Obituaries

Elieen Ray of Otsego, Michigan, diedMonday, May 7, 2007inKalamazoo. Mrs. Ray was bornApril 25, 1921, inDetroitto Harvey and Rose (LaDuke) Goolsby. Elieen was a 1939 graduate ofKalamazooCentralHigh School. OnJune 29, 1940inIndianashe married Ritchey Ray who survives. They were owner/operators of “The Hut” Drive-in in Otsego. Elieen also worked at Parker Hannifin retiring in 1980. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Michael “Mike” Mollitor, 52 yeard old diedMonday, April 30, 2007at his home inCooperTownship. Mike was bornJune 14, 1954in Plainwell, the son of Bob Stratton andViolet Mollitor. Mike enjoyed writing music and singing, he was an accomplished guitar player. He also enjoyed fishing, going to races and playing catch. Mike attended Plainwell Assembly of God and Friendship Wesleyan churches. OnDecember 23,...

Willis “Bill” J. Bouwman, 80 years old, of Allegan died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at his home. Mr. Bouwman was born February 13, 1927 in Saugatuck, Michigan, the son of Henry and Lucy (Thomas) Bouwman. Mr. Bouwman was a member of Dunningville Reformed Church and had a strong love for the Lord, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening. On December 13,...

Betty J. Kenyon of Plainwell, Michigan, died Monday, April 23, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Kenyon was born December 31, 1930, in Plainwell to Lyle and Gladys (Null) McKibbin and was a lifelong resident of the area. Betty was a graduate of Otsego High School. For 40 years she was employed with Plainwell Paper Co., retiring in 1992. On August...

Patricia Ann ‘Pat’ Newman of Lubbock, TX (formerly of Otsego) diedThursday, April 19, 2007at a hospice care facility inLubbock. Pat was bornMarch 1, 1936inOtsego,MIto the late Raymond and Marian (Drew) Linsley. She grew up in Otsego and worked for Parker-Hannifin in Otsego and was transferred toPortlandandLos Angeles. After 18 years Pat began working for PFS/Ameriserve and had worked there for...

Mrs. Bobbi Doris Long, Lorenzo Alexander Mayfield II and Johnathan Anthony Mayfield died Monday, April 16, 2007 in Kalamazoo. Bobbi was born January 5, 1975 in Plainwell to Wayne and Doris (Syers) Long. She enjoyed people and waitressing at Derk’s Restaurant and Subway Restaurant in Kalamazoo. Her favorite leisure activity was writing poetry. Bobbi loved her children. Surviving are her...

Selma “Sally” Pickett, 92, of Otsego died Thursday, April 12, 2007 in Plainwell. Mrs. Pickett was born March 21, 1915 in Charleston Twp. MI to Lou and Alice (Wiley) Draper. Mrs. Pickett had eight children and was active in the P.T.A., was a Girl Scout leader and had sold Avon for 13 years prior to being employed by J.C. Penney...

Mark Howard Camp of Kalamazoo, Michigan. My husband and I, (Karen Sue Camp),were married for 31 years. We exchanged vows onApril 9, 1976inKalamazoo. During our marriage we were blessed with three children; Joel Allen, Eric William and Jessica Renee Camp. In June 2005, Joel married Brooke (Joyce) Camp, and their son, Nolan Jon Camp was born onJune 25, 2006. In...

Harvey M. ‘Mick’ Jensen of Otsego, Michigan, diedWednesday, April 4, 2007at his home. Mick was bornNovember 7, 1946, inGrand Rapidsto Edward and Margaret (Good) Jensen. During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Army inGermany. He owned the Windjammer Lounge in Otsego for approximately 15 years. Prior to that, he and his parents co-owned Barry Cleaners inHastingsfor 14 years....

Frank J. Lassen of Kalamazoo, Michigan, diedTuesday, April 3, 2007inKalamazoo. Mr. Lassen was bornAugust 3, 1920inLapeer,Michigan, the son of the late Frank C. and Beatrice Lassen. After graduation from high school in 1939, Frank moved toRoyal Oak. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII serving in the 12thArmy Postal Headquarters in the European Theatre of Operations. He received a...

