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Clayton  G. Johnson

Clayton G. Johnson

Dec 22, 2005

Allegan, MI, fomeraly of Parchment, died Thursday, December 22, 2005 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born April 1, 1917 in Muskegon, MI, the son of George and Goldie (LaGesse) Johnson. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and attended the University of Michigan. He lived in Parchment most of his life and owned Parchment Dry Cleaners for...

Andrew  Carl Stegeman

Andrew Carl Stegeman

Dec 20, 2005

Hopkins Twp., MI, passed away peacefully at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility, Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Mr. Stegeman was born November 25, 1916 in Allegan, the son of Charles B. and Florence I. (Raber) Stegeman. During the summers, in the 1970's, he had trained horses and worked the carriage tours in Mackinaw Island.. He was a lifetime farmer, horse...

Tristin And Trace Commissaris

Tristin And Trace Commissaris

Dec 19, 2005

Allegan, MI, infant sons of James and Jamie (Pensinger) Commissaris went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 18, 2005. Surviving along with his parents are 2 brothers, Trevor, and surviving triplet, Tarver; Grandparents, Jim and Jacque Commissaris, Linda Commissaris, Sally Barber, and Jim and Deanne Pensinger; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m....

Vivian  E. (Gowens)  Felts

Vivian E. (Gowens) Felts

Dec 15, 2005

Allegan, MI, died Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Metron of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Felts was born December 4, 1912 in Allegan, the daughter of Willard and Christine (Maxwell) Chandler. She had been employed for 10 years with the Allegan County F.I.A. Surviving are 4 children, Ron Gowens of Kalamazoo, Gloria (Thomas) Younger of Allegan, David Gowens of Allegan, and Karen (Cornell)...

Robert  James Clawson

Robert James Clawson

Dec 8, 2005

Robert J. Clawson, 55 of Allegan, died Thursday, December 8, 2005 at his home. Robert was born August 25, 1950 in Allegan, MI the son of Ernest and Laura (Dunklee) Clawson. Surviving are 1 brother, Donald & Delores Clawson of Plainwell; 1 sister, Norma & Robert Thompson of Benson, AZ; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews; best...

Terressa  Jane Vote

Terressa Jane Vote

Dec 7, 2005

Terressa J. Vote, Allegan, died peacefully Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Vote was born August 15, 1912 in Bravo, Michigan, the daughter of James L. & Julia A. Thorp Boylan. On October 26, 1929 she married Harold Turner Vote who preceded her in death. She was a loving and much loved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother....

Andrew Mays

Andrew Mays

Dec 6, 2005

Hopkins, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at his home. Mr. Mays was born December 7, 1921 in Lee County, KY, the son of Samuel and Josephine (Townsend) Mays. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WWII, and had worked at Arnsman Equipment for more than 20 years. Surviving are his devoted wife of 56...

Dorothy  Mae Beach

Dorothy Mae Beach

Dec 5, 2005

Fennville, MI, died Monday, December 5, 2005 at the Holland Community Hospital. Mrs. Beach was born February 23, 1925 in Orlando, FL, the daughter of Joseph and Mae (Harold) Hurst. Surviving are 3 children, Nyoka and Daniel Martinez and Leo and Pamela Beach, all of Fennville, and Nanette O'Brien of Holland; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren. She...

Lulu  Maxine (Commans)  Murray

Lulu Maxine (Commans) Murray

Dec 2, 2005

Lulu M. (Commans) Murray of Yuma, AZ, formerly of Allegan, passed away Friday, December 2, 2005 in Yuma. Mrs. Murray was born November 16, 1914 in Monterey Township, MI the daughter of Leroy and Bertha Grace (Feltenbarger) Navis. Surviving are 3 children, Dale (Patricia) Commans of Allegan, Carroll (Claudia) Commans of Ocala, FL, Karen (Alan) Hieserich of Vinton, LA; 6...

Matthew  W. Thomson

Matthew W. Thomson

Dec 1, 2005

Cheshire Twp., Allegan, MI, died Thursday, December 1, 2005 at Borgess-Pipp Health Center, Plainwell. Matthew was born November 3, 1970 in Allegan, the son of Robert and Dianne (Smith) Thomson. He had been employed at Marshall Plastics in Martin for 15 years and loved his wife and children. Surviving are his wife, Heather (Hammer); 2 children, Joshua and Caitlynn; father,...

