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Kenneth  W. Hendrixson

Kenneth W. Hendrixson

Feb 27, 2005

Kenneth W. Hendrixson, 90 of Hopkins, died Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Mr.Hendrixson was born May 5, 1914 in Union, Montana, the son of Levi and Gertie (Gregory) Hendrixson. He was farmer all his life. Surviving are 2 daughters, Betty Schneider and Martha Snyder both of Allegan; 3 sisters-in-law, Lorna & Roger Douglas, Janet & Leon Perkins,...

Dorothy  M. Thompson

Dorothy M. Thompson

Feb 26, 2005

Dorothy M. Thompson, 82 of Allegan, died Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Mrs. Thompson was born June 27, 1922 in Otsego, MI the daughter of Dorr and Lulu (Bronson) Wiley. Her family was very important to her and she was a great mom and loving grandmother. She is survived by her companion of many years, Ben Arlington,...

Joseph E. Vander Veen

Joseph E. Vander Veen

Feb 24, 2005

View Photo Tribute Allegan, MI, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, February 24, 2005 at his home. Mr. Vander Veen was born September 22, 1927 in New Era, MI, the son of Cornelius and Jennie (Heykoop) Vander Veen. He was a 1945 graduate of Shelby High School. He graduated from Muskegon Junior College and Worsham College of Mortuary Science...

David Wayne Christopher Lee Thierwechter

David Wayne Christopher Lee Thierwechter

Feb 14, 2005

David Wayne Christopher Lee Thierwechter, Allegan, MI went to be with his Lord, Monday, February 14, 2005 in Battle Creek, MI. David was born September 8, 1969 in New York, NY the son of Lou and Barbara Thierwechter. David was a very special, gentle and caring person with a big heart who was loved and respected by many. He worked...

Robert  Edward Washburn

Robert Edward Washburn

Feb 12, 2005

Robert E.Washburn, Hopkins, died Saturday, February 12, 2005 at his home. Mr. Washburn was born April 26, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Vern & Bernice (Spahn) Washburn. Bob graduated from Hopkins High School, Class of 1948. On August 29, 1961 he married Ethel Miller who survives. He was a life member of the Hopkins Community Reformed Church,...

Clayton Nielsen

Clayton Nielsen

Feb 11, 2005

Clayton, "Dane" Nielsen, Allegan, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Mr. Nielsen was born April 22, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Christian & Iva (Christensen) Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II, and was an active member of the American Legion Oscar Briggs Post #...

Martha Hyslop

Martha Hyslop

Feb 8, 2005

Allegan, MI, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Hyslop was born February 2, 1911 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Dr. Albert J. and Emily (Sieg) Prescott. The family soon moved to Old Mission, MI, where Martha grew up. She attended secretarial school in Chicago and returned to work at the State Hospital in Traverse City, where...

Dolores  Mae Smythe

Dolores Mae Smythe

Feb 5, 2005

age 87, of Allegan, MI, died Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Smythe was born August 9, 1917 in Roslyn, SD, the daughter of Carl Odell and Clara C.(Stave) Olson. Mrs. Smythe loved the Lord, and singing, and was always active in her church. She also enjoyed family gatherings and often prepared special Norwegian...

Albert  W. Grimm

Albert W. Grimm

Feb 2, 2005

Monterey Twp., Allegan, MI, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at his home. Mr. Grimm was born April 24, 1951 in Plainwell, the son of Fredrick and Isabell (Sutton) Grimm. He had been employed at Hamilton Dog Life for more than 8 years. Surviving are his wife, Joan; 2 sons, Chad and Kalyn Grimm and Troy and April Grimm, all of...

Armond  "Armie" Blain

Armond "Armie" Blain

Feb 2, 2005

Hopkins, MI, was called to Heaven Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Mr. Blain was born July 15, 1917 in Byron Center, the son of John & Jessie (Rackett) Blain. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hopkins. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII, and was a life-member of Hopkins V.F.W. Post...

Edna  L. Mcgrew

Edna L. Mcgrew

Jan 29, 2005

Edna L.McGrew, of Allegan, died Saturday, January 29, 2005, surrounded by family at the home of her niece. Miss McGrew was born February 2, 1912 in Cadet, MO, the daughter of Frank & Celia (Garlock) McGrew. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Allegan and was active in the church Guild. She also attended the Burnips United...

Ann  M. Folkersma

Ann M. Folkersma

Jan 29, 2005

Otsego Twp., Michigan, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Folkersma was born January 18, 1923 in Otsego, the daughter of Milan and Margaret (Pritchard) Stark. Surviving is 1 son, David , of Otsego Twp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil, in 2001. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at...

Clifford  W. Mudget

Clifford W. Mudget

Jan 28, 2005

Aged 65, of Wayland Twp., MI, died Friday, January 28, 2005 at his home. Mr. Mudget was born January 7, 1940 in Wayland Twp., the son of LaRue and Gladys (Smith) Mudget. Surviving are his wife, Judy (Flietstra); 3 children, Roland (Heidi) Mudget of Wayland, Mike Frost, and Duane Mohr, both of Grand Rapids; 5 grandchildren, Curtis, McKenzie, Alisha, Clifford,...

Dianna  L. Bittner

Dianna L. Bittner

Jan 25, 2005

Holland, MI, formerly of Allegan, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Dianna was born June 18, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Rex and Mavis (Hagerman) Querbach. She was a member of the Parkside Bible Church in Holland and had previously been a member of the First Baptist Church in Allegan, where she was...

William  L. Schell,  Sr

William L. Schell, Sr

Jan 20, 2005

William L. Schell, Sr., 87 of Allegan, died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at his home. Mr. Schell was born February 17, 1917 in Lum, MI the daughter of Almond & Hazel Schell. He had been a member of the Eagles since 1945. Surviving are 4 children, Alma & Don Ploof of Allegan, Bill Schell of Memphis, TN, Jess & Julie...

Betty  E. Armstrong

Betty E. Armstrong

Jan 20, 2005

Allegan, MI, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Armstrong was born May 4, 1925 in Allegan, the daughter of Karl and Christine (Brower) Germain. She had been a life-long resident of Allegan and had been employed by the Allegan County News and Rockwell, before turning her attentions to raising a family. Her favorite pastimes were gardening...

Theodore  B. Adams

Theodore B. Adams

Jan 16, 2005

Trowbridge Twp., Allegan, MI, died Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Adams was born August 29, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the son of David, Sr. and Aristine (Griffith) Adams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He lived for his children and grandchildren and his life was about sacrifice for others. Surviving are his wife, Shirley;...

Arthur  William Henry  Jr.

Arthur William Henry Jr.

Jan 15, 2005

Arthur W. Henry, 73 of Allegan, died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at his home. Mr. Henry was born May 28, 1931 in Ohio the son of Arthur and Doris (Cole) Henry, Sr. He was a farmer and had served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He had been a member of the Hopkins VFW Post #7571...

Jeanette  S. Anderson

Jeanette S. Anderson

Jan 15, 2005

ANDERSON, Jeanette S. of Allegan, Michigan, died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born September 14, 1921 and raised in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Wilbur and Myrtle (Woodford) Smith. As a child, she traveled the states with her family, selling law books, which began her life-long love of travel and books. She graduated...

Miriam  P. Cook

Miriam P. Cook

Jan 9, 2005

Miriam P. Cook, age 79, of Allegan, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, January 9, 2005 while in Florida. Miriam was born April 27, 1925, in Allegan, MI the second daughter of Harry and Ann (Miller) Pickitt. She married Boone Cook in 1947 and he preceded her to Heaven in 1969. Miriam faithfully used her gift...

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