Obituaries

Elaine passed away, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Allegan.She was born January 29, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Isabelle (Todhunter) Evans. As a young woman Elaine worked for the Credit Bureau and later at Westside Family Medical Center and Bronson Hospital until her retirement. In her free time Elaine was active with TOPS and Weight Watchers.Surviving...

Mary passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Holland Hospital.She was born October 29, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Myron and Darlene (Sherer) Wiersma. Mary attended Otsego High School. For many years she worked at Zales Jewelers and retired from Shifrin Jewelers in Portage.Mary enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower gardens, spending time at Rupert Lake, swimming and...

Ruberta passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 in Kalamazoo.She was born November 30, 1947 in Allegan, the daughter of Floyd and Mildred (Warner) Warner. Ruberta worked at Safari Circuits in Otsego for many years until her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, baking and hiking with her son.Surviving are her son, Tad Bronkema, siblings, Luanna (Robert) Wason and...

Sondra passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home in Otsego.She was born July 31, 1970 in Plainwell, the daughter of Richard and Genese (Thompson) Stewart. Sondra enjoyed doing crafts, painting, coloring, wood carving and ceramics. She loved backyard cook outs, campfires and spending time with her family.Surviving are her husband, Steven Harvey; children, Amanda Sisson of Otsego and...

Steve passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in Otsego.He was born December 31, 1957 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert Sr. and Dolores (Clugston) Staley. Steve proudly served his country in the U.S Army. He worked maintenance for an apartment complex in Kalamazoo and was also a longtime union painter.In his spare time Steve enjoyed growing plants,...

In the late hours of March 17th Robert John DePauw of Otsego, Allegan Co., Michigan was taken to the Lord.Bob was born June 11, 1930 to Irene Rosemary DePauw Meade and was raised on a very happy farm in Cressy, Barry Co. owned by his Grandparents Leonard and Elizabeth (de Koster) DePauw, where he had many joyous years with his...

Surrounded by his loving wife and children, on March 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, John went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Born November 15, 1947, in Sunnyside, Washington, the son of Leonard and Angeline (Arends) Den Boer, John graduated from Washington State University in 1970 with a business degree and began working as a systems engineer...

James passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Plainwell.He was born January 4, 1978 in Kalamazoo, the son of James Sabin and Rose Bialk. James liked helping people. He owned and operated a handyman service in the area. In his free time he enjoyed drawing, spending time with his friends, playing pool, playing cards and collecting Mickey Mouse items.Surviving are...

Lana passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.She was born January 25, 1943 in Plainwell, the daughter of Elwyn and Ida (Sherwood) Sprague. She was a 1961 graduate of Otsego High School and earned her associates degree from KVCC. She had worked at J.M. Wilson Corp., Michigan Liquor Control, Eaton Corp. (Fuller Transmission) and Christian Neighbors.Lana...

Deborah J. Hodgemire of Plainwell, MI passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, in Allegan.She was born January 3, 1954 in Allegan, the daughter of James and Mary Ann (Reed) Peck. For over 20 years Deb worked at Perrigo until her retirement in 2018. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking and listening to music. Deb liked being outdoors...

Kenneth Roger Larion, 83, passed away Sunday, March 5,2023, in Mesa, Arizona with his wife, Lori of 27 years by his side.Ken was born and raised in Manistique, MI and at the age of eight, his family moved to Big Bay, MI. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1957. Immediately following graduation he joined the service and served in...

Marshia passed away, Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home in Plainwell.She was born January 28, 1934 in Otsego, the daughter of Loyal and Dortha (Anshpah) Stopher. As a young woman Marshia worked at the pharmacy in Otsego and as a cashier at Town & Country, Kmart and Eberhard’s.She enjoyed shopping and spending time at the farm and at Silver...

Beverly passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her loving family.She was born June 24, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Lewis and Ruth (Chapin) Schooley. For 30 years Beverly worked at Walmart until her retirement in 2021. In her free time she enjoyed trips to the casino, playing bingo and collecting frogs....

Bill passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Alamo Nursing Home.He was born July 31, 1937 in Newberry, the son of Paul and Edith (Puckett) Nickerson. Bill starting working at a lumber mill before transferring to the automotive industry. He also worked at Menasha, Southern States Feed in Kentucky and during his retirement, worked in maintenance at Denway Circle Apartments...

Bonnie passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her home in Kalamazoo.She was born August 16, 1949 in Niles, the daughter of Carley and Belva (Gregory) Daniel. For many years Bonnie was a medical assistant at Bronson Hospital. After her retirement she enjoyed volunteering in the NICU and at Alamo Elementary as a reading aide.Bonnie loved quilting and had made...

Virginia passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home in Comstock.She was born April 25, 1934 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Lorraine (Jugle) Walters. For many years Virginia enjoyed doing child and pet care in her home. She liked being outdoors and working in her yard. She also enjoyed photography. Virginia’s passion was music and animals. She...

Donald “Don” died February 19, 2023 at The Artisan at Wyndam Residence in Kalamazoo, MI.Don was born February 4, 1933 in Kimberly, WI, the tenth of eleven children to John and Martina Kneepkens, originally from Eindhoven, Netherlands. He graduated from Kimberly High School in 1951 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison...

Harold passed away, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Portage.He was born March 21, 1935 in Bicknell, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Harriette (Shuter) Crock. For 40 years Harold worked at General Motors until his retirement in 2000. In his free time he enjoyed traveling and hiking with family and friends. Earlier, he enjoyed playing competitive softball and raising and...

Robert “Bob” Daniels of Plainwell, MI passed away surrounded by family on February 19, 2023.The son of Dennis and Corine (Jorgensen) Daniels, Bob was born at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, Michigan. Bob and his family lived in several locations across West Michigan as he grew up, and he made many memories with friends and family in Gobles and Comstock before...

Ronald L. “Nick” Cary, age 93 of Otsego, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Wings Home in Allegan.He was born on May 27, 1929 in Plainwell, the son of Harry and Jennie (Barton) Cary. Ronald worked for Consumers Power Company for over 30 years, and relished the idea that he was retired for longer than he was employed. He...