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Sharon Lee (Koperski) Vahue
Jul 23, 2020
Sharon Lee Vahue, 74, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Thursday, July 23rd at Wings Home, Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born on September 5th, 1945, in Allegan, to the late Donald Koperski and Geraldine (Oisten) Koperski and was the oldest of five siblings. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1963...
Terry Lynn Smit
Jul 20, 2020
Terry L. Smit March 15, 1947 - July 20, 2020 On Monday morning, July 20, 2020, Terry met Jesus face to face. Terry, his brother, Keith Smit, and his cousin, Dan Jager, were owners of Peaceful Road Farms and Hopkins Elevator. Terry was a trusted animal nutritionist. In 2013, the sons of the partners, Paul Smit, Andy Smit, Dave Smit,...
Terence Blacklock
Jul 20, 2020
Terry Blacklock, 79 of Allegan, was reunited with the love of his life on Monday, July 20, 2020, after a ferocious battle with cancer. He came to the U.S. from Plymouth, England when he was 14. Traveling with his family on the ship "Queen Mary," landing in NYC. Since they had family in Traverse City, they chose to live there....
Raymond Earl Sanders
Jul 19, 2020
Raymond Earl Sanders, 86 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. Born in Logan, Ohio on November 19, 1933, he was the son the late Earl and Golda Marie (Pargeon) Sanders and the husband of the late Patricia (Hiscock) Sanders. Raymond and his wife, Patricia, were lifetime members of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He proudly...
Arlene Bernadine (Selander) Hill
Jul 11, 2020
Arlene Bernadine (Selander) Hill, age 82, died July 11, 2020, in Allegan, Michigan. She was born on December 18, 1937, in Cokato, Minnesota, to Carl Bernard (Benny) and Alvida (Noyed) Selander, the youngest of their three children. She was baptized at Cokato Lutheran Church on January 23, 1938. She met Rodney Hill during high school and the two attended Augsburg...
Edward Bernard Clark, Jr.
Jul 9, 2020
On July 9, 2020, Edward Bernard Clark Jr., 77, born September 1, 1942 in Allegan Hospital, went to his resting place in heaven. Preceding Edward in death are his parents, Edward Clark Sr., mother, Phyllis Page Clark, nephew Daniel Walters, ex-wife and friend, Susan Harrison Clark. Edward was born and raised in Allegan, graduated Allegan High School, and shortly after...
Margaret Mabel (Hustedde) Valdez
Jul 8, 2020
Margaret Mabel Valdez, 86, of Allegan, MI passed away among family Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Briarwood Assisted Living. Born February 18, 1934 in Glennonville, MO, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Eberhard) Hustedde, sister of Anthony, Marie, Jake, and Francie, and was the widow of the late Walter E. Valdez. She attended St. Teresa Catholic...
Michael Louis Oisten
Jul 6, 2020
Michael Louis Oisten, 28, of Gobles, MI passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Born April 17, 1992 in Plainwell, he was the son of Robert Louis Luedecking and Stephanie Lyn Oisten. Michael had worked as a commercial roofer. In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors two tracking and mudding in his Jeep. He also had...
Stewart Arnold Norby
Jun 28, 2020
Stewart A. Norby, 89 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Born in Beloit, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Arnie and Alice (Tyler) Norby. Stewart graduated from Beloit High School in 1949 and later met Joyce Laberdie, whom he married on Christmas Eve 1954. Together they raised two sons,...
William Joseph Ruga
Jun 26, 2020
William "Bill" Joseph Ruga, 92, of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side, on June 26, 2020. Born June 30, 1927, in Valley Park, Missouri, he was the son of Lazar and Magdalena (Schnur) Ruga and the husband of Irene (de Uriarte) Ruga. Bill attended Sacred Heart Elementary and High School in Valley...
Felicity Angel Lynne Schlosser
Jun 26, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that Felicity Angel Lynne Schlosser of Allegan passed away Friday June 26, 2020. Born on October 6, 2002 in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of Crystal Schlosser and Steven Schlosser. Felicity was incredibly talented at doing her own makeup, nails, and hair. She enjoyed spending time with her friends shopping and hanging out. Felicity...
Barbara Ann (Thorpe) Milbocker
Jun 24, 2020
Barbara Ann (Thorpe) Milbocker, 80 of Allegan, Michigan passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Born December 3, 1939 in Allegan, Michigan, Barbara was the daughter of the late Laurence and Norma (Brininger) Thorpe and the husband of the late Edward C. Milbocker. Barbara was a lifetime member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and served...
Christopher Ryan "Ryan" Story
Jun 20, 2020
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Christopher Ryan Story, age 30, our most beloved son, brother, father, and friend passed suddenly on Saturday, June 20, 2020 Those who knew Ryan, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Ryan will be missed every day by his children,Troy and Adriana, mother, Lisa Story-Johnson, stepfather, Dude Johnson, father, Richard...
Linda Kay (Truax) Thompson
Jun 17, 2020
Linda Kay Thompson, 65, of Hamilton, MI passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born September 29, 1954 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Violet Marie (Brenner) Truax, Jr. and was the wife of Kenneth Thompson. Linda was an avid gardener who also loved crafting of any kind. She...
Glenna June June (Moored) Hennip
Jun 16, 2020
G. June (Moored) Hennip, 92 of Hopkins, Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born February 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Orah (Miller) Moored and the wife of the late Peter G. Hennip. June enjoyed being a wife and mother and caring for her family as well...
Terry Phillips
Jun 10, 2020
Terry Phillips, 67, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home with his family at his side. Born January 8, 1953 in Otsego, he was the son of the late Lester and Betty (Burroughs) Phillips and was the husband of Gloria (Moline) Phillips. Through the years, Terry had been employed by PET Milk and Haworth and...
Pearletta (Dunifin) Hodge
Jun 8, 2020
Pearletta (Dunifin) Hodge, 80 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Ascension Allegan General Hospital. Born July 2, 1939 in Gobles, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Dorothy (Skillman) Dunifin and the wife of Gerald Hodge. Pearletta spent 25 years as the lunchroom supervisor at West Ward Elementary School in Allegan. She was...
Duane Marlo (Duke) Mason, Jr.
May 31, 2020
In Loving Memory of Duane (Duke) Marlo Mason, Jr. May 21, 1959 - May 31, 2020 Duane (Duke) Marlo Mason, Jr., passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, Michigan. Born May 21, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of Duane and Barbara (Kelly) Mason, Sr. of Indiana and the husband of...
Alden "Al" A. Nielsen
May 28, 2020
Alden "Al" A. Nielsen, 89, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego, Michigan. Born January 12, 1931, in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Adler and Ethel (Clark) Nielsen and the husband of the late Eleanor L. (Huff) Nielsen. Al proudly served his country in the United States...
Norma Louise (Butler) Kerber
May 19, 2020
Norma Louise (Butler) Kerber, 82 of Hopkins, Michigan passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan. Born May 2, 1938 in Orangeville Township, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Harold Butler, and the late Opal (Armentrout) and Carl Golle. Norma was the wife of the late Richard Kerber, and was also preceded in...
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