Sandra "Sandy" Deason
Nov 9, 2021
When reflecting on the life of Sandra Deason, it is easy to see the sacrificial love she had for her family. She was kind, loving, and compassionate with a selfless spirit that knew no bounds. Sandy was the sort of person who would do anything for anyone, and her friends and loved ones were her greatest gift. Sandy enjoyed looking...
Danny C. Boss
Nov 8, 2021
Danny Boss, 75 passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on March 25, 1946 in Grand Rapids Michigan to Clare and Pauline Boss. Dan was an avid hunter, golfer and gun collector. He was very proud of his Cabin in the UP which he and several of his best buddies built. He loved to have shoots with his...
Joyce A. Fink
Nov 8, 2021
Joyce A. Fink, of Vicksburg passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 92. Joyce was born on July 30, 1929 in Ottawa Lake, MI. She was the daughter of Albert and Florence (Dunbar) Jacobs. She was married to the love of her life, Wilbert Fink and together they raised five children. She was a faithful member...
Brian W. Brazier
Nov 7, 2021
Covid messed with other health issues in his body, and on Sunday, November 7, 2021, Brian W. Brazier left this earth and entered Heaven. He would have been 64 on the 18th. He was currently again in Plainwell, MI, the town of his birth, in the process of leaving Grand Rapids, the city of his adult life. Brian loved music....
James Scott Morgan
Nov 6, 2021
James Scott Morgan, of Portage, Michigan, an amazing husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away November 6, 2021. Scott was born January 23, 1961, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He moved to Michigan as a toddler with his parents. He graduated from Northville High School, served in the United States Air Force and later graduated from Spring Arbor University. He...
Otto Smead
Nov 6, 2021
Otto Smead, of Paw Paw, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Otto was born August 17, 1947. He was a lifelong mechanic and worked for General Motors and American Axle for most of his life. Otto was proud of his country and his time in the Air Force and working on B-52’s. Otto is survived by his wife of...
Roy "Rex" Olton
Nov 6, 2021
Roy “Rex” Olton, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, peacefully passed away on November 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his dear wife of 68 years, Priscilla June (Smith) Olton and his brother Bertrand Olton. Roy is survived by two children, Bertrand Lee Olton (Pixie Lamphier) and his children Tamara Ruth Olton, Timothy Roy Olton, Christina Renee Olton. Leslie...
Carol A. Burnett
Nov 5, 2021
Carol A. Burnett, of Plainwell passed away on November 5, 2021. A complete obituary will follow in the coming days. The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Marshall-Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell 269-685-5881.
Arthur LeRoy Bradley
Nov 4, 2021
Arthur Leroy Bradley May 5, 1923~ November 4, 2021 Arthur “Art” Leroy Bradley, age 98 of Wayland, Michigan passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at his family residence. Art Bradley was born in Marcellus, Michigan on 05/30/1923 in Marcellus, Michigan to Leroy and Mae Bradley. He was an Army veteran that served from 1942-1945. He worked in the trailer industry...
Phyllis Ketchum
Nov 4, 2021
Phyllis Ketchum, age 78, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Phyllis was born on December 4, 1942, to Fred & Dorothy (Pasch) Freeman. Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Allan Ketchum; her children: Terry Ketchum, Tammy (Steph Rice) Ketchum and Todd Ketchum; her siblings: Doris Merrill and Donna Goldstein; six grandchildren: Lindsey, AJ (Haley), Elizabeth,...
Peggy Ann Clarey
Nov 3, 2021
Peggy Ann Clarey of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the age of 70. She was born on May 28, 1951, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Bernard and Virginia (Warren) Clarey. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Peggy's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle or...
Matthew Sides
Nov 2, 2021
Matthew Sides of Plainwell, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Fort Wayne, IN at the age of 55. He was born on September 3, 1966, in Paw Paw, MI the son of Glenn and Dixie (Clayola) Sides. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1985. Matthew met the love of his life: Robin Haas in...
Willem Havenaar
Nov 1, 2021
Willem "Bill" Havenaar, age 63, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1958 in Sassenheim, Netherlands to the late Fred and Willemina (VarKevisser) Havenaar. Bill and his family came to the United States when he was just one years old and the family settled...
Sharon Lou Sayer
Nov 1, 2021
Sherry went to be with her lord on November 1, 2021 at Edgewood Nursing Facility after a brief illness. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan in 1951. Shery was a free spirit, a lover of life and animals. She enjoyed painting, fishing, and outings with her family. She loved to help others when she saw them in need. Sherry...
John Ray Keith
Oct 31, 2021
John R. Keith, of Plainwell, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. John was born on July 4, 1955 to Charles and Betty (Rutgers) Keith. John was a lifelong Plainwell resident. John is survived by his daughter, Faith (William) Davis, and his son, John (Kerry) Keith; grandchildren, Daniell (Jacob) Crain, Charles Keith, James Davis, Amanda Keith, and Alexander Keith; and sister,...
Jack Lee Washburn
Oct 29, 2021
Jack Lee Washburn, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Jack was born on July 9, 1942, to Clair & Bertha (Carpenter) Washburn. He is preceded in his passing by his parents Clair and Bertha and his wife Kathy. Jack is lovingly remembered by his wife Pam Washburn; his son Kurt Jay Washburn; his siblings: Ken Washburn, Linda...
Pamela J. Borger
Oct 29, 2021
Pamela Joy Sinkler-Borger of Vicksburg, MI, age 67, died Friday, October 29th, 2021, at Ascension Borgess Hospital. She was born in Hastings, Michigan on March 1st, 1954, to the late Keith and Sarah Sinkler. Pam, as she commonly went by, was a retired factory worker who enjoyed spending time with her family (especially with her girls and grandkids), going to...
Jacob Ripsam
Oct 28, 2021
Jacob Ripsam of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on October 28, 2021, at the age of 72. He was born on May 15, 1949, in Detroit, MI the son of Sebastian and Anna Ripsam. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Jacob's tribute page please take a moment to light a candle and share a...
David Yeck
Oct 28, 2021
Yeck, David Sr., husband, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 78. David was born in Ludington Michigan on February 5th 1943, the son of George and Madeline (Klopfenstein) Yeck. He is proceeded is death by his parents and sister Carol Ann (Yeck) Montgomery. David enjoyed the outdoors, he loved to spend...
Eric W. West
Oct 25, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Eric W. West, of Schoolcraft passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 50. Eric was born on February 3, 1971, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Richard and Delores (Merchant) West. Eric graduated from Schoolcraft High School with the Class of 1989. He was a member of the Schoolcraft Eagles State Championship...