Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2024

Janice Sue (VanderWilk) Wolters, a beacon of adventurous spirit and loving warmth, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, in Allegan, Michigan. Born on November 11, 1952, in Holland, Michigan, Janice's life was a testament to the joy and beauty that can be found in the simplest of pleasures and the deepest of family bonds.

Janice's early...

Mar 20, 2024

Diana Lynn Jones, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Allegan, MI, on March 20, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on November 19, 1957, to the late Raymond and Rosemary (Ketchum) Jones, Diana's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family and an embodiment of her artistic spirit.

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Mar 19, 2024

Mary Linda (Englerth) Herrema, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother ,great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at the age of 85 in Hopkins, MI. Born on December 20, 1938, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Lawrence and Winifred (Johnson) Englerth, Mary grew up with a passion for the natural world that would blossom into a lifetime...

Mar 17, 2024

Calvin Carlton Covault passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior March 17, 2024. Calvin (Cal) was born on the family farm September 7, 1932, to the late Ethel (Bergh) Covault and Clyde Covault Senior. Cal was taught hard work and to be willing to help others at a young age. Cal would carry these lessons his...

Mar 15, 2024

Molly Jean Austin (Gorby), 88, of Allegan, passed away from complications due to a stroke on March 15, 2024. Molly was born on January 11, 1936, in Allegan to Glenn and Ruth Gorby, both of Allegan. They had six children, three boys and three girls who came in handy on the big farm where they all lived. Molly graduated...

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth Marian VandeBunte Rutgers, age 95, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Homer and Winifred (Dendel) VandeBunte and the stepdaughter of the late Robert Gibson.  Elizabeth attended County Normal and then taught school until she married her husband, Gale Rutgers.  Married for sixty-three years, together they operated their dairy and beef farm...

Mar 14, 2024

Donald Frederick Collier, 85, of Hopkins, MI passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 due to a rare neurological disorder called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).  Born July 10, 1938 in Otsego, he was the son of the late Fred and Pansy (Clawson) Collier and was the husband of Judy Kay (Jones) Collier.  Don spent his childhood years on the family...

Mar 12, 2024

John Frederick Huitt, 64, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home.  Born March 25, 1959 in Kalamazoo, he was the son of the late Marvin Larrane and Joan Ruth (Allen) Huitt.  John was a big fan of the Detroit Lions and loved to watch NASCAR.  He had a passion for music and enjoyed playing...

Mar 12, 2024

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Robert Edward Lawson, loving father of two children and three grandchildren with one on the way, passed away at the age of 68.  Robert was born on October 6, 1955, in Lansing, Michigan to Edward Martin Lawson and Hildegarde Crawford.  He graduated from Petoskey High School in 1973 and went on to receive art...

Mar 11, 2024

David Michael Martin, 71, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at his home.  Born December 8, 1952 in Lansing, he was the son of the late David L. and Margaret (Rivas) Martin and was the husband of Mary (Johnson) Martin.  David had been a veteran of the United States Navy.  He worked for twenty years as...

Feb 24, 2024

Michael Duane Kenitzer

August 5, 1951 – February 24, 2024

We come together to honor and celebrate the life of Michael Duane Kenitzer, who passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, in Marshall, Michigan. Born on August 5, 1951, in Richland, Washington, Michael's journey was marked by his passionate, wise, and intelligent spirit. A proud...

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Blake Miller Perrigo, age 82, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community.  Bink, as he was known throughout his life, was born to Ray Blake and Dorothy Mae (Miller) Perrigo on March 29, 1941.

In 1966, Bink began frequenting the A&W Drive-In to court one of...

Feb 15, 2024

Martin Howard Fox II, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 63 in Pullman, MI. Born on November 7, 1960, in Beal City, Michigan. Martin's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, a successful career, and a passion for the great outdoors.

For 36...

Feb 14, 2024

Phyllis Ann Moored Drozd 91, a life-long resident and business owner of Allegan County, died on Feb. 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 26, 1932, to Edward and Wilma (Busfield)  Moored.  In 1953, she married Thomas Teofil Drozd, who was not only her husband but her business partner for 60 years until his death...

Feb 13, 2024

Jody Lynn Peters, 60, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home.  Born December 24, 1963 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Walter D. and Normadien W. (May) Grauman and was the wife of Gregory Peters.  Jody had been a longtime member of the Allegan Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2315 and...

Feb 9, 2024

Kathryn Marie Cheyne (63) of Gobles, MI passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2024. Kathy was an animal lover; with a special love for horses, who never missed an opportunity to rescue and love an animal in need. As a child she dreamed of having horses and she finally realized that dream when she bought her farm in Gobles....

Jan 31, 2024

Esther Mae Arndt Godfrey, 101 years old died peacefully on January 31st, 2024, at the Allegan Medical Care Community, Allegan Michigan

She was born to Jacob and Katie Goodman Arndt early on November 17th, 1922 and was raised on a farm in Monterey Center, Michigan. Esther was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Hopkins, Michigan....

Jan 30, 2024

Gary Otis Replogle, born on February 15, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on January 30, 2024, in Allegan, MI. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Gary's warmth and passion for life left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Gary honorably served...

Jan 27, 2024

Dorothy 'Dottie' Jean Leech, 72, died January 27th, 2024, at the Medilodge of Westwood in Kalamazoo, MI.  Dottie was the middle child of James and Peggy Leech of Allegan, MI.

Dottie grew up on her parent's farm (Blueberry Pine Farm) in Cheshire township.  She attended Allegan Public Schools' Special Education Program, as well as participating in the...

Jan 25, 2024

Helen Briggs passed peacefully surrounded by her family on January 25, 2024. She was born to Joseph and Julia (Szabo) Agardy on June 25, 1934, in Fehérgyarmat, Hungary. Helen arrived in America at Ellis Island aboard the S.S. Europa on October 20, 1938. She grew up in southwest Detroit, Michigan, and attended Western High School. While in school, she...