Obituary Listing

Jan 28, 2023

Anthony Steven Caldarona of Allegan, Michigan, flew into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on his birthday, January 28th.  Tony was born in Allegan, Michigan to the late Anthony and Josephine (Trandicosta) Caldarona on January 28, 1957.

Tony was a wonderful husband to his wife of 25 years, Rania.  He was a loving father to...

Jan 28, 2023

Jana Tibbitts, unexpectedly passed away on the evening of January 28th at the age of 61. Jana was born in Allegan to her parents Jim and Judy Wendt. Jana married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Steve, shortly after college graduation. They were the proud parents of Julie and Nathan, never missing a school event or...

Jan 27, 2023

Louis Albert Thierwechter went to be with his Lord on January 27, 2023. He passed away at Spectrum Manistee Hospital with his wife of 59 years, 8 months at his side. Lou was born on July 24th, 1939 in Bay Shore, New York to Louis and Margaret Thierwechter.

He grew up in a musical household and taught...

Jan 7, 2023

Robert James Taylor, 72, of Otsego, MI passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by family. Rob was born on September 1, 1950 in Chambersburg, PA, to George P Taylor Jr and Caroline (Giambra) Taylor, who preceded him in death.

Rob graduated from Penn State University in 1971 with an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He...

Dec 29, 2022

Tyler Mark Johnson, 32, of Gobles, Michigan, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, Michigan. Born April 12, 1990 in Fargo, North Dakota, he was the son of Marty and Vicki (Togstad) Johnson and the husband of Cassey Lee (McPherson) Johnson. He grew up in Fargo for three years before he moved with...

Dec 24, 2022

Porcia Lea Smith, 29 of Pullman, Michigan, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home.  Born November 26, 1993 in Plainwell, Michigan, she was the daughter of David Smith and Debra (Wells) Smith.  Porcia was an energetic young lady who loved to be busy.  Recently she and her family had been renovating a house to flip, of which...

Dec 22, 2022

Glenn Earl Reed Jr., 93 of Hamilton, Michigan, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the University of Michigan Health-West Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan.  He was born May 15, 1929 in Muskegon, Michigan, to the late Glenn Sr. and Clarbelle (Mack) Reed. Glenn worked in construction most of his life but was also considered quite the handyman.  He enjoyed...

Dec 22, 2022

Larry Allen Stedman passed away on December 22, 2022, in Allegan, Michigan. Larry was born in Allegan, on November 30, 1953, to Earl and Joyce (Taylor) Stedman.  He would reside and spend most of his years right here in Allegan where he would enjoy being in nature. Larry loved to be in the woods hunting deer, foraging for morels,...

Dec 22, 2022

Vernon Chauncey Olcott, 97, passed away at home on December 22, 2022.  He was born April 4, 1925, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Vernon and Frances Olcott. On June 26, 1948, Vern married Bonnie June Allgeo, who preceded him in death in September. Together, they lived a life full of family, faith, service, and love.

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Dec 21, 2022

Marian Louise (Ewing) Westra, most recently of Allegan, Michigan, went to be with our loving Lord and Savior on December 21, 2022. Marian, born near Jackson, Michigan, to Shannon and Jennie (Gray) Ewing on June 1, 1924, was raised in Okemos, Michigan. Her strong character was first seen in her membership of 13 years in the local Girls Scout...

Dec 16, 2022

Kathleen Eleanor Butler, 78 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Allegan County Medical Care Community.  Born November 9, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Margaret (Kline) Fritz and the wife of Roy Butler.  Kathleen, known as Kay by most people, owned and operated Kay's Beauty Boutique in Allegan...

Dec 11, 2022

Dawn (Radtke) Dennis of Allegan, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2022. Dawn was born to her loving parents, Edwin and Dorothy (Vallow) Radtke, on August 23, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. She would become a CNA and dedicated her work to serving in her community for 35 years. Dawn met the love of...

Dec 10, 2022

Alyce Stella Baker, 95, of Allegan, MI passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at her home with her family at her side.  Born December 31, 1926 in Holland, MI, she was the daughter of the late James and Kazimiera (Czyzyk) Kalman and the wife of the late Howard K. Baker.  Alyce was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. ...

Nov 30, 2022

Katherine J. (Davis) Guerrant, 64 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Ely Manor in Allegan, Michigan. Born March 19, 1959, in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late William and Moria (Harvey) Clark.

Katherine, affectionately known as Kathy by her friends and family, attended Allegan High School. Her strong work...

Nov 30, 2022

Wayne Andrew Krotz, 65 of Hopkins, Michigan, left this world for his Heavenly home on Monday, January 23, 2023 with his family by his side.  Born December 10, 1957 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert and Geraldine (Grauman) Krotz and the husband of Daisy (VanVolkinburg) Krotz.  He attended Hopkins Elementary and High School and...

Nov 28, 2022

James "Jim" Vincent Tew, 82 of Hopkins, Michigan, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 following a valiant fight against leukemia.  Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on March 15, 1940, he was the son of the late Shirley Vincent and Opal Lucinda (Varin) Tew.  Jim grew up in Bellevue, Michigan and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1958.  He enjoyed...

Nov 28, 2022

June LaVerne Krug, 84 of Hopkins, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan, Michigan.  Born February 15, 1938 in Patoka, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles Davis and Minerva Elliott Wilson Davis.  In 1946, June's family moved her to Hopkins, Michigan where she...

Nov 24, 2022

Joan Stefanski, 81 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan.  Born April 1, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Niedziela) Lalich and the wife of the late Alvin Joseph Stefanski.

Joan lived in Ferndale, Michigan for many years where she...

Nov 21, 2022

Ronald Lee Katje of Allegan, Michigan passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at Trinity Mercy St. Mary's Hospital (Grand Rapids, MI) after a short illness. Ron was born December 22, 1950, to Cornelius and Ruth (Spaman) Katje, both of whom preceded him in death. After graduating from Martin High School in 1969, Ron served in the U.S. Army and...

Nov 21, 2022

On November 21, 2022, Ila May (Pelkey) Pokornowski passed away at age ninety-four. Ila passed peacefully at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Prior to this, she had resided at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan, Genesee Valley in Flint, Fenton, Howard City, and grew up in Albion, Michigan.

Ila was an avid reader and had a passion...