Obituaries
Sheryl E. Back
Feb 25, 2024
Sheryl passed away, Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home in Otsego.
She was born August 23, 1952, in Albany, New York, the daughter of David and Veronice (Olmstead) Ott. Sheryl was an administrative assistant most recently at Bethel Baptist Church until her retirement in 2022. She enjoyed being an active member of her church and cooking. On March 20, 1970,...
Eleanor June Russell
Feb 24, 2024
Eleanor Russell of Allegan, MI passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home in Allegan. She was born April 8, 1922, in Allegan, the daughter of McKinley and Madeline (Anderson) Oisten. She was a Girl Scout for two years while in grade school. She loved school and liked her teachers, she received recognition for superior penmanship. Eleanor graduated from...
James G. Johnston
Feb 24, 2024
Jim passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home in Otsego.
He was born May 12, 1940, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the son of Charles and Virginia (Tucker) Johnston. For many years he owned and operated a nursery and had also worked in wastewater treatment throughout the Midwest. In retirement, you could find him working at Bittersweet Ski Resort and...
Allen L Shand
Feb 22, 2024
Al passed away, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Wings Home in Allegan.
He was born October 11, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Orell Shand. Al grew up in Oakwood and attended State High (University High) and graduated from Western Michigan University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959-61.
Al was a car enthusiast. He...
Richard H. Strader
Feb 20, 2024
Richard Howard Strader, known to friends as “Dick,” passed away on February 20, 2024. Born on the 21st of November 1940, to Lester and Lucile (Wickett) Strader, in Cincinnati, OH. Dick's 83 years were marked by artistry, service to others, and living out his faith.
As an esteemed educator, Dick shaped young minds as an Elementary and Middle School Teacher, a...
Kyle S. Hegedus
Feb 20, 2024
Kyle was born on February 19, 1992, and became the ultimate millennial through his love for travel, music, and his knack for creating a spirit of community for those around him.
Despite facing many challenges with his health, Kyle’s interests were wide-ranging and driven by his curiosity, zest for life, and resilient soul. He loved music, especially 90’s grunge, and...
Daren Lee Mulder
Feb 20, 2024
Daren passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Kairos Dwelling Hospice Home in Kalamazoo.
He was born June 30, 1969, in Plainwell, the son of Larry and Nancy (Meert) Mulder. Daren graduated from Otsego High School in 1987 and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. For over 35 years he worked in residential and commercial installation and repair of HVAC systems and...
Marilyn J. Majewski
Feb 20, 2024
Marilyn passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born March 14, 1936, in Traverse City, the daughter of Manley and Margaret (Perkett) Tuller. Marilyn loved taking care of her home and family and after her children were grown, she went to work at Friendship Village as a housekeeper. She was a skilled artist and...
Rachel P. Richer
Feb 17, 2024
Rachel passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida where she has been a resident since 1999.
She was born January 29, 1939, in Eupora, Mississippi, the daughter of Audrey and Ruth (Boatman) Baird. Rachel worked at several area businesses over the years, including Jolly Kids, Gibson Guitar, Kal-Equip, Parker Hannifin and retired from Walgreens at the age of 84.
In...
Michael L. Ahlberg
Feb 16, 2024
Mike passed away, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Kauhale in Otsego.
He was born December 1, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of Edmund and Marjorie (Tubbs) Ahlberg. Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Okinawa and the Philippines during Vietnam.
Mike attended Western Michigan University and worked in IT in Chicago until returning to Michigan for medical...
Nancy E. Counterman
Feb 15, 2024
Nancy passed away, Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Grand Rapids.
She was born December 27, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Garrison and Lucy (Stolle) Boyce. For over 30 years Nancy was a physical education teacher for Plainwell Community Schools until her retirement in 1994. Her passion for teaching extended outside of the classroom. She spent many summers teaching local children...
Marc F. Russell
Feb 13, 2024
Marc Freeman Russell of Plainwell, Michigan, went to his heavenly home on February 13, 2024.
He was the son of Freeman and Frances Russell, both deceased. Marc lived his life as a strong man of faith. Loving the Lord and his family were a very big part of his life.
He was married to his best friend, Barb (Durian) Russell for close...
Steve E. Barber
Feb 3, 2024
Steve Barber passed away February 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer.
Steve was born December 15,1955 to Orrie and Ruth Barber in Allegan ,Michigan. He grew up in Allegan, and graduated from Allegan High School in 1974. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. After he left the service, he...
Mary Lou Seekman
Feb 2, 2024
Mary Lou passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 92.
She was born May 27, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Sophie Milin, and was the eldest of three daughters. After graduating from Bowen High School in Chicago, she spent a summer with a family friend in Martin, where she had...
Rick Clemens
Feb 2, 2024
Rick passed away, Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family in Cooper Township.
He was born July 26, 1951, in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Carlson) Clemens. As a young boy he lived in Portage and moved to Plainwell as a freshman, where he graduated in 1970. Rick proudly served his country in the U.S....
Daniel Edward Burnham II
Jan 31, 2024
Daniel Edward Burnham II, age 80 of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Plainwell, MI., passed away January 31, 2024.
Dan was born on July 18, 1943, in Kalamazoo, and lived most of his life in Plainwell before moving to Arizona in 2013. He was the owner/operator of Dans Body Shop in Plainwell from 1959-2009.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; children...
Ruth Ann M. Melwiki
Jan 28, 2024
Ruth Ann passed away, Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her home in Plainwell.
She was born February 19, 1935, in Munising, the daughter of Ensio and Ruby (Savoie) Korvela. For 32 years she worked at Borgess Medical Center until her retirement. In her free time Ruth Ann liked working in her garden and flowers. She loved her family fiercely and enjoyed...
Georgia Irene Young
Jan 23, 2024
Georgia passed away, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice.
She was born in Black River, New York, on December 20, 1925, the daughter of Paul and Irene (Murphy) Gracey. Georgia enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards, especially bridge, blueberry picking and watching the Detroit Tigers. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Georgia was...
James W. Begeman
Jan 22, 2024
Jim passed away, Monday, January 22, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born October 8, 1952, in Detroit, the son of Robert and Ruth (Halverson) Begeman. For over 30 years Jim was an electrician and worked with IBEW Local 131 Electricians Union. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting. Jim enjoyed both playing and watching golf...
William G Menck Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Bill passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, in Arcadia Florida.
He was born December 23, 1938, in Kalamazoo Michigan, the son of William Sr. and Edith (Savage) Menck. Bill graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1957 and for most of his life worked as a truck driver for Graff Trucking. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars and...
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