Ronald Owen Blake
Nov 30, 2023
Ronald Owen Blake, known affectionately as Ronald to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 70. Born on October 9, 1953, in La Grange, Indiana, to the late Robert and Geraldine (Simpson) Blake, Ronald was a man of gentle spirit and kind heart whose presence brought comfort and...
Norman Bruce Pierson
Nov 27, 2023
Norman Bruce Pierson was born on April 22, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Neil & Lillian Pierson. Norm was the oldest of 4 boys (brothers Wrex, Thomas, and James). Norm attended Western Michigan University for his undergraduate degree in music education. While there, he met Margaret on East Campus in a course called Human Growth and Development. They...
Joan Marie (Aernouts) Heslinga
Nov 12, 2023
Joan Marie Heslinga, 76 of Hopkins, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her home. Born September 1, 1947, in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and May (Rose) Aernouts and the wife of Alan Heslinga. Joan loved her family and was devoted to them, providing a loving and welcoming home. ...
Bruce W. Kolhoff
Nov 8, 2023
Bruce W. Kolhoff passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 90.
Mr. Kolhoff was born September 30, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Cyril and Lillie (Cross) Kolhoff.
He was a resident of Allegan most of his life. After graduating from Allegan High School, he went...
Marcia Ann (Lampen) Beltman
Nov 5, 2023
Marcia Ann Beltman, 83, of Hopkins, MI passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her home with family at her side. Born January 23, 1940 in Zeeland, MI, she was the daughter of the late Arthur James and Ann (Jaarda) Lampen. Marcia was the widow of the late Leonard Jay Beltman who preceded her in death in 2018 after...
Arthur Joe Henry
Nov 4, 2023
Arthur Joe Henry, 67 of Watson Township, Michigan, passed away November 4, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born July 16, 1956, in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Paula (White) Henry and the husband of Joy (Brenner) Henry.
Arthur served honorably in the United States Navy and carried the lessons of...
Earl Edward Calkins
Oct 30, 2023
Earl Edward Calkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, in Grand Rapids, MI. Born on December 16, 1938, in Hopkins, MI, he was the son of the late James and Mae (Nichols) Calkins and husband of Kathleen Jean (Lanting) Calkins. Earl was a proud graduate of Hopkins High School. After graduation,...
Stanley Nelson Mckenney, Sr.
Oct 26, 2023
Stanley Nelson McKenney, Sr, 86 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at home. He was born March 15, 1937, in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan to Robert Raymond McKenney and Annie May Near McKenney. He was married to Delores Marie McCullough on May 16, 1956. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2008. Together...
Carolyn "Lyn" S. (Girtman) Kingsbury
Oct 21, 2023
Carolyn S. Kingsbury, affectionately known as Lyn, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Otsego, Michigan with her loving husband by her side. Born on May 30, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, Lyn's life was an embodiment of faith, spirit, and passion, leaving an indelible mark on every life she touched. She was the daughter of the...
Courtney Larry Creviston, Iii
Oct 19, 2023
Courtney Larry Creviston, III, 79 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on October 19, 2023 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan, Michigan. Born March 1, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy (Chittum) Smith.
After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School, Courtney served in the United States Air Force. Upon his...
Tracy Sue (Allen) Boynton
Oct 15, 2023
Tracy Sue Boynton, 53 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born November 17, 1969, in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lyle Sr. and Maxine (Ater) Allen and the wife of Richard Boynton, who survives. She was the loving sister to Wayne (Dawn) Allen and...
Ruby Beatrice Gendron
Oct 13, 2023
Ruby Beatrice Gendron, 95 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born April 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Richmond) Gendron. After high school, Ruby attended Bible College in a four-year program, graduated with honors, and then moved to Florida where she was a teacher...
Dr. Laurence Lagattuta
Oct 13, 2023
Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta, "Larry," passed away on October 13, 2023 at the age of 93. He stayed on the planet much longer than any of his family expected. We can only chalk it up to the fact that he was a very happy man in spite of his grumblings about the nuisance of aging. He was happily married...
Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman
Oct 11, 2023
Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman, 92 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Golden Orchards in Fennville, Michigan. Born December 10, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late James and Helen (Hornketh) Flowers. She graduated high school in Philadelphia in 1948. Went on and graduated in 1951 from the Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing...
Richard Leroy Conklin
Oct 10, 2023
Richard Leroy Conklin, 76, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born November 8, 1946 in Gladwin County, MI, he was the son of the late Roscoe Eugene and Virgiline Ruth (Erway) Conklin and was the husband of Peggy Ann (Dillon) Conklin. Richard had worked for fifty-three years as a Lineman...
Matthew Paul Watkins
Oct 10, 2023
Matthew Paul "Matt" Watkins, age 27, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born July 10, 1996 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of Jeffrey Watkins and Barbara (Watkins) Butler.
Matt graduated from Allegan High School in 2014 and enjoyed his career at Thermotron. In 2018, he married the love of his life,...
Edward Allen Sandahl
Oct 7, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Allen Sandahl, who left us on October 7, 2023, at the age of 62. Ed was born on February 27, 1961, in Allegan, Michigan, to Wilfred and Marian Dunfield Sandahl.
Ed was a man of remarkable talent and versatility, whose passions illuminated the lives of...
Merle Russell Stone
Oct 7, 2023
Merle Russell Stone of Hopkins passed away on October 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Merle was born July 7, 1948 in Allegan, Michigan.
He spent his formative years in the Wayland area and graduated from Wayland school in 1966. He was married to the love of his life Patrica (Mayrand). Merle and Pat...
Marilyn Deen (Buys) Kent
Oct 2, 2023
Marilyn Deen Kent, a loving and generous woman whose faith guided her throughout her life, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2023, in Allegan, MI. Born on February 25, 1935, in Martin Township, MI, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Dena (Marcusse) Buys, and the wife of the late Kenneth...
Norman Raymond Smith
Sep 24, 2023
Norman Raymond Smith, affectionately known as "Norm", passed away at the age of 59 in a motorcycle accident on September 24, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on March 29, 1964, in Allegan, Michigan. A graduate of Allegan Public Schools, Norm was an accomplished woodworker and landscaper, showcasing his handy skills and creativity. His passion, hard work, discipline, and dedication...
