Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 13, 2023

Noah Jordan Henry Fowler, 23 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2023.  Noah was born March 27, 2000, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of Barry Fowler and Tracy (Rininger) Bolenbaugh.

Noah was a 2019 High School graduate of Allegan, and through his school years loved playing football, weightlifting, and various other...

Aug 11, 2023

August 11, 2023, Vahalla welcomed it's warrior Courtney Whitaker Bockstanz. "Where the brave shall live forever."

Courtney was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to so very many. His smile and generous spirit shines on us all. He truly loved his friends as his family.

Courtney was a fierce patriot and served...

Aug 9, 2023

Daniel Lee Fisk, 77, died peacefully in his home in Allegan, MI, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Dan's health had recently deteriorated after 60 years of being a Type-1 diabetic and more recently from dementia. He was lovingly cared for at home by his wife, Kay Fisk.

The one characteristic that defines Dan's life is devotion:

Aug 9, 2023

Timothy J. Wicks, 70 of Hopkins, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Wings Home in Allegan, surrounded by his family.  Born November 18, 1952 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Bruce and Donna (Goodman) Wicks and the husband of Anna (Austin) Wicks.  He worked at Parker Hannifin for over 20 years, most...

Jul 28, 2023

Lori Sue (Querbach) Yonkman, 66 of Lawton, Michigan (formerly of Allegan, Michigan), passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at White Oaks in Lawton, Michigan with her family by her side.  Born August 8, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Rex and Mavis (Hagerman) Querbach and the wife of the late James Yonkman.  Lori was...

Jul 28, 2023

Carolyn Eva (Thompson) Miner, born February 24, 1942, in Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully into the open arms of her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2023, with her husband, Donald L. Miner, by her side.

Carolyn was the youngest of six children born to Paul and Anna (Schafer) Thompson.  Her siblings are Maxine (Carl) Sandahl, Bernice...

Jul 24, 2023

Dale Richard "Sonny" Christman, 84, of Allegan, Michigan, died on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Kauhale of Otsego Assisted Living, where he had resided for 10 months with hospice care during the final 3 months.

Dale was born on November 22, 1938, in Allegan, the son of Dale Kenneth Christman and Ethel (Stibal) Christman.

Dale...

Jul 20, 2023

Joyce Marie Ilmberger, 85, of Allegan, MI passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home with her family at her side.  Born March 5, 1938, in Watson Township, she was the daughter of the late Fred Bishop Clark and Rebecca Helen (Hathaway) Clark and was the wife of John Joseph Ilmberger.   Joyce was a longtime member of Blessed...

Jul 19, 2023

Sheila Ann (Louden) Shaw, 86 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Kauhale Otsego with her family by her side.  Born May 3, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clell and Elaine (Sawdy) Louden and the wife of Barton Robert Shaw.  As a young lady, Sheila held one of her...

Jul 18, 2023

Dale Edward Sluiter, age 69 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

Dale was born May 25, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Allison and Harriet Sluiter. Dale served honorably in the United States Army from 1975 to 1996, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.  He...

Jul 16, 2023

James J. Miller, 80, of Allegan, passed away on July 16, 2023.  He was born in Allegan, Michigan on February 12, 1943, to William and Nellie Miller.

Jimmy is survived by his brother, Steve; niece, Tracey; great niece, Allissa; and nephews, Duncan, Courtney, and Billy.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, William; mother,...

Jul 9, 2023

Triston Lee Bradshaw, 24, passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on July 9, 2023. Triston was born on his brother's birthday, May 3, 1999, in Allegan, Michigan. He grew up in the family home on Ida Street, surrounded by a neighborhood of close friends and watchful parents. When they say "it takes a village…" this was his village....

Jul 6, 2023

David Michael Mankin, of Allegan, passed away at the age of 40 on July 6th, 2023 at home from addictive disease.

The writing of this obituary was delayed by the pain of a premature departure.  Although addictive disease itself is not always a terminal diagnosis, its chronic nature oftentimes leaves in its wake an incurable perspective on...

Jul 5, 2023

Thomas Charles Damber, 81, of Dorr, MI passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his home with his family at his side.  Born March 15, 1942 in Cheshire Township, he was the son of the late Joseph William and Esther Louise (Pergande) Damber and was the husband of Donna Jean (Genther) Damber.  Thomas worked for the majority of his...