After 91 years, Mr. Russell Culver’s journey on Earth moved to the next level, with his passing at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell, on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was comforted, amazed and frequently amused by the memories of his life. Growing up on the Shelbyville farm established a strong work ethic (as well as a… Continue Reading
Raymond A. Winkel
Ray passed away, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home with his family and caregivers by his side, and went to be with his Lord and Savior. He lived all of his 37,131 days (101 years) to the fullest. Ray was born on March 13, 1922 in Harbor Beach, MI, the son of Herman and… Continue Reading
Terry L. Brenner
Terry passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born June 16, 1947 in Allegan the son of Keith and Lorraine (Harrington) Brenner. Terry attended Otsego High School and graduated in 1965. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict. For many… Continue Reading
Richard W. Bennett
Richard (Dick) Bennett, 85, of Alamo, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, following a short battle with cancer. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Dick took great pride in his faith in God, and his love of country, family, and community. Dick grew up in Mulberry, Indiana, and joined the Marine Corps after high school, serving… Continue Reading
Alvin E. Sweet
Alvin passed away, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Wings Home in Allegan. He was born October 14, 1943 in Wyandotte, MI, the son of Clarence and Alice (Prolo) Sweet. Alvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 1963-1966 where he was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu, Hawaii. Alvin also served in the… Continue Reading
Alice E. Salyer
Alice passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her home in Battle Creek. She was born in Gladwin on May 5, 1930, the daughter of Albert and Nellie (Kern) Sampson. Alice had been a resident of Allegan for many years and was an elementary school teacher at the Allegan Seventh… Continue Reading
Gordon A. Rantz
Gordon passed away, Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home in Plainwell, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 12, 1934 in Comstock, the son of Gerald and Adelaide (Janke) Rantz. Gordon proudly served his country in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. For many years Gordon worked around the clock… Continue Reading
Patricia L. Bowlby
Patricia Lynn Bowlby, known to her loved ones as Pat, passed away on October 24, 2023, at the age of 72 in Plainwell, MI. Pat was born on June 17, 1951, in Kalamazoo. To know Pat was to love her. She had a feisty and vibrant personality that brought joy to everyone around her. Her… Continue Reading
Ruth Ann Myers
Ruth Ann passed away, Friday, October 27, 2023 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. She was born February 25, 1941 in Lowell the daughter of Earl and Marion (Burch) Kinyon. Ruth Ann worked at several area businesses over the years including Heckman’s, Plainwell Lanes, Kal-Equip and retired from Bronson Hospital. Ruth Ann’s favorite and best… Continue Reading
Valory M. Havens
Valory passed away, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Gobles. She was born July 13, 1942 in Otsego the daughter of Charles and Roberta Fox. On July 2, 1960 she married Orville Jackson Jr. who preceded her in death. Also preceding are her son, John Jackson; daughter Linda; brothers, Larry, Albert, Roger,… Continue Reading
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