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COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 25, 2023...Phone 694-9431

Otsego Freshman, JV and Varsity DECEMBER

Vicksburg Portage Central Niles Niles Sturgis Edwardsburg Edwardsburg Kalamazoo Central Byron Center Three Rivers Byron Center at Cornerstone 30 Cornerstone Univ.

1 5 7 8 12 13 14 16 19 21 28

JANUARY

9 11 12 16 18 19 25 26 30

Lakeshore Plainwell Plainwell Sturgis Paw Paw Paw Paw Vicksburg Vicksburg Gull Lake

FEBRUARY 1 2 6 8 9 13 15 16 20 22 23

Niles Niles Marshall Edwardsburg Edwardsburg Three Rivers Plainwell Plainwell Lakeview Paw Paw Paw Paw

A A H A H A H A H H A A

H A H A H A A H H

A H A H A A H A H A H

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F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Freshman, JV and Varsity DECEMBER 5 7 8 12 13 14 19 21

Portage Central Niles Niles Strugis Edwardsburg Edwardsburg St. Joseph Three Rivers

JANUARY

9 11 12 16 18 19 23 25 26 30

Lakeshore Plainwell Plainwell Sturgis Paw Paw Paw Paw Buchanan Vicksburg Vicksburg Gull Lake

FEBRUARY 1 2 6 8 9 13 15 16 20 22 23 27 29

Niles Niles Marshall Edwardsburg Edwardsburg Three Rivers Plainwell Plainwell Lakeview Paw Paw Paw Paw Coldwater Vicksburg

MARCH

4/6 Districts 8 Finals

H A A A H H A A

A H H H A A H H H A

H H H A A H A A A H H A A H H

F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV/V

F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V

F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV/V F/V V

BOYS SWIMMING

DECEMBER 2 5 6 12 19

Hamilton Tri at Spring Lake SCC Relays Otsego South Haven Allegan

JANUARY 9 13 16 23 30

Hastings MISCA MISCA Wayland SCC Championship SCC Championship Diving Regionals

H A A H H H A

8-9 Championships

BOWLING

DECEMBER

6 Vicksburg at Revel and Roll 13 Niles at Joe Armadillo's

JANUARY

10 17 23 31

1186 East M-89, Plainwell Sales: (269)685-5800

A A H H A

H A A H A

MARCH

State Farm

Jeremy Weitting, Agent 911 Dix St., Suite A, Otsego (269)692-6831

Edwardsburg at Joe Armadillo's Sturgis at Revel and Roll Plainwell at Revel and Roll Paw Paw at Revel and Roll

FEBRUARY

6 Three Rivers at South Lanes 12 Conference

BOYS WRESTLING

JV and Varsity DECEMBER 6 6 8 9 14 16 20 20 28

Dowagiac Lakeview BC Delton Kellogg Allegan Jenison Quad Coldwater Three Rivers Sturgis Portage Central

JANUARY

H H A A A A A A A

H A

A H A H A A

V V JV V V V V V V

5 6 10 10 12 13 15 17 17 20 24 27

Three Rivers Super Duals Paw Paw Vicksburg Portage Northern Holland Thornapple-Kellogg Edwardsburg Niles Hopkins Plainwell Lakewood

A A H H A A A A A A A A

JV V V V JV V JV V V V V V

Wolverine Conference

JV/V

FEBRUARY

H = Home

Zeigler Chrysler

Marshall D3 Swim Invite Plainwell Sturgis Harper Creek

FEBRUARY 6 9 10 13 23 24 29

A = Away

OTSEGO BULLDOG SPONSORS

BOYS BASKETBALL

BULLDOGS

HQ Flooring

599 E. Allegan, Otsego (269)692-3167

B&C Trophy

544 E. Morrell, Otsego (269)694-4261

Pro Automotive, Inc.

