Obituaries

John Richard Flatt passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home in Plainwell. He was born April 3, 1949 in Dyersburg, TN the son of Alton and Faye (Carson) Flatt. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked for Parker Hannifin for many years until he retired in 2013. He had been a...

Patricia passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born November 30, 1956 in Allegan the daughter of Donald “Keith” and Margaret (Burt) Rambadt. Pat had worked at Pemco and P&G Insurance in Kalamazoo before starting a daycare in her home. She had also worked at Perrigo for 25 years until 2015. Pat loved her cats,...

Barbara passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.Barbara was born June 6, 1941 in Kalamazoo; the daughter of James and Mary (Garske) Kline. Barbara loved her family very much and liked hosting and attending family gatherings. She also enjoyed bingo, bowling, baking, crafting, and going to the casino. Barbara was previously married to Gene DeRuyscher and...

Stormy passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born January 23, 1963 In Kalamazoo the daughter of Charles Thompson and Margarite Hatten. Stormy enjoyed going to church and was part of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.Surviving are her sons, Chad Hanson, Dustin Hanson, Paul Hatten and Michael Hanson; several grandchildren and siblings, Barb, Roger and Kenny...

David passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his home in Allegan.He was born May 11, 1951 in Allegan the son of Howard and Mary (Bradley) Town. David had owned and operated Towne’s Pit Stop until the mid-90’s. In his spare time he enjoyed walleye fishing in Leelanau and racing at the Kalamazoo Speedway.Surviving are his children, Don (Angie) Towne...

Phillip “Sam” Largent passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home in Plainwell.He was born May 22, 1942 in Plainwell the son of Herbert and Ruby (Stratton) Largent. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Sam was very handy and enjoyed building things. He also enjoyed reading and working as a forklift mechanic.On July 10, 1993...

Cameron Lee Madison came into the world on the cold, white winter’s morning of December 27th, 2004. He was the third born child to bless his loving mother and father, Patricia Wheeler and Larry Madison, following his older brother and sister, Devonte and Kiersten. In addition to his immediate family, many grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends were instantly in love...

William M. Burr Jr. of Plainwell, MI passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Wings Home in Allegan. He was born January 18, 1938 in Plainwell the son of Thelma Nunley and William Burr Sr. William was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country overseas from 1957-1959. He attended Western Michigan University and received a degree...

A beloved mother, daughter and sister, Connie passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at her home in Plainwell.She was born July 9, 1963 the daughter of Ronald and Barbara (Nicol) Katsma. Connie was a teacher for special needs children in the Gobles Public School System. She loved teaching and was very devoted to, and loved by her students and their...

Mark passed away surrounded by his family Monday, October 23, 2017 in Brighton.He was born May 3, 1953 in Flint the son of Joseph and Dolores (Tahash) Pobocik. Mark proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Rather you knew him during his Vietnam service, his days fishing and motorcycling in Oscoda, hunting with his dogs in Grawn, diving,...

Carol J. Drake of Plainwell, MI passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.She was born December 25, 1938 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Meints) Rose. Carol was dedicated to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Carol was employed at Borgess Medical Center for 32 years until her retirement in 2000....

Joyce entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at her home in Otsego.She was born October 2, 1955 in Allegan the daughter of Neil and Shirley (Townsend) Marshall. Joyce had worked as the store manager at Sheffer’s Cheese and had operated a daycare from her home for 14 years. Joyce also worked for Allegan Community...

Mary passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice.She was born June 11, 1932 in Luverne, Alabama the daughter of Raymond and Maude (Wolf) Ballard. Mary had worked at J&J’s Clothing Factory in Otsego and at Nana’s Daycare until her retirement. She loved to sew and was a skilled seamstress. Mary also loved children and enjoyed making them...

Mary passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center.The oldest of 11 children, she was born June 1, 1942 in Lobelville, Tennessee to Ernest “Paul” and Alma (Sisk) Mannon. Mary had worked at Parker Hannifin for over 25 years.In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo and going to the Gun Lake Casino and playing the slot machines...

Joyce passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at Bronson Hospital.She was born July 20, 1938 in Cooper Township the daughter of Clyde and Alice (Wilson) Rinehart. Joyce was a 1956 Mattawan High School graduate. She had been a caregiver and foster parent to many children over the years. Joyce was a tremendous cook and skilled...

Larry passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born May 4, 1944 in Kalamazoo the son of Joseph and Margaret (Gilligan) Fuss. Larry had worked at Parker Hannifin for almost 40 years. He had served on the Otsego Fire Department for 16 years and also taught CPR. He had coached rocket football and youth baseball for...

Catherine Sienna Pelfresne, age 90, passed away on October 12, 2017.Catherine was born in Templeton, Iowa on December 29, 1926 to Frank and Katie Fischer. In 1950, she married her loving husband, Robert Pelfresne, who is waiting to greet her in heaven. Catherine was an active member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Otsego, MI for many years.In her younger...

Jesse passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from injuries sustained in a four wheeling accident.He was born April 29, 1983 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Darl and Lonna (Gingerich) Albrecht. Jesse owned and operated Albrecht Hardwood Flooring, which he started in 2001 at the age of 18. He was a member of Moorepark Community Church in Three Rivers.In...

Gertrude passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Indiana.She was born November 9, 1922 in Kalamazoo the daughter of William and Mary (Links) Groen. Gert was a member of First Congregational Church of Otsego. In her spare time she enjoyed reading.Surviving are her children, Linda Goodrich, Nancy Magi, Martin (Jo) Meyer, Barbara (John) Dermott, Richard (Michelle)...

Mathilda passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at home with family at her side.She was born February 13, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Garrett and Helena (Scholten) Hoogstraten. She enjoyed knitting, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles and going out for lunch. Mathilda loved her family very much and loved spending time with them.For many years she had lived in...