Please pray for the family of Jerry Koenig (Copy)

Jerald Wayne Koenig

Dear friends and family of Jerry,

On Thursday, December 7th, Jerald Wayne Koenig breathed his last and finished his earthly journey. Jerry knew the day was coming for quite some time and was well-prepared. He shared many last “I love yous” and “goodbyes”. He died quietly.

I am comforted to know that Jesus won a great victory for Jerry. Death is defeated, evil is undone, and the world belongs to God and his children. God is giving Jerry and all who trust in him the gift of life. I pray that you have the same comfort and look to your own eternal rest:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

We were blessed by Jerry’s love for kids and his desire to teach them the faith. Whether it was the soccer camp, vacation Bible school, or many different classes for children, Jerry lived God’s command from long ago: “Teach these things to your children and your children’s children.”

Obituary: Jerry’s obituary will be posted later

Funeral: Jerry will receive a Christian funeral on Wednesday, December 20th at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m.

The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11:00 a.m. and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Wednesday the 20th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Internment: Jerry will be interred after the luncheon in Alamo Cemetery.

Light meal: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a light meal immediately following the service at Peace.

Memorials: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Jerry, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Jerry. May Jesus give us eternal peace.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Jerry’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Jerry’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Ray Winkel

Ray Winkel

Dear friends and family of Ray

Dear friends and family of Ray,

On Thursday, November 9th, Ray finished his journey with us and was brought to his eternal rest in Jesus. Ray wanted to cross the finish line. I was privileged to read him some of his last words: “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” Even though he was troubled a little at the end by sickness, he never wavered in God’s love for him. He was not shaken.

I am comforted to know that Jesus won a great victory for Ray. Death is defeated, evil is undone, and the world belongs to God and his children. God is giving Ray and all who trust in him the gift of life. I pray that you have the same comfort and look to your own eternal rest:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

I don’t know of a person who wasn’t blessed by Ray when they spent time with him. I spoke with one of his caretakers the other night, who had only been with Ray for a few years. Even though they weren’t his best years, they meant a great deal to this young man. Ray similarly impacted me and many others. God used him to be a blessing.

Ray has been an integral part of Peace for many years. He was part of the committee that planned the first parsonage, he helped design the first bulletins, and he was on the board to start the day school. He celebrated the cancelation of the first mortgage.

Obituary: To read Ray’s obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/raymond-a-winkel/

Funeral: Ray will receive a Christian funeral on Monday, November 13th at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11:00 a.m. and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Sunday November 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego, MI.

Internment: Ray will be interred following the service at Mountain View Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Light meal: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a light meal immediately following the service at Peace.

Memorials: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Ray, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Ray. May Jesus give us eternal peace.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Ray’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Ray’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Dolores Cook

Dolores Cook

Dear friends and family of Dolores,

On Monday, October 23rd, Dolores finished her journey with us and was brought to her eternal rest in Jesus. Dolores couldn’t wait for life with her Lord. She loved reading Scripture, praying, and studying God’s teaching. She passed on that faith to her children, grandchildren, and all the people of God at Peace. I will miss her prayers and inspiration.

I am comforted to know that Jesus won a great victory for Dolores. Death is defeated, evil is undone, and the world belongs to God and his children. God is giving Dolores and all who trust in him the gift of life. I pray that you have the same comfort and look to your own eternal rest:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

I praise God for Dolores’ hope. I am glad to honor and thank God for his great work for Dolores.

Obituary: To read Dolores’ obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/dolores-a-cook/

Funeral: Dolores will receive a Christian funeral service on Thursday, October 26th at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m.

The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11:00 a.m. and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on October 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Internment: Dolores will be interred about 1:30 on Thursday at East Cooper Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Light meal: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a light meal immediately following the service at Peace.

Memorials: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Dolores, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Dolores. May Jesus give us eternal peace.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Dolores’ family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Dolores’ family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Larry Nitz

Larry Arthur Nitz

Dear friends and family of Larry,

On Monday, October 16th, Larry finished his journey with us and was brought to his eternal rest in Jesus. Larry was a godly, faithful man. He lived his whole life as a baptized Christian, dieing to sin and living in Christ. He made his faith evident at Peace and other congregations with a clear, simple confession of Christ.

