Robert V. Tremaine
Nov 7, 2009
of Allegan, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at his home. Mr. Tremaine was born October 22, 1929, in Allegan, the son of Vernon M. and Viva M. (Porter) Tremaine. He served in the Army Corp. of Engineers for 6 years, and was a general contractor in the Allegan area for over 55 years. On June 9, 1952, Robert married Lauretta...
G. Christian Dencker
Nov 7, 2009
age 88, passed away November 7th, 2009, at the Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, after a short battle with pneumonia. Christian was born on December 22, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois. At age 2 his family (mother and older brother) returned to Germany after the accidental death of his father, Dr. Christian Peter Karl Dencker, a physician practicing in Chicago and...
Norman P. Oisten
Nov 6, 2009
Allegan, died Friday, November 6, 2009, at the Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Oisten was born November 13, 1936, in Allegan, the son of Clayton and Beatrice (Conklin) Oisten. Norm was a Veteran of the United States Army. He had worked for many years with Safe T Fence in Allegan as well as Scenic Security Fence in Holland. Surviving are...
Blaine M. Simons
Nov 6, 2009
Monterey Twp., Allegan, MI, died Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Simons was born April 8, 1957 in Petoskey, MI, the son of Blaine and Polly (Hadix) Simons. He was a local truck driver for many years, was a member of the Assembly of God Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his...
Patrick D. Kidwell
Nov 2, 2009
Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Allegan, died Monday, November 2, 2009. Mr. Kidwell was born June 17, 1966 in Allegan, the son of Donald and Pearl (Bellgraph) Kidwell. He was a 1984 graduate of Allegan High School and had worked as a mental health counselor in Kalamazoo. He was a singer and played drums and had played in several Kalamazoo area...
Melissa Jane Davison
Oct 27, 2009
Holland, MI, formerly of Allegan and Kalamazoo, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital, Kalamazoo. Melissa was born May 17, 1967 in Allegan, the daughter of Bruce and Marva (Shimmons) Chappell. She was a 1985 graduate of Allegan High School and had been a cheerleader and ran track. She had been employed by Donnelly Corp in Holland and...
Mary M. (Kenwoorthy) Hedberg
Oct 23, 2009
Heath Twp., Allegan, MI, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Spectrum Hospital, Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hedberg was born January 19, 1948 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Dale and Caterina (Billi) Kenworthy. She was a member of Sunrise Ministries in Hudsonville and had also been a member of the Allegan First Congregational Church...
Shawn C. Pensinger
Oct 23, 2009
Wyoming, MI, formerly of Allegan, died at his home Friday, October 23, 2009. Shawn was born January 24, 1979 in Allegan, the son of Michael L. and Robin S. (Pensinger) Vaughn. He had been employed at Art Mulder and Sons Trucking in Holland for more than six years. He was a member of the South Side Street Cars and loved...
Lucille F. Falk
Oct 21, 2009
Allegan, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Allegan General Hospital surrounded by her family. Lucille was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on May 1, 1915 as the first daughter of Arthur G. and Olive J. (Prior) White. At the age of two, she moved to Allegan with her parents and brother Merle. She proudly grew up on the...
Benjamin Patrick Mckenzie
Oct 21, 2009
Bryan, Texas, formerly of Allegan, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Texas. Ben was born April 12, 1974 in Plainwell, the son of Gary and Mary (Clapper) McKenzie. He was a graduate of Allegan High School, class of 1992 and had served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Surviving are 1 son, Blain G. McKenzie of Texas; father, Gary McKenzie of...
Lavern G Arndt
Oct 19, 2009
of Hopkins, died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home. Mr. Arndt was born December 25, 1923, in Grand Rapids, the son of Otto and Clara (Hoop) Arndt. He owned and operated Trusco Water Conditioning for over 40 years. Vern was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII.. He was a member of the St. Paul's...
Chester L. Reimink
Oct 11, 2009
Allegan, MI, went to his heavenly home Sunday, October 11, 2009, where he will be free of his suffering. Chet was born May 15, 1930 in Hamilton, MI, the son of George and Fannie (Rotman) Reimink, who preceded him in death. He attended Holland High School and had served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Allegan...
Dorothy A. (Calloway) Damber
Oct 9, 2009
of Allegan, died Friday, October 9, 2009, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Dorothy was born February 12, 1934, in Allegan, the daughter of William and Blanche (Thompson) Calloway. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1952 and worked for H.J.Heinz in Holland, for over 35 years. Surviving are her husband, Joe, 4 children, Bill and Linda Damber of...
Jack Williams
Oct 8, 2009
of Allegan, died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Thomas St. Assisted Living Home in Allegan. Jack was born October 30, 1919, in Allegan, the son of Peter and Esther (Kaylor) Williams. Jack is survived by his cousin Becky Warner of Allegan, and several nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as his Thomas St. Home family. He was preceded in...
Michael A. Brokus
Oct 7, 2009
of Allegan, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Brokus was born August 28, 1951, in Allegan, the son of John L. and Iva Louise (Barfell) Brokus. Mike graduated from Allegan High School in 1969. He worked for several years in Holland at the Vo-Tech for small engine repair, and was a insurance adjuster...
Josephine Clock
Oct 1, 2009
Alma, MI, formerly of Allegan, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Masonic Pathways Senior Living in Alma. Mrs. Clock was born May 16, 1916 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Augustus and Anna (Davis) Butler. She was a 1934 graduate of Allegan High School. She had been a very active member at the Allegan First Congregational Church and had...
Beatrice E. (Johnson) Maurer
Sep 29, 2009
Allegan Twp., MI, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Maurer was born June 18, 1921 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harry and Mayme (Krem) Johnson. She had been employed at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility as a cook for 13 years. Surviving are her husband, Hollis; 6 children, Karen and Jerry...
Dorothy J. Steen
Sep 27, 2009
of Allegan, died Sunday, September 27, 2009. Mrs. Steen was born December 11, 1927 in Muskogee, OK the daughter of Noah and Ethel (Reed) Craft. Surviving are her daughter, Brenda and Willis Zuinstra of Allegan, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 2 brothers, Arnold and Elmer Craft, 2 sisters, Pearl Marten and Maggie Crawford, many 1/2 brothers...
Pearl M. Clawson
Sep 25, 2009
Heath Twp. Allegan, MI, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Clawson was born January 3, 1919 in Watson Twp., the daughter of Elliott and Hazel (Hatch) Ashley. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1936 and attended County Normal College. She was a long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Allegan. Surviving are eight children,...
John Burton Devriendt
Sep 21, 2009
Hopkins, MI, died Monday, September 21, 2009 at his home. Mr. DeVriendt was born November 1, 1958 in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald and Norma (Johnson) DeVriendt. He had been employed at Allegan Metal Finishing for almost 30 years. Surviving are his wife, Lois (Selby); 3 sons, Jason and Brittany DeVriendt, Nathan DeVriendt and his fiancee' Amanda Wright, and...
