John Ilmberger
Mar 23, 2004
View Photo Tribute John "Hans" Ilmberger, of Monterey Twp., Allegan, died peacefully at his son's home March 23, 2004. Mr. Ilmberger was born December 26, 1907 in Rohrbach, Germany, the son of Mathias & Anna (Weber) Ilmberger. John came to the United States in 1927, he settled in Chicago and became a baker and eventually owned his own bakery. On...
Dallas Dean Snyder
Mar 14, 2004
SNYDER, Dallas D. Valley Twp., Allegan, MI, died Sunday, March 14, 2004 at his home. Dallas was born July 12, 1949 in Plainwell, MI, the son of Gilbert and Wanda (Adams) Snyder. He had served in the Army National Guard of Michigan. Surviving are his wife, Beverly (Bol); 4 children, Brandy Mannon of Allegan, Cassie Johnson of Grand Rapids, Gavin...
Herman Kramer
Mar 12, 2004
KRAMER, Herman aged 101, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Salem Twp., died Friday, March 12, 2004 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mr. Kramer was born November 25, 1902 in Germany, the son of Ludwig and Louise (Herbeck) Kramer. He had been employed at Roamer Boat in Holland for many years and had farmed many years in the Burnips area....
Fannie Klein
Mar 8, 2004
KLEIN, Fannie Allegan Twp., MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, March 8, 2004. Mrs. Klein was born June 16, 1913 in E. Saugatuck, MI, the daughter of Henry and Christina Becksvoort. She was a member of the Fourth Reformed Church in Oshtemo. Surviving are 4 children, Helena Klein of Allegan, Cathleen and Gary Wilcox of Allegan,...
Colburn Garlock
Mar 7, 2004
Colburn C. "Cobe" Garlock of Allegan, MI went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Sunday morning, March 7, 2004. Mr. Garlock was born January 3, 1910 in Schoolcraft, MI the son of George and Mabel (Colburn) Garlock. He had worked for the Allegan Public Schools retiring in 1975 . He was a member of...
Thomas D. Larr
Mar 6, 2004
Thomas D."Bodine" Larr of Hopkins, died Saturday March 6, 2004 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Larr was born March 9, 1958 in Allegan, the son of Robert G. & Lucille "Deal" (Beck) Larr.Surviving are his mother, Deal Larr of Hopkins, 1 brother, Bob & Cherie Larr, of Hopkins, 3 sisters, Roberta Hildenbrand of Burnips, Kitt & Steve Pigeon of...
Leonard W. "Bill" Reeves
Mar 6, 2004
Leonard "Bill" Reeves of Allegan, MI died early Saturday morning, March 6, 2004 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Reeves was born November 16, 1920 in Allegan, MI the son of Murlin and Marguerite (Mason) Reeves. He was a crane operator and retired from Operating Engineers Local 324. Bill was a 45 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...
Marjorie O. Jones
Mar 3, 2004
Marjorie O. Jones, 85 of Grand Rapids, MI went into the loving arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her home. Mrs. Jones was born May 8, 1918 in Hopkins, MI the daughter of Julius and Minnie (Wiltenburg) Schwartz. She spent her entire life in the secretarial and medical fields. She loved and supported her...
Delores May Smith
Mar 1, 2004
Hopkins Twp., MI, died Monday, March 1, 2004 at her home. Mrs. Smith was born April 9, 1939 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Max and Dora (Horan) Trumbull. She had been employed for 40 years at Allegan Co-op and enjoyed going to the casino. Surviving are her husband, Dana; 3 sisters, Neola and Jim Martin of Allegan, Paula Kay...
Donn J. Jones
Feb 29, 2004
JONES, Donn J. Allegan Twp., MI, died Sunday, February 29, 2004 at Metron of Allegan. Mr. Jones was born March 28, 1918 in Allegan, the son of Chancey and Oral (Myers) Jones. He had been employed with Milbocker and Harris, Rockwell Int'l., both of Allegan, and Hildebrand Construction of Kalamazoo and had been a member of the Operating Engineer's Local...
