Obituaries

Marion A. Gray quietly passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Kalamazoo.She was born January 2, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ralph and Marguerite Ritsema. She attended the Washington Square Schools and graduated from Kalamazoo Central H.S. in 1944. She married Donald T. Gray on November 1, 1946, who preceded her in death in 2001.She had an active life...

Carol passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home in Plainwell.She was born November 15, 1931 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Byland) Fishleigh. Graduating in l949 from Grand Rapids South High, Carol went on to earn her nursing degree from Chicago Presbyterian Hospital.Her marriage to Robert Meles on September 12, 1959 brought the blessing and...

Phyllis passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Monday, July 22, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born February 1, 1937 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Clyde and Alice (Wilson) Rinehart. Phyllis was a 1954 Otsego High School graduate. She had worked at Shakespeares/Glassmaster Controls from 1969 until her retirement in 2013.In her free time Phyllis loved...

Renee Hatten Sutherland died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.Renee was born September 30, 1953 in Allegan, Michigan to Wilbur and Alice (Holloway) Hatten. She was a cook for many years at Pine Lake Diner. Although she was a little scared of motorcycles, a friend convinced her to ride on the back of his Harley. After that...

Thomas J. Miller died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 4, 1962 in Pontiac, Michigan to Dick and Peg Miller. Tom’s proficiency in math and his determination to learn how things work, led to an education at GMI where he earned his Bachelor Degree in Electrical...

Morrie passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home in Otsego.He was born December 11, 1930 in Otsego, the son of Morris Sr. and Audrey (Edson) Stoughton. Morrie graduated from Otsego High School in 1949. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Morrie enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, chopping wood and gardening.He had a...

Josephine passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born September 6, 1921 in Knoblick, Missouri, the daughter of Jonah and Martha (Watkins) Clark. Josephine enjoyed gardening dancing, traveling and fishing. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Kalamazoo Antique Automobile Club.Surviving are her children, Madonna (Don) Steele and Mike (Cindy)...

Kathy passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her home in Plainwell.She was born June 10, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Marshall) Gee. Kathy enjoyed trips to Wal-Mart and being part of the PTA when her children were younger. She was lovable and “real” and enjoyed her community activities, being grandma Katie and making...

Rick passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Plainwell.He was born September 10, 1950 in Plainwell the son of Richard and Helen (Minegar) Brewer. Rick was a 1969 Plainwell High School graduate. He had worked at Allegan Tubular Products for 23 years until his retirement in 2013.Rick loved cars which started with his ’72 Dodge Demon. He also enjoyed hill...

Rich passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born June 30, 1977 in Kalamazoo the son of Barry and Cindy (Sage) Cook. Rich was kind hearted, a great friend and a wonderful father. He enjoyed basketball, golf, softball and University of Michigan Football. More than anything Rich loved his daughter and spending time with...

Ken passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Allegan County Medical Care Community.He was born June 16, 1932 in Plainwell the son of William and Rose (Winters) Kling. Ken worked at Rockwell International in Allegan for 36 years. After his retirement he went to work at Boylan Sales for 16 years.He enjoyed antique cars, especially Ford Falcons, going to car...

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...