Daniel Munger
January 9, 2012
Daniel L. Munger of Richland, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his home. Mr. Munger was born August 10, 1936 in Plainwell to Clyde and Mina (Gorton) Munger and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Dan had served his country in the U.S. Marines. For over 20 years he was employed as a machinist with the Otsego Machine Shop, retiring in 1999. In his leisure time Dan enjoyed bowling, following Detroit Sports teams and fishing. He had been a volunteer with the Delton Fire Department (BPOH).
Surviving are his significant other, Irene Smith of Richland; his children, Clyde Munger of Ohio, Julie Munger and Lori DeCamp, both of Delton, Jackie (Mike) Warnez of Plainwell and Joseph Munger of Richland; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Schutte of Delton; and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Nancy, in 1995.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Dan may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
James Norris
January 2, 2012
James M. Norris of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his home. Jim was born April 27, 1959 in Battle Creek to Bobbie and Shirley (Shirlaw) Norris.
For 30 years he was employed with Parker-Hannifin as a machine operator. In his leisure time Jim enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing and watching NASCAR. In 1986 Jim was married to Michele Fuhrman and they were married for 15 years.
Surviving are a son and two daughters, Zackery Norris, Kaylee Norris and Amber Hoyt; a grandson, Tylar Paddock; his mother and step-father, Shirley and Kenneth Kling; a brother, Steven Norris; a sister, Lisa Freeman; step-brothers, Dale (Lauri) Kling, Roger (Genia) Kling and Randy Kling; a special friend, Michele (Fuhrman) Mellberg; several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobbie Norris, and an infant sister, Cindy Lou Norris.
Friends may visit with his family from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, Pastor Jason Thiel officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice or Peace Lutheran Church.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Louella Stratton
January 1, 2012
Louella M. Stratton of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Stratton was born November 30, 1923 in Otsego to Howard and Gladys (Halstead) Kitsmiller and was a lifelong resident of the area. Louella was a graduate of Otsego High School and for many years was employed as a secretary with Western Michigan University, retiring from W.M.U. Food Service.
In her leisure time she enjoyed bowling, birds, working jigsaw and crossword puzzles, world travel and especially her grandchildren.
On March 20, 1941 Louella married Donald ‘Bud’ Stratton, who died in 1986. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Jimmy.
Surviving are four children, Gary (Pat) Stratton of Kalamazoo, David (Kathy) Stratton of Alamo, Pam (Tom) Lewis of Otsego and Trudy Bentley of Otsego; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a brother and two sisters, Harold ‘Cap’ (Donna) Kitsmiller of Kalamazoo; Phyllis (Jim) Rogers of Haines City, FL and Joyce (Lloyd) Santee of Allegan; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with her family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Rev. Carol Newman officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Contributions in memory of Louella may be made to the American Heart Association, the Kalamazoo Nature Center or Northwest United Methodist Church.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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