
Marilyn F. Hinkle of Otsego passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006 in Plainwell. Mrs. Hinkle was born March 27, 1926 in Hillsdale, MI to Frank and Virgie (Palmer) Stiles. Marilyn was a member of P.E.O. Chapter ED, the First Congregational Church and the Ladies Guild, Friends of the Library and golfed on a league for many… Continue Reading
Shenia A. Saldana

Shenia A. “Shortie” Saldana passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in Allegan. Shenia was born October 26, 1953 in Allegan to Terrance and Alma (Hampton) Miller. She enjoyed gardening, dogs, birds and deer. She is survived by her daughters Tara and Sonya and a granddaughter Hannah; 3 brothers and a sister; Jody Miller, Wyatt… Continue Reading
Richard Tripp

Richard Tripp passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at his home with family by his side. Mr. Tripp was born January 12, 1927 in Ireton, Iowa to Edward and Katherine (Hoverda) Tripp. For many years he was employed with Waanders Concrete as a crane operator, retiring in 1973. Richard was a member of the Allegan… Continue Reading
Charles W. Cook

Charles W. Cook passed away Saturday, October 6, 2006. Charles was born August 15, 1916 in Allegan, the son of Earl and Genevieve (Styles) Cook. Surviving are a son Gary Cook; a daughter, Charlene Daleiden; a granddaughter, Tracey Cook; a niece, Teresa ‘Terri’ Fairfield; a nephew, Robert Goodacre. He was preceded in death by his… Continue Reading
Bert Lantman

Bert Lantman of Plainwell, MI passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 in Kalamazoo. Bert was born May 12, 1914 in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Hermina (Caninga) Lantman. Bert served in the US Army and the Marine Corps during WWII. On June 14, 1947, he married the former Madeline Dunn, who preceded him in… Continue Reading
Benjamin D. Worden

Benjamin ‘Dale’ Worden of Alamo died Thursday, September 21, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Dale was born September 6, 1928 in Pontiac, Michigan. He was adopted by Benjamin and Tena (McAllister) Worden in Pontiac on March 11, 1929. Dale attended the Pontiac Public Schools. He served in the… Continue Reading
Claress Jane Bass

Claress ‘Jane’ Bass passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2006 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Bass was born July 1, 1936 in Kalamazoo to Ralph and Mildred (Esseltine) Boyd. Claress had many interests, including gardening and working crossword puzzles, and was a NASCAR and golf fan. She loved her grandchildren very much. Surviving are a daughter and a… Continue Reading
Patrick D. Galovan

Patrick ‘Pat’ Galovan died Monday, September 18, 2006 in Plainwell. Pat was born April 19, 1946 in ThreeRivers to Adolf “Gus” and Barbara (Houghtaling) Galovan. Pat graduated from St. AugustineHigh School in Kalamazoo in 1964 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-69. He was a graduate of the Kendall School of Design in… Continue Reading
Susan K. Tripp

Susan K. Tripp passed Away Sunday, September 17, 2006 at The University of Chicago Hospital. Susan Was Born may 25, 1953 in Allegan to Jerold And Gloria (Allen) Tripp. She is Survived BY Three Children; Keith Harwood, Heidi Merchant of Allegan And Sarah Paff of Plainwell; 7 Grandchildren; Her Parents; 3 Siblings; Bruce (Anne) Tripp… Continue Reading
Mary Jean Anderson

Mary Jean Anderson of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, September 14, 2006 in Alamo. Mrs. Anderson was born October 14, 1920 in Plainwell to Ruby and Frances (Gerry) Tubbs and was a life long resident of the area. During her working years she had been employed with area banks, worked at Weyerhauser Paper Co. and was… Continue Reading