Bernard Selby
Sep 29, 2008
Salem Twp., Michigan, died Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland. Mr. Selby was born August 26, 1935 in Salem Twp., the son of Ben and Josephine (Kelso) Selby. He had farmed in Salem Twp. all of his life. Surviving are three brothers and 1 sister, Bob Selby, Tom Selby, Lee Selby and Ruthann (Jerry) Schricker,...
Letty Sue Wheeler
Sep 27, 2008
Monterey Twp., Allegan, MI, died Saturday, September 27, 2008. Letty was born December 21, 1958 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Ethel (Payne) McFadyen. She had served in the U.S. Army. She loved riding bikes and was the chapter director of Women on Wheels. She was previously employed at Transway Inc. in Holland and currently employed at P.J....
Ivah B. Smith
Sep 25, 2008
SMITH, Ivah B. Allegan, MI, formerly of Alamo and Pharr, Texas, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at the Life Care Center of Plainwell. Ivah was born October 11, 1913 in Allegan, the daughter of William and Bertha (Lindsley) Reynolds. She lived in Allegan, Hopkins, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, retiring in Alamo, TX. Surviving are 1 daughter, Betty (Chet) Reimink...
Elna B (Schwant) Krumm
Sep 22, 2008
Monterey Twp., MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, September 22, 2008. Mrs. Krumm was born November 3, 1917 in Wheaton, KS, the oldest daughter of Fred and Freda (Graf) Schwant. She grew up in South Dakota and had served as an Army flight nurse during WWII. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran...
Lindsay K. Moore
Sep 18, 2008
of Texas and Ohio, was received into the arms of her Saviour, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Lindsay was born October 6, 1980, in Indianapolis, the daughter of April and David Moore. Lindsay was an inspiration of courage, strength and unconditional love to the many lives she touched. She enjoyed life's simple pleasures, such as music, road trips...
Ernest J. Brower
Sep 14, 2008
was a oil field worker, roller rink manager, bridge builder, and furniture maker, but the title he was most proud of was family man. Whether it was traveling to national landmarks and tourist attractions with his family, or carefully selecting, then wrapping birthday and Christmas presents for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Ernest was happiest with family nearby. He...
Earl Jordan
Sep 13, 2008
Allegan, formerly of Indiana and Kentucky, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 in Plainwell. Mr. Jordan was born July 19, 1929 in Three Prong, Kentucky, the son of John and Lucy Jordan. Surviving are 1 half-brother, John and Bertha McCoy of Holland, his 2 half-sisters, Betty and Gary Bronson of Allegan and Mary and Ernest Creekmore of Arkansas, 1 step-sister, Gracie...
Louise Davis
Sep 13, 2008
Allegan, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Metron of Allegan. Mrs. Davis was born December 15, 1909 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Cleam and Eleanor (Freeman) Dungey. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 1984. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 1 pm at Lindsley Cemetery, Cheshire Twp. Pastors...
Ellen Elaine Caris
Sep 11, 2008
Allegan, died Thursday, September 11, 2008 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Caris was born May 6, 1931 in Plainwell, the daughter of Leon and Nellie (Sliter) Hofacker. Surviving are her 2 children, Dan Earle and Darlene and Richard Krotz all of Allegan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Earle. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 11 am...
Mickey Cochran
Sep 9, 2008
Allegan, MI, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at his home. Mr. Cochran was born August 27, 1935 in Humphrey, Arkansas, the son of Clifton and Sena (Crowder) Cochran. Mickey retired from Fisher Body in Kalamazoo after 29 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting deer. Surviving are his wife, Barb, 5 children, Lorrey and Bob Michela of Jackson,...
Ralph W. O'Neil Jr.
Sep 7, 2008
Cheshire Twp., Allegan, MI, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. O'Neil was born September 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Ralph W. Sr. and Elizabeth (Clemons) O'Neil. He had served in the National Guard for several years and was pastor of the God-Kind of Faith Ministry. Surviving are his wife, Dawn (McGinnis); 8...
Ardis Fay Woolf
Sep 6, 2008
Allegan, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Woolf was born April 1, 1933 in Avon, South Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Schultz) Boese. Ardis graduated from Saginaw High School and Grand Rapids Bible and Music College. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Allegan for over 60 years....
Clifford L. Pollard Jr.
Sep 4, 2008
Leighton Twp., MI, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Heartland Crestview Nursing Home in Wyoming, MI. Mr. Pollard was born November 4, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clifford L. Sr. and Dorothy (Dowell) Pollard. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII on the submarine, U.S.S. Haddo. He had owned and operated Pollard Motors in...
Patricia Ann Simmons
Sep 3, 2008
Hopkins, MI, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Simmons was born June 24, 1931 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Horace and Ruby (DeLong) Elliott. Pat graduated from Hopkins High School in 1949, and from Albright College in Battle Creek, with an Accounting Degree. She worked for Reynolds Metals in Grand Rapids for several years,...
Lue "Teeger" Luedecking
Aug 28, 2008
Allegan, MI, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 at Bronson's Trauma Care Unit after injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Aug. 27. Lue was born Dec. 20, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the son of Beno and Laverne Luedecking. He was a robot welder at Benteler Automotive in Galesburg. He served in the U.S. Army for 6 years. He loved...
Stanley L. Neal
Aug 22, 2008
Allegan, MI, died Friday, August 22, 2008 in Kalamazoo. Stan was born July 2, 1933 in Kalamazoo, the son of Stanley W. and Thelma (Miller) Neal. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and the Marines. He graduated from Plainwell High School, Class of 1952. and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Allegan. He...
Bernice El
Aug 22, 2008
Allegan, MI, died Friday, August 22, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. El was born November 7, 1929 in Charleston, MO, the daughter of Samuel and Geneva (Mays) Jones. She was a member of Grace Temple Church in Allegan. Surviving are 6 children, Ernest Locke, Lillie and Tobias Simmons, Tony and Annette El, Tommy and Linda El, Mary...
Sharon M (Danz) Florian
Aug 9, 2008
of Hopkins, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Florian was born November 25, 1943, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Hotchkiss) Danz. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Watson. Surviving are her husband, Ron, 5 chirldren; Richard and Kelley of Wayland, David and Tina of Willis, Joann and Matt...
Helen H. Kurrasch
Aug 5, 2008
Allegan, formerly of Lake Orion, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at her daughter's home. Helen was born June 19, 1929 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the daughter of Benedict and Emy (Chappuis) Welte. She graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and she received her Master's Degree in Art History from Wayne State. Helen was a Professor...
Leroy "Bud" Krotz
Aug 3, 2008
Watson Twp., Allegan, MI, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland. Mr. Krotz was born Sept. 24, 1921 in Allegan, the son of Otto and Helen (Breski) Krotz. He was an Allegan High School graduate, class of 1942 and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; 1 daughter, Melissa and Mike...
