Obituaries

Rob passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.He was born August 4, 1954 in Allegan, the son of Robert and Martha (Hillsburg) Snyder. Rob had worked at Murco for more than 15 years and most recently at Hydro Aluminum until his retirement this past summer.In his free time Rob enjoyed music, playing guitar, making jewelry...

Betty passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home in Otsego.She was born June 7, 1933 in Otsego the daughter of Charles and Beatrice (Beldon) Fuller. Betty was an Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. She had worked at Kal-Equip, Allen Test Products and Stryker. Betty loved driving and shopping. On June 27, 1953 in...

Tracy passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Westfield, Massachusetts.She was born February 15, 1964 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Richard Eggleston and Germaine Wenzlaff. Tracy was a graduate of Lakeshore High School and Western Michigan University. She was an exceptional tennis player and enjoyed softball. Tracy loved life, greasy hamburgers, watching the birds and squirrels in her...

Betty passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born April 2, 1932 in Otsego the daughter of Verle and Mildred (Forsyth) Sheldon. Betty had worked at several area businesses most recently at Parker Hannifin. She also volunteered at Christian Neighbors and many area nursing homes. Betty had a strong faith and was a member...

Larry passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home in Otsego.He was born March 30, 1947 in Kalamazoo the son of Mylon and Rachel (Strong) Hodgman. He had worked at Jarvis Pemco for 40 years. Larry was a handyman and enjoyed using his skills to help anyone in need. He also enjoyed repairing small engines, fishing, collecting coins and...

Kevin passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his home in Delton.He was born April 21, 1957 in Hastings, the son of Arnold and Ardith (Hartman) Boulter. Kevin was a very talented electrician and was well respected in his industry. His passion was playing drums. Kevin was part of two area bands the Hip Replacements and The Ear Pirates. He...

Phyllis Gay Kistler Coombs pictured with her husband, Jack, she was born on February 9, 1923 in Grand Rapids to Evelyn and Max Kistler. She died on Wednesday October 23, 2019 in Grand Rapids, MI at the age of 96. She had one sister, Jeanne Hillyer who died in 2013, and one brother & sister-in-law Bob & Mary Lou Kistler...

Romilda passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born February 24, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Floyd and Cora (Buckalew) Emmons. Romilda enjoyed knitting, crochething, growing orchids and playing golf. She loved shopping, her pets and most of all her family. Romilda was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and...

Mike passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born February 9, 1962 in Kalamazoo, the son of Ramon and Karla (Rowley) Zantello. Mike graduated from Western Michigan University and had worked at Cook Nuclear Power Plant in Bridgman for many years.He loved riding motorcycles, woodworking, working outside, running, bicycling, kayaking and had taught himself...

Marcia passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home in Alamo Township.She was born February 7, 1925 in Bloomingdale, the daughter of Lee and Anna (Fritz) Confer. Marcia was a Plainwell High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. She had worked as a nurse’s aide at Alamo Nursing Home. Marcia enjoyed crocheting and loved to bake. She...

Reba passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at New Friends Assisted Living in Kalamazoo.She was born November 28, 1930 in Lawrence, the daughter of Roy and Della (DeMoss) Root. Reba graduated from Lawrence High School in 1949 and graduated from the Borgess School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for area doctors and had worked at Gillmore Department Store...

Audrey passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at The Oaks Assisted Living in Battle Creek.She was born January 23, 1931 in Otsego Township, the daughter of John and Ila (Syers) Prior. Audrey was an Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. She was an administrative assistant for Allegan County and had retired from the City of Otsego....

Linda passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born March 4, 1947 in Plainwell the daughter of John and Margaret (Arensen) Uramkin. Linda had worked at several businesses in the area and at Parker Hannifin for 20 years until her retirement. Linda enjoyed crafting, working with silk flowers and making fishing lures.Surviving is her...

Betty passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.She was born April 5, 1936 in Plainwell the daughter of Lloyd and Sarah (Newnum) Chapman. Betty was a bus driver for Otsego Public Schools for more than 35 years. As a young woman she enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband. Betty loved working in her garden and would...

Carol passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Bronson Hospital.She was born December 9, 1933 in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Rolf and Ruth (Peterson) Sorlie. Carol loved shopping and enjoyed trips to the casino, playing keno, golfing and playing cards at church on Tuesdays and with the ladies on Fridays. She was a member of the Otsego Elks.On May...

Cindy passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born December 17, 1958 in Plainwell the daughter of Merle and Marian (Wiggins) Hofacker. For many years Cindy had been a manager at Little Caesars Pizza until her retirement earlier this year. In her free time she loved watching cooking shows, especially the Pioneer Woman, Beat Bobby...

Chris passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 from injuries sustained in a car accident.He was born January 14, 1960 in Plainwell the son of Clarence and Lottie (Barnaby) Koster. Chris worked in law enforcement for the last 32 years. He had worked for the Otsego Police Department; was a Deputy with the Allegan County Sherriff’s Office for 27 years, was...

Dick passed away September 27, 2019 at his home in Kalamazoo.He was born October 29, 1929 in Vinita, Oklahoma, the son of William and Jennie Mae (Williams) Mann. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had owned and operated his own painting business until his retirement in 1989. Dick enjoyed playing cards, building things, and working on...

Shaun passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Bronson Hospital.He was born October 3, 1979 in Plainwell the son of Ken and Patricia (Nyland) Todd. Shaun graduated from Otsego High School in 1998 and was the first golfer from Otsego to compete in varsity state competitions. He had worked at Prairie Wood Golf Course, M&S Landscaping and most recently...

Gerald passed away Monday, September 24, 2019 at Ely Manor in Allegan.He was born December 19, 1938. Gerald had worked as a roughneck on the oil rigs and was a member of the Iron Workers Union. He had lived at River Court AFC Home in Otsego for several years. Gerald was handy with a hammer and in his free time...