1211-A W. M-89, Plainwell (269)685-5700

Otsego Health & Fitness 111 N. Farmer St., Otsego (269)692-3054

Edward Jones

Tim Andrus, Financial Advisor 113 E. Allegan St., Otsego (269)692-2280

Plainwell Auto Supply

155 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5817

Harrington's Auto

1437 E. M-89, Otsego (269)694-9879

H&H Auto Body

745 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5832

Community Shoppers Guide 117 N. Farmer St., Otsego (269)694-9431 SevenEast Hair Salon 107 E. Allegan St., Otsego (269)694-1484

Edward Jones

Ginger Titus, Financial Advisor 711 E. Allegan St., Otsego (269)694-1548

Armor Physical Therapy

390 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell (269)685-9640

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for most updated schedules and times.

WINTER SPORTS

BOYS BASKETBALL

JV and Varsity NOVEMBER 28

Michigan Lutheran

DECEMBER

1 5 7 8 12 14 15 19 21 22

Bloomingdale Watervliet Black River Black River Phoenix Gobles Gobles Wellspring Saugatuck Saugatuck

JANUARY

9 11 12 16 18 19 23 25 26 30

Wellspring Galesburg-Augusta Galesburg-Augusta Fennville Delton Kellogg Delton Kellogg Western MI Christian Black River Black River Bellevue

FEBRUARY 1 2 6 8 9 13 15 16 20 22 23 26

Gobles Gobles Zion Christian Saugatuck Saugatuck Parchment Galesburg-Augusta Galesburg-Augusta Howardsville Christian Delton Kellogg Delton Kellogg Districts

A H A H A A H H H A

A A H A H A H H A A H A H A H A H A H A H H

JV/V

JV/V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V

JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V V

GIRLS BASKETBALL

JV and Varsity DECEMBER

5 7 8 12 14 15 21 22

Coloma Black River Black River Hackett Catholic Gobles Gobles Saugatuck Saugatuck

JANUARY

4-5 9 11 12 16 18 19 23 25 26 30

Mendon Western MI Christian Galesburg Augusta Galesburg Augusta Watervliet Delton Kellogg Delton Kellogg Hartford Balck River Black River Zion Christian

FEBRUARY

1 2 6 8 9 13 15 16 20 22 23 27

Gobles Gobles Allegan Saugatuck Saugatuck Kalamazoo Christian Galesburg Augusta Galesburg Augusta Howardsville Christian Delton-Kellogg Delton-Kellogg Potter’s House

MARCH

BOWLING

Districts

A A H H A H H A

JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV V

A H A H H H A A H A H

JV/V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V

H A A A H H H A A A H H

JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V JV V JV/V

DECEMBER 4 6 11 13 18

Comstock at Continental Lanes Saugatuck at Alley’s-Douglas Parchment at Revel and Roll Allegan at Home South Haven at Lakeside Bowl

JANUARY 10 15 17 22 24 29 31

Gobles at Home Coloma at Home Parchment at Home Comstock at Home Allegan at Snowden's Sunset lanes Saugatuck at Home South Haven at Home

FEBRUARY 5 7 12 14 16

Coloma at Kelly's Bowl Gobles at Revel and Roll Kal. Christian at Airway Constantine at Home SAC Tournament

COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...November 25, 2023...Phone 694-9431

Martin

Plainwell

CLIPPERS H = Home

BOYS WRESTLING

DECEMBER

6 9 13 16 20 22 27

South Haven Vicksburg SAC Gull Lake Constantine Clipper Classic Climax Scotts

JANUARY 3 6 10 17 20 27 31

Parchment Allendale South Haven SAC Hudson Area Schools Leslie High School Make up date

FEBRUARY 3 7 10 14 17 23

Constantine Team Districts Indiv. Districts Team Regionals Indiv. Regionals Team State

MARCH 1

Indiv. State

A A H A A H A A A A H A A A A A A A A

V V V V V V V

V V V V V V V V V V V V

Clippers Cafe

1566 10th St., Martin (269)672-4556

MARTIN CLIPPERS SPONSORS

Clippers Salon

1619 N. Main St., Martin (269)370-2003

Martin Tire

1627 11th St., Martin (269)672-7411

Zeigler Chrysler

1186 East M-89, Plainwell Sales: (269)685-5800

B&C Trophy

544 E. Morrell, Otsego (269)694-4261

State Farm

Jeremy Weitting, Agent

911 Dix St., Suite A, Otsego (269)692-6831

H&H Auto Body

745 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5832

Plainwell Auto Supply

155 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5817

Pro Automotive, Inc.

