Obituaries

Hazel E. Stewart of Plainwell, MI passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at her home. Hazel was born March 26, 1944 in Aberdeen, WA, the daughter of Clarence and Opal (Sweeny) Wells. Hazel enjoyed Bingo, sewing, quilting, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She believed material possessions are just things, but family and friends are priceless. Hazel...

Phyllis Wyma (Lewis) age 85 went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 16, 2013 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Arthur and Nellie Lewis and her son Jerry Lee Miller; sisters, Loraine Lewis, Elaine Pearce and brother Arthur Lewis.She is survived by her children, Pamela (Nate) McKenzie, Jan Marie (Theron) Collins...

Vivian Elaine Cooley of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Plainwell. Mrs. Cooley was born September 29, 1927 in Allegan to James and Hazel (VanKeuren) Hays. Elaine was a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego, the Otsego Women of the Moose, a member and past president of V.F.W. Post #3030 Ladies Auxiliary; a life member...

C. Ryan Baclich of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at his home. Ryan was born July 9, 1977 in Kalamazoo, the son of Craig M. Baclich and Dolores R. Munnelly.Ryan recently began working at Graphic Packaging in Kalamazoo and had worked as a Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter with Local Union 669 in previous years. He loved playing sports...

Martha Lutz of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her home. Martha was born September 28, 1944 in Huron, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence and Violet (Tarring) La Course.She enjoyed sewing and visiting with friends and family.Surviving are her husband, Richard ‘Dick’ Lutz; three daughters, Sally (Todd) Tracht, Bambi Lutz, Michelle ‘Missy’ Lunato; two grandkids, Dominique and...

Lois Jacqulyn “Jackie” Clark of Otsego, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 7, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.Jackie was born July 26, 1932 in Wayland to Floyd and Lucinda (Fales) Marciniak. For several years she had been employed with Judy’s Restaurant and then worked at Wal-Mart until her retirement in September of 2012. In...

Sara D. Goderre of Otsego, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2013 at her home.Sara was born November 9, 1947 in Ogden,Utah to Rex and Agnes (Davies) Branch. She attended Paw Paw High School and worked and competed successfully with horses in the Western Pleasure Class. Sara loved animals and worked more than 30 years as a veterinary technician....

Harry B. Waldron of Allegan, Michigan, went to join our Heavenly Father Monday, February 25, 2013.He was preceded by the passing of his father Clayton; mother Ethel; sisters, Beatrice, Evelyn and Belva; and brother Clyde.Harry was born August 5, 1923. He proudly served as a medic during WWII and participated in the Battle of The Bulge. He was a life...

Margaret A. Holcom of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at her home. Mrs. Holcom was born January 8, 1926 in Tustin, Michigan to Eugene and Martha (Reynolds) Fauble.Margaret was a devoted homemaker who most enjoyed spending time with her family. In her leisure time she enjoyed watching sports and reading. Over the years John and Margaret spent...

Raymond E. Beery of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Raymond was born June 30, 1927 in Otsego, the son of Clyde Cortland and Lillie Marie (Harper) Beery. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the Navy. He was a member and Past Master of Anchor Masonic Lodge #22, Scottish Rite, Saladin Temple (Shriners) and...

Richard Lee King, 71, of Otsego, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 9th, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son on Lyle and Vera (Grable) King.He is survived by his wife Roberta (Quiring) King and children, Katherine (Jeff) Tippett and Amy (David) Nguyen along with 4...

Lucille F. Minegar ‘Lucy’ of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Otsego. Mrs. Minegar was born October 10, 1930 in Orangeville to John and Ruth (Burd) McLaughlin and was a lifelong resident of the area.Lucy was a devoted homemaker and for several years was employed as an inspector with Shakespeare Co.Surviving are her son, Dale Minegar; two...

Ruth Cottrell of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Cottrell was born May 15, 1924 in Otter Lake, MI, the daughter of Ernest and Blanche (Burns) West.Surviving are a son, Richard (Marilyn) Cottrell of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Scott Cottrell, Lindsey (Kevin) Hogan and Stephen Hill; a sister, Ada (Bill) Hoard of Otter Lake; several nieces...

Hazel M. Pearson of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Pearson was born March 2, 1925 in Allegan to Herman and Mayme (Mervzies) Keene and was a lifelong resident of the area.Hazel was a devoted homemaker. On July 9, 1949 in Otsego she married George Pearson, who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children,...

Susan Kay Annis of Otsego, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 7, 2013. Susan was born November 13, 1953 in Plainwell to Jerry and Neva (Thaxton) Annis. For the last 20 years Susan had been employed by Parker Hannifin in Otsego. In her leisure time she enjoyed riding quads, playing with her dogs, listening to music,...

Nancie L. (Rolinski) Brazee of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Nancie was born March 26, 1970 in Traverse City to Donald and Phyllis (Kobylczak) Rolinski.She earned her Bachelor degree from Michigan State University and for almost 20 years she was employed as an environmental specialist with Pfizer in Kalamazoo. In her leisure time she enjoyed...

Dealie F. Walters of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Walters was born June 22, 1928 in Beedeville, AR to Charles and Emma (Isbell) Owens.Dealie was a devoted homemaker and had been employed with the Olympia Restaurant and Hicks Restaurant. In her leisure time she enjoyed visiting the casino, picking blueberries and taking drives...

Homer Tyler of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at his home. Homer was born July 20, 1944 the son of Arthur and Alma (Laymon) Tyler. He was a 1964 graduate of Otsego High School and worked for a short time at Meijer before going to work for Pimco Wheel for over 40 years. He enjoyed collecting matchbox...

Jeffrey L. Evink of Otsego passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 in Otsego. Jeff was born December 14,1955 in Plainwell to Kenneth and Doris (Krogmann) Evink. He was a 1974 graduate of Otsego High School and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and listening to the radio.Surviving are his parents Kenneth Evink of S.D., his mother, Doris Evink of FL; his children, Heather...

Paula I. Lutes of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 in Plainwell. Mrs. Lutes was born November 20, 1917 in Allegan to Ira and Verna (Platt) Morris and was a lifelong resident of the area.In 1936 she graduated from Otsego High School. For many years she worked as a cosmetologist at Lucille’s Beauty Shop. In her leisure time...