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...
Linda Marie Gilliam
Apr 27, 2026
Linda Marie (Uecker) Gilliam, 67, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home. Born July 21, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Anthony and Dolores (Kreiner) Uecker. As a woman of strong Catholic faith, Linda was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Linda spent her spare time sewing or relaxing with a...
Patricia Marie Anderson
Apr 25, 2026
Patricia Marie (Weiler) Anderson, 68, of Allegan, MI passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. Born August 10, 1957 in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of Patricia Ann (Sulllivan) Weiler and the late John Francis Weiler. Patricia was married to Christopher E. Anderson for thirty-six years, and together they had two children, Katherine and Benjamin.
Just prior to graduating from high...
Charles Walter Stedman
Apr 25, 2026
Charles Stedman passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 84 from a heart attack. He was born April 26, 1941 in Berwyn, Illinois to Everett and Betty (Hyler) Stedman. He was the oldest of their four children. Charles was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School, class of 1960.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great...
Carol Ann Lethiot
Apr 22, 2026
**In Loving Memory**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Carol Lethiot. She was a woman whose life was defined by love, generosity, and an unwavering acceptance of all people. She leaves behind a legacy that will forever touch the hearts of those who knew her.
A devoted mother, she possessed a rare gift for making...
Eugene Henry Detweiler
Apr 19, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Detweiler – “Mr. D” to many of his former students – went to his heavenly home April 19, 2026, at the age of 90. Born at home in Eureka, Illinois, he was the second of three children. Growing up Gene enjoyed simple pleasures - ice skating on the pond across the street, listening to the Lone Ranger on...
Kathryn Mary Oberst
Apr 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kathryn Mary Oberst
Kathryn (Katie) Mary Oberst, age 40, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born December 1, 1985, Katie was a woman of remarkable strength and a creative spirit that resonated like the music she loved so dearly.
Though disabled since the age of one, Katie never let her circumstances define the boundaries...
Rosemary Kuhl
Mar 31, 2026
Rosemary (Martin) Kuhl, 87, of Wayland, MI passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 3, 1938 in Three Oaks, MI, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Carrie (Mangold) Martin and was the wife of the late Edward Kuhl. Rose had worked for General Motors for a short time and...
Rebecca Ann Parisian
Mar 29, 2026
Rebecca Ann Parisian passed peacefully at the Wings Home in Allegan Michigan on the morning of March 29, 2026. A beach party celebration will be planned this summer at Oval Beach. Donations can be made to the joy of Rebecca’s life, her daughter Riley at https://gofund.me/f69837ec7.
Dennis Otto Tooker
Mar 27, 2026
Dennis Otto Tooker, age 71, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1955, in Allegan and grew up on Dumont Lake. A 1973 graduate of Allegan High School, Dennis later raised his family in Spring Lake, Michigan.
Dennis had a passion for motocross and car racing, and he enjoyed spending time fishing and...
Mari Katherine-Duwannette (Evans) Thomson
Mar 25, 2026
Mari Katherine-Duwannette (Evans) Thomson passed on March 24th, 2026, at Borgess Hospital surrounded by her children, family, and loved ones. Mari was born to her late parents Richard and Cheryl (Burchette) Evans on August 18, 1967, in Allegan, MI 49010. Mari will be loved and missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Desiree Christman (Dana...
Rickey Claude Schafer
Mar 21, 2026
Rickey Claude Schafer, 53 of Hopkins lost his battle against Glioblastoma Brain Cancer surrounded by Family on March 21, 2026. Rick was born to his late parents, Floyd and Dawn (Christman) Schafer, on May 20, 1972, in Allegan Michigan. Rick was a jack of all trades - driving trucks, hauling/operating heavy equipment, and working for local farmers. Outside of work,...
Linda Rae Evans
Mar 16, 2026
Linda "Cook" Evans, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was diagnosed with dementia two years ago, a journey she faced with grace. Born in 1938, she spent her years nurturing her family and creating a home filled with warmth. She loved her sons and husband very much and was a source...
Marietta "Tootie" Whitaker
Mar 15, 2026
Marietta ‘Tootie’ Zoll Whitaker passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Allegan, MI
Tootie was born in Allegan MI in September 1937 to John & Iva (Allen) Zoll she was the youngest of six children.
Tootie loved life; she was always happy, laughing, singing (she was very well known for her talented skill of yodeling), dancing, exercising & walking, and always on...
Susan Carol Sebright Tyler
Mar 12, 2026
Susan Carol Sebright Tyler passed away on March 12, 2026 at Trinity Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born in Allegan, MI to her late parents, Martin and Clara (Rice) Sebright on August 11, 1948. Susan attended Martin High School. Following graduation, she worked at the Eagles in Allegan as a waitress. There she met her husband, Clifford Tyler. They...
George Henry Northrup
Mar 11, 2026
George Henry Northrup, 90, of Allegan, Ml passed away March 11th at the Wings Home in Allegan, Ml. He was born August 8, 1935 in Texas Twp, Kalamazoo County, Michigan at the home of his parents, Victor William Northrup and Dortha (Lipp) Northrup. George was only 12 years old when his father was killed in a motorcycle crash just south...
Maxine Grace Barnes
Mar 9, 2026
Maxine Grace (Wall) Barnes, passed gracefully into the arms of Jesus, on March 9, 2026, at Allegan General Hospital (Beacon). Maxine was born to her late parents Earl and Madaline (Beals) Wall on September 26, 1935, at home in Cheshire Township, Allegan, MI. After high school and some college, she met Robert Barnes and together shared 52 years of marriage...
