Donald Jay Bentley
Feb 6, 2025
Donald Jay Bentley of Allegan, Michigan, passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Donald was born on May 7, 1930, in Plainwell, Michigan, to his late parents Lyle and Helen (Hicks) Bentley. From a young age Donald would be raised by his grandmother Hazel Bentley. He would find the love of his life Gwendolyn (Wohlscheid) Bentley of Portland, Michigan, and...
Adam Michael Hughes
Jan 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Hughes, age 35, on January 27, 2025. Adam was a beloved spouse, a devoted parent, son, friend and all-around-one-of-a-kind human. His untimely departure leaves a void that will never be filled but a legacy that will never be forgotten. He passed away surrounded by loved ones and...
George Junior Schout
Jan 24, 2025
George Junior Schout, age 63, passed unexpectedly on January 24th, 2025, in Allegan, Michigan. Born in 1961 to Junior and Genevieve (Essenburg) Schout in Zeeland, Michigan, George lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, and a deep love for his family and friends.
As the heart and soul of Outback Construction, George's remarkable abilities as a...
Michael Alfred (Mike) Melms
Jan 22, 2025
Michael Alfred Melms, 79, of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born May 19,1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Edith (Parry) Melms.
Mike was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Allegan. In his youth, Mike enjoyed competitive swimming, scouting and youth...
Richard August Malmstrom
Jan 20, 2025
Richard August Malmstrom, Jr of Allegan, Michigan, formerly from Neillsville, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 64. Richard was born on November 1, 1960, in Muskegon to Richard Malmstrom, Sr and Barbara Sorensen.
Richard grew up in Newberry, Michigan and graduated from Tahquamenon Area Schools, class...
Brigitte Jean (Wattenbarger) Christie
Jan 15, 2025
Brigitte Jean Christie, 69, of Hastings, MI passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Ely Manor Nursing Home. Born February 26, 1955 in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the daughter Brigitte (Kunze) Mills and the late Thomas Wattenbarger. Brigitte now joins her beloved husband, Gary, whom she has missed every day since he passed away in August 2014. After she...
Joy Elaine (Miner) Masek
Jan 12, 2025
"Devoted" is the word that best describes Joy Elaine Masek (Miner) who went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025. She gave her time and resources to her faith in God and family—-both immediate and extended.
Surviving is her husband Jerry, married 68 years, daughter Jayne married to Michael Bailey and their daughter Melissa, daughter...
Brian Keith Little
Jan 9, 2025
Brian Keith Little was brought into this life by Irvin Sr. and Vivian (Saunders) Little on July 30, 1961, and back into their arms on January 9, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Kim as well as two sisters, two brothers, two sons and a daughter plus a multitude of nieces, nephews and many friends. He went...
Marilyn Joyce Weber
Jan 9, 2025
Marilyn J. Weber, 80, of Zeeland, Michigan passed away Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Marilyn was born on March 2nd, 1944, in Allegan, Michigan to the late Wilderene and Maurice Haven.
Marilyn is survived by her sons, David Stark (Tiffany) of Pleasant Plains, Illinois, Norman Stark (Sandra) of Zeeland, Michigan; her beloved grandchildren, Savannah Stark of Wellston, Michigan,...
Eric Robert Tooman
Jan 2, 2025
Eric Tooman, 60, of Allegan passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife, Jill and sister, Leigh by his side.
Eric was born on May 27, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of Les and Nan Tooman. He was raised in Allegan, Michigan and enjoyed spending...
Cherish Denae (Stevenson) Powers
Jan 1, 2025
Cherish Denae Powers 38 of Allegan, MI passed away on January 1, 2025, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI after a short battle with Cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). Cherish was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on December 21, 1986, to Rachele Toliver and Melvin Stevenson. She was also a member of the Pokagon Band of Pottawatomi Tribe, and...
Jeffrey Mark Webb
Dec 30, 2024
Jeffrey Mark Webb, 67, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Born October 17, 1957 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Noel and Julia (Rockwell) Webb and on June 22, 1979 he married Julie Brosz. Mark worked at TruHeat in Allegan for over thirty years and obtained his maintenance journeyman's card during that time. ...
Sidney Leroy Carns
Dec 26, 2024
Sidney Leroy Carns passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 89, in Portage, Michigan. Born on August 13, 1935, in Allegan, Michigan, he was a cherished son to the late James and Bertha Carns. Sidney's formative years were shared with his beloved siblings: his brother Roger Carns, sisters Ires June Carns (deceased as an infant)...
Donald Huff
Dec 21, 2024
Donald Huff passed peacefully on December 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Louise (Jones) and Claude Huff.
Don's elementary years were spent at the Foster and Clifford Schools before graduating at 16 from Allegan High School in 1947. His first college experience was at Emanuel Missionary College where he met...
Kevin Gene Krotz
Dec 21, 2024
Kevin Gene Krotz, 64, of Hopkins, MI passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at University of Michigan Health West. Born April 20, 1960 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Robert and Geraldine Louise (Grauman) Krotz. Kevin had worked for Sebright Products as a welder for many years. He was truly talented when it came to working...
Jennifer Lynne (Manning) Earl
Dec 20, 2024
Jennifer "Jenny" Lynne Earl (Manning), age 60, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 20, 2024. Born on August 15, 1964, in Niles, Michigan to Paul and Carole (Peters) Manning. Jenny embraced a life rich with love, family, and treasured memories.
For 35 beautiful years, Jenny was the cherished wife of...
Denise Michele Mitchell
Dec 18, 2024
Denise Michele Mitchell (65) was born May 26, 1959 in Allegan, MI to Virginia Lee Mitchell sr. And John Earl Mitchell Jr. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday December 18th, 2024. She was a University of Phoenix graduate with an associate's degree in business. She was a pillar in the Allegan County community where she was...
Terry Lee Tarantino
Dec 18, 2024
Terry Lee Tarantino passed on December 18, 2024, at Ely Manor Nursing Home, Allegan, MI, surrounded by family. Terry was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, August 12, 1948, to his late parents Ross and Billie (Neddo) Tarantino. He was an accomplished basketball player at Lawrence High School from which he would graduate. After High School Terry would enlist as...
Ronald Royal Remington
Dec 11, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Royal Remington on December 11, 2024 in Allegan, Michigan. Ron was born on July 13, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ron grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School.
Ron served in the Navy, from 1954 through 1958, sailing from...
Dale Elroy "Red" Schraeder
Dec 10, 2024
Dale Elroy "Red" Schraeder, 90, of Hopkins, MI passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home. Born June 2, 1934 in Jamestown, MI, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Edith (Loew) Schraeder and was the husband of the late Dorothy (Nicholson) Schraeder. Red served in the United States Air Force for four years during...
