Obituaries

Ronald E. Thompson of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in Kalamazoo. Ron was born May 31, 1954 in Kalamazoo to Vernon and Marie (Ordiway) Thompson and lived most of his life in Otsego. He was a 1972 graduate of Otsego High School and for 32 years was employed with Flexible Furniture.Surviving are a sister and a half-brother,...

Bob died suddenly Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at his home in Otsego.He was born August 27, 1951 in Kalamazoo the son of John and Mildred (Zidell) Wolthuis. Bob served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. For over 20 years he was a journeyman for Kalamazoo Sheet Metal Company and then later W. Soule. On October 30,...

Dee went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.Dee was born on July 22, 1939, at William Crispe Hospital in Plainwell, Michigan, the daughter of Burdette Charles Belcher and Helen Belle (Cole) Belcher. Dee lived in the Otsego area most of her life and graduated from Otsego High School in...

Kenneth B. ‘Bart’ Servis of Otsego passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Plainwell. Mr. Servis was born February 26, 1934 in Chicago to loving parents. Following his graduation from Otsego High School he joined the U.S. Army and honorably served in the Korean Conflict. Upon his separation from the Army he began working at the MacSimBar Paper Co. where...

Deborah Knight of Otsego passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Kalamazoo. Deb was born July 25, 1955 in Allegan to Earl and Frances (Otten) Blanchard and was a lifelong resident of the area.For 22 years Deb was employed with MCTI as accounts payable supervisor. In her leisure time she enjoyed bowling, reading, casinos, playing cards, bingo and haunted houses...

Nancy passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born June 2, 1947 in Allegan, the daughter of Lavern and Helen (Germain) Lindsey. Nancy was a 1965 Otsego High School graduate. She started working in dietary service at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home and later became a nurse’s aide at Alamo Nursing Home for over 15 years....

Barbara Sweet of Alamo Township passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 in Kalamazoo. Barb was born June 10, 1914 in Kalamazoo to Harry and Cora Belle (Hart) Baird and was raised by her mother and step-father, Sidney Maple. She was a 1932 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and was baptized in the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo.Barb was a...

Larry passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Grand Rapids.Larry was born October 27, 1957 to Lester and Barbara (Giddings) Woodward. He worked for Reynolds Metals as a tool & die maker; he loved playing and watching basketball with his son; he also had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and the Detroit Lions. Larry was a member of Madison...

Anita Louise “Weas” Breedveld passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at her home. She was born May 26, 1952 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Virgil and Oneda (Vann) Winfrey. She was a graduate of Whitmer High School and then acquired her cosmetology license. For several years she worked as a beautician, then at Barton Survey in Toledo. In the...

Howard passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 in Allegan.Mr. Rex was a lifelong resident of Otsego and was born March 26, 1923, the son of Walter and Evelyn (Tyler) Rex. He served his country in the US Army during World War II. For 44 years Hi worked in sales for Michigan Cottage Cheese until his retirement in 1983. Together with...

Yvonne Stratton of Plainwell passed away Saturday, November 01, 2014 in Plainwell. Yvonne was born August 23, 1963 in Junction City, KS to Geoffrey and Ila (Mellen) Phillips. Her family would like to thank all of their friends from the neighborhood for their help and friendship and the staff at Reverence Home Hospice and Yvonne’s co-workers from the Admiral as...

Winona Vander Veen of Kalamazoo passed into the presence of her Savior on Friday in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Vander Veen was born April 7, 1930 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Ray and Ella (Kruzinga) Smith. Winona was a faithful, serving member of Oak Grove Bible Church where she was the pianist. She played piano for the women at Royal Estates; she...

Arlene passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born January 3, 1928 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Michael and Grace (Cardd) Karr. Arlene enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking and helping other people. She was an active member of Cooper Congregational Church where she was part of the Ladies Guild and ARO an outreach ministry group. On...

Dennis L. Cleland of Mesick, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home October 10, 2014. He was born September 3, 1947 in Kalamazoo the son of Arthur Cleland and Eleanor (Olson) Snider. Dennis proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He loved hunting, fishing and all aspects of nature. He also enjoyed working on cars...

Mrs. Ardee C. Parkin passed away October 13, 2014 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.Ardee was born May 23, 1914 in Ocqueoc Township the daughter of Cecil and Elizabeth (Everingham) Curtindale. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainwell.Surviving are 1 son and 2 daughters, Don (Elia) Parkin of Pace, FL, Myrna Best Powell of Portland, OR,...

James VanLent of Alamo Township passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.Mr. VanLent was born August 5, 1932 in Otsego, the son of Eldon and Marie (Brown) VanLent. For more than 31 years Jim was a police officer and fireman for the city of Plainwell. He was a member of the 12thStreet Baptist Church and in...

Bernard “Bud” J. Warnement of Plainwell, MI passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at Wings Home in Allegan. Bud was born October 21, 1928 in Plainwell, MI, the son of Albert and Evon (Buhren) Warnement. Bud was a 1946 graduate of Plainwell High School. Following graduation he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On July...

Carl Sandahl passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Allegan.Mr. Sandahl was born June 6, 1929 in Watson Township to William and Ida (Erickson) Sandahl. Carl was an Allegan High School graduate who served his country in Air Force during the Korean War. Carl did some farming and for many years had worked at Mac Sim Bar/Mead/Rock Tenn until his...

Allen Kelso Robinson of Plainwell passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 at his home. Mr. Robinson was born October 26, 1936 in Plainwell to Roy and Eloise (Kelso) Robinson. He served his country in the Army Airborne. Allen was a graduate of Plainwell High School and had worked at Plainwell Paper Company retiring in 1999 after 40 years. He was...

Beverly Ann Keckler passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Otsego. Beverly was born April 12, 1942 in Kearney Township, Antrim County to Lloyd and Eloda (Thomas) Trumble.Surviving are 7 children, Sandra Kay Merchant, Debra Ann VanDerVeen, John Henry Keckler, Christine Marie Rhoads, Anita Louise Owen, Sarah Lee McKenney and Jay Dee Keckler; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; her siblings,...