Obituaries

Sandra L. ‘Sandy’ Wolf of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Wings Home in Allegan. Sandy was born April 13, 1950 in Kalamazoo to Charles and Jacqueline (Barnes) Austin and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a graduate of Gull Lake High School.For 19 years she was employed as a cook with the Otsego...

Jacqueline J. ‘Jackie’ Dunlop of Pine Lake passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Kalamazoo, on her 67th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Dunlop was born May 14, 1925 in Plainwell to Albert and Cleo (Hill) Johnson and grew up the daughter of a blacksmith. While in high school, both of Jackie’s parents died, and her senior year she worked a full...

Eleanor M. ‘Ellie’ Sadler passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Sadler was born August 17, 1925 in Cleveland to Harold and Anna (Kasel) Peplow.On November 15, 1947 in Cleveland, she married Robert Sadler who survives. Also surviving are her children, Clifford (Marge) Sadler, Mary Ann (Jack) Emery, Robert (Sherri) Sadler and Thomas (Shellie) Sadler; seven grandchildren;...

Debra ‘Deb’ Ann Digby-Cornell of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at her home. Deb was born February 9, 1957 in Plainwell, the daughter of Kenelm and Martha Digby. She was a volunteer with the Cub Scouts, Breast Cancer Reach to Recovery and Relay for Life. Deb enjoyed horses in her younger years, running and walking, gardening, collecting...

David P. Sanders of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at his home. David was born January 14, 1947 in Battle Creek to Lester and Irene (Reynolds) Sanders. During the Vietnam War he served his country in the U.S. Army. For over 20 years he was employed with Standard Lumber Company in Grand Rapids. In his leisure...

Ardith K. Boulter of Middleville (formerly of Otsego) passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in Hastings, MI. Mrs. Boulter was born March 23, 1937 in Custer, MI to Clarence and Edith (Dixon) Hartman. Ardith was active in the 4-H in her youth and enjoyed showing horses. She graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1955. Also in 1955,...

Nancy B. Strong of Allegan, Michigan passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Allegan. Mrs. Strong was born January 14, 1937 in Otsego to Carlton and Josephine (Franklin) Belden and was a lifelong resident of the area. For many years, together with family members, she owned and operated the Olympia Restaurant in Otsego and the Olympia Truck Stop in Plainwell....

Philip M.Shimnoski of Otsego, died April 13, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Philip was born October 22, 1938 in Manistee, MI to E. Michael and Mildred (Hall) Shimnoski. He served his country as a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy retiring after 20 years of service. After the service he worked for Honeywell retiring as an Electronic Engineer. Philip was a life...

Amy N. Hartman of Plainwell, MI passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in Plainwell. Amy was born April 19, 1973 in Plainwell, the daughter of Roger and Ann (Rouse) Kortokrax. She was employed with Otsego Paper Co. Everyone knew her as ‘The Pumpkin Lady’. She was the life of every party and had an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile....

Michael Leo ‘Mike’ Welcher of Otsego, MI went unexpectedly to be with his Lord on Thursday morning April 12, 2012. Mike loved being outdoors. He went up north hunting every year to his uncle Gordon’s ‘Hunting Shack’ with his son, nephews and his uncle Gordon. He also went every summer to Eagle Lake, enjoying just being there with his family...

John J. ‘Jack’ Mohr of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 in Allegan. Mr. Mohr was born September 23, 1915 in Naperville, IL to Jacob and Amelia (Hoffman) Mohr. During WWII he served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jack was a member of Peace Ev. Lutheran Church of Otsego.Surviving are a sister, Frieda Crabbe of Rockford, IL;...

Violet J. Mollitor of Plainwell went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 after a long illness. She was born on February 5, 1935 in Allegan, MI to Mary (Harrington) and Orval Evans. Violet was one of 10 children and was the only girl. Her early childhood was remembered as having plenty of family strugles. At...

Can ‘John’ Basaran of Otsego (formerly of Munich, Germany)passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Can(John) was born August 10, 1970 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, the son of Erol and Ingrid (Steinmann) Basaran.He earned an Associate’s Degree in wholesale and foreign trade from a German university and later received IT training. For several years, Can(John) owned and operated a...

George F. Cory of Plainwell, Michigan, went to be with his loving Savior on Friday, March 30, 2012. Born in Tiverton, RI on April 2, 1937 to Roy E. and Miriam (Armitage) Cory who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his infant son (Feb. 15, 1965); his sister and brother-in-law, Anita (David) Neville, brother-in-law, Craig (Barbara)...

Brian E. Galovan of Allegan, Michigan died unexpectedly Thursday, March 22, 2012, at his home. Brian was born October 31, 1966 at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to Patrick and Susan (Starner) Galovan. In 1984 he graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, attended KVCC and became a Journeyman Mechanical Engineer. For over 20 years he was employed with...

Marie E. Hayes of Bloomingdale (formerly of Kalamazoo) passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 in Bloomingdale. Mrs. Hayes was born March 30, 1922 in Otsego to Herman and Marion (Worth) Augustin, the oldest of eight children. Marie was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3030 Auxiliary. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed fishing for bluegills, camping, quilting, gardening, morel...

Gertrude Haessig of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Allegan. Mrs. Haessig was born February 2, 1924 in Marcellus to Dane and Emma (Cross) Marks.Gertrude attended Kalamazoo Central High School. She had worked as a waitress at several area restaurants and had worked locally as a nurse for over 20 years. Gertrude was a life member of...

Dennis Lee Talsma of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, in Allegan. Denny was born September 28, 1950 in Allegan to Nicholas and Josie (Hoekstra) Talsma and was a lifelong resident of the area.For 15 years he was employed by Rockwell International and then for 25 years by Haworth. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing and fishing.On...

Eugene E. ‘Gene’ Brewster of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Hospice care. Mr. Brewster was born May 20, 1921 in Otsego to Earl and Nettie (Meyle) Brewster.In 1939 he graduated from Otsego High School. Eugene served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945, was a Postman for 31 years, part-time janitor for Otsego UMC for...

Charles E. Lent of Plainwell, Michigan, died Tuesday March 13, 2012 in Plainwell. Mr. Lent was born September 3, 1932 in Plainwell to Homer Arthur and Helen D. (Burroughs) Lent. In 1951 he graduated from Plainwell High School. He was a life member of V.F.W. Post #3030. For many years he served his country in the U.S. Army as a...