Obituary Listing

Feb 17, 2026

Janet Adele Lowman of Gobles, MI, passed with family by her side on February 17, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Janet was born to Ray Lowman on December 15, 1960, in Paw Paw, MI. She met her significant other Brian Champion and together shared over 35 years together. Janet was a Christmas Tree Farmer for 30 plus years with...

Feb 11, 2026

Donald Jerry Dam, 89, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Born October 11, 1936 in Kalamazoo, he was the son of the late Albert and Mildred (Commans) Dam and was the husband of Sally Jo (Baas) Dam. Donald was a life member of First Reformed Church in Allegan. He had worked...

Feb 11, 2026

Hazel Irene Polityka, 99, of Allegan, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born September 13, 1926 and raised on her family’s dairy farm in Monterey Center, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. After graduating high school, Hazel worked at the Allegan Phone Company as an operator and a supervisor for many years....

Jan 31, 2026

Ernie Morgan, 79, of Plainwell, MI passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Beacon Plainwell Hospital. Born July 8, 1946 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Harold Morgan and Marguerite (Tourangeau) Hinkle and was the husband of Kathy Marie (Sharron) Morgan. Ernie had started driving semi-trucks at a very early age. He began by hauling railroad ties...

Jan 28, 2026

Ardith Jean Southwick, nee Warner, age 90, passed away January 28, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Ardie was born May 28th, 1935, in Allegan, to her loving parents, Edward and Cecil (Kaylor) Warner. She met the love of her life, Donald Southwick, at school and married soon after on August 30, 1950. They created a beautiful life together...

Jan 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we share that Bernie Moored, age 79, passed away at his home in Monterey Township on Monday, January 26, 2026, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

Bernie was born in Allegan, Ml to Luvena and Ford Moored. Unfortunately, at the age of six, Bernie lost both of his parents in a tragic accident....

Jan 23, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Michael Courtney passed peacefully on January 23, 2026. He was born to his late parents Rolland and Shirley (Singleton) Courtney on September 4, 1955, in Allegan, Michigan. Joe was an active member at the Journey Family Church in Gobles, Michigan, volunteering or lending a helping hand to anyone that needed help. He loved to assist with the baptisms,...

2026

In loving memory of Linda Lou (Mancuso) VanOrder and James Erroll VanOrder. Our parents passed away peacefully, both in the care of hospice, days apart, in different locations.

Linda Lou (Mancuso) VanOrder was born February 7th, 1948, in Holland Michigan. Linda went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 20th, 2026, while at the Allegan County Medical...

Jan 22, 2026

Julia Elaine (Schafer) Boylan of Hopkins, MI, passed away surrounded by family on January 22, 2026. Julia was born to her late parents Emanuel and Erma (Buckhout) Schafer on May 12, 1946. She met her husband Harold Boylan and together shared 58 years of faithful marriage together. Julia dedicated her heart to Jesus at a young age and served consistently...

Jan 17, 2026

Lisa Ann Jorgens, age 52, of Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 at Resthaven Care Center with family at her bedside following a long battle with cancer. Lisa was born on March 7, 1973 to Michael and Sally Jorgens in Allegan, Michigan.

Lisa maintained her infectious smile, kindness, and inner strength up until the end. Lisa was an...

Jan 13, 2026

Paul Ellis McClung passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1944.

Paul was a loving husband to Mary Kathryn McClung, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. He was a devoted father to Paul James McClung (Monica), proud grandfather to Paul Vincent and Kobe McClung, and a loving father to Deidra Jessen (Scott), grandfather to...

Jan 13, 2026

Andrew Jon Smit passed on January 13, 2026. He was born to his parents Terry and Jeanne (Durian) Smit on June 22, 1976, in Plainwell, MI. Andrew was the part owner and operator of the Hopkins Elevator and Peaceful Road Farms. Outside of work, he loved to cook, BBQ, and bake delicious food for anyone that was over. He enjoyed...

Jan 12, 2026

Carolyn Mary Wheeler went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2026. Carol was born to her late parents Harry and Janette (Wheaton) Wheeler on April 9, 1946, in Allegan, Michigan. Carol loved her family and friends, spending time with them whenever she could. She also loved Jesus and was a bright light to those around her.

Carol...

Jan 9, 2026

Lon Arndt, age 71, went to be with Jesus on January 9, 2026, following a five-year battle with cancer. He married Dawn (Malone) Arndt in 1979, and they shared over 46 years of marriage. Lon's greatest joy was his family — his wife, his daughters and son-in-law, and his grandchildren. He had a strong faith in the Lord and...

Jan 8, 2026

Paul Ray Earl Sr. passed on January 8, 2026, with family by his side at home in Hastings, MI. Paul was born to his late parents Lynn and Leola (LaGrange) Earl on December 25, 1942, in Allegan, MI. After graduating from Allegan High School, Paul would start working at the local dealership Weber Buick, then started his faithful career...

Dec 28, 2025

Kathy J. Keene passed away December 28th, 2025, at Butterworth Heart Center in Grand Rapids. Surrounded by her sister Carrie and her Pastor and friends at the age of 67. Kathy J. Austin was born August 2, 1958, in Allegan General Hospital. She was born to Lee & Molly Austin. And later sister to Carrie Austin. All through school...

Dec 21, 2025

Ray passed away December 21,2025, he was born in Allegan to Harold B. and June (Newton) Farnum; where he lived most of his life except for 3years the family spent in Fort Meyers Beach, FL.

Ray graduated from Allegan High School in 1970. Continued his working life at Friedland's Jacket Factory, Perrigo and Pet Milk, prior to...

Dec 18, 2025

JoAnn (Reitman) Smith, 85, of Hopkins, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Born March 29, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Reitman and was the wife of James Allen Smith. JoAnn had worked at the Monterey Center General Store for over thirty years and...

Dec 15, 2025

Margaret Ann (Lemoin) Leber, age 89, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her family on December 15th at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan, Michigan.  Margaret was born on May 16th, 1936 in Allegan to the late Miles and Louise (Davis) Lemoin and was the youngest of their two daughters, joining older sister Mary. She was known to classmates...

Dec 15, 2025

William (Bill) Root, 88, of Allegan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born June 24, 1937 in Douglas, MI. Bill was the son of Charles Root and Marie Dubas Carlson, and brother to Elmer Jr. and Maxine. After graduating from Fennville High School, Bill joined the Navy and married the...