1211-A W. M-89, Plainwell (269)685-5700

Community Shoppers Guide

117 N. Farmer St., Otsego (269)694-9431

Armor Physical Therapy

390 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell (269)685-9640

Cripps Fontaine Excavating

7729 Douglas Ave., Kalamazoo (269)342-1088

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for most updated schedules and times.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Freshman, JV and Varsity DECEMBER 1 5 7 8 12 14 15 21

Edwardsburg Thornapple Kellogg Sturgis Sturgis Three Rivers Paw Paw Paw Paw Vicksburg

JANUARY 9 11 12 16 18 19 23 25 26 29

F/JV/V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V

Mattawan Otsego Otsego Three Rivers Niles Niles Pennfield Edwardsburg Edwardsburg Portage Northern

H H A A A H H A H A

F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V

Sturgis Sturgis Allegan Marshall Paw Paw Breckenridge Vicksburg Otsego Otsego Gull Lake Niles Niles

H A A A H A H A H H H A

F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V

FEBRUARY 1 2 5 7 8 9 13 15 16 20 22 23

A A A H H A H A

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Freshman, JV and Varsity DECEMBER 5 7 8 12 14 15 19 21

Thornapple-Kellogg Sturgis Sturgis Three Rivers Paw Paw Paw Paw Schoolcraft Vicksburg

JANUARY 9 11 12 16 18 19 25 26 29

F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V JV/V F/JV/V

Mattawan Otsego Otsego Three Rivers Niles Niles Edwardsburg Edwardsburg Portage Northern

A A A H H H H H H

F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV V F/JV/V

Sturgis Sturgis Allegan Paw Paw Paw Paw Vicksburg Otsego Otsego Gull Lake Niles Niles Galesburg-Augusta Edwardsburg

A A H A A A H H A A A H A

F/JV V JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V F/JV/V F/JV V JV/V F/JV/V

FEBRUARY 1 2 5 8 9 13 15 16 20 22 23 27 29

H H H A H H H H

BOYS SWIMMING

A = Away

DECEMBER 2 9 12 19

Battle Creek Ottawa Hills Hastings Sturgis

A A H H

JANUARY 9 16 23 30

Harper Creek Otsego South Haven Allegan

A H A H

FEBRUARY 6

Marshall

BOWLING

Boys & Girls Varsity DECEMBER 2

Southwest MI League at Cont. Lanes A 5 Edwardsbugr at Revel and Roll H 9 Southwest MI League A 11 Sturgis A 16 Southwest MI League at South Lanes A

JANUARY 6

10 13

16 20

23 27 31

Southwest MI League at Cont. Lanes Paw Paw at Revel and Roll Southwest MI League at Cont. Lanes Three Rivers at Revel and Roll Southwest MI League at Airway Lanes Otsego at Revel and Roll Southwest MI League Niles at Joey Armadillo's

FEBRUARY 3

Southwest MI League at South Lanes 6 Vicksburg at Revel and Roll 10 Southwest MI League at Revel and Roll 17 Southwest MI League at Cont. Lanes

BOYS WRESTLING

A A

A H A A A A

A H A

JV and Varsity

DECEMBER 6 8 9 13 16 16 20 27 29

Plainwell Quad Delton Invite Allegan Invite GRCC Quad Parchment Blue Devil Invite W.C. Double Dual Lawton Invite Coopersville

JANUARY 3 12 24 27

Portage Central Portage Northern Otsego Battle Creek Central

H A A A A A A A A

H A H A

V JV V V JV V V V JV

V JV/V V V

H = Home

State Farm

Jeremy Weitting, Agent 911 Dix St., Suite A, Otsego (269)692-6831

Hart’s Jewelry

124 N. Main Street, Plainwell (269)685-5274

PLAINWELL TROJANS SPONSORS

A = Away

TROJANS Plainwell Auto Supply

155 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5817

B&C Trophy

544 E. Morrell, Otsego (269)694-4261

Zeigler Chrysler

1186 East M-89, Plainwell Sales: (269)685-5800

Michael Kimble CPA

211 E. Bannister St., Suite A-11 Trestle Bridge Bldg., Plainwell

(269)685-1256

Pro Automotive, Inc.

