Obituaries
Sherri K. Riley
Jul 20, 2024
Sherri passed away, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born February 9, 1962, in Plainwell, the daughter of Leonard and Sandra (Cam) Riley. Sherri was a certified nurse’s aide and worked at several area businesses over the years. She enjoyed buying and selling jewelry, crocheting and watching the birds.
Surviving are her 3 children; 5 step-children; 10...
Darlene K. Lester
Jul 16, 2024
Darlene passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home in Plainwell.
She was born November 29, 1945, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William Sr. and Virginia (Prinz) Rockburn. For over 30 years Darlene was a florist at Harding’s Market in Otsego, until her retirement in 2014.
In her free time Darlene loved gardening and collecting chicken statues she placed throughout...
Agnes Rosemary Dean
Jul 15, 2024
Agnes passed away, Monday, July 15, 2024, at Kauhale in Otsego.
She was born in Lennon, Michigan, on November 25, 1925, the daughter of Michael and Anna Poprick. Agnes had many jobs over the years, including purchasing secretary at Brundage Fan, manager of an art gallery in Kalamazoo and was an assistant to Dr. Redmond also in Kalamazoo.
She taught 4-H classes...
Jeffrey J King
Jul 8, 2024
Jeff passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home in Kalamazoo.
He was born June 18, 1964, in Detroit, the son of John and Marilynn (Postema) King. Jeff had done neon sign work in California and Michigan and most recently was a millwright with Local 1102.
He loved spending time with his son, Brodie, working on cars, souping up engines and...
Rick Himmelein
Jul 8, 2024
Rick passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born March 13, 1957, the son of Dean and Mary Ellen (Blanchard) Himmelein. Rick graduated from Plainwell High School where he enjoyed playing football. For over 40 years, he was a heavy equipment operator retiring from Operating Engineers Local 324.
In his spare time, he enjoyed drawing houses,...
Herbert F. Orth
Jul 4, 2024
Herbert Franz Orth passed away at his home in Plainwell, MI, on July 4, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Hicks-Orth of Plainwell, Michigan, son Mark David Orth of Washington State, daughter, Tracey Anne Orth-Burrows of New Jersey and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Blairstown New Jersey Masonic Lodge #165, the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc....
Nancy L. Scott
Jul 3, 2024
Nancy passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Kauhale in Otsego.
She was born October 24, 1948, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Arlene “Did” (Parker) Kennedy. Nancy received her master’s degree in education from Western Michigan University. She started her teaching career with the migrant program in Fennville and for 28 years at Gobles Public Schools until her retirement....
Audre J. Moore
Jul 2, 2024
Audre passed away, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born, August 4, 1955, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Audrey (Owens) Oyler. Audre loved history, reading and enjoyed attending civil war reenactments. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.
Audre is survived by her husband of 50 years,...
Billie L. Dennis
Jul 2, 2024
Bill passed away, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home in Otsego.
He was born June 20, 1961, in Pasadena, California, the son of Mary Ann Dennis. As a young man Bill traveled the world with the Liberty Baptist Youth Choir. He worked as an EMT while living in California and at Midway Tool and Die and L&W Engineering.
In his free...
Esther L. Wolthuis
Jun 29, 2024
Sally passed away, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Kalamazoo.
She was born August 10, 1942, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Andrew and Winnifred (Mentor) Truax. Over the years Sally worked at many different jobs, including, teacher at Temple Baptist School in Kalamazoo, nurse at the Plasma Center in Kalamazoo and was a nanny for several area families. Sally touched the lives...
Charles E. Kinnane
Jun 28, 2024
Charlie passed away, Friday, June 28, 2024, at Alamo Nursing Home in Alamo Township
He was born August 29, 1946, in Kalamazoo, the son of Thomas and Rachel (Barrett) Kinnane. Charlie began umpiring when his son started playing t-ball. It soon became his life’s passion, and he became an MHSAA registered official and was an official for 35 years. His favorite...
Richard L. Rasmussen
Jun 26, 2024
Richard Rasmussen (Dick), a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp., passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home in Otsego, MI, surrounded by his family. The son of Ross and Margery (McNair) Rasmussen. He was born March 14, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in Allegan, Michigan.
Dick graduated from Allegan High School. He worked as a...
Patricia Robinson
Jun 26, 2024
Pat passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell surrounded by her husband and daughters.
She was born September 4, 1944, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Jacob and Maude (Dekema) DeHaan. Pat graduated from Portage Central High School in 1962. She worked at many different jobs over the years including as a bank teller, teacher’s aid for Martin...
Larry K. Fox Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
Larry passed away, Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home in Kalamazoo.
He was born June 30, 1964, in Plainwell, the son of Larry and Patricia (Sutherland) Fox. Larry enjoyed being outdoors, camping and riding 3 wheelers. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving are his children, Kirk (Jasmine) Fox and Lauren Fox; grandchildren, Kyxston...
Barbara J. Roy
Jun 22, 2024
Barb passed away, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home in Plainwell.
She was born December 23, 1937, in Vicksburg, the daughter of Charles and Nancy “Virginia” (Moore) Dee. Barb worked as a nurse’s aide at several area nursing homes until her retirement.
In her free time Barb liked going to the casino, following the Detroit Tigers, cooking, taking drives, spending time...
Alicia D. Anes-Haist
Jun 22, 2024
Alicia passed away, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Borgess Hospital, from injuries she sustained in a motorcycle accident in April.
Alicia was born July 20, 1998, in Allegan to Amy Stitt and Dannon Anes and was adopted and raised by her grandparents, Edward and Tonya (Stitt) Haist. She graduated in 2017 from Allegan High School where she was a skilled soccer...
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...
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