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Marcia Ann (Lampen)  Beltman

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kira Danelle (Knobloch)  Hensley

Kira Danelle (Knobloch) Hensley

Sep 19, 2023

Kira Danelle (Knobloch) Hensley, 61 of Hopkins, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Born October 27, 1961 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Knobloch and Audrey Shann and leaves behind her stepmother, Patricia Knobloch.  Kira truly embodied what it meant to put the Lord first...

Annabelle Elaine (Crowell)  Samuelson

Annabelle Elaine (Crowell) Samuelson

Sep 16, 2023

Annabelle was born in Bloomingdale Michigan, the daughter of John Delbert and Cora Blaine Wright Crowell.  Her family moved to Allegan when she was five and it remained her home the rest of her life.  Her family joined the First Baptist Church of Allegan and she remained an active member her whole life.  It was there she met her...

Phyllis Lucille (Belden)  Thomas

Phyllis Lucille (Belden) Thomas

Sep 12, 2023

Phyllis Lucille (Belden) Thomas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 at her home. Born on January 4, 1934, in Dorr, Michigan, Phyllis lived a life marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity.

Phyllis, known for her strong work ethic and commitment to her community, worked at Allegan Tubular and...

Tanya Lynn (Waddell)  Kaylor

Tanya Lynn (Waddell) Kaylor

Sep 11, 2023

As her loved ones can attest, Tanya Kaylor understood the secret to a life well lived.  She was a source of quiet strength even in the most difficult of times.  A proud wife and mother, Tanya loved watching her family tree grow to include many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was well known for her solid work ethic and...

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