, 1930 in Watson Township the daughter of George and Ethel Irene (Lukins) Shipley. For many years Mary owned and operated a Beauty Shop out of her home in Otsego Township. Later she and...

Tom passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at his home in Plainwell.He was born March 18, 1967 in Kalamazoo the son of William and Linda (Shewmake) Darrow. Tom was a 1985 Parchment High School graduate and served his country in the US Marine Corp. For several years he had worked at Kalamazoo Public Schools and most recently doing construction with...

Judy passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born July 28, 1949 in Allegan the daughter of Richard and Betty (Marshall) Brenner.Surviving are her nephew, Christian (Kelly) Brenner; niece, Erica Brenner both of Kalamazoo along with several great nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Rick Brenner.Friends may meet...

Barbara passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at her home in Plainwell.She was born December 23, 1935 in Plainwell the daughter of Clinton and Blondene (Marsh) Plotts. Barb had been a florist at the Big Top Grocery in Plainwell for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, traveling, feeding the squirrels and birds, dancing, working in her...

Helen passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Diana’s Care in Otsego.She was born January 24, 1927 in Plainwell the 13th out of 14 children born to Charles and Anna (McSorley) Sweeney. Helen had worked at Allied Paper and then at Kal-Equip until her retirement in 1966.  In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching movies and...

Bernice passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Allegan County Medical Care Community.She was born October 11, 1927 in Elvins, MO the daughter of Jesse and Ethel (Smart) Stricklin. Bernice was a 1946 Otsego High School graduate. She enjoyed crocheting, baking and taking care of her family. On October 8, 1946 she married Charles Hummel who preceded her in death.Surviving...

Mike passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice.He was born October 11, 1950 in Kalamazoo the son of Joseph and Edna (Goodhart) Mattison. Mike had worked for 18 years at the Brundage Co. in Kalamazoo and at Kalsec for over 30 years. As a young man he had been active with the Boy Scouts. He was an...

Mary passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center.She was born May 21, 1928 in Otsego the daughter of Jake and Bibbianna (Badalamenti) Pirrone. Mary had worked at her parent’s grocery store and became part owner following the death of her mother and was an integral part of the store. She had also worked at Bob’s Hardware, many...

Sue passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center.She was born November 27, 1965 in Wisconsin the daughter of Eugene Spears and Sharon Jager. As a teenager Sue moved to Michigan and was a Plainwell High School graduate. For 10 years she had worked for McPherson Plastics in Otsego. Sue loved animals and had taken in many strays...

Norm passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Wings Home in Allegan.He was born March 8, 1935 in Detroit. Norm enjoyed bowling, following the Detroit Tigers, horse racing, his dogs and especially spending time on the family farm with family and friends.Surviving are many sisters and brothers-in law.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Delbert Monroe and...

Dan passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his home in Otsego.He was born March 29, 1961 in Boise, Idaho the son of Daniel and Mary Sue (Confer) Hurlbut. Dan enjoyed going to craft shows, reiki, studying religions, growing flowers and working on his lawn.Surviving are his parents; daughters, Maurisa Leslie of Allegan, Natesha Hurlbut of Kalamazoo and Shenea (Jeff...

Pete passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 surrounded by his family at the Wings Home in Allegan.He was born May 10, 1924 in Allegan the son of Harry and Jennie (Barton) Cary. He served his country in the US Army 82ndAirborne Division during WWII and was part of the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Market Garden. Pete celebrated his...

Eileen passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born April 2, 1937 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Alfred and Eva (Stoughton) Hagen. Eileen was an Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For many years she had been a nurse’s aide and enjoyed caring for the residents at the Life Care...

Charleen passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice.She was born May 19, 1929 in Kalamazoo to Harlo and Helen (Price) Perry. For 47 years she had worked at Pearson Rumble Insurance Company in Plainwell. Charleen enjoyed doing word searches, watching sports, especially the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers, traveling and fellowship with her friends at church. She...

Barbara passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home in Plainwell.She was born February 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Russell and Vivian (Revoir) VanAntwerp. For many years Barb had worked at Parker Hannifin until her retirement. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and going on senior casino trips. On August 18, 1997 in Plainwell...

Cheryl passed away December 6, 2016 at her home in Plainwell.She was born January 13, 1944 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Clarence and Doris (McVicker) Walmer. For many years Cheryl worked as an RN at Bronson Hospital until her retirement in 1999.Surviving are her children, SuAnne (Raheem) Elhabrush of IN, Forrest “David” Owen of Otsego and Loraine (Joshua) Stephens of...

Don passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Kalamazoo.He was born February 10, 1959 in Plainwell the son of Donald and Eileen (Smith) Wilson. Don had been a snowmaker at Bittersweet when it first opened and had spent 25 years at Parker Hannifin Brass. He lived on his grandfather’s farm where he enjoyed riding horses. Don also loved riding motorcycles,...

Patty went home to be with her Lord, to lie in the grass and look up at the blue sky and to see her daddy’s face, on her 47thwedding anniversary, Tuesday, January 10, 2017.She was born in Plainwell on July 9, 1952, the daughter of Kenneth and Betty (Dekilder) McLaughlin. Patty had worked at several area businesses including, Boulter’s Gifts...