1211-A W. M-89, Plainwell (269)685-5700

Greenridge-Cornell & Associates Realtors

144 S. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5866

Edward Jones

Morgan Yaw Financial Advisor 101 S. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-1181

Jim Koestner, Inc.

218 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-6854

H&H Auto Body

745 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5832

Plainwell Ace Hardware

135 N. Anderson St. Downtown Plainwell (269)225-1061

Fly Inn Restaurant

626 N. 10th St., Plainwell (269)685-1554

Community Shoppers Guide 117 N. Farmer St., Otsego (269)694-9431

Armor Physical Therapy

390 Oaks Crossing, Plainwell (269)685-9640

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2023-2024

SCHEDULES

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Floyd Ray Caswell (Pee-wee), age 75 of Martin, MI passed away on November 15, 2023. Ray was born October 28, 1948 to Herbert and Louise Caswell in Monterey, MI. He married his wife, Lorraine (Symonds) Caswell, on August 18, 1968. A few weeks later he went to Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam, he lived in Texas for a year with his bride. They returned to Michigan where he worked construction. After that, he started at Western Michigan University from which he later retired in 1990. During this time he was also a member of the National Guard, which he remained for many years. Later in his life Ray worked for the Scholten mink farm and the DeYoung pig farm. He truly loved driving the piggy bus. Ray never met a stranger. He loved to talk, loved to have coffee with his friends and loved his grandchildren beyond measure. Ray is survived by his wife of 55 years; children, Randy Caswell, Patty (Chris) Gonser, Jen Caswell; grandchildren, Janessa, Montana, Triston Caswell, Clayton (Kylie) Geerlings, Kylee and Paige Gonser; great-grandchildren, Harlee Caswell and Alaina Geerlings (arriving April 2024); brother, Delbert (Sue) Caswell; brotherin-law, Phillip (Pam) Symonds; sister-in-law, Linda (Bruce) Spence; many nieces and nephews, and his best friend Bob Kitchen. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister, Richard and Darlene Caswell (who lost their lives in a fire when Floyd was a baby), half-brother, Robert Jordon; mother and father-in-law, Kip and May Symonds; and daughterin-law, Chastity Caswell. Please join us to celebrate Floyd's life on November 28, 2023 from 5pm-8pm at the Otsego VFW Post 3030, 124 N. Farmer St, Otsego. Come hungry and ready to share your Peewee stories! Burial will take place on November 29, 2023 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI at 3pm.

Margie A. SIMPSON

Robert L. GLEASON

Margie passed away, Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home in Otsego. She was born April 29, 1964 in Allegan to William and Peggy (Town) Simpson. For many years she worked as a home health aide. When not working Margie enjoyed going to garage sales, spending time with her mom and crafting. Her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter, Kayla (Tony) Meyer of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Cora, William and Karrie; step-grandchildren, Brandon, Alexa, T.J. and Hailyn; her mother, Peggy; siblings, Deb (Larry) Pillars, Tammy Syers, Gregory Simpson and Chuck (Amy) Simpson along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William, brother, Tom Simpson and nephew, Justin Syers. Burial will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego. Contributions in memory of Margie may be made to Centrica Care Navigators.

Bob passed away, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Allegan. He was born June 3, 1952 in Plainwell the son of Robert and Mertyle (Trimm) Gleason. For 33 years he worked at Rock Tenn Paper Mill as a waste water treatment operator. Bob enjoyed bowling and had been to many national tournaments over the years. He also like hunting, fishing and golfing. On October 8, 1971 in Otsego he married Darlene Minshall who survives. Also surviving are his children, Shawn (Heather) Gleason of Mattawan and Stacy (Chad) Moore of Otsego; 5 grandchildren, Oakley, Sebastian, Cole, Maddison and Mason; sisters, Bonnie Hough, Iona Fain and Jeannette Garr along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew, Michael Huff and brother, Jim Trimm. Burial will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.

