Obituaries

Curtis V. Phelps, Jr. of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed awaySunday, July 29, 2007. Curtis was bornAugust 25, 1946to Curtis andFlorence(Lindsley) Phelps. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters and brothers: Ellen Phelps of Otsego, MI, Nancy (Lee) Huse of Haughton, LA, Robert (Magleen) Phelps of Galesburg, MI, Joel (Kathy) Phelps of Watervliet, MI, Jane Roselip of Plainwell,...

Herbert “Dale” Redder of Allegan went to be with his LordFriday, July 27, 2007. Dale was bornJuly 14, 1940inJamestown,MIthe son of Justin and Helena (VanderVeen) Redder. Dale owned and operated a family dairy farm in Otsego from which he had retired. He was a member of Hit/Miss Engines and Fly Wheelers of South Haven and he enjoyed restoring and showing...

Chester Merda of Plainwellpassed away peacefully Friday afternoon,July 27, 2007l. He was born inChicago,ILonMay 19, 1935to Theodore and Veronica Merdowski. He graduated fromKellyHigh SchoolinChicagoin 1954. His career began at Crane Co., Kraml Dairy, and Country Delight, but he then worked for Roadway Trucking until his retirement after 25 years. While working, he resided in theChicagoarea, then in New Lenox, IL...

Timothy J. ‘Tim’ Bowe of Otsego, Michigan, passed awaySunday, July 22, 2007at his home. Tim was bornDecember 17, 1954inKalamazooto Phillip and Shirley (Wojciehowski) Bowe. For many years he was employed as a maintenance mechanic. He enjoyed building his truck, working on cars, music, target shooting and especially enjoyed spending time with his children. OnFebruary 14, 2001in Coloma he married Christa...

Larry L. Conklin of Plainwell, Michigan, went home to be with his LordSaturday, July 21, 2007at his home.Larry was born in Allegan onJune 11, 1942. He was 65 years old.Larry lived in Allegan for 48 years and then in the Otsego/Plainwell area for the next 17 years.He leaves behind his wife, Diane K. Conklin; his brothers Gary Conklin and Chuck...

June E. (Foote) Foust of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayFriday, July 20, 2007inKalamazoo.June was bornJune 7, 1956in Allegan, the daughter of Charlie and Nancy (Martin) Foote. June was employed with the Allegan andPlainwellSchoolsand was a volunteer for Head Start and Even Start.June was active in many local Bible Study groups, withHorizon Circleof Friends and with her neighbors at Baraga Manor. Surviving...

Pamela Ann Reed of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayTuesday, July 17, 2007inByronCenter.Pamela was bornOctober 31, 1951in Dowagiac, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Peck) Stephenson. She taught over 20 years at theGrand RapidsCentralHigh Schooland for 10 years was the Early -on coordinator at theAlleganCountyIntermediateSchool District. She was a member of theUnited Way. Pam loved to spend time with her grandchildren. OnJuly...

Raymond H. Quarry, of Otsego diedThursday, July 6, 2007, at his home. Mr. Quarry was bornAugust 24, 1936inKalamazoo, the son of Ralph andPearl(Henrickson) Quarry. Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He began working for the MacSimBar Paper Mill later known asRockTenn, retiring after over 32 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Surviving are a son, Larry Quarry...

Kenneth D. Galloway of Otsego, Michigan, diedThursday, July 5, 2007, at his home. Mr. Galloway was bornDecember 6, 1942in Plainwell, the son of Kenneth F. and Betty J. (Edson) Galloway. Ken was a 1961 graduate ofOtsegoHigh Schoolwhere he played baseball, basketball and football. After high school, he played minor league baseball and for 9 years was the varsity baseball coach...

Marjorie McNutt of Minnesota (formerly of Otsego) diedTuesday, July 3, 2007inMinnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry in 1994.Surviving are a daughter, Jeanette Peterson; 3 stepsons, Don (Alice) Norris, Ralph (Gloria) Norris and Shirley (Judy) Norris; grandsons, Rick (Kim) Peterson, Roger (Becky) Peterson; granddaughter, Karen (Bob) Story; great grandchildren, Andy Peterson, Jason, (Jessica) Peterson, Matthew (Amy) Peterson,...

