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...
Laura B. Beck
Jan 21, 2002
Laura B. Beck, 96 of Hopkins, died Monday, January 21, 2002 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Beck was born April 14, 1905 in Salem Township, MI the daughter of Arthur and Isabelle (Simmons) Green. Surviving are 8 children; Alice Bartram of Wyoming, Leona & Gene Nevenzel of Allegan, Lila Harnish of Grand Rapids, Viola & Robert McEwen, Lucille Larr,...
Arlyne L. Chappell
Jan 21, 2002
Arlyne L. Chappell, 73 of Allegan, died Monday, January 21, 2002 at the Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Chappell was born June 21, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of John and Evelyn (Morrison) Leipzig. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Surviving are 3 children; Susan Ross and her fiancAC., Larry Cimino of Chicago, Thomas Chappell of Allegan,...
Donna J. Crisman
Jan 20, 2002
Donna J. Crisman, age 44 of Allegan, died Sunday, January 20, 2002 at the Allegan General Hospital. Donna was born July 11, 1957 in Allegan, MI the daughter of Howard and Frances (Michaels) Crisman. Surviving are 3 children, Raymond Crisman of Allegan, Shannon & Todd Edwards of Benton Harbor, Billy Hicks of Hopkins, 2 grandchildren, Jonathan and Christina, 3 brothers,...
Lillian Alexandria Ackerman
Jan 19, 2002
Lillian Alexandria Ackerman, 92 of Allegan, died Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Ackerman was born April 1, 1909 in Harbert, Michigan. She had married Gilbert Ackerman on November 22, 1930 and he preceded her in death in 1971. Her family, whom she was very devoted to her whole life include, 2 daughters; Patricia...
