Paul J. Bradfield of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Sunday February 19th, 2012. Paul was born April 6th, 1970 in Kalamazoo. Paul is the son of David L. Bradfield and Thersia J. (Bradfield) Menne. He was a lifetime resident of the Kalamazoo and Otsego area. Paul attended KVCC and Allegan Technical Center earning a degree in precision welding and metal fabrication. He was currently employed at Vision Point Mobility.

Paul is survived by his parents and stepfather, Stuart T. Menne of Otsego; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bradfield (brother and sister-in-law) of Kalamazoo; Cody J. Bradfield (nephew) of Kalamazoo; Jesse Bradfield (grandfather); Mark Bradfield (half-brother) and Andrea Bradfield (half-sister) both of Kalamazoo; and also many cousins, aunts and uncles across the U.S.

Paul was preceded in death by his uncle, Tommie G. Pate, and his maternal grandparents, Donald G. Pate and Bessie E. Pate. Also his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Bradfield.

There will be no visitation by request of his family. Cremation has taken place.

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Ivan L. Blowers of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 in Battle Creek. Mr. Blowers was born April 12, 1947 in Battle Creek to Ivan Sr. and Barbara (Nelson) Blowers.

During the Vietnam War he served his country in the U.S. Army in South Korea. He was employed with the Mead Corp., later Rock Tenn, retiring as an electrician after 34 years. His favorite activities were riding motorcycles and boating on Gun Lake.

On December 11, 1971 in Otsego he married Grace Barber, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Amanda (Eddie) Matthews of Seguin, TX and Elizabeth Kenney of Marathon, FL; three grandchildren, Ryan and Paige Matthews and Cash Kenney; two sisters and a brother, Michelle (Bill) Johnson of Middleville, David (Pat) Blowers of Allegan and Diana of Otsego; a step-brother, Robert (Ronnie) Doll of Californina; a step-sister, DeeAnn (Ed) Cohn of Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Bob Doll.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

Contributions in memory of Ivan may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.

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Edward M. Tourangeau of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012, at his home. Mr. Tourangeau was born July 14, 1927 in Detroit to Edward and Selma (Fritz) Tourangeau.

Ed served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For 35 years he was employed as a punch press operator for Bowers Machine Co. of Plainwell, retiring at age 62. In his leisure time he enjoyed playing the harmonica, antique tractors, gardening, playing horseshoes and being with friends and family.

On February 14, 1958 in Plainwell he married Mary Mehrley, who survives. Also surviving are six children; Kevin Tourangeau of Allegan, Mike (Michelle) Tourangeau of Bloomingdale, Marty (Sue) Tourangeau of Shelbyville, Robin (Terry) Cole of Hopkins, Sherry (Paul) Burchfield of Otsego and Tony (Michele) Tourangeau of Kalamazoo; 10 grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, Tyler, Kohl, Shaylynn, Ava, Shai, Alexia, Arianna and Josh; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Simon of Redford Township; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Marguerite, Emma and George. Friends may visit with his family from 5 to 8 P.M. Monday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, Pastor Greg Carlson officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta.

Contributions in memory of Ed may be made to the family for expenses.

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Leland T. Brazee of Alamo, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Brazee was born November 17, 1943 in Kalamazoo to Otis and Kathryn (Fuller) Brazee.

Lee was a Navy Seabees Veteran of the Vietnam War. He had been employed with Gibson Guitar and then for 32 years was employed with the Upjohn Co. For 30 years he served as a volunteer with the Alamo Fire Department. He was a lifelong hunter, enjoyed gardening and the out-of-doors and loved to help his family.

On June 19, 1999 in Otsego he married Jeanne (Stauffer) Goorhouse, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Rodney (Nancie) Brazee of Kalamazoo and Mark (Krista) Brazee of Alamo; step-children, Chad (Tina) Goorhouse of Cincinnati and Amy (Rob) Hicks of Mattawan; 10 grandchildren, Hayden, Logan, Tucker, Wyatt, Taylor, Jocelyn, Thomas, Caleb, Wyatt and Tabitha; two brothers, Walter (Judy) Brazee of Kalamazoo and Kenneth (Kate) Brazee of Casper, Wyoming; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy (Troutt) Brazee in 1998; and a sister, Mary Lou Sumner in 2005.

Friends may visit with his family from 1 to 4 P.M Sunday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday at the United Methodist Church of Otsego, Pastor Bill Walker and Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030. Cremation will follow.

Contributions in memory of Lee may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

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Debra J. Kooistra of Hopkins, Michigan, (formerly of Otsego), passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at her home. Debra was born July 30, 1954 in Kalamazoo to James and Beverly (Crippen) Liles and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1972 graduate of Otsego High School.

On September 9, 1972 in Otsego she married Elmer “Tom” Kooistra, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Sarah (Robert) Dimond of Delton and Hayley (Ryan) Scharping of Hastings; three grandchildren, Shelbie Dimond of California, Gavin Scharping and Grady Scharping, both of Hastings; two brothers and a sister, Kenneth Liles of Portage, David Liles of Florida and Marilyn Liles of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, William J. (Wilma) Kooistra, Jr. of Plainwell; sisters-in-law, Judith Bongers of Plainwell, Nancy (Tom) Beaver of Parchment; many nieces and nephews, including Steven Bongers of Plainwell.

In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with her family from 4 to 8 P.M Friday evening, February 17, 2012, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.

