Obituaries
Nancy A. Jenney
Dec 29, 2025
Nancy passed away on December 29, 2025, at her home in Plainwell. She was born in Plainwell, the daughter of Donald and Sally (Myers) Jenney.
Nancy dedicated herself to her career as a waitress and bartender, serving patrons at various establishments in the area and in Florida. Nancy found joy in the simple pleasures that life had to offer. She had...
George H. Fuller Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
George passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born in Plainwell, on January 15, 1948, to George and Dorene (Collick) Fuller. With a big personality that lit up every room he entered, George was known for his love of people and his warm-hearted demeanor. He worked at Burger King in Plainwell during the 1990s, where...
Martha J. Karkau
Dec 27, 2025
Martha passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her home in Otsego.
She was born on January 21, 1933, in Delton, the daughter of Carl and Margarethe (Marx) Adams. For over 27 years Martha worked at Gibson Guitar, retiring when the company left the area. Martha was a life member and past Regent of the Otsego Moose Lodge. In her free...
Kelly C. Brown
Dec 26, 2025
Kelly C. Brown, born on September 6, 1984, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Corewell Health Royal Oak. She was the beloved daughter of Russell and Marilyn (Jacobitz) VanDenBos and a proud Plainwell High School graduate of the Class of 2002. Kelly furthered her education at Grand Valley State University.
Those who had the privilege of...
Robert F. LeDuc
Dec 25, 2025
Robert F. LeDuc passed away on December 25, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born on July 1, 1941, the son of Louis and Antoinette (Mogielski) LeDuc in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his younger years and later built a successful career as a welder in commercial construction until his retirement in 1994.
Bob had many interests throughout his life....
Nellie I. Tripp
Dec 25, 2025
Nellie Irene Tripp passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Alamo Cove in Kalamazoo.
She was born November 26, 1929, in Battle Creek and was raised by her grandmother, Mabel. For over 25 years, Nellie worked at Allegan General Hospital as an admitting clerk until her retirement.
She was an active member of the Allegan Seventh Day Adventist Church where she served...
Janis K. Sisco
Dec 21, 2025
Janis Kay Sisco passed away on December 21, 2025, at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born on November 25, 1946, in Detroit to Burdette and Caroline (Sproul) Kozin. In her early years, Jan enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and canning. As time went on, she found delight in feeding and watching the birds. Jan had a heart for giving...
Jonathon C. Blowers
Dec 17, 2025
Jonathon C. Blowers passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on February 1, 1984, in Kalamazoo to Peter and Dawn (Moore) Blowers. Jon was a proud graduate of Otsego High School, where he completed his education in 2002 before earning a Master’s degree in accounting from Western Michigan University.
Professionally, Jon dedicated...
Jack Patrick
Dec 17, 2025
Jack Patrick passed away peacefully at his home in Otsego on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 29, 1938, in McGuffey, Ohio, Jack was the son of Role and Roxie (Hall) Patrick.
Jack dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career at Reed Manufacturing, where he worked diligently until his retirement in 1983.
Jack loved...
Lorrie L. Jamieson
Dec 16, 2025
Lorrie L. Jamieson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born on November 27, 1971, in Kalamazoo, Lorrie was the beloved daughter of Henry Esman Jr. and Betty (Jonas) Root.
Lorrie was a graduate of Allegan High School, class of 1989, and later attended Davenport University. She dedicated many years...
Deborah J. Sylvester
Dec 14, 2025
Deborah J. Sylvester, affectionately known as Debi, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on August 5, 1954, in Swindon, England, to Jack and Doreen (Williams) Sausaman, who precede her in death.
Debi graduated from Plainwell High School in 1973 and from Davenport College. She dedicated 28 years of her career to...
Edwin H. Holmes
Dec 12, 2025
Edwin “Eddie” Holmes passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born on December 7, 1958, the son of Edwin and Mary (Howe) Holmes. Eddie graduated from Otsego High School in 1977. He worked operating heavy equipment in the area and later moved to Bryan, Texas where he continued working in excavating for over 30...
Zaidos N. Church
Dec 5, 2025
Zaidos Neil Church passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Michigan Veterans Home in Grand Rapids.
He was born on July 30, 1942, in Plainwell, the son of James Donald and Edith Mae (Coutcher) Church. As a young man Zaidos was active in the Boys Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout rank. In the summer of 1960, he attended the...
Russell D. Stratton
Dec 4, 2025
Russell D. Stratton, affectionately known as Russ, passed away, Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Lawton. He was born on November 28, 1943, in Plainwell, the son of Willard and Rhetha (Harvey) Stratton. Russ was raised in Otsego and graduated from Otsego High School in 1962. For 37 years he worked at Plainwell Paper and for 14 years at Perrigo retiring...
Steven L. Tucker
Dec 1, 2025
Steven L. Tucker passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on December 6, 1972, he was the son of Melvin and Mary Lou (Snyder) Tucker.
Steve had many jobs over the years and spent many years working in construction. Most recently he was employed at the Gun Lake Casino.
Steve found joy in simple pleasures. He enjoyed...
Monna L. Covault
Nov 30, 2025
Monna passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Kauhale in Otsego.
She was born on July 1, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Iris (Gothrup) Smith. As a young woman Monna enjoyed painting and drawing. She was a skilled seamstress and liked doing puzzles. On August 13, 1950, in Bloomingdale she married Clyde “Red” Covault Jr. who passed away...
Astrid P. Carlson
Nov 23, 2025
Astrid P. Carlson passed away on November 23, 2025, at the Hope Network AFC Home in Sparta. She was born on October 29, 1936, in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Madsen) Carlson.
Astrid worked at Goodwill and the Hope Network, where she was known for her compassionate spirit and dedication to helping others.
Astrid had a vibrant personality...
Patricia M. Ellis
Nov 21, 2025
Patricia M. Ellis passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the Heritage Community in Kalamazoo. Born on May 5, 1948, in Plainwell, she was the daughter of Wallace and Mildred (Marshall) Pinks.
Patty had many hobbies, a green thumb and loved gardening. She found immense joy in listening to music and singing. She delighted in solving crossword puzzles, taking walks...
Norma L. Davis
Nov 15, 2025
Norma Davis passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Shelbyville, Michigan.
She was born September 8, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the youngest daughter of Theodore and Amanda (Marshall) Renner. Following the loss of her mother at an early age, Norma was raised in foster care in Richland, Michigan, apart from her...
Leora M. Varricchio
Nov 13, 2025
Leora Marian Turner Varricchio, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and devotion. Born in a blizzard on February 24, 1929, to Ray and Winnie Turner, Leora grew up with deep admiration for her two older brothers, Irwin and Vernon Turner. Both...
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