Dale H. Staley of Otsego, Michigan, diedSaturday, March 31 2007inKalamazoo. Dale was bornFebruary 17, 1917in Otsego to Lloyd and Emma (Hopkins) Staley and was a lifelong resident of the area.He was employed with the MacSimBar Paper Co. for 46 years, retiring in 1981. He was a former past Governor of the Otsego Moose Lodge and enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing.OnAugust...

ADAMS, Joyce L.Bloomingdale,MIFormerly of OtsegoDiedFriday, March 30, 2007in Allegan.Friends may meet the family from1to2 P.M.Thursday at theWinkel Funeral Home,Otsego.A graveside service will immediately follow atMountainHomeCemetery,Funeral Celebrant William Rose officiating. Contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to the family for funeral expenses.Offer Condolence for the family of Joyce L. AdamsLeave a CondolenceCancel replyPlease share your message of condolence with...

Leonard Koziolek of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his Lord onMarch 27, 2007. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, his son Richard (Jacksonville,FL); and his son-in-law David Guthrey (Wyoming, MI).Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his children, Stephen (Jane) Koziolek, Nancy Guthrey, daughter-in-law Judy Koziolek, grandsons Robert (Marci) Koziolek, Edward (Cyndi) Koziolek; his granddaughter, Kris...

Raymond E. Lober of Plainwell, Michigan, diedFriday, March 9, 2007inGrand Rapids. Mr. Lober was bornApril 20, 1918in Martin to Harold and Isoline (Wilcox) Lober and had helped to build the homestead.He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving with the 79thInfantry Division inFranceandGermany.Raymond farmed most of his life and enjoyed making stained glass pieces until his health failed. Toward the...

David A. Thomson ofOtsego,Michigan, diedFriday, March 9, 2007inKalamazoo. David was bornDecember 15, 1955in Allegan to Duane and Beverly (Piffer) Thomson and was a lifelong resident of the area. When he was growing up his father was in the U.S. Air Force and the family had lived in several countries, includingOkinawa. He was employed with Humphrey Products for 15 years and...

Joshua Pontrello of Kalamazoo (Alamo Twp.) passed awayThursday, March 8, 2007at his home. Joshua was born inBuffalo,NYto John and Mary (Ucci) Pontrello.His faith was very strong and witnessing for Jesus was his main goal in life. Joshua worked as a millwright for General Motors inBuffalo,KalamazooandLansing, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. OnNovember 1, 1975inBuffalo, he married...

Thomas J. Karkau of Otsego, Michgian, diedSunday, March 4, 2007atBorgessHospital. Tom was bornApril 14, 1929inLansing,Michiganto Emil and Eva Marie (Longacher) Karkau.Tom was self employed in construction and built many Mobil and Shell gas stations all overMichigan. He was very artistic and good at repairing furniture, etc., enjoyed golf and bowling. Tom was an active member of the Otsego Moose Lodge,...

Mary “Alice” Hummel of Otsego, passed away Thursday March 1, 2007 at her home. Alice was born November 3, 1925 in Otsego, the daughter of Robert & Estella (Thompson) Guidebeck. She was a parishioner at the Otsego Church of God and was active in the sewing circle. On January 11, 1947 in Kalamazoo, she married Benjamin Hummel, who survives. Also...

Andrew L. Holewa of Otsego, Michigan, diedFriday, February 23, 2007inKalamazoo. Andrew was bornMarch 6, 1974inKalamazoo,MIto Ralph and Jane (Kohlhoff) Holewa. Surviving are his wife Lorie (Farmer) Holewa, 2 daughters, Melissa and Amy; his parents, Ralph and Jane of Clinton Twp.; brothers, Michael S. (Jane) Holewa of Charlotte, Michael T. (Danielle) of Marcellus, and a sister Cheryl Campbell of Kalamazoo; several...

Dillard Langford of Plainwell, Michigan, diedSunday, February 18, 2007inKalamazoo. Mr. Langford was bornMarch 20, 1927inBrodhead,Kentuckyto Emmit and Schrilda (Stokes) Langford. During WWII he served his country in the United States Navy. He was a life member of V.F.W. Post #3030, where he served on the color guard. For 30 years he was employed at the Plainwell Paper Mill. Dillard loved...