I am comforted to know that Jesus won the victory for Larry. Death is defeated, evil is undone, and the world belongs to God and his children. God has given Larry and all who trust in him the gift of life. I pray that you have the same comfort and look to your own eternal rest:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

I praise God for Larry’s steadfastness.

I am glad to honor God for his faith.

Obituary: To read Larry’s obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/larry-a-nitz/

Funeral: Larry will receive a Christian funeral service on Saturday October 21st at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m.

The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11:00 a.m. and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on October 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Internment: Larry will be interred immediately following the service at West Cooper Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Light meal: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a light meal after the service and internment at Peace.

Memorials: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Larry, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Larry. May Jesus give us eternal peace.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Larry’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Larry’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Dave Myers

David Arthur William Myers

Dear friends and family of Dave

On Monday, August 28th David Arthur William Myers finished his journey with us and was brought to his eternal rest with Jesus. Christians everywhere have been represented well by Dave. He was baptized as a child and as a young adult consciously decided to live in that commitment. He made his faith evident at Peace and other congregations as an faithful father and husband, an elder, a Sunday School teacher, and loving Christian.

Now Dave has finished his race. I am comforted to know that Jesus won the race for him and so has assured him of the crown of life. I pray that you have the same comfort and look to your own eternal rest:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

No matter what else Dave endured, he never turned away from the body of Christ. He missed it when he was not here. He eagerly desired the Lord’s Supper, confessed his sins, and sorrowed over the evil of life. His dear wife Jeanne faithfully cared and watched over him, and they worked mightily to love their friends and family.

We will miss his companionship.

Obituary: To read Dave’s obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/david-myers/

Funeral: Dave will receive a Christian funeral service on Friday September 1st at Peace Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m.

The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 1:00 p.m. and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on September 1st from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Internment: Dave will be interred immediately following the service at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.

Light meal: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a light meal after the service and internment at Peace.

Memorials: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Dave, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Dave. May Jesus give us eternal peace.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Dave’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Dave’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Pat Greene

Pat Greene

Dear friends and family of Pat,

On Saturday, June 17th, Pat finished her journey with us and was brought to her eternal rest with Jesus. We remember Pat fondly as a baptized child of God. I am comforted to know that Jesus triumphed for her. I pray that you have the same comfort and look to your own eternal rest:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Pat was cared for by a few of our friends over the last years. They dedicated a lot of time and love to her. A faithful pastor served her. What grace!

Obituary: To read Pat’s obituary, please visit https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/kalamazoo/name/pat-greene-obituary?id=52281643 . The obituary will be posted there when it is available.

Memorial: Pat will have a memorial service on Monday June 26th Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m.

The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11 am and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Monday June 26th from 10:00 - 10:45 am at Peace Lutheran Church.

There will not be a lunch or burial after the service.

Memorial: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Pat, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Pat. May Jesus give us eternal peace

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Pat’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Pat’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Phyllis Curtis

Phyllis Curtis

Dear friends and family of Phyllis,

On Friday, September 9th, Phyllis finished her journey with us and was brought to her eternal rest with Jesus. I am comforted to know that she triumphs with all the saints because of her Savior. I pray that you have the same comfort. She experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Phyllis encouraged me often. She missed worshiping and gathering with us, and constantly fought the fears of life with God’s grace. She remained hopeful to the end and died in peace. She was ready to head home.

Obituary: To read Phyllis’ obituary, please visit https://joldersma-klein.com/obituaries-archive/phyllis-e-curtis/2028/

Service: A service will take place on Monday, September 12th at 11:00 am at Peace Lutheran Church.

Visitation: There will be a brief visitation before the service at 10:00 am at Peace Lutheran Church.

