Obituaries

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...

Louise Bevins of Plainwell, Michigan, (formerly of Paintsville, KY) diedFriday, February 16, 2007at her home. Mrs. Bevins was bornApril 6, 1922inSalyersville,KYto Benjamin J. and Laura (McKenzie) Salyers. Louise devoted her life to her family and her home. After her husband’s retirement in 1984 they moved to this area fromKentucky. Louise enjoyed cooking and making candy and loved being with her...

Irene Mae Weeks of Allegan, Michigan, diedFriday, February 16, 2007inHolland. Mrs. Weeks was bornJune 18, 1920inBoyne City,MIto Philip and Mary (Wheaton) Vickery. OnFebruary 28, 1938in Otsego she married Frank D. Weeks who died in 2003. Also preceding her in death were a son, Phillip Weeks; 3 brothers, Clifford, Bill and Harry; and 2 sisters, Juanita and Esther. Surviving are 10...

Buel K. Arms, Jr. of Martin, Michigan, diedThursday, February 15, 2007at his home, surrounded by his family. Buel was bornNovember 11, 1956inPaintsville,KYto Buel K. Sr. and Edna (Baldwin) Arms.For 23 years he was employed as a fork lift operator with General Motors. He was a member of the Fish Trap Baptist Church of Staffordsville, KY. Buel loved the out-of-doors and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our husband, father and grandfather, Roger Lee Bush. He died February 1, 2007 after an 8 year battle with the neurological disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Roger was born on July 31, 1942, to Martha Maynard of Battle Creek and Zoe Walters of Paw Paw. Martha died in childbirth and...

Jerome H. ‘Jerry’ Berner of Portage, Michigan, passed awayTuesday, January 30, 2007inFlorida. He is now with his Lord to join his wife Dorothy and his dog Fritz. Jerry was bornJuly 22, 1935inMishawaka,IN, the son of Hillary and Mary Catherine (Ter-Bush) Berner. He was a 1953 graduate ofOtsegoHigh School. From 1954 to 1957, he served in the U. S. Marine Corps...

Timothy T. Hemmer of Otsego Township, passed awayMonday, January 29, 2007at his home. Tim was bornMarch 11, 1966inKalamazoo, the son of James Walter and Patricia (Schwaas) Hemmer. He was self-employed as a landscape gardener. Surviving are his daughter Melissa and her mother, Catherine Hemmer; his parents of Portage; 7 sisters and brothers, Virginia (Tom) Harmsen of Kalamazoo, Stephen (Cherine) Hemmer...

David C. Butler of Otsego, Michigan, diedSaturday, January 27, 2007. David was bornSeptember 16, 1967in Plainwell. For many years David was a trim carpenter, recently he became employed as a sales representative with American Campgrounds and was a top salesman. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Butler of Otsego; a daughter, Olivia Gabriel Butler and a stepson, Dray Tyler Jones. Cremation...