Obituaries

Pat passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born February 18, 1937 in Battle Creek the daughter of Peter and Marjorie (Gradwell) Collins. Pat enjoyed taking care of her home and yard, playing cards, going to the casino, taking road trips, feeding and watching the birds and was a passionate caregiver. On May 6,...

Jane passed away, Monday, April 24, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born July 29, 1950 in Paw Paw the daughter of Fred and Frances (Huff) Selen. Jane worked at Meijer, as a realtor, for Upjohn and at First of America Bank. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, knitting, cross stitch and playing the piano. She married David...

Dale passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 in Grand Rapids.He was born June 15, 1969 in Plainwell the son of Roland and Helen (Brown) Wallace. Dale worked at J&L Electric and IBEW in Indiana as an electrician. He also owned and operated Five 2 Outdoors and KR Pizzas. Dale was an avid outdoorsman and loved bow hunting. On October 19,...

Stanley passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home in Plainwell.He was born September 10, 1933 in Kalamazoo the son of Stanley and Virginia (Mott) McNees. Stan graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1950 and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He worked at several area businesses over the years including Southerland Paper Mill, Sherwin Williams, Pinkerton Security and for...

Derek passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 in Kalamazoo.He was born October 4, 1974 in Plainwell the son of Mark and Judy (Bowers) Esterline. Derek graduated from Comstock High School in 1992. He worked in construction and owned and operated DNA Residential. Derek enjoyed fishing, target shooting, cooking, grilling and gardening. On April 29, 2016 he married Melissa Louden who...

Elaine passed away, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Allegan.She was born January 29, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Isabelle (Todhunter) Evans. As a young woman Elaine worked for the Credit Bureau and later at Westside Family Medical Center and Bronson Hospital until her retirement. In her free time Elaine was active with TOPS and Weight Watchers.Surviving...

Mary passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Holland Hospital.She was born October 29, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Myron and Darlene (Sherer) Wiersma. Mary attended Otsego High School. For many years she worked at Zales Jewelers and retired from Shifrin Jewelers in Portage.Mary enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower gardens, spending time at Rupert Lake, swimming and...

Ruberta passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 in Kalamazoo.She was born November 30, 1947 in Allegan, the daughter of Floyd and Mildred (Warner) Warner. Ruberta worked at Safari Circuits in Otsego for many years until her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, baking and hiking with her son.Surviving are her son, Tad Bronkema, siblings, Luanna (Robert) Wason and...

Steve passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in Otsego.He was born December 31, 1957 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert Sr. and Dolores (Clugston) Staley. Steve proudly served his country in the U.S Army. He worked maintenance for an apartment complex in Kalamazoo and was also a longtime union painter.In his spare time Steve enjoyed growing plants,...

Sondra passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home in Otsego.She was born July 31, 1970 in Plainwell, the daughter of Richard and Genese (Thompson) Stewart. Sondra enjoyed doing crafts, painting, coloring, wood carving and ceramics. She loved backyard cook outs, campfires and spending time with her family.Surviving are her husband, Steven Harvey; children, Amanda Sisson of Otsego and...

Surrounded by his loving wife and children, on March 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, John went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Born November 15, 1947, in Sunnyside, Washington, the son of Leonard and Angeline (Arends) Den Boer, John graduated from Washington State University in 1970 with a business degree and began working as a systems engineer...

James passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Plainwell.He was born January 4, 1978 in Kalamazoo, the son of James Sabin and Rose Bialk. James liked helping people. He owned and operated a handyman service in the area. In his free time he enjoyed drawing, spending time with his friends, playing pool, playing cards and collecting Mickey Mouse items.Surviving are...

In the late hours of March 17th Robert John DePauw of Otsego, Allegan Co., Michigan was taken to the Lord.Bob was born June 11, 1930 to Irene Rosemary DePauw Meade and was raised on a very happy farm in Cressy, Barry Co. owned by his Grandparents Leonard and Elizabeth (de Koster) DePauw, where he had many joyous years with his...

Lana passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born January 25, 1943 in Plainwell, the daughter of Elwyn and Ida (Sherwood) Sprague. She was a 1961 graduate of Otsego High School and earned her associates degree from KVCC. She had worked at J.M. Wilson Corp., Michigan Liquor Control, Eaton Corp. (Fuller Transmission) and Christian Neighbors.Lana...

Deborah J. Hodgemire of Plainwell, MI passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, in Allegan.She was born January 3, 1954 in Allegan, the daughter of James and Mary Ann (Reed) Peck. For over 20 years Deb worked at Perrigo until her retirement in 2018. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking and listening to music. Deb liked being outdoors...

Kenneth Roger Larion, 83, passed away Sunday, March 5,2023, in Mesa, Arizona with his wife, Lori of 27 years by his side.Ken was born and raised in Manistique, MI and at the age of eight, his family moved to Big Bay, MI. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1957. Immediately following graduation he joined the service and served in...

Beverly passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her loving family.She was born June 24, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Lewis and Ruth (Chapin) Schooley. For 30 years Beverly worked at Walmart until her retirement in 2021. In her free time she enjoyed trips to the casino, playing bingo and collecting frogs....

Marshia passed away, Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home in Plainwell.She was born January 28, 1934 in Otsego, the daughter of Loyal and Dortha (Anshpah) Stopher. As a young woman Marshia worked at the pharmacy in Otsego and as a cashier at Town & Country, Kmart and Eberhard’s.She enjoyed shopping and spending time at the farm and at Silver...

Bill passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born July 31, 1937 in Newberry, the son of Paul and Edith (Puckett) Nickerson. Bill starting working at a lumber mill before transferring to the automotive industry. He also worked at Menasha, Southern States Feed in Kentucky and during his retirement, worked in maintenance at Denway Circle Apartments...

Bonnie passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born August 16, 1949 in Niles, the daughter of Carley and Belva (Gregory) Daniel. For many years Bonnie was a medical assistant at Bronson Hospital. After her retirement she enjoyed volunteering in the NICU and at Alamo Elementary as a reading aide.Bonnie loved quilting and had made...