Obituaries

Jeff went to be with the Lord and reunited with his father and brother, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his mother’s home in Plainwell after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born February 16, 1968 in Plainwell the son of Ron and Sue (Reed) Jackson-Shumaker. He had been a truck driver and a care giver at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home....

Dorothy passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born on January 29, 1929 in Kalamazoo. Dorothy had grown up in Bloomingdale and as a young woman had worked at the canning factory in Fennville and Plainwell. In 1948 she married Merton Miller. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping and spending winters in Florida. After his passing...

Dr. Suzanne Elaine Wolfe, Ed.D., passed away very peacefully on December 23, 2018, after a short, brave fight with cancer.Suzanne was born on October 8, 1953, to Lillian and Charles Wolfe, and is survived by her beloved mother, Lily, brother, Chris Wolfe, sister, Lisa Wolfe, and dedicated friend, Dr. Kathy Bailey. Her father, and brother-in-law, Scott Townsend, preceded Suzanne in...

Mike passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo from complications of heart and kidney failure and COPD.He was born on August 12, 1947 in Plainwell, the son of Elwin and Virginia (Campbell) Bronson. Mike proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart Medal. For...

Kevin passed Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo due to a brain aneurysm.Kevin was born in Troy, Ohio on September 3, 1959 to Roger A. and Janet (Sotherland) Good. Kevin graduated in 1977 from Cripple Creek –Victor High School in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Kevin met his wife, Ronella (Wilheim) Good in Cripple Creek where they were...

Debi passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at her home in Otsego.She was born January 9, 1967 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Gary and Sandra (McLaughlin) Zantello. Debi enjoyed cross stitching, reading, especially Stephen King books and collecting angel figurines.Surviving are her sons, Tyler Nowak of Otsego, Matthew (Lyndsey) Nowak of Allegan and Zachary Landrum of Otsego; grandson, Bryce Nowak;...

Dorothy passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born June 27, 1935 in Sandusky, Michigan, the daughter of William and Minnie (Monzo) Schultz. Dorothy was a wonderful homemaker and took pride in keeping a beautiful home for her family. She was a two time cancer survivor and enjoyed traveling the United States and spending...

Jeff passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home in Plainwell.He was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 17 1962, the son of Gerald and Barbara (Elkins) Rogers. Jeff had worked at Heritage Guitar and at Haworth in Grand Rapids. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, reading, grilling and spending time with his family. Jeff was a member...

John passed away December 15, 2018 at his home in Plainwell surrounded by his loving family.He was born September 28, 1943 in Montebello, California, the son of Orville and Joeshpine (Hart) Cole. John proudly served his country for in the US Army for seven years and served a full tour in the Vietnam War. For 36 years he had worked...

Phyllis passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Allegan.She was born February 13, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Anthony and Harriett (Ciezynski) Maluchnik. Phyllis spent her early adult years working in Chicago at Marshall Fields and Joslyn Manufacturing, a street light manufacturing company.Phyllis was hard working and had raised her daughters...

Lytle, Ronald R. Lytle, Sr. of Otsego passed away suddenly on November 16, while pursuing his long-time passion: deer hunting.Ron was born July 7, 1941 the first of four sons, to the late Ralph M. and Gertrude “Pat” (Nilles) Lytle in Toledo, Ohio. Early in his career, Ron worked for the City of Kalamazoo as a foreman in the Parks-Forestry...

Gayle passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.She was born on July 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Leon and Patricia (Volker) Mol. Gayle had worked at Parker Hannifin and most recently at Perrigo for 15 years until her retirement.She enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul food pantry and Hospice. Gayle like horses...

Ronald passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born in Plainwell on February 29, 1936 the son of Ronald and Maxine (Sheldon) McFanin. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S Marines. He had owned and operated McFanin Construction for many years until his retirement. In his spare time Ron enjoyed woodworking. He was a...

Garry passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.Garry L. Parrish was born to James and Naomi (Punches) Parrish on June 8, 1946 along with his identical twin brother, Larry in Plainwell, Michigan. He was a 1964 Otsego High School graduate and a lifelong resident of the area. Garry was in the U.S. Army in the 196...

Virginia Mary Irons passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.She was born at home in Mesick, MI in 1935 to Magnus and Mary Hoseit and lived there until moving to Kalamazoo. In 1976 Virginia graduated from Tracy Beauty Academy, after which she decided to study for and received her GED high...

Butch passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home in Martin.He was born February 18, 1937 in Shelbyville the son of Sierd and Grace (Van Dyke) Hoekstra. Butch proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked at West Tab Paper Mill and at Lapham Heating and Cooling until his retirement. Butch enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting....

Wilma Pauline Gregory, a lifelong resident of Otsego, MI died peacefully in her home on the 20th of November 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 28, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Gearhart) Wollenhaupt. Wilma married the love of her life, Donald Gregory, on March 22, 1947. Together they raised five children. Wilma was preceded in...

Berniece Burchett of Otsego, MI passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Otsego. Berniece was born November 14, 1918 in Monterey Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan the daughter of Nick and Anna (Brenner) Boerman. She was a beautiful seamstress and made clothing for her children and herself. She enjoyed doing volunteer work including den mother for scouts, band boosters and the...

Mary Lou passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Plainwell.She was born February 8, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Earl and Blanche (Towne) Hoyt. Mary Lou had worked at Consumers Power for a couple of years. She met the love of her life, Bruce Steele on a blind date and they were...

Barb passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Allegan Country Estates in Allegan.She was born May 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Ethel (Olson) Bergman. The family moved to Monterey Center, Michigan in 1949, where her father ran the general store. On June 21, 1954, in Burnips, Barb married Thomas Balgoyen, who preceded her in death June 18,...