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Garage Sale: June 18-20, 1694 Oak St, Otsego, 9am-5pm Boys and g irls clothes, toys, books, household items and much more
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Fisher Auto Par ts / Ridge And Kramer (next to Salvino’s) looking to add 3-4 PT Drivers. Must have clean driving record and maintain it Hours will be Monday-Friday with no weekends, paid weekly. Apply online at Fisherautopar ts com or come in 8-5 and see Norm or Walter 1286 M89, Plainwell, MI
Richard (Dick) Paul CARRUTHERS AGE 88 - KALAMAZOO MI
Richard (Dick) Paul Carruthers of Kalamazoo MI, passed away
Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 He was born July 21st, 1935, the adopted son of John (Babe) & Winona (Hawkins) Carruthers Dick graduated from Otsego High School, where he enjoyed playing football After school he proudly joined the Marines During his time stationed in Escondido CA, he met the love of his life and married, Darlene Cecile Benividas Dar passed away in 2004 Dick loved bowling golfing and was an avid UofM football fan He retired from James River Paper in 1997 He loved spending time with his family and friends He is survived by his sister, Lana Langone, his daughter Danni (Carruthers) Oakes, son John Carruthers, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, several stepchildren many step-grandchildren and stepgreat grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, son Richard Paul Carruthers II, stepdaughter Laury Betke, his second wife Mary (Evink) Carruthers and sisters Dolores Pulver and Marcia Walthers In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and will be laid to rest in Otsego MI A family and friends memorial service will be held at the Otsego VFW on Sunday July 14th at 2pm In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice
Jeffrey KING
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AGE 61 - OTSEGO, MI
AGE 60 - KALAMAZOO, MI
Jeff passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home in Kalamazoo He was born June 18 1964 in Detroit the son of John and Marilynn (Postema) King Jeff had done neon sign work in California and Michigan and most recently was a millwright with Local 1102 He loved spending time with his son, Brodie, working on cars, souping up engines and listening to rock music Jeff was outgoing, stubborn, was not afraid to be loud or politically incorrect He loved bringing joy to people and making them laugh Surviving are his son, Brodie King; grandsons, Aubrey and Ryder; mother, Marilynn King; siblings Joni King and John King II along with several nieces, nephews and extended family members He was preceded in death by his son, Jason King and by his father, John According to his wishes cremation has taken place A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held from 1-4PM Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Gun River Conserva-tion Club with a time of sharing memories starting at 1PM Contributions in memory of Jeff may be made to a scholarship for his son Brodie with checks written to Erin Smith Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
Gena Renee Keeley Woods 61, of Otsego, Michigan passed away May 22, 2024, peacefully in her sleep She was born to parents Eugene Keeley and Barbara (Cronen) Keeley on December 23, 1962, in Plainwell, MI Gena was a proud Otsego Bulldog and graduated from Otsego High School in 1981 after many fun and wild times with her friends and classmates She met Marvin Woods in Bonita Springs, FL where they fell madly in love There she would give birth to her only child, Keeley (Woods) Shuler in 1990 Gena and Marvin moved back to Otsego in 1991 and were married in December of 1993 Upon returning to Michigan, she worked at Otsego Public Schools in the BASE program She then lived her dream of owning a business in Allegan named BlackWoods with her lifelong friend Gena was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and beloved friend Earthside, she leaves behind her devoted husband Marvin Woods, her daughter Keeley (Woods) Shuler, who was her whole heart, her two beautiful grandchildren, Leo and Charlotte Shuler, her three brothers Bill Collick, Barry (Candice) Collick, and Don Keeley, her numerous and greatly loved nieces and nephews, and some dear life-long friends who meant the world to her In the afterlife, she was greeted by her loving parents, Gene and Barbara (Cronen) Keeley, her brother Terry Collick, and some dear friends and family, and many cherished pets Gena led a colorful life, full of love and laughter She was a devoted friend and a great listener She was artsy and creative, bringing essence to the small things in life Gena was the confidant, the one you went to