Dorothy J. Bizoe
Feb 27, 2004
Allegan, MI, died Friday, February 27, 2004 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Bizoe was born October 15, 1920 in North Adams Twp., Hillsdale County, MI, the daughter of Arthur & Jennie (Haight) Smith. Surviving are 3 children and their spouses; Kathleen & Harry Bauman of Three Rivers, Thomas Bizoe & Bev Ide of Allegan and Nancy & Jack Hoyt...
Denise Kay Stratton
Feb 26, 2004
Monterey Twp., Hopkins, MI, died Thursday, February 26, 2004 at her home. Denise was born November 15, 1957 in Allegan, the daughter of Gerald and Joy (Simmons) Warner. She had been employed at Perrigos for 19 years and had loved collecting and giving antiques. Surviving are her husband, Lenny; 2 stepchildren, Dale Stratton and Lisa Stratton, both of Allegan; 1...
Carole Ann Manning
Feb 25, 2004
Carole A. Manning, Allegan, died Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at the Metron of Allegan Nursing Home. Mrs. Manning was born April 30, 1933 in Whitley County, IN, the daughter of Dallas & Mary (Byall) Peters. She was a graduate of Allegan High School, Class of 1951. Surviving are 3 daughters; Paula Manning, Patti Manning and Jenny & Paul Earl, all...
Charlene Roma Youtzy
Feb 24, 2004
Hopkins Twp., MI, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 at her home. Mrs. Youtzy was born October 19, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Engels) Sartini. She loved the outdoors and gardening and had worked as a rural carrier for the Hopkins Post Office for 27 years, retiring in 1999. Surviving are 4 children, Sherri and Joe Motto...
Stanley W. Rewalt
Feb 23, 2004
View Photo Tribute Allegan, MI, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 23, 2004. Mr. Rewalt was born October 30, 1925 in Bradenton, FL, to Elmer and Grace (Morgan) Rewalt, who are deceased. The family moved to Allegan in 1937. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allegan for about fifty years. Surviving are his wife,...
Howard C. Coffey
Feb 22, 2004
Allegan Twp., MI, died Sunday, February 22, 2004 at Zeeland Community Hospital. Mr. Coffey was born April 28, 1926 in Diamond Springs, MI, the son of Alvin and Eva (Barber) Coffey. He was a member of Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church, had served in the U.S. Army, and was a retired farmer and auctioneer. Surviving are his wife, Mary (Phillips) Coffey,...
Peter J. Dykstra
Feb 14, 2004
Peter J. Dykstra, 64 of Hopkins, died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at his home. Pete was born August 20, 1939 in Byron Center, MI the son of Joe and Dora (Austhof) Dykstra. He was a hard worker who always kept busy. He was very knowledgeable and a good teacher, and had instilled a solid work ethic in his children. Pete...
Evelyn Mae Truax
Feb 14, 2004
Allegan,MI, died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at her home. Mrs. Truax was born July 7, 1921 in Allegan, the daughter of Herman & Mayme (Menzies) Keene. She worked for Perrigo more than 20 years, retiring in 1983. Surviving are 3 children & their spouses, Pat & Carl Schanz, Sharon & Gary Austin and Jim & Sue Clawson all of Allegan;...
Robert M. Brinklow
Feb 7, 2004
Robert M. Brinklow, 76 of Kalamazoo died Saturday, February 7, 2004 at his home. Mr. Brinklow was born November 6, 1927 in Allegan, MI the son of Charles and Roseanna (Adelberg) Brinklow. Surviving are several brothers and sisters. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.
Edwin L. Byron
Jan 30, 2004
VIEW PHOTO TRIBUTE Byron, Edwin L., of Gobles, MI, died Friday, January 30, 2004 at his home. Mr. Byron was born June 9, 1924 in Cheshire Twp., the son of Louis & Carrie (Scofield) Byron. He graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 1942. He was a Veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Navy. On December 26, 1947...
