Obituaries

Althea Hoover passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Alamo Township.Mrs. Hoover was born July 23, 1918 in Mears, MI to Elias and Ethel (Read) Keen. Althea went to school to become a beautician and worked several years as a stylist. She and her husband built a grocery store in the Vicksburg area which they owned and operated for 10...

Mr. Joseph R. Howell of Richland, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in Plainwell. Joseph was born October 25, 1925 in Grand Rapids, the son of Joseph and Virginia (Hope) Howell.In February of 1950, he married Beverlee Silcock, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children, Alan Howell of Chicago, Susan (Ben) Quick of Grand Haven, Debra Snyder of Kalamazoo...

Betty J. Nichols of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Otsego. She was born November 1, 1935 in Cheshire to Frank and Ruth (Mudgett) Trutsch and graduated from Allegan High School. For over 20 years she was employed at Alamo Nursing Home.On February 17, 1956 in Otsego she marriedJack V. Nichols, who died in 2013. Also preceding...

Robert A. Paradine of Allegan, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his home. He was born December 29, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the son of David and Donna (Rohn) Paradine. After graduating from high school, Bob enlisted in the U. S. Air Force, where he served for over 6 years.On June 10, 1992, he married Doris Syers, who...

Jean Louise (Burgess) Taylor died peacefully on March 13, 2015. Jean was a resident at the assisted living home, Allegan Country Estates, for the past six years.Jean was born in Otsego on June 29, 1922 to her parents, Alpha and Esther (Stratton) Burgess. Her only sibling, Beth Tallmadge Vote, survives and resides in Plainwell.Jean graduated from Otsego High School in...

Louise Ann Henrickson of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Henrickson was born October 1, 1941 in Kalamazoo to Harry and Johanna (Aukes) Wood.For 35 years she was employed as a computer operator with The Upjohn Co, then Pfizer, retiring from the work that she loved in 2003. Louise was a member of The...

Ron passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at his home in Otsego.He was born April 21 1931 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Agnes Nelson. Harry and Agnes raised Ron in South Haven, MI. Ron worked as a stonemason and bricklayer until he moved to the Florida Keys where he spent the rest of his working years as a shrimper...

Dick passed away March 17, 2015 at his home in Allegan.He was born February 19, 1946 in Allegan, the son of Basil and Lillian (Gleason) Davis. Dick served his country in the US Army during Vietnam. For many years he worked in maintenance at Birds Eye until his retirement in 2006. In his spare time Dick enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling,...

Dallas ‘Butch’ Miller of Otsego passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 in Allegan.Butch was born January 24, 1941 in Monterey Township to Norman and Elma (Taylor) Miller. Butch enjoyed painting and was very accomplished at it. He also enjoyed fishing, riding his bike and gambling – possibly because he always came out ahead. He especially enjoyed visiting with friends and...

Duane passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Bronson Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.He was born December 19, 1933 in Gaylord, MI the son of Elsie Sniffin and Charles Seward. After graduating from high school he joined the US Navy and served his country from 1956 to 1962. He studied education at Western Michigan University and was...

In a moment of weakness Joseph took his own life Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home in Allegan.He was born August 5, 2000 in Oberlin, Ohio, the son of Timothy and Rebekah (Putnam) Cornish. Joseph loved church activities, mowing the yard, hunting, gardening, riding his bike and spending time with his friends. He was currently memorizing the book of...

Kathryn passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born December 26, 1919 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Lawrence) Dumas. Kate graduated from Otsego High School in 1937. For many years she had worked at Coburn Drug Store. On September 6, 1946 in Otsego she married Ray Hughes and spent 49 wonderful...

Ovonah (Hamilton) Nichols of Wayland, Michigan, (formerly of Otsego and Coloma) passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Wayland with her loving family by her side.Ovonah was born June 27, 1923 in Allegan to George and Eva (Case) Hamilton. Ovonah graduated from Otsego High School in 1941. She had been in charge of the gift department in the Hardings of...

Roger Brainard of Otsego passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at his home. Roger was born November 5, 1949 in Allegan to Carl & Rose (Long) Brainard. He retired from Parker Hannifin in 2009 after 36 years; following his retirement he worked for Pro-Automotive. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, his 57 Chevy and car shows. He was a member of the...

Rick went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in Otsego due to a tragic accident.He was born June 7, 1979 in Kalamazoo, the son of Rickie and Patricia (Winn) Sheldon. He grew up in Otsego and was a 1998 graduate of Otsego High School. Rick enjoyed many sports, especially playing softball on a league with his...

Barbara passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 in Allegan.She was born December 30, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Sniffin) Seward. Barbara was a simple Christian woman who loved the Lord and all he created. She didn’t require much to make her happy. She loved all animals especially her pets. Barbara enjoyed sewing, gardening and was a...

Raymond Bodine of Otsego passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 in Allegan. Mr. Bodine was born December 28, 1927 in Allegan Township. Ray was a veteran of WWII, serving 3 years in the Army Air Force. For over 40 years, he was employed with KVP, later Brown and then James River. He was a member of the Otsego Moose Lodge....

Pam passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 due to a tragic accident in Otsego.She was born August 23, 1959 in Plainwell, the daughter of Larry and Shirley (Vander Ploeg) Knowlton. Pam grew up in Shelbyville and was a 1977 graduate of Wayland High School. Following graduation she moved to Otsego. She attended Parsons Business School and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree...

Helen passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Allegan.She was born May 11, 1926 in Allegan the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Marble) Jewett. Helen enjoyed sewing, embroidery, knitting, reading, playing the piano, attending church, flower gardening, painting and riding in the car. On June 23, 1945 in Allegan she married Ivan Kibby who passed away in 1971.Surviving are their...

Tommy Jameson of Plainwell passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was born December 17, 1961 to Douglas and Marshia (Stopher) Jameson. Tommy had worked at Hammond Machinery as a painter/finisher. He enjoyed building/running large scale RC cars and trucks and also working on autos having even come home with an ambulance. He enjoyed spending time up north at the...