Obituaries
Phyllis A. Ploszaj
Phyllis passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Allegan.
She was born February 13, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Anthony and Harriett (Ciezynski) Maluchnik. Phyllis spent her early adult years working in Chicago at Marshall Fields and Joslyn Manufacturing, a street light manufacturing company.
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Ronald Lytle Sr..
Lytle, Ronald R. Lytle, Sr. of Otsego passed away suddenly on November 16, while pursuing his long-time passion: deer hunting.
Ron was born July 7, 1941 the first of four sons, to the late Ralph M. and Gertrude “Pat” (Nilles) Lytle in Toledo, Ohio. Early in his career, Ron worked for the City of Kalamazoo as a foreman in the Parks-Forestry ... Read complete obituary here
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Gayle L. Wilson
Gayle passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
She was born on July 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leon and Patricia (Volker) Mol. Gayle had worked at Parker Hannifin and most recently at Perrigo for 15 years until her retirement.
She enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul food pantry and Hospice. Gayle ... Read complete obituary here
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Ronald N. McFanin Jr.
Ronald passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home in Otsego.
He was born in Plainwell on February 29, 1936 the son of Ronald and Maxine (Sheldon) McFanin. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S Marines. He had owned and operated McFanin Construction for many years until his retirement. In his spare time Ron enjoyed woodworking. He was a member ... Read complete obituary here
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Garry L. Parrish
Garry passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Garry L. Parrish was born to James and Naomi (Punches) Parrish on June 8, 1946 along with his identical twin brother, Larry in Plainwell, Michigan. He was a 1964 Otsego High School graduate and a lifelong resident of the area. Garry was in the U.S. Army in the 196 Light Infantry ... Read complete obituary here
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Virginia M. Irons
Virginia Mary Irons passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born at home in Mesick, MI in 1935 to Magnus and Mary Hoseit and lived there until moving to Kalamazoo. In 1976 Virginia graduated from Tracy Beauty Academy, after which she decided to study for and received her GED high school ... Read complete obituary here
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Sierd “Butch” Hoekstra Jr.
Butch passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home in Martin.
He was born February 18, 1937 in Shelbyville the son of Sierd and Grace (Van Dyke) Hoekstra. Butch proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked at West Tab Paper Mill and at Lapham Heating and Cooling until his retirement. Butch enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. Most ... Read complete obituary here
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Berniece Burchett
Berniece Burchett of Otsego, MI passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Otsego. Berniece was born November 14, 1918 in Monterey Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan the daughter of Nick and Anna (Brenner) Boerman. She was a beautiful seamstress and made clothing for her children and herself. She enjoyed doing volunteer work including den mother for scouts, ... Read complete obituary here
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Wilma P. Gregory
Wilma Pauline Gregory, a lifelong resident of Otsego, MI died peacefully in her home on the 20th of November 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 28, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Gearhart) Wollenhaupt. Wilma married the love of her life, Donald Gregory, on March 22, 1947. Together they raised five children. Wilma was preceded ... Read complete obituary here
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Mary Lou Steele
Mary Lou passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Plainwell.
She was born February 8, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Earl and Blanche (Towne) Hoyt. Mary Lou had worked at Consumers Power for a couple of years. She met the love of her life, Bruce Steele on a blind date and they were married on September 2, 1950 ... Read complete obituary here
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