when you wanted to be heard and supported She was the teller of stories, the one who kept them all locked in her heart to tell the younger generations; and boy did she have some good ones! If you knew her you had at least one inside joke together She was the keeper of all things, special mementoes, notes from years past, photos, knick-knacks, traditions, memories, the best secrets, and the family home She was a lover of all children, animals, Ford (especially Ford trucks), Alice Cooper, all things family, her wonderful friends, everything Otsego, porch sitting, red bandanas, doodling, and fun Gena was fiercely loyal and forever loving, and she never held a grudge The most important thing in Gena’s life was her family and friends and she held those she loved, past and present, near and dear to her heart The memories she created with the ones left behind will forever be treasured To say she was a bright spot in the universe is an understatement She had a way about her; she could make everything ok with a conversation and a hug Her family and friends will miss her every day of their lives but the void she leaves behind will be filled with a lifetime of loving memories Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Gena on Saturday, July 13 at 2 PM at the Keeley Family home located at 330 E Franklin Street, Otsego, Michigan
Anna Ruth VANDERWEELE AGE 92 - KALAMAZOO, MI
Anna Ruth went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Northwoods Village Anna Ruth was born July 5, 1932 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Theodore and Grace (Holthouse) Mejeur She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School class of 1949 and a longtime member of Second Christian Reformed Church On April 4, 1952 she was united in marriage to her loving husband George VanderWeele who preceded her in death on October 12, 2003 Prior to marriage, she worked the candy counter at Woolworth’s Dept Store in downtown Kalamazoo and the Upjohn Company in the Gel Foam Dept She was a wonderful wife, homemaker, and mother Anna Ruth bowled for many years on Thursday nights in the Suburbanite league at Airway Lanes She enjoyed traveling with her husband and family for two weeks in the summer celebrating her birthday at the cabin on County Line Lake in Watersmeet, MI where she cherished friendships with people on the lake Anna Ruth and George loved following Western Michigan football when son, Gary, played for them and also supported the Kalamazoo Tornadoes Semi Pro football Later she worked for many years in the winter and spring transplanting bedding plants for Phil Gernaat and Sons Greenhouses in Kalamazoo Anna Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; grandson, Garret VanderWeele; siblings, George, John (Joanne) Mejeur, Trena (Jack) Meyers, and Alareka Block; daughter-in-law, Pam VanderWeele; son-in-law, Dale Flynn Anna Ruth is survived by her children, Gordon VanderWeele, Gerald (Dianne) VanderWeele, Connie Lyn Flynn, Gary (Cindy) VanderWeele; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother Ted (Jan) Mejeur; brother-in-law, Wayne Block, Sr and several nieces, nephews, and cousins Friends may meet the family on Sunday, July 14 from 1:00pm-5:00pm and Monday July 15 from 10:00am-11:00am at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 where funeral services will follow at 11:00am with Fred DeYoung officiating
A light luncheon will follow the service and interment will be held in West Cooper Cemetery Memorials may be directed to Centrica Care Navigators or the Kalamazoo Nature Center
Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremations Services - Kalamazoo Messages of condolence may be posted at www langelands com
Leona
Leona Schipper went to her heavenly home on July 4, 2024, at the age of 87 Leona was born on July 19, 1936, in Coopersville, Michigan to Clifford & Marian (Busman) Veldman On October 7, 1960, Leona married Bert Schipper and they shared 53 wonderful years together until his passing in 2014 They were blessed with three children: John, Jim and Barb Leona kept the books for the family farm and made big noon lunches for the guys working on the farm and there was always room for more at the table She loved flowers and gardening She was very patriotic and family oriented She loved and adored her grandchildren She attended many sporting and school events to support her children and grandchildren Leona had a servant’s heart which included sending many cards She was an active and well-loved member of Martin Reformed Church where she taught Sunday School and organized the Children’s Choir At the Church, Leona was the head librarian for over 40 years She also knitted over 100 prayer shawls and she made dish cloths