Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 1, 2023

Jack Lee VanVolkinburg of Allegan, Michigan went to be with Jesus on July 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jack was born October 19, 1935, in Cadillac, Michigan to his late parents Fern and Vena (Follis) VanVolkinburg. He would meet his soulmate Lois Jean Wagner and shared 67 years in marriage. Jack served in the Army for 2 years...

Jun 27, 2023

Norma Jeanine Cerveny, 73, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.  Born October 29, 1949 in South Haven, MI, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Leroy and Virginia Margretta (Copeland) McNees and was the wife of Leroy Charles Cerveny.  Norma had worked for Tru Heat in Allegan and had...

Jun 25, 2023

Deborah Kay Wesseling, 65, of Plainwell, MI passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Medilodge in East Lansing.  Born September 28, 1957 in Plainwell, she was the daughter of the late Louis Edward and Eunice Louise (Harrison) LaFountain.  Deborah had a spunky, unique personality and was proud of her one-of-a-kind style, which included a lot of tie dye.  Whenever...

Jun 19, 2023

Rainen Andrew Richards, 24, of Paw Paw was tragically taken from us June 19th, 2023.

Rainen was born May 12th, 1999 to Jessica Richards. He came into this world a fighter with his twin, best friend, and often sparring partner, Devin. They were instantly welcomed into this world by their big sister and hero, Hunter (even though...

Jun 18, 2023

Diana Marie Puschel, 81, of Hopkins, MI passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born November 13, 1941 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine Wilkinson-Clay and was the wife of Paul Edward Puschel.  Diana was a longtime member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dorr.  She began attending in 1994 and...

Jun 18, 2023

Marian Carol Herpst, "Grandma Harley" of Allegan, Michigan, formally of Lansing, Michigan, left her earthly home to be reunited with her loving husband, Ron, on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  Born July 21, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Carol Joy (Beard) Maurer.

Marian was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament...