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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Bruce Paul Girke
Jan 6, 2005
Allegan Twp., Michigan, died Thursday, January 6, 2005 at his home. Mr. Girke was born August 31, 1940 in Allegan, the son of Paul and Dorothy (Bishop) Girke. He was a loving dad and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are 5 children, David Girke and Doug (Sharon) Girke, of Allegan, Quentin (Julie) Girke of Greenville, Janet Girke of Oregon, and...
Russell R. Sinkler
Jan 5, 2005
Russell R. Sinkler age 82 of White Cloud, died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Mr. Sinkler was born July 28, 1922 in Otsego, MI the son of Thomas and Jessie (Nichols) Sinkler.He enjoyed tinkering with engines, hunting, camping and was an avid fisherman. He was naturally inclined musically and loved to play the fiddle and the harmonica....
Albert W. Nowakowski
Jan 4, 2005
Albert W. Nowakowski, 91 of Monterey Township, Allegan died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Nowakowski was born April 22, 1913 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Anthony and Pauline (Miller) Nowakowski. He was a farmer and had lived in Monterey Township for 89 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie in...
Gerald L. Timmerman
Jan 3, 2005
Allegan, MI, died Monday, January 3, 2005 at Metron of Allegan. Mr. Timmerman was born November 1, 1923 in Hamilton, MI, the son of George and Janet (Oldebeking) Timmerman. He took care of his parents until they died, sold the homestead, and moved into a trailer park in Hamilton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII...