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Gladys Wyatt of Plainwell (formerly of Otsego) went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 6, 2012. Gladys was born December 14, 1919 in Sturgis, the daughter of Lyndon and Clara (Baldy) Wyatt. She attended 5^th through 12^th grades at Otsego Public Schools, graduating in 1937. Gladys obtained her Bachelor and Master degrees from Western Michigan University. In 1983 she retired from Martin Public Schools after a 42 year teaching career. The Wyatt Center at Martin Public Schools was named in her honor. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Otsego, the True Blue Class, Gideons International and the Allegan County Retired School Personnel. Gladys had been on a mission trip to India, where she visited orphanages. Her hobbies included flower gardening, crocheting and crafts.

Surviving are a sister Margaret Hamminga of Kalamazoo; a brother Duard Wyatt of Indianapolis, IN; a sister-in-law, Joyce Wyatt Brunsink of Jennison; 2 brothers-in-law Omar Royer of Frankfort and Carl Gordon of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother, Ruth Gilson, Beverly Gordon, Mary Louis Royer and Donald Wyatt.

Friends may meet with her family from 6-8 pm Thursday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Otsego, Pastor Merlyn Jones officiating. Interment will be at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International or the First Baptist Church of Otsego.

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Betty Lou Lutes of Holland, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Alamo. Mrs. Lutes was born March 10, 1941, in Allegan, Michigan to Guy and Elffie (Morris) Foote.

Betty had been employed at Pipp Community and Allegan General Hospitals as well as many other facilities, retiring from Houghton Lake Community Health after over 30 years as a registered nurse. In her leisure time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting and reading. Betty also enjoyed snowmobiling, having lunch with friends and had spent many night with her family in their camper.

On July 1, 1961 she married Ernest “Jim” Lutes, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and a son, Tammy Ellen Lutes of Holland and Thomas Allen (Betsy) Lutes of Otsego; two grandchildren, James Clayton (Cora) Lutes and Jessie Ellen Lutes; a great grandson, Clayton Jonathan Lutes.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jack and Lee.

In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. Burial of ashes will take place at a later time.

Contributions in memory of Betty may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.

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James H. ‘Jim’ Ziemer of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Ziemer was born June 24, 1948 in Gladwin, MI to Harold and Bernice (Reimer) Ziemer.

For over 20 years he was employed with Perrigo Co. in machine maintenance and earlier in his life had been employed as a builder. In his leisure time he enjoyed deer hunting, watching the Tigers, Lions and NASCAR, cooking, golfing and animals, especially dogs. Jim was a Michigan State fan, had raced cars at the Kalamazoo Speedway and enjoyed riding dune buggies.

On May 6, 1978 in Otsego he married Colleen Kelsey, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Bernice Ziemer of Lake, MI; siblings, Lester Ziemer of Lake, MI, Dianna (Bruce) Phillips of AZ, Connie (Mike) Keehn of Clare, MI, Greg (Barb) Ziemer of TX, and Tim (Kris) Ziemer of Eaton Rapids, MI; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends may visit with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.

Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, the Otsego United Methodist Church or to the family.

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Gail Gilmore of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at her home. Gail was born October 28, 1952 in Plainwell to Kenneth and Marjorie (White) Gilmore.

For many years she was employed with Angle Steel and many other jobs. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, traveling, painting and especially enjoyed being with family.

Surviving are her children, Bob (Cheryl) Heckman of Shelbyville, Maggie (Chad) Bronson of Kalamazoo, and Ben (Jessie) Babbitt of Plainwell; grandchildren, April and Zach Heckman, Lucas, Haylee, Brynlee and Ayden Babbitt; her companion of 18 years, Hal Quinn; father, Ken (Geraldine) Gilmore of Kalamazoo; mother, Marge Gilmore of Allegan; sister, Lynda Gilmore of Sault St. Marie; brother, Kenneth Gordon (Sharon) Gilmore of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Lyle Gilmore.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with Gail’s family from 2 to 4 P.M. Wednesday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A luncheon at the Otsego V.F.W. Post #3030 will follow.

Contributions in memory of Gail may be made to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.

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Irene “Dutch” Dendel of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital with her family by her side and went to be with her Lord.

Mrs. Dendel was born June 1, 1925 in Otsego Township to James and Julia (Thorp) Boylan and was a lifelong resident of the area. For 20 years she was employed with Kal-Equip, retiring in 1985. She attended the Otsego Church of God. For many years she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was an active member of the V.F.W. #3030 Ladies Auxiliary, working Bingo at the V.F.W. #3030 Post and at the Allegan County Fair. Irene loved her family and was a wonderful mom and grandma.

Surviving are her children, James (Willa) Dendel of Otsego, Kathrine Dendel of Plainwell, Raymond Jr. (Sarah) Dendel of Plainwell, Ronald (Ana) Dendel of Kalamazoo and Dean Dendel of Otsego; a son-in-law, Larry (Gwen) Digby of Plainwell; 25 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; her twin sister, Eileen “Mick” Davis of Allegan; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Dendel, Sr.; daughter, Irma Digby; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Dendel; 2 grandsons, Scott Dendel and Arnold Digby; a great-grandson, Alex Dendel; sisters, Tressa Vote and Virginia Faucher; brothers, George, Gerald, James Jr., Irvin and Albert Boylan.

Friends may visit with her family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Church of God, Otsego, Pastor Stephen J. Burrow officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.

Contributions in memory of Irene may be made to Warner Camp.

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