Obituaries
Pam (Willover) Cadwell
Jan 22, 2026
Pam (Willover) Cadwell, age 53, passed away with family by her side on January 22, 2026. Pam was born July 10, 1972, in Plainwell, Michigan.
Pam graduated from Otsego High School in 1990. She married Jason Cadwell on August 3, 2001. Pam thought the greatest joy in her life was becoming a mother but that was outdone when she became a...
Richard "Dick" Nowling
Jan 22, 2026
Richard T. “Dick” Nowling, died at his home in Plainwell, Michigan on January 22, 2026. Dick was born on July 29, 1933, in Bloomfield, Indiana, to Alfred and Wilhelmina Nowling. The family moved to Dayton, Ohio when Dick was a child. Dick excelled as a football player at Wilbur Wright High School and received a scholarship to DePauw University that...
Jerry Fruehauf
Jan 21, 2026
Jerry Ralph Fruehauf, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 61.Jerry was born on August 3, 1964, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, one of eight children born to Emil and Norma (Carpenter) Fruehauf Jr. He graduated from Vicksburg High School and went...
Fred Heideman
Jan 20, 2026
Fred Proctor Heideman 1938–2026
Fred Heideman was a great guy who truly loved people. He always had the coffee pot on and his door open to anyone who stopped by. Fred enjoyed tinkering in his garage, especially working on old cars and airplanes. He was quick with a smile, ready with a joke, and never missed a chance to enjoy a...
Laura Clute
Jan 18, 2026
Laura Lynn Clute, born June 26, 1958, passed away on January 18, 2026. She was the daughter of Edward A. Wehner and Ellen (Stover) Westberg.
Laura was a Certified Public Accountant and proudly served individuals and businesses in the Portage and Kalamazoo areas for more than 30 years.
She is survived by her son, Paul Clute; her sister, Linda Drenth; her aunt,...
Donald Mello
Jan 18, 2026
Donald L. Mello, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 94.
Don was born on July 26, 1931, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to Manuel and Mary (Tavares) Mello. Throughout his long and well-lived life, Don carried with him a quick smile and an easy warmth that made everyone feel welcome.
Don proudly served his...
Patricia D. Butler
Jan 18, 2026
Patricia D. Butler
1936 – 2026
Patricia D. Butler, known to many as Patti in her early years and Pat later in life, of Portage, formerly of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on April 16, 1936, in Vicksburg to Emory H. Brown and Dorothy (Rectenwal) Brown and remained, in many ways,...
Irven "Ike" Eicholtz
Jan 18, 2026
Irven "Ike” Eicholtz, of Vicksburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 91 in the home he built.
Irven Adam Eicholtz was born at home on May 17, 1934, in Sherman Township, MI. He was the son of Clyde and Caroline Eicholtz. He leaves behind a legacy defined by hard work, kindness, and a commitment to...
Frances "Frankie" Holzbach
Jan 17, 2026
Frances F. "Frankie" Holzbach died Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Portage, Michigan, her home of many decades. She had recently turned 88 and was surrounded by friends and family, including her daughter Sandy.
Born in Dixon, Illinois, on December 3, 1937, to Joseph and Nicolina Ridolph, Frankie moved with her parents and older sister, Eileen, to Cadillac, Michigan, in 1945. After attending Franklin...
Patricia Roberts
Jan 15, 2026
Patricia Ann (Dennany) Roberts, age 87, of Portage, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 15, 1938, in Kalamazoo, she was the beloved daughter of Walter Joseph Dennany and Veda Edith (Pruden) Dennany.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Walter J. Dennany Jr., Leo J. Dennany, and John...
Gerald "Jerry" Bennett
Jan 15, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Bennett, age 81, passed away with family by his side on January 15, 2026. Jerry was born October 25, 1944, in Otsego, Michigan, to Gerald and Maxine (Brennan) Bennett. Jerry was the oldest of three children: Jerry, Linda and Judy.
Jerry grew up in Otsego and graduated from Otsego High School in 1962. After graduation, he joined Marines...
Charles Stephen Stader
Jan 10, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Stephen Stader, age 74, passed away in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he had lived for many years. He was born on August 15, 1951, in Oakland, California, to Patricia and James Stader and spent most of his youth in Clayton, California. Chuck, known also by his family as Steve, graduated from University of California-Davis and proceeded to lead a...
Leslie Mackie
Jan 10, 2026
Leslie Mackie, age 70, of Portage, Michigan, passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Bennett) Mackie.
Leslie spent many years in finance which included twenty years at First of America Bank, four years with Smith Barney and eighteen years at Mercantile Bank. Helping people and developing relationships with...
Henry "Bud" Junker Jr
Jan 8, 2026
Henry "Bud" Stancliff Junker, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Born on September 10, 1944, Bud was the son of Henry and Frieda (Rheynard) Junker. He grew up in Otsego and graduated from Otsego High School in 1962.
A hardworking and determined man, Bud owned and operated Bud's Delivery Service for many years before retiring from Haworth. Retirement didn't slow him...
Maralyn A. Slikkers
Jan 8, 2026
Maralyn Ann Slikkers passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Saugatuck, Michigan. She brought joy to those who knew her. Her memory will be cherished always by family and friends who shared in her remarkable journey through life. Maralyn passed at home after a two week stay at Holland Hospital. Her wish was to go home and we accommodated...
Merrillie Meeuwse
Jan 7, 2026
Merrillie A. Meeuwse, age 86, went to be with her Lord on January 7, 2026. Merrillie was born on February 3, 1939, in Otsego Michigan to Elvin and Wilma (Northrup) Roberts. Merrillie was the third born of four children: Vern, Lew, Merrillie and Mina Mae. Merrillie grew up in Otsego and graduated from Otsego High School in 1958. After high...
June Burge
Jan 7, 2026
June Burge, age 93, went to be with her Lord on January 7, 2026. June was born July 27, 1932, in Livingston Kentucky to Felix and Ethel (Langford) Brock. June was the middle child of three children: Thelma, June and Goldie. When June was still young, the family moved to Michigan where she attended school in Plainwell.
In 1984 June married...
Constance Shively
Jan 2, 2026
Constance (LaHuis) Shively, age 94, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 2, 2026. Connie was born April 2, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to John and Eva (Fairbanks) LaHuis. Connie was the oldest of 12 children in a full and active home. She married Roy Shively in January 1951 and shared over 60 years of...
Tom "Doc" Willmeng
Jan 2, 2026
Tom "Doc" Willmeng, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on August 31, 1941, in Watervliet, MI. He was the son of Gordon and Helen (Combs) Willmeng. He lived a life characterized by selflessness, compassion, and a dedication to his community.
Tom's career in medicine spanned over four decades, specializing in orthopedics. A...
Beverly Pike
Dec 31, 2025
Beverly Claire Pike, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Cortland Riverside Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Born on August 21, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, Beverly was the youngest child of Arthur and Ethel (Olson) Bergman. She grew up alongside her two siblings, Ron and Barbara. In 1949, the family relocated to Monterey Center, Michigan, where Arthur operated...
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