Obituaries

Glen L. “Jerry” Lawrence of Otsego, Michigan passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Plainwell. Mr. Lawrence was born October 26, 1918 in Earlville, Iowa to James and Bessie (Powell) Lawrence. As a young man Glen served his country in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. Following his time in the service he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator...

Ronnie Clair Leonard of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died Thursday, July 14, 2011, at his home. Ronnie was born October 24, 1953 in Dowagiac to Richard and Margaret (Blanchard) Leonard.For 17 years he was employed with Welch Foods in Lawton and later worked at Motan in Plainwell for several years.In his leisure time he enjoyed airplanes, playing fetch with his cat Alley;...

Lester E. Long of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011, in Kalamazoo. Mr. Long was born August 5, 1939 in Otsego to Russell and Marie (Mollitor) Long and was a lifelong resident of the area.For over 15 years he was employed with Brown Company, which became James River. He was an avid league bowler and had been honored...

Dale Joslin of Otsego, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 in Wayland. Dale was born August 13, 1975 in Martin, Michigan to Dale and Charlotte (Frank) Joslin.Surviving are his mother, Charlotte Joslin of Otsego; a daughter Destiny Newhouse, of Lander, Wyoming; 3 brothers, Mike Durfee of Merson Corners, Dan Durfee of Otsego and Zane Joslin of Allegan.He was preceded in...

Gary L. Taylor of Mount Pleasant, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Otsego. Gary was born February 7, 1950 at the Greenville Hospital in Montcalm Co. to Leon and Reva (Nostrant) Taylor. Gary had been employed at the State Hospital as a Medical Aide and enjoyed tinkering in the garage.Surviving are 6 daughters, Teresa McCarthy, Jenny Taylor, Shawna...

Genevieve Overton of Otsego, MI passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 in Plainwell. She was born June 29, 1914 in Argentine Township, Gaines, Michigan to Jacob G. and Mae (Arms) Judson. Genevieve taught 1st grade for over 30 years for the Detroit Public Schools, she was active in a Bridge Club and was an avid reader belonging to several book...

Rachael Brown of Grand Rapids, MI (Formerly of Kalamazoo) passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Holland. Mrs. Brown was born November 30, 1923 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Albert & Gertrude (Schuur) Linneman. Rachael graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and from Parson’s Business School in Kalamazoo before attending radio school in Chicago, IL. Rachael earned an Associate’s Degree...

Lyle Willard of Otsego, Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Kalamazoo. Lyle was born August 17, 1926 in Climax Township, Kalamazoo County, MI to Charles and Myrtle (Berger) Willard. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II in Japan. After returning from the service he worked as a papermaker at KVP, later becoming Crown Vantage,...

Kenneth J. ‘Ken’ Dimock of Allegan, Michigan passed away June 26, 2011 at his home. Mr. Dimock was born October 17, 1951 in Kalamazoo to Morton Dimock and Lenora (Peterson) Wood. Ken was an Army Veteran serving with the 101st Airborne Div. in Viet Nam from 1971-1972 and in Germany from 1975-1977 earning the rank of E-6. He was a...

Nancy Ann Cardosa of Shelbyville, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born August 16, 1961 in Muskegon to Terry and Ellen (Scott) Banta.Nancy loved the Lord and was a very active member of InTents Life Family Church in Otsego. She also loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.On March 11,...

Mrs. Rosa Lee ‘Rosie’ (Piper) Williams of Plainwell, Michigan, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, in Kalamazoo.Rosa Lee was born January 16, 1926, in Burlington, MI, the daughter of Russell and Ula (Thayer) Olds. She was last employed at State Technical Institute, Pine Lake. Rosie was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post #0250 of Plainwell. She enjoyed the...

Gerrit M. “Gary” Schuiteboer of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at his home. Mr. Schuiteboer was born January 12, 1934 in Kalamazoo to Martin and Anna (Bussema) Schuiteboer.For many years he was employed as an auto mechanic. Gary drove stock cars at area tracks and was known as “The Flying Dutchman”. He lived in California for 30...

Mary F. Schaeffer of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Sturgis.Mary was born November 6, 1932 in South Bend, IN to Leonard and Blanche (Geyer) Meert. She was a 1950 graduate of White Pigeon High School and had lived there for many years, until moving to Kalamazoo. After raising her family she attended Parsons Business School....

LeRoy A. Dunklee of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.LeRoy was born February 15, 1961 in Plainwell to Vernon and Mary (Adams) Dunklee and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a friend to everyone who knew him.LeRoy had worked many odd jobs for area businesses and friends, he...

Harry L. Rex of Allegan, Michigan (formerly of Otsego) went to be with the Lord Monday, June 13, 2011 in Allegan. Mr. Rex was born December 1, 1928 in Otsego to Walter and Evelyn (Tyler) Rex and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Harry had worked for Pickett and Schreur and for Bill Smith Sand and Gravel retiring...

Ruth S. Kruithoff of Otsego, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12, 2011 to be with her Lord. Ruth was born December 10, 1929 in Manila, Arkansas to Rollo and Doris Fleeman. Ruth enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren, she also enjoyed many motorcycle trips and rides with her husband Arnie. On February 14, 1993...

Mrs. Enola P. Terry of Plainwell (formerly of Otsego) passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 surrounded by her family.Mrs. Terry was born April 22, 1923 in Plainwell, the daughter of Lloyd and Hazel (Goodacre) Earl.Surviving are 2 daughters, Linda Dillon and Shelva Jean (Daniel Wolverton) Terry, all of Plainwell; 8 grandchildren, Ed, John, Deann, Nelson Jr., Patty, Jessie, Amanda and...

Donald R. “Ray” Hall of Plainwell, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Kalamazoo. Mr. Hall was born October 7, 1941, in Stockbridge, Michigan to Grover and Mae (Whitaker) Hall.Ray had worked as a driver for Hall Brothers Logging for many years, he also enjoyed the work he had done as a mechanic. In addition to working on them...

Marjorie I. Will, age 96, of Otsego passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 in Alamo. Marjorie was born February 21, 1915 in Chicago, the daughter of Carl and Isabel (Forner) Weddon.She was a member of the Otsego First Congregational Church and a volunteer for the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Marjorie graduated from Western Michigan University and had taught school for 33...

Alan Misner of Allegan, Michigan passed away on May 27, 2011, at Ely Manor in Allegan, surrounded by his family. Alan was born July 30, 1970 in Plainwell to Ricky and Linda (Livingston) Misner. He is survived by his mother, Linda Burton of Allegan; aunt, Sally (Dennis) Waldron of Allegan; cousins, Ginger and Dennis. In keeping with his wishes, cremation...