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Thomas  Charles Rochow

Thomas Charles Rochow

Sep 23, 2020

Thomas Charles Rochow, 77, of Allegan, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in his own home surrounded by family. Born November 26, 1942 in Bay City, MI, he was the son of the late Robert John and Mildred (Gies) Rochow. Thomas graduated high school in 1961 from St. Mary's School in Bay City. He went on to...

Harley Schut

Harley Schut

Sep 22, 2020

Harley Schut, 77, of Hopkins, MI passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his home with his family at his side. Born March 11, 1943, in Jenison, MI, he was the son of the late Lambert and Henrietta (Steenwyk) Schut and was the husband of Nancy (Wuis) Schut. In addition to his wife of over 50 years, Harley is survived...

Billy  Wesley Smith

Billy Wesley Smith

Sep 21, 2020

Billy Wesley Smith, longtime Allegan resident, left this earth to reside with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 21, 2020. Bill was born on November 1, 1932 in Clarksville, Tennessee, the son of Turner and Dottie (Evans) Smith, he was the second of four sons. Bill worked the family farm alongside his dad and brothers Turner Jr. and John....

Irma  Irene (Oster)  Wamhoff

Irma Irene (Oster) Wamhoff

Sep 20, 2020

Irma Irene Wamhoff passed away at age 97 on Sunday September 20, 2020. Irma was born in Krem, ND to Edward and Amalia Oster. She grew up helping on the family farm and often told of times she drove horses, once as many as six at a time. She often took her siblings to school in a sleigh or buggy....

Jay  Shawn Tyler

Jay Shawn Tyler

Sep 19, 2020

Jay Shawn Tyler of Hopkins MI went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 19, 2020. He was born February 8, 1964 in Rock Island, Illinois to Donald and Jonna (Mott) Tyler. Jay is survived by his beautiful wife, Cindy (Lewison) Tyler; his son, Jonathan (Amber) Tyler; his daughter, Shana (Charles III) Anderson; five grandkids, Serenity and Dominic Anderson;...

Janet  Theresa (Pavlak)  Roblyer

Janet Theresa (Pavlak) Roblyer

Sep 12, 2020

Janet Theresa (Pavlak) Roblyer, 75, of Plainwell, MI passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at home. Born August 31, 1945 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Julia (Arbanas) Pavlak. Janet married Leon Roblyer on June 30, 1961. They were blessed with thirty-eight years of marriage and four sons prior to his death in 1999. Janet...

Rachel  Leona (Jennings)  Wait

Rachel Leona (Jennings) Wait

Sep 7, 2020

Rachel Leona Wait, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Wings Home. Born September 25, 1935 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Mildred (Sprague) Jennings. Rachel was the widow of Allen Wait. She was a proud, life member at the Allegan United Methodist Church. Rachel enjoyed serving families through the food pantry...

Randy  Allen Snyder

Randy Allen Snyder

Sep 5, 2020

Randy Allen Snyder, 49, of Allegan, MI passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home. Born February 6, 1971 in Kalamazoo, he was the son of Gilbert Snyder and the late Cora (Dustin) Snyder. Randy was an avid outdoorsman and had especially loved to go hunting and fishing. He enjoyed taking road trips and riding dirt bikes, quads, and...

Brantley  Richard (Morgan)  Frost

Brantley Richard (Morgan) Frost

Sep 4, 2020

Our precious little angel, Brantley Richard Frost, beloved infant son of Trevor Frost and Caitlynn Morgan went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020. In addition to his parents, Brantley is survived by big sister, Remington; grandparents, Andy and Trish Winter, Ray Frost, and Terry and Denise Morgan; great-grandparents, Mark and Deb Heather, Bob and Mae Sousley,...

Glenna  Jean (Hastings)  Kurtz

Glenna Jean (Hastings) Kurtz

Sep 3, 2020

In the wee hours of Thursday, September 3, 2020, God blessed Glenna Jean with the end of her earthly journey. She was born October 5, 1926 in Jackson, MI to Johnathon Porter and Wynnie Mary (Sebright) Hastings Jr. Glenna graduated from Jackson High School in 1944 and Jackson Community College in 1945. She met her future husband, Charles Henry Kurtz,...

