Arnold "Bill" Doornhaag
Feb 26, 2002
Arnold "Bill" Doornhaag, 80 of Gobles, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002 after a prolonged illness. Mr. Doornhaag was born August 16, 1921 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Joseph and Dieuwke (VerBries) Doornhaag. He came from a family of 10 brothers and sisters and had lived in the Kalamazoo area. In 1944 he entered World War II and was...
Cecile E. Minegar
Feb 20, 2002
MINEGAR, Cecile E. Age 79, of Monterey Twp., Allegan, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Minegar was born Oct. 28, 1922 in Allegan, the daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Clawson) May. Surviving are 1 daughter, Pat Grimm of Allegan; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Normadine Grauman of Allegan; several nieces and nephews....
Iris Hayes
Feb 20, 2002
HAYES, Iris of Holland, formerly of Allegan, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 at The Inn at Freedom Village. Mrs. Hayes was born Oct. 12, 1906 in Trowbridge Twp., the daughter of Stephen and Alice (Frue) Drury. She had lived with her husband on their farm, which was established in 1883, and remains in the family today. She enjoyed weaving and...
Weldon Wuis
Feb 17, 2002
WUIS, Weldon "Bud" Monterey Twp., Allegan, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002 at his home. Mr. Wuis was born Jan. 15, 1919 in Monterey Center, the son of Cornelius and Minnie (Berens) Wuis. Surviving are 6 daughters and their spouses, Evelyn and Albert Green and Patricia and Raymond Warner, all of Allegan, Jane and Roger Simpson and Nancy and Harley Schut,...
Matthew B. Cantrell
Feb 14, 2002
Matthew B. Cantrell, 42 of Gobles, following a lengthy illness, chose to join his son Lawrence in the presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 14, 2002 at the Allegan General Hospital. Matthew was born February 18, 1959 in Flint, Michigan the son of James and Nora (Carson) Cantrell. Surviving are his wife, Sheila (Fitch), whom...
Joseph M. Mulready
Feb 13, 2002
MULREADY, Joseph M. Age 89, of Muskegon, formerly of Allegan, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002 at McAuley Place in Muskegon. Mr. Mulready was born Feb. 28, 1912 in Alden, NY, the son of John and Margaret (Driscoll) Mulready. He was a 60-year member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Allegan, a member of the Knights of Columbus, life member...
Frances Caroline (Malone) Holmes
Feb 10, 2002
Frances C. (Malone) Holmes, 92 of Cutlerville, died Sunday, February 10, 2002 at Spectrum Health Continuing Care Center. Mrs. Holmes was born April 14, 1909 in Hopkins, MI the daughter of Coit and Grace (Duryea) Pease. She was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church and had retired from the John Thomas Batts Company in 1972. Surviving are 5...
Robert Earle Smith
Feb 8, 2002
Robert E. Smith, 74 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Watson Towship, died Friday, February 8, 2002 at Metron of Forest Hills. Mr. Smith was born July 2, 1927 in Detroit, MI the son of Roy and Margaret (Streeter) Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II and had worked at Parker Hannifin Pneumatic Division...
Bertha Mary Carns
Feb 6, 2002
CARNS, Bertha Mary aged 106 of Allegan Twp., MI, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Carns was born Feb. 13, 1895 in Allegan, the daughter of George T. And Mary Ann (Edwards) Wilson. She was the oldest member of the First Congregational Church of Allegan. She was a graduate of Allegan High School...
Edward F. Pieper
Feb 5, 2002
Edward F. Pieper, 68 of Fennville, died Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at his residence. He is survived by his sister, Martha King of Fennville and nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation or funeral service. Arrangements by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.
Florence V. Riksen
Feb 4, 2002
RIKSEN, Florence V. Aged 87, of Monterey Twp., Allegan, MI, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Riksen was born Nov. 8, 1914 in Hopkins, the daughter of William and Anna (VanDuine) Sebright. Her main interests were her family and church. She was a very active, life-long member of the Hopkins United Methodist Church...
Phillip Norman Equitz Ii
Feb 2, 2002
Phillip Norman Equitz,II, 53 of Mars Hill, NC died Saturday, February 2, 2002 at his home. Private family graveside services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan. Pastor Peggy J. Adams officiating. Arrangements by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.
Edward C. Page
Feb 1, 2002
PAGE, Edward C. Plainwell, MI, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 at his home. Mr. Page was born Feb. 16, 1930 in Allegan, the son of Floyd and Rena (Beagle) Page. Mr. Page was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. He loved his dog, Toby. He enjoyed repairing antique furniture and loved going to flea...
Frank X. Gurgon
Feb 1, 2002
GURGON, Frank X. Age 73, of Pullman, MI, formerly of Portage, IN, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Gurgon was born June 1, 1928 in Blairsville, PA, the son of Steven and Katherine (Gobolick) Gurgon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He had owned an operated F&P...
William Aldrich
Jan 31, 2002
ALDRICH, William Allegan, MI, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002. Mr. Aldrich was born Feb. 11, 1918 in Detroit, the son of Frank and Anna (Ludtke) Aldrich. He was a graduate of Allegan High School Class of 1936, and was very involved in organizing, and providing music, for his class reunions. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII,...
Ella L. Johnson
Jan 28, 2002
JOHNSON, Ella L., Allegan, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2002 at Bronson Methodist Hospital after a short illness. Ella was born on August 7, 1950 in Allegan, the daughter of Robert & Robenia (Burson) Johnson. She was a graduate of Allegan High School Class of 1969. Ella enjoyed walking and spending time with her brother Pete and his family...
Patrick Timothy Doss
Jan 28, 2002
DOSS, Patrick Timothy Allegan, MI, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002. Patrick was born Jan. 26, 1970 in Chicago, the son of James and Rebecca (Guyton) Doss. Surviving are his children, Devonta and Xavier Doss; mother and stepfather, Rebecca and Melvin Booker of Allegan; father, James Doss of Mississippi; grandparents, Pinkley and Verna Bruce of Allegan; special friend, Star Strampel of...
Marilyn K. Hammer
Jan 27, 2002
Marilyn K. Hammer, 54 of Allegan, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, January 27, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids. Marilyn was born March 30, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Peter and Wilma (VerStrate) Vander Wal. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Allegan and would want to be remembered most for...
Mildred E. Moraski
Jan 25, 2002
MORASKI, Mildred E., of Hillards, died Friday, January 25, 2002 at Maplewood of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Mrs. Moraski was born December 31, 1913 in Hillards, the daughter of Lawrence & Constance (Cieslewitz) Adamczyk. She was a life member of St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Hillards, a member of the Altar Society and past President, she also owned & operated...
Elma Strandt
Jan 24, 2002
Elma Strandt, 91 of Plainwell, formerly of Allegan, died Thursday, January 24, 2002 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Mrs. Standt was born November 12, 1910 in Hamilton, MI the daughter of Herbert and Nellie (Carson) Huggins. She graduated from Plainwell High School and Allegan County Normal and taught school for a number of years. She retired in 1972 as...
