Obituaries

Maxine (Martin) Kelsey of Plainwell, Michigan, formerly of Otsego, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2013. On November 19, 1924, in Otsego, she was born to Nellie (Hutchinson) and Ernest Martin.She attended Otsego High School and graduated with the Class of 1943. On November 6, 1943 she marriedFred Kelsey. She traveled with him before and after...

Jack C. Bower of Alamo Township passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Bower was born March 24, 1934 in Martin, MI. Jack had farmed throughout his life, and he and his friend Charlie Betke had owned and operated their own brick laying company. Jack had built two homes for his family. Jack’s favorite pastime was spending quiet...

Glen A. Riggs of Cooper Township, Michigan passed away Thursday, November 7, at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.Glen was born January 8, 1979 in Kalamazoo to Thomas and Shirley (Briggs) Riggs.He had worked as a cook at the London Grill in Plainwell for many years and had worked at the Cooper Café for the last several years. Glen enjoyed...

Robert E. Lamb of Plainwell (formerly of Otsego) passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Lamb was born June 14, 1916 in Linden Village, Genesee County, MI, the son of Charles A. and Margery S. (Kaach) Lamb. Surviving are 2 stepsons, Dale (Janet) Lamb of Plainwell, David (Cynthia) Lamb of Palm Coast, FL; many grandchildren; 1 brother, Lester...

Allen R.Lindeman of Plainwell passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Dayton, OH. Allen was born December 22, 1970 in Manistee, MI the son of Allen and Barbara (Norman) Lindeman. He had traveled as a salesman, loved playing pool and was known as “Eight Ball Al”. On August 20, 2011 in Saugatuck, he married Sarah Ann Emmons, who survives. Also...

Avis McConney, of Plainwell, (formerly of Otsego and Kalamazoo) passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 at the Stanford Lodge in Plainwell, surrounded by her family and caring staff. Mrs. McConney was born March 2, 1915, in Allegan to Otto and Lotta (Dostie) Hettinger.Avis earned her Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University. She was a talented and prolific artist who...

Lester “Sam” Goudy of Otsego, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013, in Otsego. Sam was born December 1, 1928 in Kendallville, IN, the son of John and Ethel (Walker) Goudy. For many years he was employed with the City of Otsego Department of Public Works, retiring in 1991 as superintendent. Sam was a member of the Otsego V.F.W. Post #3030...

Jane Blunt of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Oshemo Township. Jane was born August 14, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Bernard and Eda (Bauman) Kavanaugh. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.Messages of condolence may be left at: www.winkelfuneralhome.comOffer Condolence for the family of Jane BluntLeave a CondolenceCancel...

A lifelong resident of Otsego, Sharon L Sage, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on Thursday, October 24, 2013, in Kalamazoo. Sharon was born October 21, 1945, in Plainwell to Robert and Mary (Miles) Sage. For 13 years she was employed with Kal-Equip Manufacturing. She was an avid Tigers fan, never missing a game and able to...

Areitta “Rita” Jacobs of Otsego, Michigan passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Plainwell Pines. Mrs. Jacobs was born June 26, 1937 in Kalamazoo to Lloyd and Blanche (Leversee) Conner and was a lifelong resident of the area.Rita was a devoted homemaker. In her leisure time she loved watching hummingbirds, enjoyed her cats and especially loved her family.On May 16,...

Mr. Sherley E. Noyes of Plainwell passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 in Plainwell. Mr. Noyes was born March 22, 1917 in Merson the son of Samuel and Gertrude (Miller) Noyes. He attended the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. Sherley was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church where he led Bible studies and preached on occasion. He...

Hazel “Jean” James of Portage, Michigan passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Mrs. James was born March 27, 1945, in Grand Haven to Nolan and Neatice (Cowell) Parker. She was a graduate of Plainwell High School, had driven bus for Plainwell schools for 8 years and also worked in the ER Registration Dept. at...

Spencer “Skip” Sherwood of Otsego, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013, in Plainwell. Skip was born June 29, 1939 in Otsego, the son of Spencer and Millicent (Smith) Sherwood. He worked for Parker Brass for 40 years before his retirement in 2002. On December 3, 1960 he married Romaine Ellis in Otsego.Skip was a member of the Otsego Fire Department....

Stephen Rex of Otsego passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Steve was born September 18, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the son of Howard and Thelma (Sheflea) Rex. Steve was a graduate of Otsego High School. He was an avid NHRA dragster race fan, attending many events at the Martin drag strip. Steve also enjoyed fishing and had participated in...

James Severe ‘Jim’ Forcier of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in Battle Creek. Mr. Forcier was born December 8, 1931 in St. Paul, MN to Benjamin and Blanche (Jones) Forcier.He graduated from Wilson High School, St. Paul, and earned his Bachelor Degree from the University of Minnesota. During the Korean War he served his country for two...

Jack V. Nichols of Otsego, Michigan, went to be with his Lord on October 10, 2013 in Alamo. Mr. Nichols was born December 10, 1931, in Otsego to Robert and Bertha (Finger) Nichols.Jack served his country in the U.S. Navy. For over 35 years he worked for Menasha Corp. until his retirement. He also served on the Otsego Fire Dept....

Ellen F. Latta of Cooper Township, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Ellen was born January 25, 1964, in Kalamazoo the daughter of George and Helen (Ellison) Cobb. For many years she was employed as a health care supervisor.On February 14, 1995 in Allegan, MI she married Jerry Latta who survives....

Linda DeBoer of Plainwell passed away Thursday October 3, 2013 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Linda was born February 28, 1947 in Fort Payne, AL to Walter and Dorothy (Hartwell) Burroughs.She was a very compassionate, giving woman with a great sense of humor. Linda worked at Ely Manor and an area adult foster care home as an LPN for...

Frances Hiemstra age 95 of Alamo Twp. passed away peacefully at home with her family in attendance, Tuesday October 1, 2013. Frances was born January 31, 1918, in Prairieville Twp. the daughter of Alfred and Bernice (Hughes) Anson. Frances was a 1936 graduate of Plainwell High School. In her early years she was a homemaker, later working 20 years for...

Leslie Bronson of Allegan, Michigan passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Wings Home in Allegan with his family by his side. Leslie was born January 17, 1948 in Plainwell, MI, the son of James and Helen (Hagenbuch) Bronson. He enjoyed playing guitar, riding his Harley Davidson, collecting Harley Davidson memorabilia and he loved spending time with his family and...