Obituaries

Laquieta passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born January 24, 1934 in Mancelona, the daughter of Harold and Irma (Hough) Fillmore. Laquieta was a hard worker and had raised 7 children on her own. She believed in guardian angels and was a free spirit who lived life to the fullest. Laquieta loved dogs and...

Mary passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born to George and Elizabeth Gehring on June 27, 1955.She leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Richard Howrigon, 2 sons, Ryan (Trisha) of Portage and Sean (Megan) of Elmhurst, Illinois; daughter, Nino (Dato) Dekanozishvilli of the Republic of Georgia; 8 grandchildren, Brayden, Kellan, Claire, Elias, Titus, Silas, Masho and...

Ted M. Kisabeth of Alma, MI gained his wings February 8, 2019 at the Masonic Home in Alma. He was born March 22, 1934 in Pennsylvania, the son of Everett and Essie (Cook) Kisabeth. He graduated from Newberry High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On June 28, 1958 he married Mary...

Russ passed away surrounded by his loving family Monday, June 10, 2019 at William Crispe Community House in Plainwell.He was born December 15, 1935 in Plainwell the son of Eldon and Julia (Stewart) Fisher. After high school Russ had worked at Michigan Cottage Cheese and as a supervisor at Menasha for over 35 years retiring in the late 1980’s.He enjoyed...

Mary passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born April 17, 1934 in Allegan the daughter of Ivor and Ruth (Coppock) Coburn. Mary was a bookkeeper at several area businesses and had retired from Menasha in the 80’s.In her free time she enjoyed cross stitching, gardening, pickling beets, drawing and playing piano. Mary was...

Hutch passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center.He was born November 26, 1939 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the son of Homer and Doris (Holm) Hutchinson. For almost 40 years Hutch had worked at Menasha until his retirement. Hutch was a John Deere man and enjoyed tinkering in his garage, building tractors and riding motorcycles. He also liked taking...

Tressa passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center.She was born May 8, 1936 in Byron Center the daughter of Joseph and Reka (Kuiphof) Morren. Tressa spent many years working on the family farm and raising her family. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crocheting, doing puzzles, flower gardening and canning the many vegetables she grew...

Amy passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from injuries sustained from a car accident in Colorado along with her close friend Cody Nozhackum.She was born November 24, 1974 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Haynes) Cole. Amy was a 1993 Martin High School graduate and had worked as a CNA in many area nursing homes. After raising her...

Berle passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo.He was born July 14, 1926 in Augusta, the son of Lloyd and Pearl Finkey. Berle spent his childhood in Augusta and Delton with his brother, Louis and sister, Margaret. He graduated from Delton High School in 1946 and then served in the U.S. Army during WWII as military...

Russell passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born December 22, 1933 in Martin, the son of Henry and Edith (Lowery) Predum. Russ proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For more than 40 years he had worked at James River Paper Mill and retired as an electrician. He...

Sheila passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, May 28, 2019.She was born April 21, 1963 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Dewey and Shirley (Lesman) Thomas. Sheila loved her family and enjoyed caring for her children and grandchildren.Surviving are her children, Jeremiah (Layne) Oetman of South Lyon, Mandy Oetman of Plainwell and Tyler Oetman of Plainwell; 6 grandchildren; step-son, Aaron...

Helen passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Alamo Nursing Home.She was born October 16, 1923 in Otsego, the daughter of Coral and Grace Button. In her early years she had worked at Tripp’s Department Store. Helen was a very devoted mother and loved caring for her children. She also enjoyed crocheting, bowling and playing cards. Helen attended the Otsego...

George passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home in Otsego.He was born April 22, 1945 in Berea, Kentucky to Cleo Anderson. From the age of 10, George was raised by his foster parents, Davis and Hazel Westcott. He had worked at Menasha for more than 35 years and had been a reserve officer for Allegan County and Plainwell...

Ron passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Kalamazoo.He was born December 13, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Clinton and Blondine (Marsh) Plotts. Ron was a 1961 graduate of Martin High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic and flight operations specialist. Ron had been a meat cutter at...

Bruce passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his home in Otsego.He was born February 7, 1952 in Plainwell the son of Claude and Dorothy (McDonald) Knight. Bruce had worked at Kal-Equip, Plainwell Paper, a window and siding company and drove school bus for AAESA for 7 years before retiring in 2016.In his spare time he enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing...

Robert E. “Bob” Bellingar of  Plainwell, MI passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Kalamazoo. He was born September 12, 1928 in Watson Township to Lynn and Martha (Bump) Bellingar. Bob served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He had worked as an electrician with IBEW No. 131 for many years. In his free time...

Dawn passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.She was born September 9, 1956 the daughter of Orrin and Lillian (Price) Miller. Dawn loved playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a life member of the VFW Post #3030 Ladies Auxiliary. Dawn married Harlan Marr who passed away in 2018.Surviving are...

Eugene (Gene) S. Cronkhite, age 83 died May 4, 2019 at the Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan.Gene will be lovingly remembered by his son Kelly J. Cronkhite, his daughter/son in law Lorie and Mike Bartz, his granddaughters McKensie and Samantha and several nieces and nephews.He attended Otsego High School and was a veteran of the Army where he finished his...

Joyce passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Wings Home in Allegan.She was born September 7, 1934 in Luverne, Alabama, the daughter of Raymond and Maude (Wolfe) Ballard. Joyce had been a housekeeper at Alamo Nursing Home until her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed attending the B-93 Birthday Bash and airshows, birdwatching and going out to eat with her...

Barbara A. Rayburn of Otsego, MI passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. Barb was born May 2, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Leonard and Mae (Grand) Kostecki. She was a 1957 graduate of The Immaculata High School in Chicago. Barb was a parishioner at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Otsego. She enjoyed knitting,...