Obituaries

Dick passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home in Plainwell.He was born December 21, 1935 in Benton Harbor, MI, the son of Arthur and Cecelia (Miller) Ueck. Dick served his country in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. For many years he had worked for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the Parks and Waterways...

Ike passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born July 26, 1934 in Albion, Indiana, the son of Ray and Fern (Irwin) Enos. Ike served his country in the US Army’s 5thAir Division during the Korean War. He had owned and operated A & I Ceramics and the Slot Car Track in Alamo and had retired...

Trudy passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born March 18, 1934 in Menominee, MI, the daughter of Samuel and Gertrude (Jenkins) Martell. Trudy was a part of the Yaya Sisters and enjoyed playing cards and taking trips to the casino. She was also a member of the Workers of Mary and St. Margaret Catholic...

Anthony ‘Tony’Walton of Scotts, MI (formerly of Richland) passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born October 24, 1974 the son of Norman and Laurie Walton.Tony was a 1993 graduate of Gull Lake Schools. He loved working on cars and piecing together projects to make them run. He also enjoyed collected guitars. Tony always tried...

April Marie Winsborrow came into this world on April 19, 1988. She was a fun loving, adventurous, free spirit. She loved everyone and had a smile that could light up any room. She loved kids, animals, art and all kinds of music. She was involved in Girl Scouts and with the Venture Crew. She was a cheerleader and played soccer...

Ragie L. Buck passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Allegan County Medical Care Community.Mrs. Buck was born January 13, 1926 in Springfield, MO to George Washington and Ruth Alberta (Payne) Honicutt, but after her father’s sudden death, the family moved to Michigan. Starting around the age 9, she was raised at the House of David in Benton Harbor,...

Bill passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.He was born December 1, 1930 in Trowbridge Township the son of Charles and Beatrice (Belden) Fuller. Bill was an Otsego High School graduate and was an Eagle Scout. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. For 39 years Bill...

Ed passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home in Otsego.He was born May 30, 1925 in Otsego the son of Ray and June (Clink) Burdick. Ed had worked at Perrigo as an electrical technician until his retirement in 1995. In his spare time Ed enjoyed tinkering with electronics. He was a member of the Friendship Wesleyan Church of...

Janet passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Magnum Care of Hastings.She was born August 28, 1934 in Schoolcraft. In her spare time Janet enjoyed reading. Surviving are her sons, Stephen (Laraine) Alexander of Otsego and Phillip Alexander of Kalamazoo.According to her wishes cremation has taken place.No services are scheduled at this time.Messages of condolence may be posted atwww.WinkelFuneralHome.com.Offer Condolence...

Virginia went to heaven early Monday morning March 6, 2017 at Vincinia Gardens. Her health declined following a fall in November.She was born April 23, 1927 in Woodsfield Ohio to Ralph and Louise Campbell and came to Michigan with her family as a young child. She was an expert seamstress and her quilts were given in charity to many organizations....

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,...

Fern passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Alamo Nursing Home.She was born April 10, 1914 in Kendallville, Indiana, the daughter of Perry and Didamie (Potter) Irwin. Fern had a lifelong ambition of starting a facility to serve as a nursing home, with particular emphasis on care for the aged. It was in November 1955 on a section of their...

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...

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...

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...