Obituaries
Ruth E. Patrick
Feb 14, 2026
Ruth passed away peacefully Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her home in Plainwell, surrounded by her family.
She was born August 15, 1934, in Plymouth, Ohio, the daughter of George and Polkie (Howard) Risner. As a young woman she worked as a seamstress at Kessler and then for several years at Parker Hannifin until her retirement. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, cooking, playing...
Carol A. Richardson
Feb 10, 2026
Carol A. Richardson passed away peacefully at her home in Gobles on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on January 4, 1943, in Mattawan Township, she was the daughter of Eugene and Ida (Campbell) Blesing. A graduate of Gobles High School in 1960, Carol began her career at National Water Lift, where she worked for approximately seven years...
Darwin G. Lampen
Feb 10, 2026
Dar passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.
He was born December 6, 1951, in Holland, the son of Willis and Hilda (Albers) Lampen. Dar proudly served his country in the Air National Guard. He began his career in the grocery business, was a truck driver delivering bread for Oven Fresh for 10 years then worked at...
Alicia A. Nelson
Feb 8, 2026
Alicia Ann Nelson went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1965, in Sacramento, California.
Alicia faithfully served as Co-Pastor alongside her husband, Scott, at New City Church in Kalamazoo. She was known for her deep love for her family, her unwavering commitment to following the Lord, and her selfless leadership within...
Carrie K. Green
Feb 8, 2026
Carrie K. Green passed away on February 8, 2026, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Born April 28, 1963, she was the cherished daughter of Howard Jr. and Carolyn (Hall) Boss. Carrie lived a life filled with love, kindness, and compassion. Carrie graduated from Otsego High School in 1981. She worked at Kmart in Plainwell in human resources until they closed and...
Michelle L. Tourangeau
Feb 2, 2026
Michelle passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born January 20, 1972, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Francis “Butch” and Brenda Johnson. Michelle graduated from Bangor High School in 1990 and attended Grand Valley State University before transferring to Aquinas College where she earned her teaching degree.
She worked at Bloomingdale...
Francis B. Scarsella
Feb 1, 2026
Frank passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born on January 17, 1949, in Mount Clemens, the son of Anthony and Doris (Winkler) Scarsella. Frank started his career at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Container and went on to work at Menasha for 31 years until they closed in 2005. He then finished his bachelor's...
Lois J. Bush
Jan 30, 2026
Lois (Counterman) Bush age 87 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at home.
She was born November 3, 1938, in Allegan. Lois was the beloved daughter of Leon and Ivy Counterman. She was the youngest of 7 children. She graduated from Allegan High School. She worked for the Ben Franklin store and Ace Hardware in Allegan.
October...
Kathleen E. Woodstock
Jan 29, 2026
Kathy passed peacefully into the arms of her savior on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 8, 1953, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the daughter of Lawrence and Donadene (Wolfe) Dawson.
For the past 30 years she has operated a cleaning business for clients in Otsego and...
Shirley A. Moore
Jan 28, 2026
Shirley Ann Moore (nee Chapman) passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan, at the age of 90.
She was born on November 30, 1935, in Wayland, Michigan, to Frank and Dorthy Boss Chapman. Shirley was a loving mother survived by her children, Tim (Robin) Moore, Kathy (Bob) Vist, Robin (David) Reynolds, Steve (Kathy) Moore and...
Tyler J. Patrick
Jan 25, 2026
Tyler passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Kalamazoo.
He was born on October 11, 1994, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul Patrick and Stephanie Sullivan. Tyler graduated from Plainwell Alternative Education in 2012. He worked in residential construction specializing in drywall. He loved being outdoors, riding dirt bikes and 4-wheelers and spending time in the pool.
Surviving are his children; parents,...
Onalee I. Potter
Jan 22, 2026
Onalee passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home in Kalamazoo.
She was born March 1, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward and Ruby (Price) Ordiway. Onalee graduated from Otsego High School in 1956 and as a young woman worked at Harding’s. While raising her family she helped on the family farm and vineyard. She helped grow grapes that...
Janice E. Dekker
Jan 17, 2026
Janice passed away peacefully on her birthday, Saturday January 17, 2026, at Woodland Terrace in Otsego, surrounded by family who adored her. The daughter of Jospeh and Ardith (Bullock) Webber she was born in Kalamazoo in 1944 with a fire, a wit and a heart big enough to hold everyone she met, she lived a life overflowing with laughter, love...
Norma J. Lewis
Jan 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Jean (Jeanne) Lewis. Our beloved Jeanne was born on October 24, 1956, to her loving parents Richard and Bernice (Kavanaugh) Merrill.
Jeanne spent her childhood being raised in a small two-bedroom house with her parents, three brothers and four sisters who all fondly called her Bug. She spent many...
Carole L. Budweg
Jan 7, 2026
Carole passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born on December 13, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Jessie (Moore) Griesmeyer. For many years Carole worked as a pharmacy tech at Campbell Pharmacy in Plainwell until her retirement in 2015. In her free time, she loved being outdoors, traveling, shopping and taking care of...
Alva "Woody" Justice
Jan 6, 2026
Woody passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at U of M Health West in Wyoming.
He was born October 25, 1947, in Greenup County, Kentucky, the son of Ruben and Exie (Barker) Justice. Woody proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. For over 20 years he worked at Kono’s Inc. in Martin, until his retirement in 2015.
Woody was...
Rebecca L. Sullivan
Jan 6, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Sullivan passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2026, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born on December 5, 1961, in Livingston County, Illinois, to Max and Doris (Heiken) Reeser. Becky was married in 1995 to her husband Jim and put up with his antics for 30 years.
Becky took immense pride in her role...
Virginia J. Van De Wege
Jan 5, 2026
Virginia passed away Monday January 5, 2026, at her home in Plainwell. She was born July 15th, 1940, in Banks Township, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest and Christina (Toringa) Brown.
In 1959 Virginia married the love of her life, James VanDeWege III; together they raised 5 children. Virginia worked at Checker Motors, Unwinder, Meijer and also did in home healthcare. As...
Nancy A. Jenney
Dec 29, 2025
Nancy passed away on December 29, 2025, at her home in Plainwell. She was born in Plainwell, the daughter of Donald and Sally (Meyers) Jenney.
Nancy dedicated herself to her career as a waitress and bartender, serving patrons at various establishments in the area and in Florida. Nancy found joy in the simple pleasures that life had to offer. She had...
George H. Fuller Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
George passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born in Plainwell, on January 15, 1948, to George and Dorene (Collick) Fuller. With a big personality that lit up every room he entered, George was known for his love of people and his warm-hearted demeanor. He worked at Burger King in Plainwell during the 1990s, where...
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