Obituaries
Kristine J. Baker
Nov 17, 2024
Kristine passed away, Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Otsego.
She was born October 26, 1958 in Plainwell, the daughter of Raymond and Joyce (Langeance) Baker. Kristine graduated from Otsego High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor’s degree in education.
While attending Anderson University she began working in the culinary department where she worked for 40 years, transitioning to...
Jean Smalla
Nov 6, 2024
Jean passed away, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell. She was born on November 19, 1934, in England, the daughter of Joseph and Emma (Mann) Breed. In her younger years Jean worked at Parker Hannifin in the cafeteria for several years. She went on to work as a secretary at Otsego High School until her retirement in...
David C. Hedges Jr
Nov 5, 2024
David passed away November 5, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born January 6, 1956, in Plainwell, the son of David and Ellen (Wright) Hedges. David graduated from Otsego High School in 1974 and was a lifelong resident of the area.
As a young man he worked at a tractor dealership repairing farm equipment. In 1986 he opened Dave's Auto...
James M. Falduto
Nov 1, 2024
James M. Falduto (Jim) 85, of Gobles, Michigan passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Kay Newton, beside him.
James was born in Melrose Park, IL on May 26, 1939 to Nicholas and Grace Falduto. He was the eldest of 4 children. His beloved brother and sister, Diane and Nicholas Jr. (Pam) have predeceased him. He is survived by his...
Jazzmin A. De La Cruz Santiz
Oct 31, 2024
Jazzmin Annmarie De La Cruz Santiz, age 13, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in the care of an amazing team of doctors.
She was born on November 30, 2010, in Three Rivers, to Heather (Lint) De La Cruz Santiz. While attending school, Jazzmin discovered and nurtured a love of band, where...
Douglas B. Wesler
Oct 29, 2024
On October 29, 2024, Doug got to meet Jesus face to face, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was reunited with his parents, Howard “Tag” and Marge (Abbott) Wesler and for the first time met his sister, Kay, who passed away before he was born.
Doug was a dedicated mechanic at Don Seelye Ford in Kalamazoo, where he...
Helen M. Newton
Oct 25, 2024
Helen Marie Newton peacefully slipped into heaven on October 25, 2024, at Alamo Cove Nursing Home.
She was born on March 8, 1926, in Edmore, MI, the daughter of Bernice & Mildred Robbins. The family moved to Kalamazoo when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1945. In August of 1946 she married Kenneth H....
Phillip J. Parrish
Oct 25, 2024
Jack passed away, Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home in Otsego.
He was born May 29, 1937, in Plainwell, the son of James and Naomi (Punches) Parrish. Jack graduated from Otsego High School in 1956. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. For several years Jack worked at Mac Sim Bar, Mead and retired...
Tina M. Bullard
Oct 7, 2024
Tina passed away, Monday, October 7, 2024, at her mother’s home in Plainwell.
She was born January 8, 1966, the daughter of Roland J. “Mick” and Sandra (Burchett) Morey. Tina was a 1984 graduate of Otsego High School and graduated from Ferris State University. For the last 18 years she worked for the State of Michigan at Kalamazoo DHHS.
Tina was lovingly...
Judith E. Warner
Oct 5, 2024
Judy passed away, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Life Care Center in Plainwell.
She was born October 29, 1941, in Otsego, the daughter of Fred and Catharine (Steichart) Warner. Judy graduated from Otsego High School in 1959 and owned and operated a hair salon out of her home for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, shopping and going...
Linda Lou Sparks
Oct 5, 2024
Linda Lous Sparks, age 79 of Plainwell, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Linda was born in Plainwell, MI October 15, 1944, the daughter of George and Dorethea (Collick) Fuller, and was a lifelong resident. On November 29, 1960, she married Carl Sparks. Linda loved attending church, going to yard sales, and especially spending time with...
James A. Smalla
Oct 4, 2024
Jim passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born on May 4, 1957, in Allegan, the son of Jack and Alice (Petroshus) Smalla. He was a 1975 graduate of Allegan High School. Jim worked in the automotive field for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed trap shooting and riding motorcycles. He was a...
Alan J. Sweitzer
Oct 4, 2024
Alan passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at home.
He was born to Ralph Robert and Johanna Aleida (Love) Sweitzer on August 27, 1944, in Kalamazoo. He worked as an Inside Journeyman Wireman through IBEW Local 131 for 50 years.
Alan enjoyed building things in his woodshop, camping at Warner Camp and Eaton Rapids Methodist Camp. In Galesburg, on February 1,...
Charles E. Haring
Sep 23, 2024
Chuck passed away, Monday, September 23, 2024, at Kauhale in Otsego.
He was born February 13, 1947, in Kalamazoo, the son of Edward and Verda (Whitmore) Haring. Chuck proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver for many years, driving for American Freight and Consolidated Freight until his retirement.
Chuck enjoyed following NASCAR,...
John J. Hawk
Sep 21, 2024
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, surrounded by his family, went to be with his Lord on September 21, 2024. Age 69 years.
The son of the late John “Jack” and Catherine “Kitty” (Lavin) Hawk was born on May 2, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Inkster until his family relocated to a farm in Sandusky his...
Betty J. Holben
Sep 20, 2024
Betty passed away, peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Kauhale in Otsego.
She was born January 15, 1925, in Detroit, the daughter of Zina “Pat” and Elsie (Wester) Myers. Betty was an active member of the Casnovia Reformed Church until its closure, she then attended Bailey Christian Church in Bailey. Betty at times found joy in...
Dorothy J. Gren
Sep 16, 2024
Dorothy passed away, Monday, September 16, 2024, at her home in Otsego.
She was born on September 23, 1928, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leo and Jennie (Gregory) Shattuck. For 34 years Dorothy worked at Parker Hannifin until her retirement. In her free time, Dorothy enjoyed being in nature, spending time in her swing, people watching and going for walks. She...
Shirley A. Fisher
Sep 15, 2024
Shirley passed away, Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Allegan County Medical Care Community, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 22, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Minerva (Weaver) Senese. Shirley had worked at Davis Studio and then for several years at Perrigo until her retirement.
She enjoyed antiquing, ceramics, traveling with her friends, going out to...
James C. Cannon Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
James Cole Cannon Sr., known to many simply as Jim, lived a life defined by love, hard work, humor, and the unwavering support of his wife, Geraldine, who stood by his side for 62 remarkable years. Together, they were a dynamic duo. Whether fixing up rental properties, building their family home and cabin, or launching his excavation business, Geraldine was...
James L. Gaudio
Sep 12, 2024
Jim passed away, Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Kauhale in Otsego.
He was born September 23, 1940, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of James and Agnes (Sabatino) Gaudio. Jim was a 1959 Kalamazoo Central graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For over 30 years he worked as a machinist at Durametallic/Flow Serve until his retirement.
Jim was a car enthusiast and...
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