Raymond Lee Hitchcock
Jun 29, 2026
Raymond Lee Hitchcock, 56, of Allegan, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
Raymond was born August 20, 1969, in Allegan to Richard Hitchcock Sr. and Lillian (Christman) Hitchcock.
Raymond had a deep love for the outdoors and found great joy in sharing that passion with his children. He especially enjoyed camping, boating, snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing,...
Rex A. Prather, Sr.
Jun 29, 2026
Rex A. Prather Sr., born September 30, 1951, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his family. Rex grew up in Wayland, Michigan and later made his home in Hopkins, Michigan. Rex lived a life defined by quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those around him.
Rex proudly served his country as a veteran of...
Harold Kenneth "Ken" Gallagher, Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
Harold Kenneth “Ken” Gallagher, Jr., 90, of Allegan, MI passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at his home. Born May 5, 1936 in Kalamazoo, he was the son of the late Harold Kenneth Gallagher, Sr. and the late Edna Maxine (Root) Gallagher and was the husband of the late JoAnn (Bailey) Gallagher. Ken had worked for Eaton Corporation for many...
E. Marie Holland
Jun 27, 2026
E. Marie (Rozeboom) Holland, of Allegan, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2026, with loving family by her side, and entered the Kingdom of Heaven and reunited with her beloved husband, James C. Holland, nearly 15 years after his death.
Marie was born on October 13, 1931, to Joseph and Minewell Rozeboom, the youngest of six children, all of...
Patricia Rae Hartman
Jun 25, 2026
Patricia R. Hartman, age 73, of Allegan, MI, passed away peacefully on June 25th She was born on January 12, 1953, in Allegan, MI, to Raymond and Alice Armstrong, both formerly of Allegan.
Patricia was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was deeply committed to her family and cherished her role as a caring and...
William Henry "Bill" Lane, Jr.
Jun 24, 2026
William Henry “Bill” Lane’s well-lived life ended when he passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home in Trowbridge Township, Allegan County, Michigan, with his wife of 74 years, Virginia Lane, at his side. Born September 29, 1929 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late William Henry Lane, Sr. and the late L. Belle (Beery)...
Mark Joseph Horn
Jun 22, 2026
Mark Joseph Horn of Allegan Michigan passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home at Little John Lake on June 22nd, 2026, at the age of 66. Mark was born on September 11, 1959, in Saginaw, MI and raised in Chesaning, MI.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Kathleen. Together they had two children, Allison Jones...
Shirley Ann Stedman
Jun 2, 2026
Shirley Ann (Blacksten) Stedman passed away at her home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2026 at the age of 85 from congestive heart failure but more accurately from a broken heart. Shirley was born February 22, 1941 in Grand Junction, MI to Raymond Blacksten and Beryel (Ellis) Blacksten. She was the third of four children born to the...
Terry Lynn Palmer
Jun 1, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Terry Lynn Palmer, age 70, of Hopkins, MI. She left this world to be with the Lord on June 1, 2026 after a battle with cancer. Terry was born on November 17, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Ml to David and Irene Wilson. She will always be remembered for her kindness and willingness...
Betty Mae Barber
May 31, 2026
Betty Mae Barber, age 94, of Allegan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2026, at Briarwood Assisted Living & Memory Care in Allegan. Born on November 2, 1931, in Otsego, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of Herman Augustine Jr. and Marion Augustine. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1950 and lived a life...
Roy Lawrence James
May 26, 2026
Roy Lawrence James, 93, of Allegan, Michigan died in the home he had lived in since its purchase in 1972. In his final days, the house was full as his family and friends gathered in love to support him and each other, sharing tears but also great memories and laughter.
Roy was born on the northern shore of Lake Michigan in...
Robert Ivan Niswender
May 25, 2026
Robert “Ivan” Niswender, 94, of Allegan, MI passed away May 25, 2026 at Briarwood Assisted Living.
Robert “Ivan” Niswender, 94, of Allegan, MI passed away May 25, 2026, at Briarwood Assisted Living.
He was born February 3, 1932, in Erie, MI the son of the late Edmond and Margaret Niswender.
He was a graduate of Monroe High School and later from Taylor University...
Carl James Collier
May 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Carl Collier, who passed away on May 19th, 2026, at the age of 84.
A lifelong farmer, farming was far more than an occupation to him — it was his passion and the way he cared for those around him. He devoted his life...
Claire Michael Zollars
May 17, 2026
Claire Michael Zollars, 9, of Allegan, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born May 22, 2016 in Mikado, MI, Claire was one of ten in a litter born to Leela and Tyler. Adorned with her bright yellow collar and arguably the plumpest of the bunch, she made an instant...
Norma Mae Wright
May 13, 2026
Norma Mae Wright, 94, of Hopkins, Michigan passed away May 13, 2026 at Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Baldwin, Michigan. Norma was born on September 2, 1931 in Allegan, Michigan to the late Sophie and Leonard Clawson, also of Hopkins, Michigan. Norma married the late Elmer W. Wright in 1954 and they spent many years together camping, fishing and gardening....
Robert David Fink
May 11, 2026
Robert "Bob" David Fink passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026, in Allegan, MI. Bob was born to Robert R. and Phyllis (Grafe) Fink on February 4, 1950, in Detroit, MI.
Bob graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He married Susan (Arndt) Fink, and the two shared over 53 wonderful years together. They especially loved...
Donald Jay Calkins
May 6, 2026
Donald Jay Calkins, 63, of Heath Township, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Avery Township. Born September 10, 1962 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of Kathleen Jean (Lantin) Calkins and the late Earl E. Calkins. Donald was an avid collector, especially of coins and teacups, and enjoyed going to local antique shows. He loved...
James Brown
May 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jimmie Brown
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
— Psalm 23
Sunrise: August 3, 1932
Sunset: May 5, 2026
Service held Friday May 15, 2026
Wake 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Funeral 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, 528 Trowbridge Street,...
James Everett Duryee
May 3, 2026
James Duryee of Hopkins, MI, passed on Sunday, May 3, 2026. James was born to his late parents Everett and Lilian (Puschel) Duryee on July 16, 1946. James was an accomplished maintenance man working for his father’s Mobile Gas Station in Hopkins before transitioning to the Allegan General Hospital for 27 years before he retired. Outside of work, James was...
Fredric Robert Schubert Jr.
May 3, 2026
Fredric Robert Schubert Jr., age 86, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on May 3, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Fredric Sr. and Lois Schubert. He lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a warm presence that touched many in his community.
Fredric was the beloved husband of...
