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Martha  I. Zimmerman

Martha I. Zimmerman

Jul 1, 2003

Martha I. Zimmerman, 81 of Allegan, MI, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at her home. Mrs. Zimmerman was born February 5, 1922 in Jasper County, IN the daughter of James and Perlin (Williams) VanArsdal. She was a custodian for the Allegan Public Schools retiring in 1984, she then was a crossing guard for the City of Allegan until May 5,...

Emil  H. Bormet

Emil H. Bormet

Jun 26, 2003

Hopkins, MI, went to his new home with the Lord Jesus Thursday, June 26, 2003 at home with his loving wife and family at his side, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Mr. Bormet was born March 17, 1920 in Tinley Park, IL, the son of Carl and Natalie (Brietbarth) Bormet. He was united in marriage to...

Lila  W. Hitt

Lila W. Hitt

Jun 26, 2003

Lila W. Hitt, 88 of Hopkins, died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland. Mrs. Hitt was born October 3, 1914 in Randall, WI the daughter of Fredrick and Millie (Sleuzek) Schenning. She had worked at Weick's Grocery in Hopkins for over 30 years. Surviving are 3 children, Jean Grandville of Alaska, Gloria Brandstatt of Hopkins,...

Jessie  L. Veenkant

Jessie L. Veenkant

Jun 23, 2003

VEENKANT, Jessie L. Allegan, MI, died Monday, June 23, 2003 in Saginaw, MI. Mrs. Veenkant was born August 21, 1919 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Cora (Piggott) Saunders. She was a member of the Allegan First Congregational Church, where she had taught Sunday School for 30 years. She was the 1995 Michigan Mother of the Year and...

Maxwell  L. Schweikert

Maxwell L. Schweikert

Jun 23, 2003

Max L. Schweikert, 89 of Allegan, died Monday, June 23, 2003 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Schweikert was born May 21, 1914 in Hopkins Township, MI the son of Otto and Fairy (Moored) Schweikert. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy overseas. He was retired from General Motors and had been a member...

Lloyd  Gene Nevenzel

Lloyd Gene Nevenzel

Jun 13, 2003

Heath Twp., Allegan, MI, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Nevenzel was born March 28, 1926 in Dunningville, MI, the son of James and Henrietta (Beltman) Nevenzel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the Dunningville Reformed Church. He had been employed with Carl Goodwin Road Construction for many years...

Ethel  N. Mcfadyen

Ethel N. Mcfadyen

Jun 12, 2003

McFadyen, Ethel N., of Allegan, formerly of Grand Haven, died Thursday, June 12, 2003 at her home. Mrs. McFadyen was born December 27, 1925 in Gaylord, MI, the daughter of Burdette & Myrtle (Graves) Payne. She was a member of the Monterey Center United Methodist Church. Ethel worked out of her home for over 30 years as an upholsterer. Surviving...

Michael  B. Cook

Michael B. Cook

Jun 12, 2003

Valley Twp., Allegan, MI, died Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Cook was born Feb. 26, 1940 in Allegan, the son of Harley T. and Lucy J. (Ellis) Cook. He was a 1958 graduate of Allegan High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and had been employed at the Grand Rapids office of Conrail for 22...

Nelson  F. Zimmerman

Nelson F. Zimmerman

Jun 9, 2003

Allegan, MI, died Monday, June 9, 2003 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Zimmerman was born Oct. 8, 1920 in Trowbridge Twp., the son of Herman and Rhea (Hackett) Zimmerman. He had served in the U.S. Army during WWII and had been employed at the Allegan Post Office as a custodian for 25 years, retiring in 1983. Surviving are his...

Christopher  Forest Peabody

Christopher Forest Peabody

Jun 6, 2003

Christopher F. Peabody, 42 of Gobles, died Friday, June 6, 2003 in South Haven. Chris was born January 15, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Frederick and Nancy (Buckler) Peabody. He was a 1979 graduate of Allegan High School and a member of the Allegan Gun Club. He had worked for Milbocker & Sons until being injured 3...

William  Richard Snyder,  Sr

William Richard Snyder, Sr

Jun 6, 2003

William R. Snyder, Sr., 74 of Allegan, died Friday, June 6, 2003 at his home. Mr. Snyder was born March 23, 1929 in Allegan, MI the son of Francis and Margaret (Riksen) Schneider. He retired from Rock Tenn Paper Mill in 1991 and was a member of Watson Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte, whom he married on June...

Edward  Raymond Ashlock

Edward Raymond Ashlock

Jun 3, 2003

Lee Twp., MI, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Ashlock was born Aug. 21, 1924. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Lee Cemetery, Lee Twp., MI.

Walter  F. Boettner

Walter F. Boettner

May 28, 2003

Boettner, Walter F., Hopkins, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Boettner was born January 31, 1929 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Walter A. & Mildred (Lulu) Boettner. Walter was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of the George Wagner American Legion Post 127 in Dorr. He had been employed...

Rachel  L. Hays

Rachel L. Hays

May 28, 2003

Hays, Rachel L., Allegan, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at her home. Mrs. Hays was born Oct 21, 1920 in Otsego, the daughter of Earl & Mamie (Tishhouse) Gray. Rachel was a graduate of Otsego High School and of Western Michigan University. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Allegan and also attended the Assembly of God....

Robert  E. Housworth

Robert E. Housworth

May 27, 2003

Allegan, MI, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Housworth was born Jan. 9, 1927 in Allegan, the son of Earl and Birdie (Sprague) Housworth. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII. He had been employed at Rockwell for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing and was a member of...

Darl  R. Jennings

Darl R. Jennings

May 18, 2003

Allegan, MI, died Sunday, May 18, 2003 at his home. Mr. Jennings was born Aug. 28, 1928 in Allegan, the son of Marion and Jean (Whitehead) Jennings. He attended Eastern Univ. and had graduated from Western MI Univ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. He attended the First Baptist Church, Allegan and...

Helen  H. Flowers

Helen H. Flowers

May 17, 2003

Allegan, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Flowers was born July 28, 1908 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Harry L. and Janet S. (Armstrong) Hornketh. Helen married James L. Flowers on March 8, 1930 in Philadelphia, they were active members of the Bethany Collegiate...

Patricia  Ann Davis

Patricia Ann Davis

May 13, 2003

Kalamazoo, MI, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Pat was born Oct. 22, 1955 in Oran, MO, the daughter of Ozean and Katherine (Banks) Davis. She was a graduate of Allegan High School. Surviving are 1 son, Shawn Eric Davis; 1 grandson, Darien Bechel; Mother, Katherine Davis of Cedar Hill, TX; 1 brother, Richard (Jaki) Davis of...

Ladell White

Ladell White

May 7, 2003

age 49, of Pullman, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. White was born August 12, 1953 in Marvel, Arkansas, the son of Frank and Lulu Mae (Chambers) White. Surviving are 1 son, Steven, of Pullman; his father and stepmother, Frank & Sharal White of Fennville; 1 grandson, CayVeon; 1 brother and 2 sisters, Frank White,...

Vern  A. Cartwright

Vern A. Cartwright

May 6, 2003

Cheshire Twp., Allegan, MI, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Cartwright was born Sept. 7, 1914 in Scotts, MI, the son of Ernest and Mary (Harris) Cartwright. He had worked as a Postal Supervisor in Longley, CO, retiring in 1973. Surviving are 3 children, Kenneth and Jane Cartwright of Allegan, Sue Vander Horst...

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