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Phil passed away, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born December 7, 1940, in Plainwell, the son of Ernest and Mary (Rikerd) Glass. Phil graduated from Plainwell High School in 1959 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
For over 20 years he worked at Eaton Corporation in Kalamazoo and at Parker Hannifin for...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Patricia Ann Walker, Age 62, of Richland, MI passed peacefully on April 24, 2024. Pat was born Sept 24th, 1961 in Kalamazoo, MI daughter to Peter and Mary Thysse.
Pat married her high school sweetheart Rick Walker, on August 4, 1984 and...
Shirley passed away, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born October 8, 1939, in Hillsdale, the daughter of Hazel and Paul Moon. Shirley was a skilled seamstress who worked alongside her mother doing alterations for Judd Knappers. She also dedicated her time to driving a school bus, she was the Otsego Township Treasurer for many...
Kevin passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Metro Health in Grand Rapids.
He was born February 9, 1962, in Allegan, the son of Richard and Jeanna (Steggal) Strickfaden. Kevin worked at Stow Company in Holland for 7 years and previously at Meade-Johnson.
In his free time Kevin loved to fish. He also enjoyed hunting and taxidermy. Kevin was a wonderful husband,...
Ronald Earl “Cy” Livingston, passed away, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born August 14, 1923, the son of Raymond and Bessie (Lonsbury) Livingston. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in England, France and Germany. For over 40 years he was a gas service tech for Consumers Power until his...
Harold G. Rantz, passed away on April 13, 2024, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
He was born on April 4, 1931, in Martin Township, the son of Donald and LaVerne (Allen) Rantz. Harold dedicated over 40 years of his life to working at various construction companies through Operating Engineers Local 324 as a heavy equipment operator. Additionally, he owned and operated...
Ewart Jerome (EJ) Hart, age 76, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 10, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1947, in Muskegon, Michigan to Ewart Hart Sr. and Patricia Hart.
EJ graduated from Portage Central High School in 1965 and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Thomas. He pursued his education at Western Michigan...
A life well lived. Born May 20, 1946; Died April 9, 2024; Kalamazoo.
Ann amassed the most true-hearted friends a person could hope for on their journey, which was a direct reflection of her personality. As her Parkinson's progressed, her valued family members and friends offered her much needed support and comfort. She was a playful, imaginative, adoring grandmother, always delighting...
Judy passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home in Plainwell.
She was born September 11, 1956, in Allegan, the daughter of Max and Beverly (Smith) Commons. Judy loved baseball and enjoyed following the Detroit Tigers. She liked horse racing and watching TV, especially Jeopardy.
Surviving are her son, Mark (Summer Jensen) Keech; grandchildren, Mia and Hunter Keech and Cammi Hall;...
Al passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
He was born August 29, 1937, in Moulton, Alabama, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Martin) Turner. As a young man Al worked construction and carpentry jobs and at the paper mill in Parchment and retired from Michigan Gas Company in 1995.
Al was an avid Alabama Football fan...
Sandra L. Roblyer, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, in Otsego.
She was born on January 9, 1944, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Oral and Maydel (Austin) Mann. Sandy was raised in Climax-Scotts and graduated from high school in 1961.
She was a talented seamstress known for her exceptional work for individuals and retail companies. Her skills as a seamstress were unparalleled,...
Doug passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Kalamazoo.
He was born July 29, 1951 in Plainwell, MI the son of Arthur and Rosalyn (Brewster) London. Doug was a 1970 graduate of Plainwell High School, he loved cars, going on long drives and his little companion dog Tuphie.
He is survived by his children, Lori London of Kalamazoo, Heath (Stacey) London of...
Bob passed away, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home in Kalamazoo.
He was born April 12, 1937, in Plainwell, the son of Burleigh and Gladys (Darling) Arndt. Bob proudly served his country in U.S. Army in the 101st. Airborne Division. He worked for M-DOT, Mac Sim Bar and for many years was a truck driver for Michigan Cottage Cheese until...
Jimmy T. Irving, age 64, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Kalamazoo. Jimmy was born December 13, 1959 in Germany to Rodney and Johanna (Hartmann) Irving. The family moved to the United States when he was 3 years old, and made their home in Otsego.
Jimmy graduated from Otsego High School in 1978. He was a very social person,...
Jerry D. Robinson Jr. of Otsego, MI (formerly of Coloma), passed away, March 28, 2024, at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, after a 3-year struggle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly; children, Rebecca and Kai; parents, Jerry and Sandra Robinson; brother, Jason (Mary) Robinson; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and his dog, Jarvis. Jerry was...
William “Bill” Rohr, 64, of Otsego, Michigan, tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident Monday, March 25, 2024, near Port Charlotte, FL.
Bill was born on September 18,1959 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late George and Gertrude (Martell) Rohr of Alamo.
Bill graduated from Otsego High School in 1977 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and...
Steve passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home in Shelbyville.
He was born May 21, 1948, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul and Mary (Dommanschet) Chappell. For over 35 years he worked at Parker Hannifin and did taxes for many people in the area.
Steve was a kid at heart and enjoyed joking around and making others laugh. He liked...
Tom passed away, Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.
He was born March 28, 1970, in Plainwell, the son of Kenneth and Patsey (Housel) Sinkler. Tom graduated from Plainwell High School in 1988. He worked at Denso Manufacturing in Battle Creek and was a janitor at several area businesses.
Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and enjoyed...
Joan passed away peacefully at Alamo Nursing Home in Alamo Township, early Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024.
She was born on March 19, 1937, to Chester and Jane Hale of Otsego, Michigan. Joan graduated from Otsego High School and Western Michigan University with a masters degree. She worked as an elementary school teacher for several years before deciding to stay at...
Nancy passed away, Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Lakeland Hospital, with her loving husband by her side.
She was born in Salamanca, New York, on August 10, 1945, the daughter of Norman and Katherine (Goff) Roszel. On September 4, 1971, in Niagara, New York, she married Daniel Pittner. Together they lived in Grand Rapids and moved to Big Rapids living in...
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