Obituaries

Paul Allen Holtman of Otsego, Michigan, was taken home peacefully to the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 11, 2018.Paul was born on April 28, 1940 in Kalamazoo to Claus and Ruth (VerHage) Holtman. He graduated from Richland High School. Paul married Connie Hurley on October 24, 1959 at the Plainwell United Methodist Church. He owned Holtman...

Michael LaGrow of Otsego passed away peacefully at his home Sunday night, June 10, 2018. Michael was born July 5, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Ervin “Red” and Jean (Kranich) LaGrow. After graduating high school he served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. Michael married Sally Newington on December 11 1981 in Otsego, Michigan at Peace...

Tad passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his family.He was born November 7, 1951 in Drohiczyn Poland, son of Lucien and Michalina (Daniluk) Gluchowski. Tad immigrated to the US in 1978, where he met and married Sheryl (Foote). He co-owned and operated S&K Tool & Die Company in Kalamazoo for many years, and worked at...

Joan passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born August 26, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Alphonsus and Ruth (Bengtsson) Utt. Joan was a kind hearted woman who always thought of others before herself. She was an exceptional cook, baking being her specialty. Her Chocolate chip cookies were a particular favorite with family...

Robert passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born August 16, 1942 in Dowagiac, the son of Lester and Jean (Spivey) Barnes. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army. He had worked at Checker Motors for 29 years, working his way up to vice president of manufacturing and retired in 2005.Bob enjoyed...

Mark Allan McMillin (Papa, Mac, Coach Mac) age 70, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 4, 2018 on the golf course of a heart attack.Mark was born December 31, 1947 in West Plains, MO to Ruth and William McMillin.  He graduated from Swartz Creek High School where he was an All-State baseball player, and talented musician.Mark served his country in the...

William I. “Bill” Tice of Plainwell, MI passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Wings Home in Allegan. He was born December 11, 1925 in Stone Fort, Illinois, the son of Elza and Sadie (Barnett) Tice. Bill proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Pennsylvania. In his free time he enjoyed his John...

Joyce passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.She was born February 26, 1928 in Muskegon, the daughter of Ward and Eleanore (Weidner) Bordeaux. Joyce was a 1946 Muskegon High School graduate and had attended the Muskegon School of Business. In 1949 she opened and operated the J & L Variety Store....

Elaine passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.She was born October 29, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of John and Loretta (Gebert) Ackerman. Elaine enjoyed gardening, reading, doing crossword puzzles, traveling with her husband and meeting her friends at Baraga Manor for lunch. Most of all she loved taking care of her children and spending...

Rodney Lynn Channells was born on May 15, 1956 to George P. Channells II and Pauline E. (Troff) Channells. The third of five children, Rod grew up in Martin, MI where he fell in love with the country life and small town living.Rod graduated from Martin High School and started work as a heavy truck mechanic.  There never seemed to...

Richard went to be with the Lord surrounded by family Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Battle Creek.He was born June 26, 1928 in Kalamazoo the son of Harold and Dora (Hamacher) Wiers. Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. For many years he had worked for General Motors until his retirement in 1991.In his free time...

Terry passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.He was born October 9, 1947 in Plainwell the son of Howard and Agnes (Ockerman) McNees. Terry proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He had been a truck driver for many years and had driven over 3 million miles.In his spare time...

Brenda passed way Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born November 7, 1959 in Plainwell the daughter of Vurl Snyder and Eileen Wilkins. Brenda was a hard worker and had worked at several area factories until her retirement in 2012.She had a green thumb and in her spare time enjoyed gardening, making crafts, writing poetry, feeding...

Barbara went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 4, 2018 at her home in Plainwell.She was born July 6, 1939 in Sparta, the daughter of William and Nina (Merritt) Jordan. Barb had worked at Life Care Center of Plainwell for several years.In her spare time she loved to shop and enjoyed bowling, traveling up north to Mackinaw City,...

Margaret passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Richmond, Indiana.She was born February 6, 1932 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of James and Ella (Gallent) Bailey. For many years Margaret had been a nurse’s aide at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting and quilting.On May 27, 1951 in Plainwell she married...

Frank Joseph Krivsky of Otsego, formerly of Delton and Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.He was born July 17, 1923 in Lisle, Illinois, the son of Frank and Antonia Krivsky. Frank proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII.Surviving are his family members and his friends at Vicinia Gardens.According to his wishes...

Lois went to be with her Lord and to be reunited with her husband on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Kalamazoo.She was born April 28, 1933 in Otsego, the daughter of Otis and Jean (Hendrick) Root. Lois spent 20 years as a playground, Special Education and office aid for the Plainwell Public Schools.On April 3, 1954 in Otsego she married...

Doris passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, surrounded by her family at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born June 20, 1922 at home on 8th Street in Alamo Township, the daughter of Sheldon and Emily (Greeley) Blanchard. Doris was valedictorian of the Otsego High School Class of 1940 and a lifelong resident of the area. She had attended Parsons Business...

George passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born January 26, 1933, in Elmhurst, Illinois the son of Michael and Edna (Overocker) Klaeren.As an athlete for Mendon High School, he earned All-State Honors in football. George proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He earned his Master’s Degree...

Warren passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born April 1, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clifford and Desdamona (Owen) McKinstry. Warren proudly served his country in the US Air Force. For many years he had worked in residential construction in Arizona and Arkansas and then returned to Michigan. He had also worked...