74, of Hopkins, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. She was born on September 12, 1938 in Sparta, Michigan, the daughter of Shirley and Gertrude Fuller. Claudene is survived by her husband William; her children: Susan (Marty) Tourangeau, Lisa (Chris) Taylor, Bill (Debra) Merchant, Keri (Tim) Meyer; her nine grandchildren; her thirteen great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Bob (Sue) Merchant; several nieces and nephews; special niece Judy Titus; and many close neighbors and friends. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 2-4:00 P.M., and 6-8:00 P.M. at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, where the Funeral will also be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. Officiating will be Lance Laker. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Great Lakes Hospice, 6120 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. Arrangements are being made with Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel.