Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 6, 2023

Donald J Carra, age 62 of Allegan passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Heartfelt gratitude goes out to the amazing ICU medical and nursing staff, as well as those that were with him during his final days, both by his side, and through the precious messages he...

Sep 6, 2023

Stanley Leon Laskowski, 74, of Dorr, MI passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home.  Born January 1, 1949 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Leo D. and Ethel Marie (Sweezy) Laskowski and was the husband of the late Theresa Irene (Keenan) Laskowski.  Stanley had been a farmer throughout his life and also worked...

Aug 31, 2023

Joy Wayne (Ridgway) Ashley, 83 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home in Allegan, surrounded by her loving family.  Born July 15, 1940, in Ethridge, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Florine (Clanton) Ridgway and the wife of Bill Ashley.  Joy spent 23 years working at General Electric and 11...

Aug 31, 2023

Amanda Harnden, born October 11, 1986, passed away unexpectedly August 31, 2023, at the age of 36.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Kyle Harnden, and her 4 children who were the light of her life, Lincoln, Jackson, Katelyn and Wallace Harnden; her parents, Robert and Peggy Hoekwater; her brothers, Jeremy (Laurie) Hoekwater and Mike (Danielle)...

Aug 24, 2023

Melvin Clarence Taylor of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on August 24, 2023. Melvin was born November 16, 1937, to the late Clarence Taylor and Lorena (Crowner) Taylor.

The following obituary was lovingly crafted by Melvin, here are his own personal words:

"The first house my family able to have; my first car – a life...

Aug 22, 2023

Rose Marie (Jones) Waychoff, 83 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan, Michigan.  Born September 20, 1939, in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Spicer) Jones and the wife of Robert E. Waycoff.  Rose was a hard worker and dedicated 34 years of her life...