Michael D VanDusen
Michael D VanDusen
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Michael D. "Mike" VanDusen, age 72, of Otsego, Michigan, passed away September 13, 2025. Born February 6, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, one of five boys, grew up in Delton, Michigan. Mike worked at Allegan Metal Finishing Company for 27 years before retiring in 2010. He loved fishing, hunting, westerns, and was an avid Elvis Pressley fan with a remarkable collection.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jean; children and stepchildren Londa Madison, Donna VanDusen, Kelly (Dan) Cordes, and Mindy (Paul) Haluch: his brother Dennis VanDusen: and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Hazel, and brothers Ralph, Tom, and Steve.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rose Arbor/Centrica Care of Kalamazoo.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Mike's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3627 Linden Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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