Obituaries
Robert D. Curry
Bob passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
He was born March 9, 1940 in Martin the son of Russell and Florence (Knight) Curry. For 42 years he had worked at Mead Paper Company until his retirement. Bob enjoyed fishing for pan fish and bass, bowling and spending time at the lake with family. He liked following the ... Read complete obituary here
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Thomas M. Balgoyen
Tom passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.
He was born March 24, 1930 in Allegan the son of Thomas “Marvin” and Frances (McConney) Balgoyen. Tom joined the US Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957. He had worked at Philmore Equipment for 16 ½ years, Rockwell International for 30 years and had worked part ... Read complete obituary here
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Carl Holland
Carl was a devoted Christian, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, June 13, 2018.
Carl was born May 26, 1919 in Kalamazoo to Everett and Cora (Deurloo) Holland. He grew up and learned the lessons of hard work in his father’s dairy. He attended Otsego Public ... Read complete obituary here
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Michael LaGrow
Michael LaGrow of Otsego passed away peacefully at his home Sunday night, June 10, 2018. Michael was born July 5, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Ervin “Red” and Jean (Kranich) LaGrow. After graduating high school he served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. Michael married Sally Newington on December 11 1981 in Otsego, Michigan ... Read complete obituary here
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Paul Holtman
Paul Allen Holtman of Otsego, Michigan, was taken home peacefully to the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 11, 2018.
Paul was born on April 28, 1940 in Kalamazoo to Claus and Ruth (VerHage) Holtman. He graduated from Richland High School. Paul married Connie Hurley on October 24, 1959 at the Plainwell United Methodist Church. He owned ... Read complete obituary here
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David Lukins
David Lukins of Delton, Michigan died while taking a walk around his property in Delton.
Dave was born August 2, 1961 in Plainwell to Dean and Mary (Clawson) Lukins. He grew up on a dairy farm. Dave graduated from Martin High School in 1979.His first job was working at Ash Industry. He was employed at the former Pet Milk company and current Bay Valley ... Read complete obituary here
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Tadeusz “Tad” Gluchowski
Tad passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 7, 1951 in Drohiczyn Poland, son of Lucien and Michalina (Daniluk) Gluchowski. Tad immigrated to the US in 1978, where he met and married Sheryl (Foote). He co-owned and operated S&K Tool & Die Company in Kalamazoo for many years, and worked at Tengam ... Read complete obituary here
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Joan R. Martin
Joan passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.
She was born August 26, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Alphonsus and Ruth (Bengtsson) Utt. Joan was a kind hearted woman who always thought of others before herself. She was an exceptional cook, baking being her specialty. Her Chocolate chip cookies were a particular favorite ... Read complete obituary here
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Robert P. “Bob” Barnes
Robert passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
He was born August 16, 1942 in Dowagiac, the son of Lester and Jean (Spivey) Barnes. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army. He had worked at Checker Motors for 29 years, working his way up to vice president of manufacturing and retired in 2005.
Bob enjoyed basketball, ... Read complete obituary here
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Mark A. McMillin
Mark Allan McMillin (Papa, Mac, Coach Mac) age 70, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 4, 2018 on the golf course of a heart attack.
Mark was born December 31, 1947 in West Plains, MO to Ruth and William McMillin. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School where he was an All-State baseball player, and talented musician.
Mark served ... Read complete obituary here
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