Lester W. JAMES

Mary Janet Hope ZUYDWEGT

Lester passed away, Monday, November 20, 2023, in Ionia. He was born April 24, 1943 in Kalamazoo the son of Marion and Ella (Swainston) James. For 30 years Lester worked for General Motors until his retirement in the late 90’s. As a young man he enjoyed square dancing and was a 4-H leader for his children. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening and woodworking. On October 12, 1963 he married Hazel Jean Parker who passed away in 2013. Surviving are his children, Kathy (Kevin) Sparks, Bill (Sally) James, Russ (Sheri) James and Dennis (Jennifer) James; grandchildren, Jackie and Faith Sparks, Christopher and Kaylee James, Eric (Katie), Kyle and Luke James, Aaron Radcliffe, Samantha James and Brendan Horn; great-grandchildren, Violet and Olive James and Lincoln and Raegan Knight; siblings, Norma VanderPloeg, Carol (Dick) Schiedel and Roy (Janet) James; many nieces and nephews and special friend Betty. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Sam VanderPloeg. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with Lester’s family starting at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the memorial service at 11:30 A.M., with Pastor Jason Zimmer officiating. Burial of ashes will take place at West Cooper Cemetery at a later time. Contributions in memory of Lester may be made to Allegan County 4-H.

Mary Janet Hope Zuydwegt born on June 30, 1935, to Alvin and Katherine (Latzo) Hope in Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on November 20, 2023, in Martin, MI. Mary married John Anton Zuydwegt on February 20, 1954, and they had 56 years together before his death in 2010. Together they raised 3 sons, 2 daughters, and numerous foster kids in the Plainwell area. After working at Upjohn in Kalamazoo, Mary and John retired to live in Punta Gorda, FL where they lived many happy years. Mary was a long-time member of the Otsego Moose Lodge. Mary is survived by John Jr., Henry (Michelle) Zuydwegt and Peggy Sherry of Punta Gorda, FL, and Phillip (Becky) Zuydwegt of Kewadin, MI. Grandchildren Michelle (Greg) Westendorp, Zachary, and Marisa Zuydwegt, Aaron and Adam Nichols, Josh, Heather and Terry Head, Stuart, and Alex Sherry. Many Great Grandchildren and extended family. Special friend Louella Wagner. Mary is preceded in death by her Husband John Sr., Daughter Patricia, Daughter-in-law, Charlene, and Grandson John William (Bill) Zuydwegt, Brothers, Alvin (Bud) and Leroy Hope. Celebration of Life will take place in 2024 at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell.

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Dixie L. CARROLL AGE 89 - OTSEGO, MI

Dixie passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Kauhale in Otsego. She was born August 25, 1934 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Joe and Eveline (Jones) Wells. Dixie graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1952. Dixie moved to Oklahoma in 1981 and returned to the area in 2022. She worked at several different businesses over the years including Hoard Chiropractic Clinic, Charles Miller, State Farm Insurance and the Western Michigan University Post Office. Dixie was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed teaching sewing through 4-H. She also liked square dancing with the Rolling Squares, bowling and traveling in her motorhome. On December 5, 1953 in Kalamazoo she married Merlyn “Doyle” Lehman who passed away in 1965. She married Larry Herweyer and they spent 10 years together. On November 24, 1995 she married Forest Carroll who passed away in 2022. Surviving are her children, Candace (Gary) Dunham of Otsego, Rodney (Nittaya) Lehman of Otsego and Karen (Steward) Klaus of Mancelona; step-daughters, Michele (Modesto) Santellan and Laura (Darrell) Couts; 8 grandchildren, Shannon (Scott) Goodwin, Sheilah (Jeremy) Springston, Keith (Wendy) Dunham, Samantha (Michael) Hamilton, Myles Lehman, Kaon Lehman, Morgan Goff and Bynum Goff and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Merlyn and Forrest and by her sisters, Betty and Bonnie Wells. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Friends may meet with Dixie’s family from 12-3 PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the home of her daughter, Candy Dunham, 1711 Oak St., Otsego. Burial of ashes will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South. Contributions in memory of Dixie may be made to Transitions Care Hospice.