as well as many baby blankets and burp cloths Leona was well known for her homemade cinnamon rolls and hamburger buns Leona is survived by her children: John (Laurel) Schipper, Jim (Lori) Schipper and Barb Schipper; her grandchildren: Mike (Kaylin) Timmerman, Derek Timmerman, Scott (Michelle) Timmerman, Sara Schipper, Ben (Carly) Schipper and Emily (Nathan) Straub She is also survived by eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband Bert; her siblings: Marilyn (Cal) Meindertsma, Jay (Ginny) Veldman, Sharon (Don) Young and her sister-in-law Verdena Schipper A visitation was held on Sunday, July 7 at the Martin Reformed Church; 1073 W Allegan St, Martin, MI 49070 A funeral service was held Monday, July 8 at 6:30 p m at the same location A private committal service took place prior to the funeral Memorial donations can be made in Leona's name to Martin Reformed Church
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Audre J MOORE AGE 68 - OTSEGO MI
Audre passed away, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo She was born, August 4, 1955, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Audrey (Owens) Oyler Audre loved history, reading and enjoyed attending civil war reenactments She loved nothing more than spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren Audre is survived by her husband of 50 years, Daryl Moore; her children, Daniel (Sally) Klyn, Dallas (Olivia) Moore, Jamie Moore and Stormie Moore; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Charlene (Roger) Ladegast, Sheri (Bruce) Darrow and Jeff Oyler along with many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Chuck and Steven According to her wishes cremation has taken place A funeral service was held Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Winkel Funeral Home, with celebrant Nyla Merrill officiating Burial of ashes will take place on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Audre may be made to Braden’s Closet Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
Emerson Cornell HOWE
AGE 92 - PLAINWELL MI
Emerson Cornell Howe got his wings Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at 5:45 am as the sun was filling the skies with a beautiful show of light This was his favorite time of day He was born on May 6th, 1932 in Lake Luzerne New York He was raised on the family farm housing dairy cows, horses, chickens The farm was also a continuing multi-generational lumberman business and a sugar shack While in college the draft called him to serve He was a Seabee in the Navy and was proud to serve his country and always eager to share his experiences Emerson was called home to help his ailing father run the farm On his way to New York, he took a detour to Virginia to marry Betty Gene Powell He met Betty at a USO Dance and they became pen pals They were married in February of 1954 He remained on the farm after his father’s death in 1956 until 1959 when they moved to Virginia, then on to New Jersey where he earned a degree in aeronautics, while working for Pinkerton and Bergen Wire Rope From there the family of 4 moved to Massachusetts where he worked for Kaman Aircraft, finally settling in Hartland, Connecticut working for Pratt & Whitney After several years he was offered a VQC position in Michigan representing P&W Emerson always stayed active growing a huge vegetable garden each year as well as, raising chickens and hogs He played soccer in school and loved music His music led him to the tuba and sousaphone which he played in high school and the Navy It also led him to the Kalamazoo Men's Choir where he was a member of for many years He was a volunteer at Delano Homestead in Kalamazoo in the sugar shack and Kalamazoo Nature Center as a rehabber of birds and small wildlife Throughout his adult life he put his construction skills to good use building and rebuilding barns, outbuildings, three homes and tapping trees for maple syrup Emerson was preceded in death by parents Warren Cornell Howe and Urilla “Rilla” Naomi Ramsey Howe; brother Henry Howe and sister Eunice Howe (Croft); his first wife Elizabeth Eugenia Powell Howe (d 1985) and his second wife Mary Lois Larsen Howe (d 2015) Dad will be sorely missed by his daughter Bettye Jo Howe Fields (Bob) and son Mark Warren Howe (Debi) three-step children: Karin Larsen Dubbles (Forrest), Chris Larsen (Mary) and Eric Larsen (Nancy); ten grand and step-grandchildren and many great and step-great grandchildren A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at 6:00 p m at the Overisel Reformed Church; 4706 142nd Ave Holland, MI, 49423 In lieu of flowers please consider donating a tree to be planted in his memory at a national forest at https://www arborday org The family is being cared for by Avink, McCowen, Secord Funeral Home 120 S Woodhams, Plainwe l, MI, 269-685-5881
