Obituaries
Vera Marie Russell
Oct 10, 2025
Vera Marie Russell, age 96, of Otsego, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Vera was born in Kalamazoo on May 4, 1929, to Raymond and Bernice (Dhaenes) Chadderdon. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Lee Russell on December 26, 1947, and shared 60 loving years together until...
Clarence "Clem" Reed
Oct 8, 2025
Clarence " Clem" Reed, age 80 of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in Kalamazoo.
Clem was born October 30, 1944, in Plainwell, the son of Adolph and Madeline (Risner) Reed. He attended Plainwell “Schools and worked for many years for Angle Steel and Lawrence Industries.
Clem was an entrepreneur in his own way. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, ATV’s and mushroom...
Dawn K. Heisler
Oct 6, 2025
Dawn Bowen Heisler, 61, of Plainwell, passed away on October 6th at her home.
Dawn was born on December 8th in Sturgis, MI to Robert and Edna Bowen. She graduated from Mendon High School and completed her Associates in Nursing from Glen Oaks Community College. Dawn worked as a nurse and was known for always putting her patients first.
She enjoyed gardening,...
Judith A. Hill
Oct 5, 2025
Judith A. Hill passed away peacefully at her home in Martin on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 14, 1940, in Cook County, Illinois, she was the daughter of Raymond and Lillian (Bernier) Loveless. Judy owned and operated Judy's Hilltop Beauty Shop for 50 years, a career that she proudly enjoyed until her retirement at the...
Barbara J. Olds
Sep 30, 2025
Barb passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Holland Hospital.
She was born November 20, 1948, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Jack and Elaine (Douglas) Olds. Barb was a 1967 Delton Kellogg High School graduate. She started her working career at Beverly Manor, Dy-dee Diaper Service and Alamo Nursing Home. She spent over 20 years working at McPherson Plastics and the...
Ronald E. Hofstra
Sep 26, 2025
Ronald Edward Hofstra, age 73, passed away on September 26, 2025.
He was born July 26, 1952, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Plainwell High School with the class of 1970. He worked at Plainwell Town & Country Grocery Store while he attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College learning the HVAC trade. He worked as a member of the Local 357 Pipe...
Marilyn E. Welcher
Sep 25, 2025
Marilyn peacefully passed away on September 25, 2025, at Kauhale in Otsego, surrounded by her family. Born on December 24, 1938, in Watson Township to Clarence and Edna (Burss) Mahieu, she lived a life dedicated to her family, education, and service.
Marilyn graduated from Martin High School in 1957 and went on to serve the Plainwell Middle School as a secretary...
William R. Stratton Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
William "Bill" Stratton Jr, born on January 20, 1959, in Anniston, Alabama, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was the beloved son of William and Mary (Willingham) Stratton.
Bill was a graduate of Otsego High School. A dedicated worker, he spent a portion of his professional life working for the City of Kalamazoo. He played...
Darlene G. Field
Sep 23, 2025
Darlene passed away Tuesday, September 23 ,2025, at her home in Kalamazoo.
She was born May 22, 1964, in Delton, the daughter of Fuzzy and Mildred (Swan) Burton. Darlene worked at Parker Hannifin for several years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed collecting antiques. On May 12, 1981, in Gobles, she married Donald Field who survives.
Also surviving are her daughters,...
Bradley J. Cameruci
Sep 20, 2025
Brad passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by his family at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born December 30, 1968, in Plainwell, the son of Robert and Judy (Vandevort) Cameruci.
Brad was a proud 1987 graduate of Plainwell High School. He worked in the finishing room at Plainwell Paper until they closed then went on to drive truck for...
Abigail M. Eldred
Sep 20, 2025
Abigail “Abby” Marie Eldred passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Bronson Hospital on September 20, 2025.
Abby was born on May 20, 2002, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was a fighter from the day she was born. She conquered two open heart surgeries at the University of Michigan and showed resilience after her strokes in 2018 and 2025.
Abby graduated...
Sally M. Doster
Sep 19, 2025
Sally Doster passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She is survived by son, Mark (Gale) Doster, daughters, Leesa (Richard Thomas) Doster and Karen (Rick Konecny) Doster; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Gail (Dale Parker) Doster, multiple nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Doster, parents, Joseph and Clara (Klinkner)...
Katherine N Crosby
Sep 18, 2025
Kate Crosby, cherished daughter, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2025, in Grand Haven. Born in Grand Rapids on September 16, 1989, precisely one day before her due date, she was the beloved daughter of Gary Crosby II and Kristy Zeluff. Kate will live on in all our hearts, in the warmth, humor and love she shared...
Isaac J. Ruthruff
Sep 13, 2025
Isaac passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 13, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born January 8, 1984, in Plainwell, the son of Terry and Cora (Hope) Ruthruff.
Isaac graduated from Paw Paw High School in 2003 and worked at Bronson Commons in Mattawan.
Isaac found joy in role-playing video games, fishing and hunting with his father. He cherished...
Sylvia S. Davis
Sep 12, 2025
Sylvia passed away peacefully at her home in Otsego on September 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on December 11, 1941, in Kalamazoo, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Susan (Cerroni) Christian.
Sylvia graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1959. She began her career at the Kozy Coach as a secretary; while working there she met her husband,...
Judy M. DeMann
Sep 10, 2025
Judy passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her home in Shelbyville.
She was born on August 6, 1947, in Portage, the daughter of Millard and Grace (Smith) Schug. For many years she worked as a housekeeper at a medical care facility until her retirement in 2012. On June 9, 1967, at Portage Reformed Church she married Carl DeMann who...
Barbara J. Campbell
Sep 10, 2025
Barbara was relieved of all her earthly pain on September 10, 2025, at Golden Orchards in Fennville, and is now in the presence of the Lord.
Barbara was born February 9, 1949, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Gene and Doris Bass. She loved family gatherings to make crafts and playing her favorite games including Aggravation and cards. Barbara cherished her family...
Paul M. Bronson
Sep 8, 2025
Paul passed away on September 8, 2025, in Kalamazoo.
He was born October 2, 1970, in Kalamazoo. Paul graduated from Otsego High School in 1989 and was a truck driver for Sherwood Foods. Paul had many passions in life but loved music most of all.
Surviving are his wife, Michelle of Shelby, mother and stepfather, Sherry (Kirby) Goodwin of Allegan and daughter,...
William Holdeman
Sep 8, 2025
William “Bill” Holdeman went home to with the Lord following his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a young man of 67 years, born October 18, 1957 in Allegan. He was the son of Marion “Verne” and Marylou Holdeman.
Bill enjoyed fishing with his son and grandson, being in the out-of-doors and was a big NASCAR Fan. Bill was a good...
Marcia J. Roberts
Sep 7, 2025
Marcia passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 7. 2025, surrounded by family at her home in Shelbyville. She was born on March 18, 1937, in Plainwell, the daughter of Jake and Edna (Woodhouse) Banks. For over 20 years, she worked for and eventually directed food service for Martin Public Schools. She worked for the school and their summer band camp program...
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