Obituaries

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...

Oct 27, 2018

Theora "Teddy" D. Karns, of Vicksburg passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the age of 61. Teddy was born on June 27, 1957 in Grundy, VA, and graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1975 after her family relocated to Michigan. She was the daughter of Linden and Lois Edwards. On July 2, 2004 Theora married Thomas Karns...

Oct 25, 2018

Gloria Irene Root August 27, 1944- October 25, 2018 Gloria Irene Root, age 74, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday morning, October 25, 2018. Gloria was born on August 27, 1944, in Volinia Township, the daughter of Norman R. and Irene M. (Hull) Root, who precede her in death. Gloria is survived by one bother: Robert D. (Lois) Root of Niles,...

Oct 24, 2018

Helen Eleanor (Land) Dunnington went to be with her Lord on Wednesday October 24,2A18, at the age of 104. She was bom May 25,1914, the sedond daughter of George and Helen @eznaw) Land, on Mackinaw Island. Her mother passed away when Eleanor was 2 years old and she was raised by her father's mother Rachel (Land) Rife. Eleanor graduated from...

Oct 24, 2018

Oct 20, 2018

Janet Walker; age 78 passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from pancreas and lung cancer. Janet "Little Gram" was born March 30, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Roy and Thelma Kissenger (Sigourney). She worked for the US Postal Service for close to 30 years. Janet truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; knitting and crocheting,...

Oct 19, 2018

All who knew Roger Ridley (Pat to many) would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was warm, genuine, and loyal, which made him the sort of person everyone wanted to know. Roger was deeply devoted to his loved ones. Although he worked hard, he made the time to enjoy life along the way. No...

Oct 17, 2018

Humble, loving, and kind, Thomas Edward Butler lived a life rich in family and friends. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Tom never met a stranger; he welcomed everyone into his heart and embraced all people as friends. While naturally gregarious, Tom also understood the gift of quietly listening to others. Revered by many, Tom will long be held in...