Obituaries

Glenda passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Butterfly Oasis in Kalamazoo.She was born May 10, 1919 in Otsego the daughter of Walter and Florence (Julien) Reed. Glenda was a 1937 Otsego High School graduate and a lifelong resident of the area. In her spare time she enjoyed working in her flower gardens, sewing, cooking, reading, dancing and playing cards....

Charles passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Otsego.He was born November 19, 1938 in Plainwell, the son of Roscoe and Marion (Darrow) Hill. For many years Charles and his brother Marty owned and operated several Harding’s Markets including ones in Plainwell and Otsego.He enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and had traveled in several European countries. He also enjoyed toy...

Sonny passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Kalamazoo.He was born July 31, 1937 in Plainwell, the son of Burdett and Helen (Cole) Belcher. Sonny was a 1956 Otsego High School graduate and had served in the Army Reserves. For 44 years he had worked at Georgia Pacific until his retirement in 2000.In his spare time Sonny enjoyed following NASCAR...

Pauline May Boball passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales, Florida.She was born on November 29, 1922 in Bloomingdale, the daughter of Clarence and Ada (Kriegmus) Irons. Pauline had been a registered nurse at Borgess-Pipp Hospital until her retirement and in 1983 moved to Florida. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, reading...

Merle E.L. Knight joined friends and family members in Heaven on February 22, 2018, departing her earthly home at Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo.Born April 14, 1923 in Midale, Montana, Merle was the 3rdchild of six born to Carroll E. and Myrtle (Bannan) Landes. As a girl she enjoyed living on a farm with many animals, 4-H Club sewing and attending...

Larry passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born July 10, 1941 in Otsego, the son of Charles and Roberta (Patterson) Fox. Larry had owned and operated Larry’s Truck Tire Service for several years and had worked on truck tires for his whole career. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and following Dale Earnhardt Jr.Surviving are his...

Ginny passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice.She was an avid reader and enjoyed just being home swimming in her pool, working in her flower garden or spending time with her dog, Chewie. Ginny was born January 10, 1943 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Virgil and Catherine (Roseboom) Blowers. She had worked at Wieland’s...

Terry passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 in Kalamazoo.He was born August 15, 1955 in Allegan the son of William and Barbara (Cronen) Collick. Terry was a 1974 Otsego High School graduate. He was a big U of M fan and enjoyed skiing, golfing, flower gardening, drag racing and formula racing.Surviving are his daughter, Nicole (Matthew) Romo of Schoolcraft; grandchildren,...

Edna was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, Monday, February 12, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born March 28, 1929 in Vriesland, MI, the daughter of Edward and Jennie (VanderVelde) Kroodsma. Edna enjoyed playing yard games with her family, spending time at the cottage on the Muskegon River and playing scrabble. Family and faith were Edna’s passion....

Debra passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice.She was born December 17, 1959 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Guy) Juskiewcz. Debra was a graduate of Hamilton High School. She had worked at Tyson Foods for many years, Tiara Yachts for 7 years and most recently at Freedom Smoke. On August 5, 1989 she...

Terry passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.He was born December 21, 1949 in Marion, Indiana, the son of Stephen and Lois (Seeger) Terhune. Terry graduated from Marion High School where he was class president. He went on to graduate from Purdue University where he served as president of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Terry...

Ross passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan.He was born December 19, 1923 in Atkins, Colorado, the son of Henry and Christine (Neilsen) Rasmussen. Ross was a graduate of Fort Calhoun High School in Nebraska. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII.Ross and his wife, Margery (McNair) moved to Trowbridge Township...

Hazel L. McPherson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 2, 2018, with her loving family by her side at the Wings Home in Allegan.Hazel was born October 6, 1917 in Otsego, the daughter of Harry and Hazel (Dymon) Brown. She was a lifelong resident of Otsego and graduated valedictorian from Otsego High School. She was...

Diane Lynn Barker passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born August 13, 1946 in Vicksburg, the daughter of Lloyd and Nellie (Russell) Franks. Diane had owned and operated a beauty shop in Otsego, had worked at Borgess Hospital and recently made and sold necklaces.In her spare time she enjoyed doing crafts, knitting hats for...

Mark passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 surrounded by his family at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.He was born April 11, 1925 in Astoria, NY, the son of Mark Sr. and Anna (McCallister) McGowan. Mark proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. For 40 years he had been a civil engineer for Tully Contracting in Flushing, NY...

Virginia R. Kowall, age 92, of Portage, Michigan passed away on January 27, 2018. She was surrounded by and in the care of her loving son, David, and his family, the wonderful staff of Vicinia Gardens in Otsego, Michigan, and Medical Team Hospice.Ginny was born in Chicago, Illinois in January 1926, the daughter of George and Angelina Pohl. Raised in...

Leo passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born April 29, 1981 in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Deborah (Reigler) Pintarelli. Leo was a graduate of Martin High School in 1999 and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He had worked at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, the Laurels and most recently at Life Care Center...

Jim completed his life’s journey and graduated from his temporal earthly realm to the eternal heavenly realm Sunday, January 21, 2018 at his home in Otsego.He was born in Kalamazoo on January 30, 1935 the son of Hayward and Vera (Knapp) Hawkins. Jim was a 1954 State High graduate and had been a 4 year letterman in football, 3 year...

Edward and Terese Gorenz passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at their home in Covert.Ed was born November 16, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward and Ruth (Silingo) Gorenz. For many years he had owned and operated a construction company. Ed enjoyed writing and composing music. Surviving are his mother, siblings, Arlene Donnelly, Andrew Gorenz and Terri Ann...

Mahrijana passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her home in Martin.She was born in Kalamazoo on August 13, 2000 the daughter of Efrain “Bobby” Maya and Nicole Bower. Mahrijana was a boisterous senior at Martin High School with a larger than life personality and an amazing sense of humor. She loved taking photos especially selfies and doing make-up...