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Need Food Assistance? List of Local Collaborative pantries Allegan United Methodist Church – Allegan The Vine – Allegan Allegan County Food Pantry – Allegan Christian Neighbors – Plainwell St. Margaret’s – St. Vincent de Paul – Otsego Martin United Methodist Church – Martin Hopkins United Methodist Church – Hopkins More info: www.alleganfoundation.org

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Larry BEVINS

AGE 67 - PLAINWELL, MI Larry passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Wings Home in Allegan. He was born August 15, 1956 in Paintsville, Kentucky the son of John and Louise (Salyers) Bevins. Larry was an electronics technician for Borisch Technologies until his retirement in 2011. Larry loved music especially the Blues. He was a dedicated member of the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association. About 30 years ago the newly formed Association decided to have a blues festival in downtown Kalamazoo. The weather was not kind and the event lost money. Those that planned it were discouraged. Someone stepped up with a plan and that person was Larry. His plan included recruiting sponsors and holding fundraisers. In 1996 another festival was planned and Larry who was not on the board at the time, was elected the new President to lead the effort. Not only did the plan work, in 2001 Larry traveled to Memphis to accept the Blues Organization of the year award. The Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce made July Blues month. Larry and the volunteer board had put Kalamazoo on the Blues map. A book was published in 1999 called “Blues for Dummies.” The authors were mostly Chicago based. A list was given of the top 10 Blues Festivals not to miss and among them was the Kalamazoo Blues Festival. It was always Larry’s vision to get national recognition. This year the KVBA is planning its 30th Blues Festival. For those now doing the booking the major agencies are on speed dial. That’s all because of Larry Bevins who refused to let it die and dreamed of something bigger. But Blues wasn’t his only love. The man could barbeque some ribs. He actually entered the annual rib competition with a few other KVBA members and took 2nd place at RibFest. Music, bbq and family were what Larry was all about. He will be greatly missed in the Blues world and beyond. On September 16, 1989 he married Lorie Hodges who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, L. Katie Bevins, brother, Jim (Sharon) Bevins, brother-in-law, Edward Hodges and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Bevins II. Friends met with Larry’s family Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A funeral service followed with Pastor Dave Alderman officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery at a later time. Contributions in memory of Larry may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan. Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

Lori L. KENNEDY-LAMBERTY

AGE 64 - PLAINWELL, MI Lori passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Friday, November 10, 2023. Lori was born in Plainwell, Michigan on April 7, 1959, the daughter of John Martin, Jr. and Sharon Lee (Sibbersen) Kennedy. She graduated from Otsego High School and earned her BSN from Western Michigan University. Lori obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Case Western and her Certified Nurse Midwife and Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Frontier School of Nursing. She worked most of her nursing career at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lori enjoyed sewing, embroidery, quilting, stained glass and photography. She also thoroughly enjoyed spending time at her home in Puerto Rico, reading under the palm trees and collecting sea glass at the beach. Lori loved her family and friends fiercely. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. On September 23, 2001, she married Jaime Lamberty who survives. She is also survived by her children, Melissa (Jason) Walters, Heather (Christopher) Koziara, Joseph (Jennifer) Bos and Joshua Bos; step-children, Jaime and Marisa Lamberty; grandchildren, Jacob, Maxton, Emiliana, Adelaide, Oliver, Izabela, Sullivan, Silas, Sofia and Marcos; parents, John and Beth (Sullivan) Kennedy; brother, John Kennedy III; sister, Kelly (Brian) McFanin and several nieces and nephews. Lori was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Kennedy. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be given to the Bronson Health Foundation. Arrangements by Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home

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