Obituaries
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...
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...
Jasmine S. Glasgow
Sep 4, 2025
Jasmine Skye Glasgow, born on January 14, 2000, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, passed away on September 4, 2025, in Kalamazoo, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a bright light in the lives of those who knew her and will be deeply missed.
Jasmine graduated from Gobles High School in 2019. After graduation, she worked at Waggin Tails in...
Robert L. Fuller
Aug 30, 2025
Robert L. Fuller passed away on August 30, 2025, at Kauhale in Otsego. Born on April 13, 1935, in Otsego, he was the cherished son of Charles and Beatrice (Beldon) Fuller.
Bob led a remarkable life marked by a strong sense of duty and passion. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era, stationed in Germany,...
Thomas F. Teed
Aug 28, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Teed, passed away on August 28, 2025, at the Life Care Center of Plainwell. He was born on March 20, 1937, in Newberry, to the late John and Effie (Rall) Teed.
Tom had a profound impact on those around him, spending an admirable 32 years caring for patients at the State Hospital in Newberry until his retirement in 1991....
Matthew S. Veldt
Aug 28, 2025
Matthew “Matt” Veldt, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2025, in Parchment. Born on August 5, 1984, in Kalamazoo, he was the son of John and Lori (Pikkaart) Veldt. Matt graduated from Otsego High School in 2002 and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He dedicated himself to a fulfilling career as a...
Roger M. Mason
Aug 27, 2025
Roger passed away peacefully at his home in Otsego on August 27, 2025. Born on July 20, 1942, in Otsego, he was the beloved son of John and Addie (Parsons) Mason.
Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart medal. After his service, he returned to his hometown where he...
Sharon Shattuck
Aug 23, 2025
Sharon L. Shattuck ( Pion) of Mission, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, Texas, surrounded by family and her close friend Nancy. Sharon was born January 25, 1942, the daughter of Ervin and Frances (Cool) Pion.
She loved spending time with family and friends. She went to Otsego High School. On June...
Larry W. Harness
Aug 23, 2025
Larry W. Harness passed away on August 23, 2025, at Wings Home in Allegan. He was born on November 12, 1954, in Kalamazoo, the son of Leo and Maxine (Davidson) Harness.
Larry dedicated a significant part of his life to his career as an electrician. In 1976, he expanded his service to the community by becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer. Beyond...
Timothy S. Lapham
Aug 22, 2025
Tim passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 22, 2025.
He was born on January 15, 1961, the son of Stuart and Susan (Hall) Lapham. Tim graduated from Lawton High School in 1979. He loved everything about cars and worked painting cars at several area body shops including Tappers Body Shop, Shepard’s Auto Body and Visions Car and Truck Accessories.
Tim began attending Journey...
James F. Dendel
Aug 22, 2025
James F. Dendel passed away on August 22, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Battle Creek. He was born on December 23, 1942, in Allegan, the son of Raymond and Irene (Boylan) Dendel.
Jim graduated from Otsego High School in 1961. He began working at Parker Hannifin in 1964 and was a devoted tool and die maker for 40 years until...
Jeffrey S. Noble
Aug 20, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Noble passed away at his home in Kalamazoo on August 20, 2025, at the age of 64.
Born on November 15, 1960, in Allegan, he was the beloved son of Gordon and Joyce (Cleary) Noble. Jeff proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Throughout his life, Jeff dedicated himself to various manufacturing jobs in the area.
His greatest joy...
Dorothy A. Shattuck
Aug 19, 2025
Dorothy A. Shattuck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at her home in Allegan. Born on May 21, 1941, in Allegan, she was the cherished daughter of William and Jeanetta (Boerman) VanDerMeer.
Dorothy was a 1958 Otsego High School graduate. She worked at the H.L. Friedlin Company sewing coats in Allegan and dedicated much...
Ronald A. Miller
Aug 19, 2025
Ronald A. Miller was born on December 15, 1938, in Columbus, Wisconsin, to Walter and Erna (Poetter) Miller. He peacefully passed away on August 19, 2025, at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1957, he pursued higher education at the University of Wisconsin, where he graduated in 1968. He furthered his academic accomplishments...
Hazel L. Dodge
Aug 16, 2025
Hazel Dodge, age 88, passed away peacefully at Centrica Rose Arbor Hospice on August 16, 2025.
She was born August 25, 1936, in Ishpeming, MI, to the late Theodore and Blanche Sharkey as the oldest of 9 children. Hazel attended Gwinn Schools and graduated in 1953. In 1955 she married Dwayne “Hank” Enos and together brought into the world a son...
Paul R. Ponitz
Aug 14, 2025
Paul passed away peacefully at his home in Otsego on August 14, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on February 5, 1942, in Battle Creek, he was the son of Paul and Evelyn (Schmidt) Ponitz. His early life laid the foundation for a remarkable journey filled with love, dedication, and achievement.
Paul graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and...
Kathryn S. Plotts-Shimnoski
Aug 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, Kathryn Sue (Dunklee) Plotts-Shimnoski passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 11th, with loved ones by her side, after facing a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.
True to who she was, she met even this final chapter with grace, humor, and love. Kathy lived her...
Daniel S. Chapman
Aug 7, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Chapman passed away peacefully at his home in Plainwell on August 7, 2025. He was born on October 24, 1969, in Kalamazoo, the son of Thomas and Gwendolyn (Howard) Chapman.
He dedicated many years of his life to public service, serving as a Police Officer in Decatur, Dowagiac, and Mattawan. Dan also served as a Deputy Sheriff in Mackinac...
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