Obituaries

Ruth passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home in Plainwell.She was born July 27, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Andrew and Hattie (Merkel) Owen. Ruth enjoyed babysitting the neighborhood kids, doing crafts, cooking, baking, gardening and caring for her many pets. On August 4, 1987 in Kalamazoo she married David Vanfleet who survives.Also surviving are her children,...

Joyce U. Carnes of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Maplewood of Sandy Creek in Wayland.She was born April 4, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Raymond and Lillian (Richards) Lanterman.  For many years Joyce worked as an LPN at Borgess and Bronson Hospitals. She loved caring for, showing and riding her horses. She enjoyed trail riding...

Helen Morozik Jarosz, 70, of Allegan, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021.Helen was born on January 3, 1951, in Belarus, the daughter of Walter Morozik and Maria (Wasiuk) Morozik. At the age of 6 she moved to Poland because of the War.  Poland is where she spent her primary and secondary years. After high school, Helen pursued...

Linda passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born June 5, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Walter “Bid” and Victoria (Harvey) Louys. Linda grew up in Ohio and moved to Michigan to attend Western Michigan University. She was a registered nurse at Pipp Hospital until her retirement in 2002 due to medical disabilities.Linda...

Ryan passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home in Otsego.He was born November 17, 1983 in Plainwell, the son of Richard and Terri (Warner) Story. Ryan attended KVCC majoring in machining and had worked an internship at Pharmacia. He also worked security at the Kellogg Foundation and at Kalamazoo College.Ryan enjoyed flying and being on the farm driving...

Joan passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home in Otsego.She was born June 30, 1933 in Allegan, the daughter of John and Winnie (Zoet) Seekman. Joan worked at Pipp Community Hospital in the cafeteria, housekeeping and physical therapy department. She enjoyed sulky racing, ceramics and flower gardening. She was a former member of the Otsego Moose Lodge and...

Dick passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home in Galesburg.He was born May 27, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the son of Eugene and Mary (Kurlenda) Andrysiak. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. For many years he worked as an auto body technician until his retirement in 2010.In his free time Dick enjoyed cars, racing,...

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Daniel Glenn known as Danny joined his family in heaven.He was born on February 6, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada and lived in Portales, New Mexico; Lander, Wyoming; Lompoc, California; Azusa, California and made Plainwell, Michigan his final home in 2017.Danny had a big heart and loved his family and friends. He loved chatting with...

June passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Plainwell Pines, where she had been a resident for the last few years and was lovingly known as June-Bug.She was born February 6, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frank and Reca (Veldher) Loedeman. She had worked in food service at Borgess Medical Center and at several area restaurants. June enjoyed playing...

Bea passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Wings Home in Allegan.She was born May 9, 1933 in Ada, the daughter of Albert and Petranella “Nellie” (Doezema) Lewis. Bea enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and farming. She was active in township politics and for over 20 years was an election inspector. She was also involved with 4-H and taught woodworking....

Darlene passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born June 8, 1964 in Plainwell, the daughter of Leonard and Sandra (Cam) Riley. Darlene worked at KDR Trucking for several years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed shopping, flower gardening and auto racing.Surviving are her siblings, Anthony (Byllie) Riley of Delton and Sherri Riley of...

Rob passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center.He was born October 11, 1960 in Kalamazoo, the son of Elwyn and Jane (VanderVeen) Engelter. Rob was a heavy machine operator for Cripps Fontaine Excavating for many years. Rob loved life, he had a great sense of humor, was adventurous, sarcastic and a very loyal dad...

Diane L. Green of Douglas, MI passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Grace of Douglas. She was born June 30, 1944 in Weehawken, New Jersey, the daughter of Herbert and Marion (Dow) Green. For many years she was a public services worker for the electric and gas company in New Jersey. In her free time Diane loved to ski...

Jim passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Metro Health Hospital.He was born November 10, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Brockie) Mitchell. As a young man Jim worked at a tree nursery and Wells Aluminum in Parchment. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he...

Rosemary passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Alamo Nursing Home.She was born June 15, 1927 in Lansing, the daughter of Francis and Leona (Postlewaite) Vorce. As a young woman Rosemary worked at Upjohn. She later held positions at Parker Hannifin, Kalamazoo Child Guiding Clinic and in the 80’s and 90’s at Star Accounting until her retirement.Rosemary loved animals and...

Aaron passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born March 25, 1964 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Keith and Patricia (Luke) Vassau. Aaron loved his job at Kenco Group Inc. in Portage where he spent 15 years as a transportation supervisor. He was an avid sports fan and in his free time enjoyed...

Carolyn passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born December 5, 1939 in Allegan Township, the daughter of James and Laveva (Thaxton) Deaton. Carolyn enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and bowling and had belonged to a senior bowling league. She loved caring for her rosebushes and watching humming birds and deer. On October 17, 1959 in...

Pat passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo.She was born July 29, 1935 in Allegan, the daughter of Merton and Mildred (Tremaine) Hodge. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Allegan. On December 26, 1960 in Allegan she married Eldon Philley who passed away in 1984.Pat and Eldon were active members of the Jaycees....

Dale went home to heaven on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was blessed to begin 2021 with Jesus and the ability to walk and talk again.Dale was born on January 25, 1939, to Albert & Marion (Miller) Reich in Kalamazoo.Psalm 112 represents how Dale lived out his life in trusting and obeying the God he loved. He served in his...

Larry passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home in Otsego.He was born February 2, 1944 in Kalamazoo, the son of Frank and Mable (Phillips) Crawford. Larry worked at Allied Paper for many years and had owned and operated Otsego Glass until his retirement in 2004.Larry enjoyed racing stock cars and loved all sports, especially bowling, golfing and softball....