Obituaries
Donna Harter
Donna J. Harter of Otsego, MI passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo with her family by her side. Donna was born August 31, 1929 in Watson Township, MI in the home of her parents; Raymond “Bill” and Esther (Baker) Newcomb.
She is survived by her brother , Jim (Sue) Newcomb; 3 sons, Leon (Cindy) Harter, Bob (Bonnie) Harter ... Read complete obituary here
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Helen T. O’Neill
Helen T. O’Neill of Otsego, Michigan passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at her home. Mrs. O’Neill was born March 5, 1916 in Boston, MA to Timothy and Sarah (McCloskey) Daly. She was a graduate of St. Gabriel High School and had enjoyed golfing for many years.
On October 24, 1937 in Hyde Park, MA, Helen married Vincent O’Neill who preceded ... Read complete obituary here
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Emma West
Emma Lillie (Fuhst) West of Austin, TX (formerly of Plainwell) died April 18, 2012 in Texas. Emma was born September 2, 1927 in Plainwell to Wilfred and Rosa (VanDyke) Fuhst. She was a 1946 graduate of Plainwell High School and attended Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. In the late 1950s, Emma served in the Women’s Army Corps at Fort Bragg, ... Read complete obituary here
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Roger Gilligan
Roger F. Gilligan of Plainwell, Michigan passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in Battle Creek with his loving family by his side. Mr. Gilligan was born in Hopkins, MI on May 18, 1927 to Walter and Georgia (Flynn) Gilligan. As a young man Roger worked on the family farm until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his country in the Pacific Theater ... Read complete obituary here
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Margie Lakeman
Margie ‘Tootie’ Lakeman of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, at Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Lakeman was born November 27, 1934 in Holland, Minnesota to Jacob and Anna Evink. On December 14, 1952 in Elkton, South Dakota she married Earl ‘Toby’ Lakeman and they moved to Michigan in 1955.
The main enjoyment in Tootie’s ... Read complete obituary here
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Geraldine Layman
Geraldine C. ‘Geri’ Layman of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Layman was born August 23, 1933 in Homestead, PA to Andrew and Helen (Brecosky) Lusnak. For many years she was employed as a secretary.
Family was the most important part of Geri’s life. She loved animals, especially her cat. Geri was ... Read complete obituary here
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Kathryn Hayden
Kathryn C. Hayden of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at her home. Kathryn Hayden was born November 6, 1921 in Kalamazoo to Albert and Elizabeth (Vermeulen) Nuyen. Kathryn loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. In her leisure time she enjoyed painting, knitting, puzzles and cooking.
On August 31, 1940 in ... Read complete obituary here
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Sandra Wolf
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 Public ... Read complete obituary here
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Jacqueline Dunlop
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 ... Read complete obituary here
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Eleanor M. ‘Ellie’ Sadler
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 ... Read complete obituary here
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