Obituaries

Patricia Ann (Thomas, Lesterhouse) Higgs of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Otsego.Pat was born April 14, 1941, in Plainwell, the daughter of Howard and Agnes (Henderson) Thomas. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1959.On June 15, 2007, she was married to Robert C. Higgs, who survives. Also surviving are: her daughter, Jill Renee (Lesterhouse)...

Deanna Elizabeth Flower of Martin, Michigan, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, after a lengthy battle with C.O.P.D. Mrs. Flower was born April 25, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to Joseph and Violet (Hokanson) Denslaw.On April 11, 1964, in Gary she married Donald M. Flower. She was a devoted homemaker and during the 1970’s she worked as...

George B. Jorgensen of Otsego, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Plainwell. Mr. Jorgensen was born November 1, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Andrew and Grace (Bowman) Jorgensen. George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For 38 years he was employed with the MacSimBar, Mead Corp. and Rock Tenn and was a member...

Max F. Bonnell of Otsego, MI passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Max Bonnell was born April 4, 1933 in Alamo Twp., the son of Alan and Minerva (Flegal) Bonnell. Max attended Otsego High School where he played clarinet in the band and was in the graduating class of 1951. Following graduation Max worked as an Auto Mechanic...

Jerry Lee Blood of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Wings Home in Allegan. Mr. Blood was born May 30, 1944 in Allegan to Clyde and Maida (VanOrder) Blood and was a lifelong resident of the area.For 20 years, until his retirement in 2003, he was employed with InterKal in Portage. Previously he had also held various...

Danny Ray Trutsch of Allegan passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Danny was born May 5, 1961 in Kalamazoo to Harold and Janet (Garrett) Trutsch and was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1981 and for several years had been employed with Jewel in Kalamazoo and then Meijer in Plainwell. Danny...

Hazel E. Stewart of Plainwell, MI passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at her home. Hazel was born March 26, 1944 in Aberdeen, WA, the daughter of Clarence and Opal (Sweeny) Wells. Hazel enjoyed Bingo, sewing, quilting, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She believed material possessions are just things, but family and friends are priceless. Hazel...

Phyllis Wyma (Lewis) age 85 went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 16, 2013 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Arthur and Nellie Lewis and her son Jerry Lee Miller; sisters, Loraine Lewis, Elaine Pearce and brother Arthur Lewis.She is survived by her children, Pamela (Nate) McKenzie, Jan Marie (Theron) Collins...

Vivian Elaine Cooley of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Plainwell. Mrs. Cooley was born September 29, 1927 in Allegan to James and Hazel (VanKeuren) Hays. Elaine was a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego, the Otsego Women of the Moose, a member and past president of V.F.W. Post #3030 Ladies Auxiliary; a life member...

C. Ryan Baclich of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at his home. Ryan was born July 9, 1977 in Kalamazoo, the son of Craig M. Baclich and Dolores R. Munnelly.Ryan recently began working at Graphic Packaging in Kalamazoo and had worked as a Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter with Local Union 669 in previous years. He loved playing sports...

Martha Lutz of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her home. Martha was born September 28, 1944 in Huron, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence and Violet (Tarring) La Course.She enjoyed sewing and visiting with friends and family.Surviving are her husband, Richard ‘Dick’ Lutz; three daughters, Sally (Todd) Tracht, Bambi Lutz, Michelle ‘Missy’ Lunato; two grandkids, Dominique and...

Lois Jacqulyn “Jackie” Clark of Otsego, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 7, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.Jackie was born July 26, 1932 in Wayland to Floyd and Lucinda (Fales) Marciniak. For several years she had been employed with Judy’s Restaurant and then worked at Wal-Mart until her retirement in September of 2012. In...

Sara D. Goderre of Otsego, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2013 at her home.Sara was born November 9, 1947 in Ogden,Utah to Rex and Agnes (Davies) Branch. She attended Paw Paw High School and worked and competed successfully with horses in the Western Pleasure Class. Sara loved animals and worked more than 30 years as a veterinary technician....

Harry B. Waldron of Allegan, Michigan, went to join our Heavenly Father Monday, February 25, 2013.He was preceded by the passing of his father Clayton; mother Ethel; sisters, Beatrice, Evelyn and Belva; and brother Clyde.Harry was born August 5, 1923. He proudly served as a medic during WWII and participated in the Battle of The Bulge. He was a life...

Margaret A. Holcom of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at her home. Mrs. Holcom was born January 8, 1926 in Tustin, Michigan to Eugene and Martha (Reynolds) Fauble.Margaret was a devoted homemaker who most enjoyed spending time with her family. In her leisure time she enjoyed watching sports and reading. Over the years John and Margaret spent...

Raymond E. Beery of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Raymond was born June 30, 1927 in Otsego, the son of Clyde Cortland and Lillie Marie (Harper) Beery. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the Navy. He was a member and Past Master of Anchor Masonic Lodge #22, Scottish Rite, Saladin Temple (Shriners) and...

Richard Lee King, 71, of Otsego, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 9th, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son on Lyle and Vera (Grable) King.He is survived by his wife Roberta (Quiring) King and children, Katherine (Jeff) Tippett and Amy (David) Nguyen along with 4...

Lucille F. Minegar ‘Lucy’ of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Otsego. Mrs. Minegar was born October 10, 1930 in Orangeville to John and Ruth (Burd) McLaughlin and was a lifelong resident of the area.Lucy was a devoted homemaker and for several years was employed as an inspector with Shakespeare Co.Surviving are her son, Dale Minegar; two...

Ruth Cottrell of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Cottrell was born May 15, 1924 in Otter Lake, MI, the daughter of Ernest and Blanche (Burns) West.Surviving are a son, Richard (Marilyn) Cottrell of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Scott Cottrell, Lindsey (Kevin) Hogan and Stephen Hill; a sister, Ada (Bill) Hoard of Otter Lake; several nieces...

Hazel M. Pearson of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Pearson was born March 2, 1925 in Allegan to Herman and Mayme (Mervzies) Keene and was a lifelong resident of the area.Hazel was a devoted homemaker. On July 9, 1949 in Otsego she married George Pearson, who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children,...