Mary passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born May 26, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bernard and Inice (Fike) Dalton. Mary worked at Preferred Plastics in Plainwell for 25 years. She was an avid Coca-Cola polar bear collector and enjoyed fishing, bowling and spending winters in… Continue Reading
Juan L. Castaneda
Juan passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born April 22, 1953 in Plainwell, the son of Santiago and Amelia (Lopez) Castaneda. Juan worked at Menasha for 27 years until his retirement in 2004. He then went on to graduate from Scottsdale Culinary Institute in 2007. In his free… Continue Reading
Keith A. Cogar
Keith passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home in Allegan. He was born April 27, 1973 in Holland the son of Karen (Hamrick) McCourt and Denzil (Trixie)Cogar. Keith was a 1991 graduate of Hamilton High School and went on to become a Master Electrician. He worked for Parkway Electric in Holland for 20… Continue Reading
Donald K. Shumaker
Don passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was born March 2, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harold and Nina Mae (Bixler) Shumaker. Don grew up in Plainwell and graduated in 1953. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. For many years… Continue Reading
Harold J. Elenbaas
Harold James Elenbaas passed away November 16, 2020 at age 90. He was born in Lucas, Michigan, November 29, 1929. Harold was the beloved husband of the late Patricia for 68 years, loving father of Nancy (Pat) Malarney, Janet (Ramsey) Vincent, Mark (Sharon) Elenbaas, Sandy (Brian) James and Judy (Darryl) Paputa and the proud and… Continue Reading
Donald G. Sparks Sr.
Don passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born March 4, 1937, in McGuffey, Ohio, the son of George and Virginia (Sturgell) Sparks. As a young boy Don moved to Michigan and attended school in Martin. After school he worked in the fields with his family, he also… Continue Reading
Albert W. Lappin
Al passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home in Alamo Township. He was born June 13, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Willis and Florence (Black) Lappin. Al owned and operated an asphalt paving company until his retirement in 2000. On July 2, 1954 at Oshtemo Methodist Church he married Alice Briggs. Together… Continue Reading
Sam R. Pearson
Sam passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home in Dorr. He was born October 28, 1960 in Kalamazoo the son of William and Reba (Root) Pearson. Sam graduated from Otsego High School in 1978 and went on to earn a degree in biology from Michigan Tech. He was employed at Evans Tempcon in… Continue Reading
Danny J. VanLent
Dan passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born December 12, 1951 the son of James and Shirley (Nichols) VanLent. Dan was a graduate of Plainwell High School and lifelong resident of the area. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Dan had worked as a police officer… Continue Reading
Helen E. Kingsbury
Helen went to be with her Lord Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born September 4, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward and Ruby (Price) Ordiway. Helen was a lifelong resident of Alamo Township. She was a hard worker and enjoyed taking care of the garden, her home and her family. On June 28,… Continue Reading
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