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Rick HIMMELEIN
AGE 67 - OTSEGO MI
Rick passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo He was born March 13, 1957, the son of Dean and Mary Ellen (Blanchard) Himmelein Rick graduated from Plainwell High School where he enjoyed playing football For over 40 years, he was a heavy equipment operator retiring from Operating Engineers Local 324 In his spare time, he enjoyed drawing houses, fishing and mowing his lawn He liked following NASCAR, especially Richard Petty and was an avid U of M Wolverine football fan Surviving are his children, Jennifer (Danell Hilton) Himmelein of Paw Paw, Melissa (Capen) McLemore of Pullman and Erica (Barry) Bower of Paw Paw; step-children, Dale (Trisha) Smith and Byron Smith; grandchildren, Baylee, Jacob, Becca, Alexia (Brian), Mayson, Hannah and Westen; step-grandchildren JT, Kyle, Alex, Noah and Reagan; 1 great-grandchild due soon, Aria; siblings Bill (Gretchen) Himmelein of Plainwell and Sheryl Himmelein of Otsego along with several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Judith According to his wishes cremation has taken place A celebration of Rick’s life will be held from 3-6 PM, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Clippers Café, 1566 10th St , Martin
Contributions in memory of Rick may be made to the American Lung Association
Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
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Maybe...you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of and want to do
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Compassion has been descr ibed as “love with skin on” meaning a love that is lived out in daily living When we get up in the mor ning we put on clean clothes for the day In these verses God invites us to clothe ourselves each day with compassion KINDNESS
“What is real good? I asked in a musing mood ‘Order,’ said the law cour t; ‘Knowledge,’ said the school; ‘Tr uth,’ said the wise man; ‘Pleasure,’ said the fool; ‘Love,’ said the maiden; ‘Beauty,’ said the page; ‘Freedom,’ said the dreamer ; ‘Home,’ said the sage; ‘Fame,’ said the soldier ; ‘Equity,’ said the seer Spake my hear t fully sad: ‘The answer is not here ’ Then within my bosom, softly this I heard; ‘Each hear t holds the secret: Kindness is the word ’” - John Boyle O Reilly A person with compassion is a kind person
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The Family of Barb Roy would like to thank Wings of Hope Hospice, Winkel Funeral Home and Pastor Ray Brown for the special comfort and care given to our mother during and after her passing The support of everyone meant a lot during this dif ficult time
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long before Uncle Sam posters read “I want you” as an army recruitment tool, Jesus said it with his blood shed for you and me on the cross You are wanted by Jesus And any church that follows Jesus will want you too
It’s not easy finding a church that loves people as they are, not as they should be too often, churches draw lines in the sand that Jesus never drew, lines that keep certain people on the outside looking in Sometimes those lines in the sand have to do with age, dress code, education, economics, or ethnicity, as well as habits, hangups and hurts there are lots of good churches out there working hard to erase lines Jesus never drew, lines that are more about legalistic religion than a life-giving relationship with god First Congregational Church of otsego is one of them!
So, if you are on the hunt for a church with an imperfect and broken pastor and people who are seeking hope and healing in Jesus, a church where imperfect people like us are most welcome, look no further Come to First Congregational Church on Sundays at 10:40 I think you’ll be glad you did
one more thing, thank you for coming out to support our first annual KidsFest held back in June 200 of you came out to enjoy free food, a bounce house, a football toss, crafts, balloon darts a dunk tank (I m still recovering from that!) and so much more We plan to do Kidsfest every June for the kids and families of Allegan County!
loving Jesus by serving Allegan County with you, ~ Pastor Lenny Luchetti
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Whispering to the heavens On your special day; Hoping our love reaches you, in some magical way. A heavenly birthday, We imagine with glee; You’re smiling and joyful, As happy as can be. In our hearts, your Memory we treasure; Love for you that Knows no measure.
So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. ~ John 16:22
