Dorothy Newman
Nov 30, 2016
Dorothy (Higgins) Newman passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in her ninety-first year. Mrs. Newman was born August 5, 1925 in Heswall, England, the daughter of the late William and Georgian (Brierly) Higgins. She was the beloved wife of Henry Arthur Newman (Tex) whom passed on January 24, 1998. They were married in England on June 10, 1944. He...
Robert M. Kelsey
Nov 30, 2016
Robert M. Kelsey, 91 of Martin, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan. Mr. Kelsey was born January 20, 1925 in Martin, Michigan, the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Richardson) Kelsey. He was a Class of 1943 Martin High School graduate and a Veteran of the United States Marines, serving in World War...
June Eileen Damber
Nov 28, 2016
June Eileen Damber, 77 of Allegan, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Grace of Douglas Nursing Home in Douglas, Michigan. Mrs. Damber was born March 6, 1939 in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Evelin (Wood) Moeller. She worked for Donnelly Corporation for over 17 years. Spending time with her family and friends was one of...
Richard Philo Crisman
Nov 27, 2016
Richard "Dick" Philo Crisman Sr., 77 of Allegan, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Crisman was born January 11, 1939 in Allegan, the son of the late George P. and Josephine E. (Pifer) Crisman. Dick was a mechanic by trade and spent over 25 years working at auto sales dealership, Gordon Bahre, in Allegan. While most...
Robert L. Smalla
Nov 27, 2016
Robert L. Smalla, 80 of Allegan, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. Smalla was born January 18, 1936 in Allegan, the son of the late John and Donna (Jackson) Smalla. He was a Class of 1954 Allegan High School graduate and a Veteran of the United Stated Army. Robert attended Trowbridge United Methodist...
Gwendolyn Thomas
Nov 27, 2016
Gwendolyn Judy Thomas, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. Gwendolyn Judy Thomas was born August 21, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of David Merlin Thomas Sr. and Eula Mae (Bocage) Thomas. "Judy", as the family liked to call her, started her education in Gretna, Louisiana at All Saints Catholic School. In 1948,...
Martha A. Eaton
Nov 25, 2016
Martha A. Eaton, 79 of Hamilton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 25, 2016. Mrs. Eaton was born December 2, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lester and Dixie (Smith) Downing. Martha was a fun-loving and giving person. She enjoyed being around people and sharing great stories and laughter. Some of her...
Mathew J. Spreitzer
Nov 22, 2016
Mathew J. Spreitzer, 93 of Allegan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Vista Springs Riverside in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Spreitzer was born March 18, 1923 in Allegan, the son of Mathew and Catherine (Kowalski) Spreitzer. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. On January 9, 1960,...
Vivian R. Roberts
Nov 17, 2016
Vivian R. Roberts, age 91, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Trillium Woods in Byron Center, Michigan. Vivian was born December 11, 1924 in Hopkins, Michigan, the daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Wamhoff) Pueschel. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1942 and attended Davenport Business College. On September 1, 1952, she married Gale Roberts and they...
Dawn D. Towne
Nov 16, 2016
Dawn D. Towne, age 70 of Otsego, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Towne was born October 6, 1946 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of the late Vern and Betty (Chrisman) Christman. She worked for over 6 years at Pilgrim Farms. The main thing in Dawn's life was her family. She was...
Josephine I. Brand
Nov 11, 2016
Josephine I. Brand, 81 of Wayland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 11, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Brand was born February 24, 1935 in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Boywer) Kuhl. Josephine spent most of her adult life cooking, not just for her family but for most of Wayland!...
Marvin Jim Ballard
Nov 10, 2016
Marvin "Jim" Ballard Jr., 63 of Allegan, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home. Mr. Ballard was born August 13, 1953 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of the late Marvin and Gwendolyn (O'Mera) Ballard. Jim spent his lifetime farming. He is survived his children: Dennis Ballard, Lisa Carnegie, and Adam and Shellie Ballard; 4 grandchildren: Shaneebree, Jamy, Jayla and...
Barbara Eckardt
Nov 8, 2016
Barbara J. (Nelsen) Eckardt, 73 of Allegan, passed from this life surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Agnes (Bywater) Nelsen and her younger sister, Susan. Barb graduated from Schurz High School in Chicago. She spent over 12 years working in special education as a teacher's aide for...
Donna Jean Oisten
Nov 5, 2016
Donna Jean Oisten, 74 of Pinegrove Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Oisten was born in Allegan, Michigan on August 1, 1942, the daughter of the late Donald and Alberta (Stratton) Arndt. She was an Allegan High School Class of 1960 graduate. She was a member of the...
Ronald Keith Lancaster
Nov 2, 2016
Ronald K. Lancaster, 71 of Hamilton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lancaster was born February 26, 1945 in Williamsport, Indiana to the late Morris and Jessie (Anderson) Lancaster. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. In 1981 he married Paula Howard and the two were blessed...
Geraldine May Teed
Oct 31, 2016
Geraldine May Teed, 88 of Monterey Township, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan. Mrs. Teed was born December 10, 1927 in Otsego, Michigan, the daughter of the late Henry and Iva (Quick) Mollitor. Geraldine worked for the Brown Company in Kalamazoo before opening her own business, Quik Cut and Curl in Allegan. She...
Harold L. Bessert
Oct 30, 2016
Harold L. Bessert, 77 of Allegan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at American House Senior Living Communities in Holland, Michigan. Mr. Bessert was born August 7, 1939 in Fowlerville, Michigan, the son of the late Ernest and Bernice Bessert. Harold received his Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Michigan University and went on to...
Ricardo P. Bazan
Oct 29, 2016
Ricardo P. Bazan, 81 of Allegan, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Wings Home. Mr. Bazan was born July 17, 1935 in Alice, Texas, the son of Jose and Maria (Puente) Bazan. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Ricardo worked for over 15 years at National Motors in South Haven, Michigan and over 11 years at...
Lucretia A. Smith
Oct 28, 2016
Lucretia A. Smith, of Allegan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 28, 2016, at Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born May 19, 1933, in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of the late Con and Sarah (Ramsey) Sheridan. She graduated from Zeeland High School in 1951, attended Allegan County Normal, and earned her Bachelors Degree in...
Rodney E. Leggett
Oct 27, 2016
Rodney Leggett, 66 of Allegan, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Leggett was born October 20, 1950 in Allegan, the son of the late Wilbur and Mary (Weaver) Leggett. Rod was a Class of 1968 Allegan High School graduate and also a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for the GM plant in Kalamazoo...
