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Vernon  Leroy Wilson

Vernon Leroy Wilson

Jan 15, 2009

Pullman, MI, died Thursday, January 15, 2009. Mr. Wilson was born November 3, 1967 in Douglas, MI, the son of Harold and Bobbie Jo (Miller) Wilson. Surviving are 3 children, Jessica, Joshua and Nicholas Wilson, all of Pullman; 3 grandchildren; his mother, Bobbie Jo Borgman; 4 brothers, Paul, Harold, Jimmy and Benjamin Wilson; 2 sisters, Eva Martin and Melissa Middlecamp...

Reva  N. Hayes

Reva N. Hayes

Jan 12, 2009

Allegan, died Monday January 12, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Hayes was born October 1, 1923, in Allegan, the daughter of Walter and Nina (Bigelow) Bussey. Reva graduated from Allegan High School in 1941. She was a Postal Clerk at the Post office in Allegan for 20 years, retiring in the early 70's. Surviving are her husband, Willard, her daughter...

Sheila  Faye Pifer

Sheila Faye Pifer

Jan 12, 2009

Allegan, MI, died Monday, January 12, 2009 at her home. Sheila was born June 2, 1951 in Warren, MI, the daughter of John W. and Mary E. (Seals) Turner. She had been employed at Perrigo's for 10 years. Surviving are her husband, Jerry; 6 children, Melissa and Dan O'Connell of Holland, Russell Longcore of Georgia, Michelle Pifer of Florida, Paula...

Irene  J. Oetman

Irene J. Oetman

Jan 11, 2009

Allegan, died Sunday, January 11, 2009, at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Mrs. Oetman was born December 2, 1925, in Otsego, the daughter of Martin and Nellie (Kok) Boerman. Surviving are her 3 children, Ron Oetman of Grand Rapids, David and Sandy Oetman and Diane and Daniel Groh all of Allegan, 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Orvil...

Helen  E. Cassetto

Helen E. Cassetto

Jan 9, 2009

of Allegan, died Friday, January 9, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Cassetto was born November 8, 1921 in Verona, IL, the daughter of John and Mary (Hobberstadt) Severson. On Novemebr 22, 1947, Helen married Joseph Cassetto, who survivies. Helen was a LPN and worked for Morris Hospital in Morris IL in her younger days. She was a life...

Delta  Mae Perry

Delta Mae Perry

Jan 9, 2009

of Grand Rapids, formerly of Newberry, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2009, at Beacon Hill at Eastgate in Grand Rapids. Delta was born January 1, 1914 in Laketon, Michigan, the daughter of William and Ada (French) Ney. She was a graduate of Newberry High School and worked for the Newberry State Hospital for 30 years as...

Richard  G. Vanhorn  Ii

Richard G. Vanhorn Ii

Jan 8, 2009

of Allegan, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mr. VanHorn was born August 4, 1970 in Allegan, the son of Richard and Bonnie (Page) VanHorn. Rich graduated from Allegan High School in 1989. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served 5 years including Desert Storm. He worked for Perrigo Co. in Allegan...

Norma (Perry)  Rich

Norma (Perry) Rich

Jan 6, 2009

of Grand Rapids, formerly of Dorr, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Rich was born August 16, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Winter) Perry. Surviving are 2 sons, Roger and Kim Rich of Dorr and Dale and Kim Rich of Colorado; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bud and...

Robin  Lynn Lowman

Robin Lynn Lowman

Jan 4, 2009

of Allegan, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her home. Robin was born August 16, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ray and Karen (Owens) Lowman II. Robin graduated from Gobles High School in 1984, she had worked in the Allegan area as a hair stylist for over 25 years, most recently with Class Act in Allegan. She loved to...

James  A. Dutton

James A. Dutton

Jan 3, 2009

Plainwell, MI, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at his home. James was born May 4, 1981 in Allegan, the son of Wilbur Patton and Dorothy Dutton. He enjoyed bowling and NASCAR and had won 15 trophies in bowling. Surviving are his mom and stepdad, Dorothy Dutton and Raymond Jordan; dad, Wilbur Patton and stepmother, Janet Patton; grandmother, Lovetta Pattan; stepbrother,...

