Obituaries

Mary Louise Brylowski, bibliophile, world-traveler, educator, and bonafide spitfire, passed away January 6, 2017 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.Mary was born in 1937 to Amy and Wellington Lewis in Orchard, Iowa and grew up there along with her brothers Jim and Bob. After graduating from Osage High School in 1954, Mary left for Grinnell College. Grinnell was a transformative...

Robert James Kline age 85 was promoted to glory with his Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.He was born March 11, 1931 in Ionia, MI the son of John and Hattie “Esther” (Badder) Kline. Bob was an Ionia High School graduate and proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He repaired radios,...

Richard passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Wings Home in Allegan.He was born July 19, 1949 in Detroit the son of Florence Crittenton. Richard survived a hunting accident as a young boy because of the accident he was often delusional but had moments of clarity and was a sensitive man during those times. He had strong religious beliefs...

Camilla passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born July 16, 1928 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Frank and Alice (Foote) Kellogg. For over 20 years she was a linotype operator for Beimer Printing and most recently for Doubleday Publishing. Camilla loved to clog and line dance she also enjoyed playing darts, doing puzzles,...

Alice J. Weber age 95 passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.She was born March 16, 1921 in Battle Creek the daughter of Seibert and Jessie (Thompson) Walter. Alice grew up in Coldwater and moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University. She had a business career and was a homemaker until the age...

Jud passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.He was born August 3, 1952 in Kalamazoo the son of Nicholas and Rose Marie (Baker) Breedveld. For many years Jud had worked for Cushman Construction and most recently had operated his own painting business. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, bowling, horseshoes with friends, trips to the...

Sharon Louise Petrich passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born February 21, 1951 in Watervliet, MI to John and Marguerite (Noack) Knox. For over 20 years Sharon had worked for AT&T and then at the Meijer in Plainwell until her retirement in February 2016. In her spare time she enjoyed attending events at...

Norma Jean Stoneburner age 79 passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born September 15, 1937 in Alamo Township the daughter of Milford and Goldie (Irwin) Tayer. For many years Norma had worked at V&V Lumber in Alamo retiring in 1995. She had also worked at First of America Bank. In her spare time she...

Robert Charles Lash age 65 passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo with his family by his side.He was born August 5, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Burtis and Dorothy (Wirt) Lash. Bob served his country in the US Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, remote controlled planes and playing pool. Most recently, Bob...

Joyce Arlene Mills age 84 passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born July 17, 1932 in Otsego, to Herman and Fannie (Engel) Hummel. At the Plainwell Roller Rink she met the love of her life, Richard Mills as he was showing off for her, and they were married on July 27,...

Karen Ann Lynch age 72  passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home in Otsego.She was born October 10, 1944 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Claire and Irene (Sennyes) Sootsman. Karen was a dog lover and enjoyed watching westerns, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards and scrabble, listening to country music, Indian collectables and spending time with her family in...

Mary Margaret Parsons age 55 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her home in Otsego.She was born February 14, 1961 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Felix and Jeannette Grabowski. Mary was an Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For many years she had worked at Harding’s Market in Otsego. In 1991 she married Ted...

Mary P. Doubblestein age 92 passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born June 18, 1924 in Bussey, Iowa the daughter of Ray and Ida (Terrell) Bonnett. She had been a homemaker before going to work at Parker Hannifin as a head modifier for 28 years. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and...

Richard A. Davis Jr. age 55  passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at his home in Otsego.He was born May 8, 1961 in Kalamazoo the son of Richard and Sylvia (Christian) Davis. Rick had lived in Montana for a short time and had worked at Big Sky Genetics Bull Ranch. After returning to the area and for the past...

Roger M. Rasmussen of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. He was born January 29, 1919 in Ludington to Hans and Anne (Madsen) Rasmussen and grew up in the Gaylord area. He served his country in the US Marines as a pilot during WWII. Roger had been a forester with the Department...

Terry W. Chandler age 72 of Plainwell passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center.He was born April 1, 1944 in Kalamazoo the son of Floyd and Dorothy (Miller) Chandler. He served his country in the US Navy as a boiler operator during Vietnam. For around 30 years he had worked at Wilson Air Equipment until his retirement...

Ken passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Allegan.He was born January 28, 1932 in Kalamazoo the son of Allen and Alice (Lewis) Nutter.  Ken served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. For 43 years he had worked at the James River Paper Mill. In his spare time Ken enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes and board games....

Floyd passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo.He was born July 15, 1930 in Hillsdale the son of Clarence and Mary “Mae” (Clark) Black. Floyd served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After his service Floyd did some farming before going to work as an Industrial Engineer. He retired from...

Ozzie passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born at home in Plainwell on April 1, 1933, the son of Alanzo and Hazel (New) Moran. For 32 years he worked at Mac Sim Bar and retired from Rock Tenn in 1995. Ozzie had also owned and operated 3 bars in Otsego, Hart and Mendon...

David passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born March 9, 1943 in Plainwell the son of Lloyd and Doris (DeBryne) Ferguson. For many years David had worked for Rockwell Manufacturing in Allegan. He enjoyed fixing and building things, spending time in his barn working on motors and tractors, keeping up his lawn and...