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James Leroy Freeman

James Leroy Freeman

Aug 8, 2022

James Leroy Freeman, 98 of Allegan, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego, Michigan. Born August 21, 1923 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna (Bos) Freeman and the husband of the late Josephine "Josie" (Haisma) Freeman. James was a hard...

Richard Eugene Walters

Richard Eugene Walters

Aug 7, 2022

Richard Eugene Walters, 88 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home. Born January 1, 1934, in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Earl and Isabella (Sadler) Walters and the husband of the late Phyllis (Beattie) Walters. Richard served honorably in the United States Air Force for one year and then in...

Gerald Lewis Mccormick

Gerald Lewis Mccormick

Aug 4, 2022

Gerald Lewis McCormick, 90, of Allegan, MI passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Wings Home. Born March 16, 1932 in Allegan, he was the son of the late George and Agnes (Grobl) McCormick. While serving in the United States Air Force in England, Gerald met Shelagh M. Brown in Liverpool. The two were wed on July 11, 1953...

James Alan Zapolnik

James Alan Zapolnik

Jul 30, 2022

James Alan Zapolnik, infant son of Jennifer Lynn Strickland Zapolnik and Anthony "Tony" Robert Zapolnik of Hopkins, Michigan, was born at 7:59 PM on July 30, 2022 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. During his brief hour-and-a-half of life, baby James was surrounded by family, baptized and dedicated to Jesus. He passed away in the arms of his...

Dana Marie Zischke

Dana Marie Zischke

Jul 28, 2022

Dana Marie Zischke, 35 of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan. Born July 3, 1987 in Jackson, Michigan, she was the daughter of Sandra (Stiles) Graff and the late Jeffrey Zischke. Dana was a vivacious young lady who was very independent and strong, some would even say fierce....

Carl  Hubert Wrobleski

Carl Hubert Wrobleski

Jul 25, 2022

Carl Hubert Wrobleski, 82, of Hopkins, MI passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at Health Bridge of Wyoming. Born August 3, 1939 in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Hubert F. and Helen I. (Hula) Wrobleski and was the husband of the late Janice Wrobleski and the late Barbara Wrobleski. Carl was originally from Schoolcraft but was raised...

Paul  Scott Fergusson

Paul Scott Fergusson

Jul 20, 2022

Paul Scott Fergusson, 72, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Born September 5, 1949 in Allegan, he was the only child of the late Floyd Carl and Leona Agnes (Bishop) Fergusson and the husband of Molly Jo (Herwick) Fergusson. Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps where...

Janet  Mary (Jessie)  Oakley

Janet Mary (Jessie) Oakley

Jul 16, 2022

Janet Mary Oakley, loving wife, mother, and sister, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born May 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Jessie. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Richard Oakley, her youngest son, David Oakley, and her grandson Alex Oakley. Janet is survived by her children, Karen...

Otis  Owen Hunt  Jr.

Otis Owen Hunt Jr.

Jul 16, 2022

Otis Owen Hunt, Jr., 84 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan. Born September 21, 1937 in Walton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Otis and Gracie (Beard) Hunt. Owen (as most people know him by) served honorably in the United States Air Force as a medic paratrooper...

Carroll  Lewis Brewer

Carroll Lewis Brewer

Jul 16, 2022

Carroll Lewis Brewer, age 84, passed away on July 16, 2022 at the Wings Home Hospice in Allegan, Michigan Carroll was born December 4, 1937 in Hopkins, Michigan. He was the son of Reo and Violet (Duryea) Brewer. Carroll graduated from Hopkins Public Schools in 1956 He was active in Basketball, Track and Band. He married his first wife, Coni...

Victor  Gonzalez Vigil

Victor Gonzalez Vigil

Jul 14, 2022

Victor G. Vigil, age 76, of Allegan entered Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14th, 2022. He was born August 14th, 1945 in Harlingen, TX to Pedro and Emilia Vigil. He worked over forty years as a buffer at both Holland Die Cast and Hydro Aluminum, where he also served proudly as a Union Steward. Victor...

Emma  Christine (Schafer)  Essenburgh

Emma Christine (Schafer) Essenburgh

Jul 13, 2022

Emma Christine Schafer Essenburgh, 100 of Allegan, Michigan went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the ACMCC. Born April 17, 1922 on the family farm in Hopkins, Michigan, she was the daughter of Henry and Elfrieda (Puschel) Schafer. She worked at Michigan Canners in Fennville, Allegan Casket, Cresent Pipe and retired from General Electric in...

Richard  Joseph Poljan,  Ii

Richard Joseph Poljan, Ii

Jul 12, 2022

Richard J. Poljan II, age 82, of Goetzville, Michigan, died July 12, 2022 in Coldwater, Michigan. Richard (Dick) was born November 2, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Richard and Viola (Maciejewski) Poljan. Dick graduated from Richmond High School in 1957. He attended the University of Detroit, where he graduated with his degree in Architecture, while playing football on...

Florence  May (Kremer)  Schafer

Florence May (Kremer) Schafer

Jul 9, 2022

Florence May Schafer, 92, of Allegan, MI passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home. Born February 7, 1930 in Kalamazoo, she was the daughter of the late Alvis and Ann (Nowakowski) Kremer. She married Gerald Schafer on August 31, 1956 and together they raised two sons and worked together caring for the cows on their 200-acre farm. Off...

Ricky  Donald Blair

Ricky Donald Blair

Jul 7, 2022

Ricky Donald Blair came into this world on August 5, 1957, and departed this world on July 7, 2022. Some of his favorite memories from his childhood was spending time in the summer at their cottage on Payne Lake. After he graduated from high school, he began work at ElectroHeat, Inc. in Allegan. In 1983 he met his future wife,...

James  Roy Smith

James Roy Smith

Jul 3, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of James to be included in a special keepsake book for the family. View Tribute Book Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of James Smith May 18, 1960 - July 3, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are...

Joyce  Lucille (Gott)  Jackson

Joyce Lucille (Gott) Jackson

Jun 28, 2022

Joyce Lucille Jackson, 79 of Hamilton, Michigan, passed away peacefully early Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with her family by her side. Born February 8, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Katherine (Rogers) Gott and the wife of the late Sonny Lee Jackson. Joyce was a fun-loving woman who knew when to take life...

Kevin  Lee Eichler

Kevin Lee Eichler

Jun 17, 2022

Kevin Lee Eichler, 67 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. Born August 31, 1954 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lyle and Geraldine (Germaine) Eichler and the long-time fiancé of Heidi Stawiszynski-Clarke. Kevin attended Allegan High School and was a member of the Class of 1973. He was the friend...

Rikko  Lee Rivera

Rikko Lee Rivera

Jun 15, 2022

Rikko Lee Rivera, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2022. He was born February 12, 1990 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Rhonda and Dave Johnson. Raised in Southwest Michigan, he graduated from Allegan Public Schools. As a youth he enjoyed skateboarding and spending countless hours in the woods hunting with his dad and siblings. Always a...

Mary Lee Vander (Spencer)  Vere

Mary Lee Vander (Spencer) Vere

Jun 14, 2022

Mary Lee Vander Vere, 79 of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 4, 1943 in Otsego, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late George and Marian (VanHouten) Spencer. Mary graduated from Martin High School in 1961. She married the love of her life, Stewart, in 1964. Mary worked...

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