Obituaries

Lewis passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in the NCU at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born December 19, 1949 in Otsego, the son of Malcom and Verna (Hartlage) Barton. Lewis proudly served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam. For 7 years he had worked as a Sheriff’s Deputy on the road for the Allegan County...

Walter L. Reed went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the age of 81.He was born on December 15, 1935, in Otsego the only son of Walter C. and Florence (Julien) Reed. On February 12, 1955 he married Vivian Walters and they enjoyed 62 years together. Walt worked at Hammond Machinery in Otsego...

John went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Bronson Hospital, with his family by his side.He was born on May 6, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the firstborn of Ira and Lorraine (Sellers) Thurston. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1948, he met the love of his life, Annabell Brackins. While she...

Guy Leroy Dilno, 71, passed away Monday in Twin Lake, MI, surrounded by friends and family.Guy leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years, Charlotte Dilno; his sister Cheri Vandrey, his stepchildren Brad Richmond, Kimberly Hickey and Lance Ostrom; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many friends.Born in Kalamazoo, the son of Lee and Wilda Dilno, Guy was a longtime resident...

Jane passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born November 1, 1925 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Fitzpatrick) Goodall. Jane had worked at Tice’s Men’s Wear and Tripp’s Department Store and went on to serve as the City Clerk for Otsego until her retirement. In her spare time Jane enjoyed collecting dolls.She...

Gary passed away peacefully Friday, September 1, 2017 at his home, under the care of his loving wife and family.He was born July 8, 1942 in Battle Creek, the 3rdchild of Raymond and Ada (Stratton) Zantello. Waiting for Gary at home was his brother Ramon, who became his idol, and his sweet sister Juanita. Eleven years later Gary became a...

Juanita A. Garcia of Otsego, MI passed away Friday, September 01, 2017 at the Upjohn Community Care Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Cadillac, MI, August 29, 1918 to Jay and Nina (Robinson) Warner, the oldest girl of 7 children. She grew up with her siblings during the great depression. As an adult, Juanita left Michigan to live in...

Patrick passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Plainwell.He was born November 17, 1944 in Otsego Township the son of Leonard and Flouedra (Robar) Riley. Patrick served his country in the US Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. For 25 years he had worked at Plainwell Paper and then...

David passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Wings Home in Allegan.He was born November 5, 1932 in East Leroy, the son of Calvin and Margaret (McKee) Lovett. Dave was a 1951 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. He had owned and operated a centennial farm and over the years had worked as a machinist at...

Ken “Finished Strong” surrounded by his family as he went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 28, 2017 at his home in Otsego.He was born May 3, 1938 to Silas and Johanna (Veenstra) Doctor in Ellsworth, MI. Ken was a graduate of Ellsworth High School, Cedarville and Central State and received his Masters from Western...

Bill passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice.He was born April 28, 1935 in Allegan the son of Louis and Helen (Wheatly) Doest. Over the years Bill had worked at Valley Metal, Bills Bottle Gas, Midwest Aluminum, Denooyer Chevrolet and Aspen Park Apartments. In his spare time he enjoyed buying and selling cars and going to yard...

Martha Jean Bell passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at her home at Baraga Manor.She was born in Moline, Illinois, January 11, 1924 to Otto and Elsie (Waterworth) Agy. From age 4 she grew up in Gun Plain Township and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1941. She married Kember Bell and they enjoyed 58 years together with their beloved...

Steven Edgerton went to be with his Lord Sunday, August 20, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital.He was born June 22, 1951 in Allegan the son of Milton and Mary (Jordan) Edgerton. For over 35 years he had worked at Perrigo as a graphic artist until his retirement in 2013. In his spare time Steve...

Janet passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Wings Home in Allegan.She was born January 10, 1944 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Edward and Verda (Whitmore) Haring. For many years she had worked at Perrigo and at the Big Boy in Plainwell. In her spare time Janet enjoyed being outdoors, snowmobiling and going mushroom hunting with Frank.She was a wonderful...

Vawn passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born January 7, 1921 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Charles and Hettie (Hoodemaker) Campbell. Vawn had worked at the Kalamazoo Country Club as a waitress. As a young girl she enjoyed trips to the family cottage at Baseline Lake with her mother.In her spare time she liked...

Judy went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center.She was born September 30, 1939 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Sam and Jacoba (Bergler) Adams. Judy was a 1957 Kalamazoo Christian High School graduate. She had worked as an office manager at Western Michigan University until her retirement.Judy was very athletic and in the...

Eudora passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born August 29, 1925 in Dunkirk, Ohio the daughter of Desmer and Cora (Gilliam) Conrad. For 17 years she had worked at Parker Hannifin. In her spare time she enjoyed going to flea markets, reading, sewing, dancing and working in her yard. Eudora was a member...

Jeff passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Ann Arbor.He was born March 28, 1964 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Robert and Martha (Coffee) Novotny. For 25 years Jeff had worked at Stryker Instruments in Kalamazoo. Jeff was a super hero movie fanatic and in his spare time enjoyed riding dune buggies at Silver Lake and tinkering...

Betty Emma Cornelia passed away Thursday afternoon, August 3, 2017 at the Life Care Center in Plainwell.She was born June 14, 1934 in Little Lake, Michigan.  She was the 2ndyoungest daughter of 12 children born to Jerry and Emma (Furaitor) Westman.  On August 13, 1952 she married Norman Cornelia in Amasa, Michigan.  Betty was a homebody and Norman’s service in...

David “Chuck” Kiel, 76, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home.Chuck was born on June 26, 1941 in   Kalamazoo to David and Gretchen (Bennett) Kiel.  Chuck proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. On October 7, 1961 he married Judy Westfield in Otsego.  He retired in 1993 after 25...