Obituaries
Bridgett R. Dee
Jun 16, 2024
Bridgett passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2024, in Plainwell.
She was born June 7, 1963, in Holly, the daughter of James and Patricia (Irish) Prescott. Bridgett owned and operated Dee-Tails Doggie Daycare in Plainwell for many years.
She was not just a successful businesswoman, but a loving wife to her husband, Roger, a devoted mother to her daughters, and a doting...
Betty J. Martin
Jun 16, 2024
Betty passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo.
She was born November 25, 1924, in Otsego, the daughter of Alfred and Ethel (Fox) Rice. Betty was a graduate of Plainwell High School. She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed babysitting and taking care of her family. Betty was very proud to knit hats and mittens for...
Robert P. Lester
Jun 14, 2024
Bob passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born February 25, 1941, in Kalamazoo, the son of Francis and Grace (Mennes) Lester. For 24 years Bob was an inspector for Checker Motors until his retirement.
Bob was an avid collector and had an extensive collection of model airplanes, trains and cars. He enjoyed antique cars and...
Wilbert D. Fleser
Jun 14, 2024
Dave passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
He was born May 24, 1945, in Grand Rapids, the son of Wilbert and Florence (Rodanhisler) Fleser. Dave received his bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State College and his master’s degree from Western Michigan University.
He was a devoted teacher for many years. Dave’s love of math laid the...
Donald Gibson
Jun 11, 2024
Don passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home in Allegan.
He was born September 22, 1947, in Bell County, Kentucky, the son of Belvin and Vesta (Collins) Gibson. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He started working in the paper industry in 1973 and moved to the area in 1989. He worked for many years as...
Suzanne C. Kirk
Jun 9, 2024
Suzanne passed away, Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her home in Otsego.
She was born December 31, 1944, in Kingsley, the daughter of David and Dorothy (Tomes) Brautigam. Suzanne was a childcare worker for the State Hospital in Kalamazoo before starting her family. She enjoyed raising her girls and was a girl scout leader. When her daughters were grown, she returned...
Curtiss M. Hensley
Jun 5, 2024
Curtiss passed away, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born November 29, 1962, in Wayne, the son of Clifford and Lucrecie (Schmitz) Hensley. Curtiss worked as a drafter for Ford and Tecumseh for many years. He loved music and enjoyed cars, electronics and collecting.
Surviving are his mother, siblings, Cliff Hensley of Mendon and Craig (Marilyn) Hensley...
James A. Henry
Jun 3, 2024
Jimmy was born in Allegan, Michigan in 1960 with a sweet tooth and a love for the outdoors in his heart. He grew up spending as much time in the woods as he could. He loved hunting and fishing, gathering many buck mounts, a boar’s head mount and a largemouth bass mount.
Many summers were spent bailing hay on the family...
Peggy L. Grinnewald
Jun 2, 2024
Peggy passed away, Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo.
She was born June 5, 1937, in Norton, Virginia, the daughter of Ernie and Edna (Dean) Boggs. Peggy was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her boys and taking care of her family. She liked playing bingo and cards and spending time with her many friends. On September 6,...
Carol M. Clement
May 30, 2024
Carol, age 91, passed away, May 30, 2024, in Kalamazoo. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Arthur Clement. Loving mother to three children. Also surviving 5 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Burial has taken place at Grand Prairie Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Warren D. Brooks
May 26, 2024
Warren passed away, Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home in Otsego, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 24, 1936, in Allegan, the son of Donald and Lois (Johnson) Brooks. Warren graduated from Otsego High School in 1954 and attended Western Michigan University. For many years he was a foreman for Hackett Construction until his retirement in 1998.
Warren loved...
James VanDeWege III
May 25, 2024
Jim passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born April 23, 1938, in Grand Rapids, the son of James and Helena (Rienks) VanDeWege. Jim worked at General Motors until his retirement in 1990. He liked playing golf and after retirement worked at Eastern Hills Golf Course in Kalamazoo.
Jim also enjoyed woodworking, doing puzzles, working in...
Nancy L. Godin
May 22, 2024
Nancy passed away, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in hospice care.
She was born August 13, 1960, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leonard and Betty (Greene) Godin. For over 30 years she worked at Auto-Wares. In her free time Nancy enjoyed traveling, camping, reading and cooking.
Surviving are her siblings, Vicky Byers, Kathy Godin, Becky Godin and William “Bill” VanEyl-Godin; special brother-in-law, Ron...
William J. Spencer
May 22, 2024
Bill passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Beacon Point in Richland.
He was born September 1, 1930, in Kalamazoo the son of William and Trena (Meninga) Spencer. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. As a young man he worked for his parents as a butcher at Spencer’s Grocery and later as a technician at Checker Motors...
William D Gilligan
May 19, 2024
Bill passed away, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
He was born May 3, 1941, in Hopkins, the son of Walter and Georgia (Flynn) Gilligan. As a young man, Bill worked as a skilled mechanic when he met Mr. Stryker. He eventually went to work at Stryker, retiring after 55 years.
In his free time Bill loved golfing...
Vivian Reed
May 18, 2024
Vivian passed away on May 18, 2024.
She was born February 12, 1937, the youngest of nine children to Frank and Florence (Maatman) Walters. She attended the Knowles Country School through 8th grade and graduated from Otsego High School in 1954. She kept in touch with her classmates and had monthly luncheons with them.
Her adult working career was in the secretarial...
Robert L. Cameruci
May 17, 2024
Bob passed away, Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home in Plainwell.
He was born July 30, 1944, in Allegan, the son of Merico and Evelyn (Henderson) Cameruci. Bob was a 1962 Plainwell High School graduate and longtime resident of the area. For 38 years he worked at Plainwell Paper and then at Perrigo until his retirement in 2009.
Bob enjoyed fishing,...
Danny E. Long
May 16, 2024
Danny passed away, Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home in Allegan.
He was born August 15, 1963, in Allegan, the son of Wilbur and Nancy (Aukerman) Long. Danny worked at Hamilton Farm Bureau for almost 20 years and for Plumbers Portable Toilets for 15 years until his health started to deteriorate and he retired.
Danny loved nothing more than taking a...
Leonard E. Connor
May 10, 2024
Lenny tragically passed away, Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home in Otsego.
He was born March 31, 1973, in Allegan, the son of Barbara Connor. Lenny loved sports, especially football and basketball, WWE and fishing.
Surviving are his children, Jessica Connor of Kalamazoo, Sara Connor, Michael Connor and Shawn Connor all of Otsego, grandchildren, Athena and Castiel Palmer and Tambra Sutherland;...
Irene M. Culver
May 9, 2024
Irene passed away, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Alamo Nursing Home. She was born March 27, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Steven and Mary (Karaszi) Bodnar. On October 2, 1948, she married DeVon Culver in Kalamazoo. Surviving are her children, Jaci Wilson of Otsego, Nancy (John) Fahrne of Shelbyville and Pat (Walt) Schmitt of Alamo; daughters-in-law Barb Culver and...
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