Elaine Kay (Liechti) Liechti-Yarling
Mar 29, 2022
Elaine Kay Liechti-Yarling passed peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father on the 29th of March 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo following a short illness. Elaine was born on the 27th of June 1946 in Allegan to Maurice and Juanita (Commans) Liechti. She was a graduate of Allegan High School and Butterworth...
Donald O. Swartzlander
Mar 28, 2022
Born February 18, 1948, in Chicago, IL to Joseph Edward Swartzlander and Alitta (Krieger), Don grew up in Watervliet, MI where he played baseball & basketball and spent time on Paw Paw Lake. After graduating from WMU, he met his loving wife, Anne, and many lifelong friends, while bartending at The Knollwood. Don was active in the community at all...
Craig Steven Kundtz
Mar 27, 2022
Craig Steven Kundtz of Hamilton, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 26, 2022. Craig was born December 23, 1962 in Union Michigan to his loving parents, Charles and Donna (Fredricksen) Kundtz. He was a deeply thoughtful man who was repeatedly selfless in every aspect of his full life. Craig was always giving to...
Jessica Lyn Wilson
Mar 26, 2022
Jessica Lyn Wilson, 38, of Pullman, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Born August 13, 1984 in Allegan, she was the daughter of Rose Anne (LaFountain) VerHey and the late Vernon LeRoy Wilson. Jessica's favorite hobby was giving everyone a hard time. She loved sharpie markers and would draw on anything she was able to, including cars,...
Paddy Samuel Joseph (Wilson) Lowry
Mar 25, 2022
Paddy Samuel Joseph Lowry, age 77 of Gobles, MI passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born July 14, 1944, son of Samuel Joseph Lowry of Greencastle, Ireland and Louise Adeline Emily Tong of Cape Town, South Africa. He spent most of his early years in Johannesburg, South Africa. Paddy...
Evelyn Ruth (Knobloch) Tooker
Mar 25, 2022
Evelyn Ruth Tooker of Allegan passed away Friday, March 25, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born October 14, 1932, to her late parents, John and Leta (Holland) Knobloch. After graduating from high school, she would marry her late husband, Paul Tooker, whom she shared an incredible 60 plus years of faithful marriage. Evelyn was a fierce woman of...
John Woodrow Baker
Mar 23, 2022
John Woodrow Baker, 83 of Hamilton, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Born December 22, 1938 in Victoria, Texas, he was the son of the late Delmar and Nadine (Bradley) Beadle and the husband of Nancy (Way) Baker. John was a true military man, serving honorably in the United...
Patricia Anne (Dennison) Rozek
Mar 22, 2022
Patricia Anne Rozek, 79, of Fennville, MI passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home. Born August 14, 1942 in Harvey, IL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Dennison, II and Maude (Mueller) Dennison. In 1959 she met the man that would become her husband, George Rozek. They wed on September 30, 1961 and enjoyed fifty-six years...
John Albert Johnston
Mar 21, 2022
John A. Johnston was born to Jack and Ginny Johnston on October 19, 1951. He was the middle child and only boy, with Pammie being the oldest and Bethany, the youngest. John began his K-12 education by walking across the street to Breton Downs Elementary and finished as a co-captain for the football and basketball teams at East Grand Rapids....
Robert Charles Wright
Mar 20, 2022
Robert "Bob" Charles Wright, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2022, at his home. He was born July 3, 1956, in Allegan, MI the son of Thomas Roxbury. Siblings Robin (Ken Firlik) Lyles, Kolleen (John) Livingston and Ryan (Dana) Roxbury. He is also preceded in death by his father Robert Earl Wright and his mother Barbara (Beekman) Roxbury....
Donald Bernard Lucas
Mar 11, 2022
DONALD B. LUCAS, 89 OF ALLEGAN , PASSED AWAY IN ASCENSION ALLEGAN HOSPITAL ON MARCH 11, 2022. DON WAS BORN IN CADILLAC, MICHIGAN ON AUGUST 3, 1932 TO ABRAM AND LENA (WESTMAAS) LUCAS. THE FAMILY MOVED TO GRAND RAPIDS WHEN DON WAS A TEEN ALONG WITH BROTHERS MYRON (SANDRA), JIM (MARTHA), AND BOB (LAURA). WHILE ATTENDING GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH...
Constance Virginia (Gerard) Miller
Mar 9, 2022
Constance Virginia (Gerard) Miller, 87, of Hopkins, MI passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Ascension Allegan General Hospital. Born December 17, 1934 and raised in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lorraine Gerard. Mrs. Miller was a proud farmer's wife for more than fifty years and enjoyed working alongside her husband, the late Lloyd...
Robert Dale Truax
Mar 8, 2022
Robert Dale Truax of Hopkins, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022. He was born in Allegan to his loving parents, Russell and Maxine (Mudgett) Truax. Robert married the love of his life Diana (Kelly) Truax whom he shared 42 faithful years in marriage together. He was a lover of nature and would spend most of his time in the...
Dennis Henry Ax
Mar 4, 2022
Dennis Henry Ax, 79 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Ascension Allegan General Hospital. Born October 25, 1942 in Manistee, Michigan, he was the son of the late Henry and Geraldine (Repo) Ax and the husband of the late Karen (Fisher) Ax. Dennis and Karen were blessed to have 50 years together before her passing in...
Henry Thornton "Bob" Winchester Iii
Mar 1, 2022
Henry "Bob" Thornon Winchester, III, 74 of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Medilodge of Westwood in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born September 17, 1947 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late HT Jr. and Kathryn (Tripp) Winchester. Bob graduated from Allegan High School, Class of 1965 and then went on to Olivet College where he...
Michelle Deanne Van (Prymula) Patten
Feb 27, 2022
Michelle Deanne Van Patten, 51 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Born November 28, 1970 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Toby (Plotts) Prymula and the wife of Donald Van Patten. Michelle worked for the Perrigo Company in the IT Department for 30 years,...
Carl Graham Thompson
Feb 23, 2022
Carl Graham Thompson, 89, of Hopkins, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Green Acres of Wayland. Without a doubt, he is rejoicing today because he has met his Lord and Savior face to face and has been reunited with the love of his life, Marlene. Born November 4, 1932 in Montgomery, NC, Carl was the son...
Bill Joe Rop
Feb 21, 2022
Bill Rop, 87 years old of Gobles, Michigan passed away after an accident on February 21, 2022. Bill was a kind, generous person. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a man of few but wise words. Bill had a positive outlook on life. He enjoyed family get togethers. He loved outdoors and fishing, enjoyed Nascar...
Norris Norton Northrup
Feb 20, 2022
Norris Norton Northrup, 97, of Dunningville, Michigan, died February 20, 2022. His long productive life reflected his strength of character and quiet determination. Norris was born in Shelby, Michigan, April 7, 1924, to Armand and Enola (Brigham) Northrup. The family moved to a farm in Pearl, Michigan, in 1932. He worked on the farm and participated in 4H and raised...
Teddy Truman White
Feb 19, 2022
Teddy T. White, 81 of Allegan, Michigan passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born November 4, 1940, the son of Leslie and Barbara (Monroe) White. He was always hardworking and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, riding his motorcycle, and thoroughly enjoyed his window cleaning job. Teddy married his late "Sweetheart" Christine on November 1, 1974....
