Obituaries

Jerry passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 in Kalamazoo.He was born April 21, 1943 in Lawrence, the son of Harry and Hazel (Triesenburg) Newnum. Jerry loved spending time with his family, listening to older country music, playing his guitar, bowling and fishing.Surviving are his nieces and nephews along with their children and several extended family members.He was preceded in death...

Jack Mitchell of Plainwell, MI passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 in Kalamazoo. Jack was born July 16, 1939 in Montmorency County, Lewiston to Leslie & Doris (Carlson) Mitchell. He had been employed for over 30 years at Plainwell Paper Company and in his leisure time enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling.Surviving are his wife, Linda; his children, Sheri Mitchell, Rosamond,...

Butch passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.He was born January 22, 1942 in Kouts, Indiana, the son of Walter and Irene (Gott) Wallace. Butch was a 1960 Otsego High School graduate. For 33 years he drove truck for the Pepsi Co. After his retirement he had worked at Eagle Creek and the Lynx Golf Courses....

Gene passed on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born April 23, 1921 in Benton Harbor, the son of Clarence and Ida (Merrill) Wycoff. Gene served his country in the US Navy during World War II. For 15 years he had worked at the Rex Paper Mill and then at Menasha until his retirement in 1983. Gene...

Guy E. Hess Jr. of Gobles, MI passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his home. He was born March 6, 1937 in Kalamazoo, the son of Guy and Maxine (Crawford) Hess. Guy graduated from State High School where he pitched on the Varsity Baseball team for 3 years, with a record of 21 wins and 4 losses. During the...

June E. Simon of Galesburg, MI passed away Monday, February 09, 2015 in Kalamazoo. She was born in East Grand Rapids on December 20, 1923 to Frank and Mildred (Joy) Campbell. June grew up in Otsego, MI. She retired from James River Corp. June enjoyed traveling, knitting, gardening, reading and doing puzzles. She was a longtime member of the Galesburg...

Janet E. Trutsch of Plainwell passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Kalamazoo. Janet was born July 25, 1939 in Gobles, the daughter of Walter and Reta (Easton) Garrett. She had worked at R.B. Huffs Dime Store and had owned and operated a daycare from her home for several years. She was a member of Allegan United Methodist church where...

Michelle (Nutter) Casey passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in Otsego. Michelle was born July 15, 1957 in Plainwell, the daughter of Kenneth & Yvonne (LaDuke) Nutter. She was a graduate of Plainwell High School and was employed with Village Express in Allegan and later, Christian Neighbors in Plainwell. Michelle loved spending time with her family, going on picnics, fishing...

Dennis ‘Denny’ Corradini of Otsego passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 in Kalamazoo. Dennis was born March 28, 1950 in Kalamazoo to Charles and Pauline (Rice) Corradini. Dennis had owned Service Plus Disposal and Jade Isle Ltd. Dennis was a religious man and had been active in several area churches where he enjoyed evangelizing and volunteering. In his leisure time...

Linda Burton of Allegan passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Allegan. Linda was born July 29, 1948 in Kalamazoo to Arthur and Ruth (Miller) Livingston. She had worked at the Alamo Nursing Home for several years and enjoyed watching wrestling and stock car racing with her son.Surviving are her sister Sally (Dennis) Waldron of Allegan; a niece, Ginger; a...

Marjorie Youtzy of Otsego passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 in Otsego. Mrs. Youtzy was born December 5, 1914 in Watson Township to George and Florence (Kelly) Germain. On October 19, 1932 she married Frank Youtzy in Battle Creek. In her leisure time Marjorie had enjoyed dancing, painting, crocheting, gardening, knitting and had been skilled at caning chairs; she had...

John passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and beloved son. He was born August 6, 1956 in Kalamazoo the son of John Summers and Joelene (Morrell) Staffen. John enjoyed wrestling while in high school and had also wrestled for a year at WMU. He had worked for NWL/Parker...

Oneta passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at her home in Otsego.She was born December 24, 1943 in Kalamazoo to George and Evelyn (Sieling) Eby. Oneta was an avid reader and also enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, and spending time with her family. On December 2, 1977 in Otsego she married Dennis Myers who survives.Also surviving are her son, Donald Kuiper;...

Bruce passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.He was born February 28, 1943 in Middleville to Henry “Bud” and Helen (Shaarda) Bronkema. He had worked at Rog and Bob’s in Otsego for several years and then spent 27 years working for Menasha as a millwright. Bruce enjoyed golf and was a member of Pairiewood Golf Course....

Thomas passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center, leaving behind his loving family and friends.He was born September 10, 1939 in Grand Rapids the son of Floyd and Janet (Mieras) DeYoung. Tom served his country in the US Air Force from 1957-1961, serving one year in Thule, Greenland. He was a member of the Men’s Auxiliary VFW...

June passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at The Springs at Bronson Place in Kalamazoo.She was born July 2, 1942 in Battle Creek. For many years June had worked at Wesco and Westgate gas stations and also at Big Wheel. June loved going to country music concerts and also enjoyed crocheting, watching movies, playing bingo and shopping.Surviving are her children,...

Barbara passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2015 at her home in Plainwell.She was born August 13, 1941 in Three Rivers to Irvin and Ardith (Lovejoy) Briggs. For 25 years she worked for First of America Bank as a teller and continued through the change to National City and PNC, retiring in 2005. Barb enjoyed volunteering at Plainwell School’s Hand...

Carleen Arndt of Holland, MI (formerly of Otsego) passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in Holland. She was born October 30, 1941 in Allegan to Willard and Mabel (Carl) Brooks. Carleen grew up in Otsego and had raised her grandson, Carl ‘Bud’ Arndt. Surviving are her children, Rayline Sink of South Haven, Michelle Warner of Holland, Pixie Puente of Allegan,...

Paul passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home in Otsego.He was born June 6, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clarence and Tillie (Slater) Doxey. For 24 years he was employed with Eaton Corporation and since 1978 he owned and operated Quality Products in Plainwell. In his leisure time Paul enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time in the...

Jean passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Crystal Woods in Kalamazoo.She was born July 5, 1927 in Boyne Falls, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Klinkner) Bartholomy. For 15 years she was a secretary at Star Elementary School in Plainwell. On October 9, 1948 in Otsego she married Donald Scott who passed away in 2001. After her retirement she...