Herman  A. Templin

Herman A. Templin

Dec 30, 2008

Allegan, MI, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Templin was born November 21, 1934 in Lansing, the son of August and Bertha (Smith) Templin. He was a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School and had attended the First Baptist Church in Allegan. He was an avid fisherman and had owned and operated Templin Sunset Lanes...

Bertha Holmes

Bertha Holmes

Dec 29, 2008

aged 88 of Wayland, MI, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 29, 2008. Mae was born Jan. 18, 1920 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Christine (Ferguson) Hedrick. Throughout her life, Mae was the care giver of the family, providing a home to all that needed one. Surviving are 4 grandsons; 13 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren and...

Gary  S. Way

Gary S. Way

Dec 27, 2008

Gary Sherman Way was born to Sherman Ward and Esther Irma (Vonsee) Way on February 10, 1938. He arrived in his heavenly home December 27, 2008. Present with his Lord and Savior he loved so much. Gary was saved at the age of 23 in Fairfield, Illinois. He had a great desire to study God's word and in return share...

Paul  E. Hooker

Paul E. Hooker

Dec 22, 2008

Heath Twp., Allegan, MI, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at his home. Mr. Hooker was born October 5, 1937 in Grand Rapids, the son of Louis and June (Hunt) Hooker. He had been a truck driver for 20 years and loved the outdoors and fishing and hunting. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Pamela (Crawford); 3 children, David (Cindy)...

Alice  E. Smalla

Alice E. Smalla

Dec 21, 2008

Allegan Twp., MI, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Mrs. Smalla was born Oct. 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Kazmier and Valeria (Gasunas) Petroshus. She was a 1947 graduate of Allegan High School. She was a life member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and past president of the Altar Society. She...

Julia Maly

Julia Maly

Dec 19, 2008

of Portage, formerly of Allegan, died Friday, December 19, 2008 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Maly was born November 30, 1917, in Allegan, the daughter of Stevan and Agnes (Donat) Herpst. On November 7, 1942 in Chicago, Julia married Joseph Maly, who preceded her in death in 1987. Julia was a member of Pine Island Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo....

Jean  E. Nelson

Jean E. Nelson

Dec 17, 2008

Allegan, died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Nelson was born January 28, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Waight) Perret. On April 21, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Jean married Fredrick Nelson who survivies. Also surviving are her 2 children, Carol and Joseph Wuis of Allegan and Fred W. "Fritz" and JoDee Nelson...

Cheryl  Rae (Stone)  Taylor

Cheryl Rae (Stone) Taylor

Dec 17, 2008

Hopkins, MI, died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Cheryl was born January 23, 1955 in Allegan, the daughter of Darl E. and Patricia (Mayrand) Stone. She was a 1973 graduate of Hopkins High School and had been employed at Harding's Market in Wayland for 8 years, retiring in 2005. Surviving are her husband, David; 1 son,...

Marion  E. Smith

Marion E. Smith

Dec 13, 2008

Allegan Twp., MI, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Smith was born October 1, 1922 in Allegan, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Connor) Thompson. She was a graduate of Allegan High School, class of 1941. Surviving are her husband, Walter; 5 children, Tom and Connie Smith of Allegan, Russell and Rose Smith of Zeeland, Mike Smith,...

Sarah  Lacey Hall

Sarah Lacey Hall

Dec 13, 2008

Allegan, MI, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at her home. Sarah was born February 21, 1990 in Grand Rapids. Surviving are her son, Alexander Julian; mother, Stephanie (Robert) Comer of Hopkins; 1 brother and 1 sister, Joe Hall and Carrie Pease, and Melodie Hall, grandmother, Phoebe Hall; 1 aunt, Jennifer and Dennis Taylor and 1 uncle, Kevin Hall, all of...

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