Virginia  Jane Thompson

Virginia Jane Thompson

Nov 29, 2005

Allegan, Michigan, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Thompson was born February 19, 1934 in Grand Junction, MI, the daughter of Charles and Barbara (Lung) Tyler. She enjoyed her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are 4 children, Ginger and Steve McNees of Sherman, TX, Leo and Susan Bloom of Allegan, James and...

Maxine  Marie Truax

Maxine Marie Truax

Nov 29, 2005

Allegan, MI, formerly of Wayland, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Mrs. Truax was born March 30, 1921 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Asa and Addie (Brimingstoll) Mudgett. She had been employed at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland for 10 years. Surviving are 2 children, Robert and Diana Truax of Hopkins and Vickie Truax and...

Ernest  D. Thompson

Ernest D. Thompson

Nov 28, 2005

Trowbridge Twp., Allegan, MI, died Monday, November 28, 2005 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born January 4, 1931 in Lee Twp., the son of Oscar and Donna (Armstrong) Thompson. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served during the Korean War. He had been employed at General Motors in Grand Rapids for more than...

Linda  D. Simmons

Linda D. Simmons

Nov 28, 2005

Hopkins, MI, died Monday, November 28, 2005 at her home. Linda was born September 3, 1950 in Dowagiac, MI, the daughter of Robert V. and Janice M. (Townsend) Wilson. Linda had a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. Surviving are 2 children, Richard and Lonny; 2 granddaughters; special friends, Crystal Parker and Doreen Paul. She was preceded in...

Robert  D. Vandermeer

Robert D. Vandermeer

Nov 27, 2005

Allegan, MI, died Sunday, November 27, 2005 at his home. Bob was born July 9, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Robert and Judy (Alles) VanderMeer. He was a graduate of Allegan High School, class of 1981 and had attended Bob Jones Univ. in Greenville, SC for 2 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and...

Edna  L. Wallis

Edna L. Wallis

Nov 21, 2005

Jackson, MI, formerly of Allegan, passed away Monday, November 21, 2005 at Countryside Grande in Jackson. Mrs. Wallis was born July 6, 1913 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Albert and Marie (Hulne) Miller. She was united in marriage to Paul Wallis in 1933 and together they raised four children and were active members of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church,...

Anna  Lucille Rininger

Anna Lucille Rininger

Nov 20, 2005

Anna L. Rininger, 91 of Allegan, died Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Rininger was born May 5, 1914 in Lapeer County, MI the daughter of Raymond and Rea (Mowatt) Crankshaw. She was a member of the First Church of God, Allegan. Surviving are 5 children, Roger of Allegan, Morris (Loretta) of Buffalo, MN,...

Thomas  R. Owen

Thomas R. Owen

Nov 19, 2005

Thomas R. Owen, 73 of Allegan, died Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Tom was born July 27,1932 in Allegan, MI the son of Leonard and Myrtle (Huff) Owen. Surviving are his wife Nellie (Perkins); 4 children, James, Cynthia & Keith VanDam, Tom & Donna, and Rex all of Allegan; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Janice...

Ethel  L. Martindale

Ethel L. Martindale

Nov 17, 2005

Ethel L. Martindale, 82 of Allegan, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Mrs. Martindale was born June 18, 1923 in Allegan, MI the daughter of Denie and Jessie (Robinson) Warner. She was a member of Allegan Bible Church, Otsego VFW Post 3030 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Ladies Relief Corp. Surviving are 3 daughters, Laura & Robert Dalrymple...

Russell  W. Koenig,  Sr

Russell W. Koenig, Sr

Nov 14, 2005

Allegan Twp., MI, died Monday, November 14, 2005 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Koenig was born August 4, 1928 in Lancaster, PA, the son of Lucas and Edna (Keil) Koenig. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Air Force, was a member of the D.A.V. and the Hopkins V.F.W. Post #7571. He had been employed at...

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