Jerry Bollinger

Jerry Bollinger

Sep 1, 2020

Clifford Jerry Bollinger, 82, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Briarwood Assisted Living. Born February 10, 1938 in Lakeview, MI, he was the son of the late Donald K. and Lela (Shelly) Bollinger. On October 20, 1956, Jerry married Kay Ellen Perrigo; they would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this year. He was a graduate...

Mary  Louise (Vanhill)  Ewing

Mary Louise (Vanhill) Ewing

Sep 1, 2020

Mary Lou Ewing, 96, of Hopkins, MI passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Allegan Country Estate. Born September 14, 1923 in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late William and Christine (Meyers) VanHill and was the wife of the late Duane K. Ewing. Mrs. Ewing was a longtime member of South Monterey United Methodist Church. She had...

Marilyn  Ann (Thompson)  Sipple

Marilyn Ann (Thompson) Sipple

Aug 28, 2020

On Friday, August 28, 2020, Marilyn Ann (Thompson) Sipple, loving wife and mother of four children and five grandchildren, passed away at the age of 78. Marilyn was born on February 24, 1942 in Allegan, Michigan to Paul and Anna (Schafer) Thompson. She received her associate's degree from Western Michigan University and worked as a teacher in Title I at...

Dian  Kay (Brenner)  Commans

Dian Kay (Brenner) Commans

Aug 27, 2020

Dian K. Commans, 69 of Dorr, Michigan went to be with her Savior and Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home. Born April 13, 1951 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Vern and Audra (Cooley) Brenner and the wife of Robert (Bob) Commans. Dian was a lady with a beautiful soul and shared herself...

Ronald  Scott Pichlik

Ronald Scott Pichlik

Aug 24, 2020

Ronald Scott Pichlik, 58, of Springfield, Michigan, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday evening August 23, 2020, at his home in Springfield, Michigan. Ron was born on June 14, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Hopkins High School (class of 1980), Grand Valley State University (1985) and University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law (1988). He passed the Michigan Bar Exam...

James  Patrick Kelly

James Patrick Kelly

Aug 20, 2020

James Patrick "Pat" Kelly of Allegan, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Wings of Hope Hospice House in Allegan. He was 92 ½ years old. Born in Hastings, February 23, 1928, Pat was the sixth son of Frank and Gladys (Beck) Kelly. He also had one younger sister. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1946....

Stephen  Anthony Wrobleski

Stephen Anthony Wrobleski

Aug 15, 2020

Stephen Anthony Wrobleski, 73, of Watson Township, MI passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 7, 1947 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Hubert F. and Helen I. (Hula) Wrobleski and was the husband of Zandra Joyce (Rabishaw) Wrobleski. Stephen had been a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

John "Jack" Stanley Beckers

John "Jack" Stanley Beckers

Aug 14, 2020

On Friday, August 14, 2020, Jack Beckers, loving husband, father, and grandfather was taken abruptly at the age of 91. Jack was the son of John L Beckers and Florence Ascheman Beckers. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard Beckers. He is survived by his loving wife, Sally, his five children: Kelly Beckers (Roberta), Julie Sosnowski...

Marva  Irene (Shimmons)  Chappell

Marva Irene (Shimmons) Chappell

Aug 14, 2020

Marva Irene Chappell, 82, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born November 17, 1937 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Arvada (Hall) Shimmons. Marva was the widow of Bruce Chappell with whom she shared more than fifty-three years of marriage prior to his death in 2013....

Kenneth  Robert Rewa

Kenneth Robert Rewa

Aug 2, 2020

Kenneth Robert Rewa, 59, of Hopkins, MI passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home. Born July 5, 1961 in Allegan, he was the son of Marilyn (VandenBerg) Rewa and the late Robert J. Rewa. Kenneth worked in the concrete industry for much of his life. Throughout his career he had worked for VanLaan Concrete before going into business...

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