Luncheon: There will be a luncheon following the service at Peace Lutheran Church about 12:00. Family, friends, and neighbors are all welcome to attend to share memories and words of encouragement.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Phyllis, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the service. Memorials may also be given to Time of Grace, which Phyllis enjoyed. https://timeofgrace.org/

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave Phyllis. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Phyllis’ family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Phyllis’ family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

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Please pray for the family of Walter Heinichen

Walter Heinichen

Dear friends and family of Walter,

On Wednesday, August 10th, Walter finished his journey with us and was brought to his eternal rest with Jesus. I am comforted to know that he triumphs with all the saints because of his Savior. I pray that you have the same comfort. He experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Walter was a humble, faithful man. He helped build the parsonage at Peace. He was always eager to hear God’s Word and was creative enough to devise his own solution so that he could hear the Word while gathering with us - he brought his own bluetooth transmitter for his hearing aids. He protected his wife and cherished his family.

Obituary: To read Walter’s obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/walter-wally-heinichen/

Service: A graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday August 16th at 1:00 pm. We will lay Walter to rest at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.

Visitation: There will be no visitation.

Reception: There will be a light reception after the graveside service at Peace Lutheran Church. Family, friends, and neighbors are all welcome to attend to share memories and words of encouragement.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Wally, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the service.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Wally. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Wally’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Wally’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Please pray for the family of Don Knobloch

Don Knobloch

Dear friends and family of Don

On Saturday, July 2nd, Don finished his journey with us and was brought to his eternal rest with Jesus. I am comforted to know that he triumphs with all the saints because of his Savior. I pray that you have the same comfort. He experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Don was a powerful example of sin and grace. He was constantly confronted and rebuked by mistakes and failures, and only comforted by the good news of Jesus - nothing else gave him encouragement. He served in countless little ways, making the coffee for years at church, driving local acquaintances around town, and serving weekly meals. No matter the challenges, we were all honored to follow Jesus with Don.

Obituary: To read Don’s obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/obituaries/. The obituary will be posted there when it is available.

Memorial: Don’s memorial service will take place on July 16th at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m.

The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11 am and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Friday July 15th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church; or from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Saturday July 16th at Peace Lutheran Church.

Luncheon: Everyone is welcome to attend a light luncheon following the service at Peace.

Interment: Interment will take place at Martin Cemetery

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Don, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Don. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Don’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Don’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Jim Keith

Jim Keith

Dear friends and family of Jim,

On Saturday, May 7th, Jim was brought to glory to celebrate with his Savior. I am comforted to know that he triumphs with all the saints because of Jesus. I pray that you have the same comfort. He experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Jim cared for his Lord and his family. He served them in big and little ways. Even though he came from a storied family (the Keith family has a castle in their past!), he humbled himself to serve us. What an honor.

Obituary: To read Jim’s obituary, please visit James B. Keith - Winkel Funeral Home | Otsego Michigan

Funeral: Jim’s funeral will take place on Wednesday May 11th at Peace Lutheran Church. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

The funeral is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11 am and be archived afterwards.

Interment: Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland on Wednesday about 2:00 pm. Guests are welcome.

Luncheon: Everyone is welcome to attend a light luncheon following the service.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Tuesday May 10th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Winkel Funeral Home; or from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Wednesday May 11th at Peace Lutheran Church.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Jim, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial”.

Let’s gather on Wednesday to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Jim. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Jim’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Jim’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Larry Hutchinson

Larry Hutchinson

Dear friends and family of Larry Hutchinson,

On Tuesday February 1st, Larry was brought to glory to celebrate with his Savior. I am comforted to know that he triumphs with all the saints because of Jesus. I pray that you have the same comfort. He experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Larry modeled our heavenly Father as a father. He is well-known for developing hard working, independent, and responsible individuals. He publicly accepted Jesus’ work for him as an adult and upheld that commitment for years. He is a model of both hard work and dependence on Jesus.

Obituary: To read Larry’s obituary, please visit Larry E. Hutchinson - Winkel Funeral Home | Otsego Michigan

Funeral: Larry’s funeral will take place on Saturday February 5th at Peace Lutheran Church. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

The funeral is open to the public.

Concerning health, attendees are encouraged to follow state and local guidelines. Peace does not have any different protocols in place.

Information to participate remotely (livestreaming or phone) is available on our website, https://peaceotsego.org/worship.

