Obituaries

Nov 24, 2018

Kathryn Louise Carl (Van Epps) was born in Otsego, Michigan on March 28, 1916. She passed away on November 24, 2018. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Merton J. Carl, her parents Beemer and Margaret (Huddelston) Van Epps and two brothers, Roy and Ray Van Epps. Kathryn is survived by one daughter, Susie (Larry) King, two grandsons, Richard...

Nov 23, 2018

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Samuel "Joe" Brockway was devoted to both his family and his community. He was the sort of person who was always doing for others, and he always gave everything his all. Joe had farming in his blood, and he took great...

Nov 21, 2018

Anderson, Tomio 11/2/1950 - 11/21/2018 Portage, MI Tomio Anderson, age 68, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Portage, Michigan on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1950 in New York City, NY to Robert Hunt and Yoko Maria (Omura) Anderson. Growing up in Kalamazoo, music became an integral part of his life,...

Nov 20, 2018

STEIL, KIRBY SEAN September 16, 1971 - November 20,2018 After a valiant battle with cancer, Kirby Steil, who inspired many in his professional and personal life with his vitality, talent and compassion passed peacefully away Nov. 20th, at the age of 47; with loving family and his pastor at his side. As a vice president of Insight Global working out...

Nov 17, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mildred (Millie) Arlene Majdan-Romanetz, on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at Borgess Gardens, at the age of 94. Millie was preceded in death by her husband Harry, parents Wendall and Nina, sister Dorothy, son-in-law Louie, and grandson Andrew. Left to cherish her memory, Millie is survived by her four...

Nov 16, 2018

Gracious, genuine, and thoughtful, Dorothy Goldsmith was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer, but nothing was better than sharing these experiences with the ones she loved A loving wife and devoted mother, Dorothy was happiest when her loved ones were near. She treasured being on the...

Nov 14, 2018

All who knew Betty Hodson would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She worked hard whether in or out of her home, and her attention to detail was unmatched. A loving wife and devoted mother, Betty was there for whatever her family needed in ways both great and small. She enjoyed so many of the...

Nov 13, 2018

Life Well Lived A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It's filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy, of...

Nov 12, 2018

Debra Jo Headley, of Plainwell, passed away on November 12, 2018. She was born on May 14, 1956 in Plainwell, MI to Dick and Lois (Wilkinson). Following her wishes, a private memorial service is being planned. Debra's family includes her two children: Jason (Amanda) Headley and Jessica (Adam) Backhaus; two grandchildren: Isabelle and Grace; four sisters: Karen (Dave) Howrigon, Sandra...

Nov 11, 2018

With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around her, Eleanor Jeanne Bogard was a woman who was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She and her husband were true companions, and their love was the kind of love that most can only dream of. Jeanne was gentle and sweet, and with her warm and...

Nov 11, 2018

Nov 10, 2018

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Darlene Lukins was an amazing woman who meant so much to many. She spent much of her life in the Plainwell community, and through her work she touched the lives of so many young people. Darlene was a devoted wife and...

Nov 8, 2018

Allen Frank Middaugh passed away Thursday November 8, 2018 in Kalamazoo surrounded by family. Allen was born on February 14, 1948 in Vicksburg, MI to Walter and Ellen (Allen) Middaugh. He is survived by his wife Patty (Myers) Middaugh, his children Angela Middaugh and Audrey Burton, step children Terri (Mike) Lewcun of Texas and Rob (Charlotte) Meyer of Oklahoma, sisters...

Nov 5, 2018

Klein, Barbara Barbara Jean Klein, age 81, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born February 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Louis Klem and Gale Lancaster. On April 15, 1955 she was united in marriage to William Bernard Klein. Her two passions were her church and her family. She was a...

Nov 5, 2018

Nov 3, 2018

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, James "Jim" Waldron was a hardworking, genuine, and kindhearted man. He worked hard, but he played hard, too, and there was nothing he loved more than being with the ones he loved. Jim made no secret of the fact that his...

Nov 3, 2018

Oct 30, 2018

Christine Renee (Slotman) Haas, 64, passed away October 30, 2018 in Plainwell, MI surrounded by her family. Christine was born October 3, 1954 in Sturgis, MI to Roger and Constance (Forshey) Borgert. Christine is survived by her loving husband Jeffrey Haas (Plainwell, MI) mother Contance Borgert (Las Vegas, NV) sister Karla (Keith) Yetzke (Pullman, MI) brother Dean Borgert (Las Vegas,...

Oct 28, 2018

Oct 27, 2018

Paul passed away Saturday, October 27 calmly and peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Paul will be going on to meet his father, Louis Ihrman; mother, Bernice (Moore) Ihrman; brother, Kryn Ihrman and sister, Audrey Ihrman; who have passed before him. He was a loving husband to Wanda Ihrman for 56 fantastic years and an amazing father to...