Frances M. Jenner of Otsego, Michigan, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on July 2ndafter suffering a massive stroke in October 2006. She was born inKalamazooonJanuary 24, 1915. She was the daughter of Frank M. and Anna Lee (Kastead) Stimpson. She married Robert H. Williams and they were blessed with 3 daughters. She later married...

Delbert H. “Del” Kellogg of Otsego passed away peacefullyFriday, June 29, 2007at his home.Delwas bornMay 4, 1921inKalamazoo, the son of Grant and Edith (Hall) Kellogg. He worked in the printing industry for a total of 40 years between Doubleday Bros. and Mastercraft before starting his second career in teaching, and eventually retiring from theAlleganCountyAreaTechnical & EducationCenterin 1995.Delwas an Army Veteran...

Chester L. ‘Chet’ Cooley of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayMonday, July 30, 2007in Plainwell. Chet was bornApril 30, 1914in Allegan, the son of Delbert and Hannah (DeLano) Cooley. For 34 years, he was employed with the Menasha Paper Co. in Otsego, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego and a Life Member of VFW...

Trudy G. Hiscock of Otsego diedWednesday, June 27, 2007in Allegan. Trudy was bornFebruary 16, 1949to Robert and Maxine (Dull) Phillips inHastings. Mrs. Hiscock was a 1967 graduate ofDeltonKelloggHigh School. She had been employed by Kal-Equip,Allegan GeneralHospitaland most recently Trudy had worked for Borgess Cardio Thoracic Surgery for the last 16 years. She was an active member of the Otsego Church...

Jennie Marie (Osborne) Town of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayMonday, June 25, 2007, at her home with her family at her side. Mrs. Town was bornSeptember 28, 1939, inDouglas,Michiganto Thomas and Winnifred (Abbott) Osborne. She was a devoted wife to Raymond Town for 48 years and the wonderful mother of three children. Jennie loved her seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She...

Donna E. Harter of Allegan, Michigan, went to be with her Lord onThursday, June 21, 2007. Mrs. Harter was bornJanuary 12, 1922to Burr and Dora (Bouchard) Miller. Her favorite activities were sewing, embroidering, playing cards, fishing and traveling. She was an excellent house cleaner and had been employed by many area families. Donna was married to Merton Harter, who passed...

Nannette Wilgenhof of Plainwell, Michigan, went to be with her Lord onFriday, June 15, 2007. Mrs. Wilgenhof was bornMarch 7, 1927to Arthur and Ferol (Lane) Sonneville. For many years she was employed as a cook for the State of Michigan Rehabilitation Center for the Blind. Nannette was a member of theOakGroveBibleChurch. She loved going to the lake, flower gardening, her...

Darl L. Cooper of Plainwell, Michigan, passed awayWednesday, June 13, 2007in Wayland. Mr. Cooper was bornDecember 4, 1929in Otsego to Leon and Louise (Katz) Cooper and was a lifelong resident of the area. Darl served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. For over 30 years he was employed as an electrician with Simpson Paper Co., which...

Taylor N. Betts of Otsego, Michigan, passed awayTuesday, June 12, 2007as the result of an automobile accident and now resides in the arms of her Heavenly Father.Taylorwas bornAugust 19, 1988inKalamazooto Christopher and Katrina (Terry) Betts. She was a 2007 graduate ofHopkinsHigh Schooland for the past three summers was employed at the Dairy Freeze in Otsego.Taylorloved being with her family, hanging...

Jane M. (Berryman) McClearn, Age – 59 ofAlamoTwp., (formerly ofLewiston), MI –diedSaturday, June 9, 2007after a lengthy illness at the Alamo Nursing Home. Mrs. McClearn was bornApril 3, 1948inDetroit,Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Male) Berryman. As a young woman Jane summered at her family’s home in Lewiston, MI. Jane married Cliff McClearn in Ferndale, MI. Survivors include; her...