Obituaries

Roger was born on September 13, 1942 to Delos and Maxine (Earl) Hilts in Kalamazoo, MI.  He was called home by our Heavenly Father on November 8, 2019.Roger was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Sharon (Ed) Buys, his son Kelly Brooks, daughters Della Hilts, Shelly (Jim) Belka, and Christina Thompson.  Also surviving are...

Ken passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.He was born August 3, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and Thelma Dodge. Ken attended Penn State and Michigan State University and was a fisheries biologist for the Department of Natural Resources for 32 years until his retirement.In his spare time Ken loved to hunt...

Kevin passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home in Plainwell.He was born March 8, 1975 in Manistee, the son of Ken and Lois (Levickas) Skiera. Kevin graduated from Manistee High School in 1993 and from Ferris State University. He had worked at Borgess Medical Center as a CT technician for 17 years.In his free time he enjoyed snowmobiling,...

Roger passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born April 3, 1948 in Jackson, the son of Gerald and Doris (Shroeder) Cooper. Roger was a 1967 Napoleon High School graduate and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He had worked at Parker Hannifin for many years until his retirement. He was an...

Steve passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home in Delton.He was born December 3, 1949 in Kalamazoo the son of Jerry and Marilyn (Voss) Sebring. Steve was a 1968 Loy Norrix High School graduate. He had owned and operated Sebring Roofing for over 50 years until his retirement. Steve enjoyed anything to do with the University of Michigan,...

Erma passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born October 16, 1929 in Bronson, Michigan, the daughter of James and Viola (Pierson) Snook. Erma graduated from Sturgis High School in 1947. She had worked at Harding’s Market until her retirement in 1993 and owned and operated an income tax prep service from her home for...

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...