Obituaries
Jonathon C. Blowers
Dec 17, 2025
Jonathon C. Blowers passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on February 1, 1984, in Kalamazoo to Peter and Dawn (Moore) Blowers. Jon was a proud graduate of Otsego High School, where he completed his education in 2002 before earning a Master’s degree in accounting from Western Michigan University.
Professionally, Jon dedicated...
Jack Patrick
Dec 17, 2025
Jack Patrick passed away peacefully at his home in Otsego on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 29, 1938, in McGuffey, Ohio, Jack was the son of Role and Roxie (Hall) Patrick.
Jack dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career at Reed Manufacturing, where he worked diligently until his retirement in 1983.
Jack loved...
Lorrie L. Jamieson
Dec 16, 2025
Lorrie L. Jamieson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born on November 27, 1971, in Kalamazoo, Lorrie was the beloved daughter of Henry Jr. and Betty (Jonas) Root.
Lorrie was a graduate of Allegan High School, class of 1989, and later attended Davenport University. She dedicated many years to...
Deborah J. Sylvester
Dec 14, 2025
Deborah J. Sylvester, affectionately known as Debi, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on August 5, 1954, in Swindon, England, to Jack and Doreen (Williams) Sausaman, who precede her in death.
Debi graduated from Plainwell High School in 1973 and from Davenport College. She dedicated 28 years of her career to...
Edwin H. Holmes
Dec 12, 2025
Edwin “Eddie” Holmes passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born on December 7, 1958, the son of Edwin and Mary (Howe) Holmes. Eddie graduated from Otsego High School in 1977. He worked operating heavy equipment in the area and later moved to Bryan, Texas where he continued working in excavating for over 30...
Zaidos N. Church
Dec 5, 2025
Zaidos Neil Church passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Michigan Veterans Home in Grand Rapids.
He was born on July 30, 1942, in Plainwell, the son of James Donald and Edith Mae (Coutcher) Church. As a young man Zaidos was active in the Boys Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout rank. In the summer of 1960, he attended the...
Russell D. Stratton
Dec 4, 2025
Russell D. Stratton, affectionately known as Russ, passed away, Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Lawton. He was born on November 28, 1943, in Plainwell, the son of Willard and Rhetha (Harvey) Stratton. Russ was raised in Otsego and graduated from Otsego High School in 1962. For 37 years he worked at Plainwell Paper and for 14 years at Perrigo retiring...
Steven L. Tucker
Dec 1, 2025
Steven L. Tucker passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on December 6, 1972, he was the son of Melvin and Mary Lou (Snyder) Tucker.
Steve had many jobs over the years and spent many years working in construction. Most recently he was employed at the Gun Lake Casino.
Steve found joy in simple pleasures. He enjoyed...
Monna L. Covault
Nov 30, 2025
Monna passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Kauhale in Otsego.
She was born on July 1, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Iris (Gothrup) Smith. As a young woman Monna enjoyed painting and drawing. She was a skilled seamstress and liked doing puzzles. On August 13, 1950, in Bloomingdale she married Clyde “Red” Covault Jr. who passed away...
Astrid P. Carlson
Nov 23, 2025
Astrid P. Carlson passed away on November 23, 2025, at the Hope Network AFC Home in Sparta. She was born on October 29, 1936, in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Madsen) Carlson.
Astrid worked at Goodwill and the Hope Network, where she was known for her compassionate spirit and dedication to helping others.
Astrid had a vibrant personality...
Patricia M. Ellis
Nov 21, 2025
Patricia M. Ellis passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the Heritage Community in Kalamazoo. Born on May 5, 1948, in Plainwell, she was the daughter of Wallace and Mildred (Marshall) Pinks.
Patty had many hobbies, a green thumb and loved gardening. She found immense joy in listening to music and singing. She delighted in solving crossword puzzles, taking walks...
Norma L. Davis
Nov 15, 2025
Norma Davis passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Shelbyville, Michigan.
She was born September 8, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the youngest daughter of Theodore and Amanda (Marshall) Renner. Following the loss of her mother at an early age, Norma was raised in foster care in Richland, Michigan, apart from her...
Leora M. Varricchio
Nov 13, 2025
Leora Marian Turner Varricchio, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and devotion. Born in a blizzard on February 24, 1929, to Ray and Winnie Turner, Leora grew up with deep admiration for her two older brothers, Irwin and Vernon Turner. Both...
Douglas E. Laidlaw
Nov 13, 2025
Douglas "Doug" Laidlaw passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at Life Care Center of Plainwell. He was born May 15, 1951, in Oakland County, the son of Lloyd and Betty (Koop) Laidlaw.
Doug dedicated 43 years of his life to his career at Parker Hannifin, where he was recognized for his strong work ethic and outstanding contributions as an employee....
Kevin E. Tourangeau
Nov 11, 2025
Kevin E. Tourangeau passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025, at his home in Otsego. He was born on February 27, 1959, the son of Edward and Mary (Mehrley) Tourangeau. He graduated from Otsego High School, class of 1978. Kevin began his career at TruHeat before transitioning to Tiara Yachts, until an injury forced him to stop working.
Kevin had a deep...
Felix J. Survilla
Nov 11, 2025
Felix Survilla passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home in Allegan at the age of 94.
Born on May 30, 1931, in Chicago to Joseph and Veronika (Zivatkauskas) Survilla, Felix exhibited remarkable talent and determination from an early age. He graduated as the salutatorian of the Otsego High School Class of 1949, where he not only excelled academically but...
Donald L. VerHage
Nov 10, 2025
Donald Lee Ver Hage of Otsego, MI, went to be with his Lord on November 10, 2025. He was born May 15, 1943, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Donald and Martha Ver Hage, who preceded him in death.
He graduated from Otsego High School in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University in 1993. On May...
Robert D. Hogerwerf
Nov 8, 2025
Robert David Hogerwerf, a dedicated servant of God, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Wyoming, Michigan. Bob was born on October 26, 1942, in Grand Rapids MI, the son of Richard and Carolyn (Vogel) Hogerwerf.
A graduate of Wayland Union High School, Bob continued his education at Michigan State University, Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and later earned his Masters...
Brenda A. Langford
Nov 7, 2025
Brenda A. Langford passed away on November 8, 2025, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on April 23, 1958, in Allegan, the daughter of Dillard and Joyce (Flickinger) Langford.
Brenda graduated from Plainwell High School in 1976. She dedicated over 40 years to Parker Hannifin, a period marked by her commitment and strong work ethic, until her retirement in...
Justin B. Edgington
Nov 5, 2025
Justin Brian Edgington was born on February 3, 2002, in Kalamazoo, the cherished son of Brian and Rebecca (Chlebana) Edgington. He passed away suddenly on November 5, 2025, in Kalamazoo.
Justin was a 2020 graduate of Plainwell High School, where he was an all-state swimmer, ran cross country and track. Justin furthered his education by attending Michigan State University, Western Michigan...
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