Obituary Listing

Nov 24, 2025

Terry Dale Brink, 78, of Allegan, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025 at his home with Nancy, Doug, Amy, Nick and Rose at his side.  Born June 6, 1947 in Douglas, MI he was the son of the late Arthur Harold and Gladys Estella (Conley) Brink and was the husband of Nancy Kay (Ballard) Brink.  Terry...

Nov 19, 2025

Janice Rowena Myers passed away November 19th, 2025, at Ely Manor, Allegan, following a lengthy illness.

Janice was born July 18, 1940, in Vincent Iowa to the late Ervin and Bess Peterson, the youngest of three daughters. She graduated from Luther College and was an elementary school teacher for many decades, until finally retiring from Tawas Area...

Nov 9, 2025

David Lyle Simpson passed on November 9, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. David was born to his late parents Raymond and Arla (Taylor) Simpson on October 4, 1946, in Hopkins, MI. In high school David lettered in football every year and was a member of the National Honor Society. After high school David joined the ROTC at...

Nov 4, 2025

Carl Heinz Avery, age 68, of Monterey Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, with his beloved "Brother Del" at his side.

Carl is the son of the late Glenn R. Avery and the late Maria (Stadler) Avery. He was preceded in death by his half-brother, Louis Stadler and sister-in-law, Vicki Avery. Carl leaves behind...

Nov 4, 2025

With a woman like Wendy, one has to be very careful in the description of such a soul. If you only knew the where bouts she came then and only then would you understand her way. Wee Wendy Weal was born on a St. Patty's Day in 1951 to an Irish- Scots hot box of a woman, (Willa) Fronville-Galbreath...

Nov 3, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of David Alan Emmons, age 43. David was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle, cousin and loyal friend to so many.

David is survived by his loving wife, Julie, whom he married in 2006. Their two beautiful children, Kylie and Conner, who were his...

Oct 30, 2025

Herbert "Herb" Johnson passed on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Herb was born to his late parents Verlin and Eva (Burke) Johnson on May 14, 1936, in Allegan, MI.

After graduating from Bloomingdale High School, Herb earned a bachelor's degree from Ferris State University, and then a master's degree in education from Michigan State University.

Herb...

Oct 29, 2025

Bryan Taylor passed away peacefully at home on October 29th, 2025. Bryan was born in Chicago on November 26th, 1938, to his parents Elaine (Drabik) and Wilson Taylor. After graduating high school from St. Rita's, he enrolled in the U.S. Marine Corps which he credits with developing many of his best traits. After being honorably discharged, he made use...

Oct 26, 2025

Arlene Joyce (Kleinbrink) Callender, 84, of Allegan and Holland passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the home of her son, Donald (Mari) Schuitema following a lengthy illness.

Arlene was born July 8, 1941 in Burnips, MI to John and Genevieve (Yonker) Kleinbrink.  Arlene retired from Hart and Cooley in 2004.

Arlene is survived...

Oct 23, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we share that our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Brian Kuperus, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2025.  He was 54 years old.

He was born in Zeeland, Michigan on March 31, 1971, to his parents John and Annette. He grew up in Dorr, MI on his parent's dairy farm and...

Oct 19, 2025

Glenn Lavoy Gorby passed peacefully at home in Gobles, MI, on October 19, 2025. Glenn was born to his late parents Glen and Ruth (Lavoy) Gorby on February 8, 1930, in Allegan, MI. After high school Glenn married Charlotte (Petersen) Gorby and shared 47 years of marriage before her passing. He would then remarry Evelyn (Doublestein) Gorby and together...

Oct 16, 2025

Chloe Alice Arlington passed peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, with family by her side. She was born to her late parents Benjamin and Eva (Thompson) Arlington on February 12, 1939, in Allegan, MI. Chloe retired from Perrigo after 34 faithful years. When she wasn't working, Chloe cherished being outdoors, gardening, mowing her lawn, going for walks with her...

Oct 9, 2025

Sally Beckers, a faithful servant of God, has reached her final destination—resting peacefully in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her beautiful spirit has returned to the God who so lovingly gave it.

Born on September 23, 1936, Sally was the cherished daughter of the late Carl and Catherine Wilkes. After the passing of her father...

Oct 7, 2025

Larry Wilbur Raab passed on October 7, 2025, at Beacon (Borgess) Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Allegan, MI to his late parents Wilbur W. Raab and Arla B. (Clawson) Truax, on September 5, 1939.

Larry attended Wayland High School, where he was active in both baseball and track & field. He also worked as...

Oct 4, 2025

Raymond Clarke Webb Jr. 77 of Allegan, MI, passed unexpectedly on October 4th, 2025. He leaves behind his wife Barb (Warstler) Webb of 59 years, daughter Barbara Lynn from New Mexico, several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Ray was born March 28th, 1948, to his late parents Raymond and Wilma (Dutton) Webb. He proudly served in the Army from...

Sep 29, 2025

Joseph Marion Meade, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born May 23, 1942, in Allegan, he was the son of the late Clyde William and Bertha Anna (Canfield) Meade and was the husband of Cheryl Ann (Grinnell) Meade.  Joseph was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  He was...

Sep 21, 2025

Benjimen Lee Beck Sr. passed peacefully at home in Allegan with family by his side on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Benjimen was born to his late parents Henry and Juanita (Tubbs) Beck on April 24, 1937, in Trenary, Michigan. Benjimen's family moved to Burnips where he grew up and made many fond memories. Benjimen shared 43 faithful years together...

Sep 15, 2025

Judi Morris, age 81, of Allegan, MI passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.  Judi lived a life rich in love for her family and creativity – always putting her family first while nurturing her passion for art.

Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in 1944, Judi discovered her love for artistic expression early in life.  Her creativity...

Sep 12, 2025

Donald James Simpson, 88, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  Born April 3, 1937 in Detroit, he was the son of the late Archie and Helen (Reichenbach) Simpson and was the husband of Cynthia Anne (Grocholski) Simpson.  Donald retired from the Eastman Kodak Company where he had worked for over...

Sep 8, 2025

Mary Edna Pigeon-Vanderwood Baa went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8th, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends by her side. Mary a tribal elder of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish band of Potawatomi Indians, daughter to her late parents Edmund and Jennie (Stevens) Pigeon. She was born on November 16, 1946, in Allegan, MI. Graduated Hopkins...