Interment: Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Saturday immediately following the service. Family and close friends are welcome to attend.

Luncheon: Everyone is welcome to attend a light luncheon following the service.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Friday February 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Winkel Funeral Home; or from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Saturday February 5th at Peace Lutheran Church.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Larry, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial”.

Let’s gather on Saturday to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Larry. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Larry’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Larry’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Shirley Kling

Shirley R Kling

Dear friends and family of Shirley Kling,

On Wednesday, September 22nd Shirley was brought to glory to celebrate with her Savior. I am comforted to know that she triumphs with all the saints because of Jesus. I pray that you have the same comfort. She experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Shirley honored the Lord and his people by teaching our children God’s Word. She also developed their natural skills through our Pioneer program. We thank her and the Lord for her service.

Obituary: To read Shirley’s obituary, please visit Shirley R. Kling - Winkel Funeral Home | Otsego Michigan

Funeral: Shirley’s funeral will take place on Saturday September 25th at Peace Lutheran Church. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

The funeral is open to the public.

Concerning health, attendees are encouraged to follow state and local guidelines. Peace does not have any different protocols in place.

Information to participate remotely (livestreaming or phone) is available on our website, https://peaceotsego.org/worship.

Interment: Interment will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery at 2:00 pm on Saturday. Family and close friends are welcome to attend.

Luncheon: Everyone is welcome to attend a light luncheon immediately following the service.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Friday September 24th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Winkel Funeral Home; or from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Saturday September 25th at Peace Lutheran Church.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Shirley, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial”.

Let’s gather on Saturday to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus has given to Shirley. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Shirley’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Shirley’s family in their loss. Point the way to life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Ardelle Hutchinson

Ardelle Hutchinson

Dear friends and family of Ardelle Hutchinson,

On Thursday August 12th Ardelle was brought to glory to celebrate with his Savior. I am comforted to know that Ardelle triumphs with all the saints because of Jesus. I pray that you have the same comfort. She experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Obituary: For Ardelle’s obituary, please visit Ardelle G. Hutchinson | Winkel Funeral Home | Otsego Michigan

Funeral: Ardelle’s funeral will take place on Monday August 16th at Peace Lutheran Church. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

The funeral is open to the public.

Concerning health, attendees are encouraged to follow state and local guidelines. Peace does not have any different protocols in place.

Information to participate remotely (livestreaming or phone) is available on our website, https://peaceotsego.org/worship.

Interment: Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell immediately following the service. Family and close friends are welcome to attend.

Luncheon: All are welcome to attend a light luncheon immediately following the service. Please encourage the family when they return from the interment.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Sunday August 15th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Winkel Funeral Home; or from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Monday August 16th at Peace Lutheran Church.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Ardelle, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give

On Monday, I pray we grieve Ardelle well and celebrate the victory Jesus has given her. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Ardelle’s family: 

Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Ardelle’s family in their loss. Point the way to life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Please pray for the family of Bernie Winkel

Bernie Winkel

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Dear friends and family of Bernie Winkel,

On Monday December 21st Bernie was brought to glory to celebrate with his Savior. I am comforted to know that Bernie triumphs with all the saints because of Jesus, and I pray you may be as well. She experiences what we can only imagine: “Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

For Bernie’s obituary, please visit Bernadine M. Winkel | Winkel Funeral Home | Otsego Michigan

Visitation arrangements are posted in the obituary. Individuals may greet the family also on Thursday morning prior to the funeral.

Her funeral will take place indoors at Peace Lutheran Church on Thursday, December 24th at 11 am. It will also be streamed online at https://peaceotsego.org/worship

The funeral is open to the public, but attendance is limited. Please register in advance so we can prepare well by filling out the form below (if viewing online) or click https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews

To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Bernie, please click https://peaceotsego.org/give

We ask and encourage on site attendees to follow active guidelines for social distancing, masks and other health practices. Our focus is to help people grieve the loss of Bernie and to celebrate the victory Jesus has given her. We are also convinced of the importance of caring for health as well as we can.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Bernie’s family: 
Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Bernie’s family in particular is sad because of their loss. Comfort them in their trial. Point the way to life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.