Obituaries

Marilynn passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born December 23, 1933 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Charles and Jeanette (Henry) Lacey. For over 15 years she had worked at Kal-Equip until her retirement in 1987. In her spare time Marilynn enjoyed crocheting, doing word puzzles, watching horse racing, bird watching, and spending...

Duane passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Otsego.He was born December 13, 1948 in Plainwell the son of Orville and Dorothy (Gailey) Jackson. Duke proudly served his country in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was a 1968 Otsego High School graduate and for 33 years had worked at Menasha until...

Adelaide passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She had recently celebrated her 100thBirthday and was born April 28, 1917 in Clinton County the daughter of Arthur and Kate (Hinman) Fayrweather. Adelaide and her husband Randall had owned and operated the State Farm Insurance Agency in Alma, MI for over 50 years. In 1998 she moved...

Carl William Newton of Gobles, MI passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his home in Gobles surrounded by his family.He was born January 15, 1938 in Detroit the son of Joseph and Rose (Lichtle) Newton. William proudly served his country in Army Intelligence in Germany in the Cold War. He was a real estate agent for over 35 years,...

Verna passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home in Otsego.She was born January 23, 1926 in Louisville, KY the daughter of Walter and Catherine (Lennart) Hartlage. Verna had worked at Tripps Department Store and had upholstered furniture for a short time. She loved to cook and enjoyed volunteering in the kitchen at Peace Lutheran Church making school lunches....

Diane M. Conklin of Otsego, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Alamo Nursing Home. She was born November 24, 1947 in Plainwell the daughter of Motley and Garnet (Story) Tefft. Diane was a caregiver her entire life, it was her occupation and it was who she was. In her spare time she enjoyed going for rides, watching television and...

Jerald Marcus of Kalamazoo, MI passed away at Brookdale Senior Living in Portage on April 22nd. Jerald was born on June 9, 1934 in Ellsworth MI. to Lambert and Bernice Marcus. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1956 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jerry was a member of the Pi Tau Sigma National Honorary Mechanical Engineering Fraternity, and...

Ruth passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born June 12, 1935 in Otsego the daughter of Albert and Helena (Jager) Lindsey. Ruth graduated from Western Michigan University with her Masters of Education Degree and became an elementary school teacher. She has also worked at Jacobson’s as the Manager of the china department and at...

Fred passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Wings Home in Allegan surrounded by his family.He was born April 12, 1943 in Otsego to Raymond and Mildred (Brainard) Misner. Fred had worked for several years at Menasha in Otsego until his retirement. He loved hunting, camping, fishing, watching old Westerns and following NASCAR. He was an avid...

Victor passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born January 28, 1922 in New York City to Joseph and Rose (Eder) Suglia. Vic served his country in the US Army Airforce during WWII. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from New York University and had owned and operated City Janitor Service Company from...

Harold H. Lemley of Allegan passed away April 12, 2017 in Allegan. Harold was born December 25, 1949 in Allegan the son of Harry and Caroline (Carpenter) Lemley. He had worked at Hardings, Rockwell, GE, and retired from Menasha in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.On December 27, 1970 in Hopkins he married Terri Hitt...

Betty passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at Fulton Manor in Grand Rapids.She was born November 29, 1929 in Allegan the daughter of James and Hazel (VanKeuren) Hays. For many years she had worked at Mead Paper Company until her retirement in 1979. She enjoyed decorating her home, working in her yard and going to garage sales and flea markets....

Edward Michael Jamieson born March 30, 1944 in Dearborn, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 8:05 P.M. of Pulmonary Fibrosis.He had been sick for some time and had also suffered with dementia and congestive heart failure. Born to Clarence and Lydia Koppitsch, he had a brother, John “Jack” (Millie) Jamieson; nephew, Joe (Danielle) Jamieson and their children, Andrew...

Jean Doris Taylor passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her home in Cooper Township.She was born March 3, 1925 in Zeeland the daughter of George and Emma (Beld) Pyle. Jean served her country in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII. She graduated from Western Normal and enjoyed reading, researching genealogy and providing kitty retirement heaven to many beloved cats....

Douglas Roblyer of Allegan, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Grand Rapids.Doug was born August 31, 1941 in Allegan, son of Leon and Verna (Rheynard) Roblyer.  He graduated from Otsego High School in 1960.  Doug retired from Perrigo in Allegan after 25 years of service.  On September 9, 2005 he married Irene Morgan in Allegan.  Doug enjoyed spending...

John E. Babcock of Plainwell passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Kalamazoo.John was born January 8, 1932 in Hope Township, Michigan, the son of Kenneth and Ora (Hine) Babcock. After graduating from Middleville High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Corporal while serving his country.  He was retired from James River Paper Company in...

Pauline Orris passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Orris was born January 16, 1926 in Martin the daughter of Harold and Isoline (Wilcox) Lober . Pauline was a homemaker and helped her husband Bob on the farm and care taking of the park and cemeteries in Martin. She loved and...

Harley Seekman passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Allegan surrounded by his family.  Harley was born August 18, 1927 in Zeeland, Michigan, the son of John and Winnie (Zoet) Seekman.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, stationed in Japan.  On January 1, 1951 he married Mary Lou Milin in Chicago, IL. They started their lives...

Marie passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born January 10, 1928 in Ganges, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Martha (Coon) Cooley. Marie was a 1946 Otsego High School graduate and for over 20 years had worked for Otsego Financial Office. She was a member of the Otsego Elks Lodge #1711, was active...

Ron passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.He was born July 17, 1924 in Plainwell the son of Fritz and Lillian (Wigginton) Jager. He served his country proudly in the US Army during WWII. For many years Ron owned and operated a dairy farm. He was an avid horse lover and enjoyed pulling with his horses...