Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Mahan) Hardy passed peacefully with family by her side at home in Allegan, Michigan, on April 6, 2025. Mary was born on March 10, 1937, in Plainwell, Michigan to James and Mary (Evans) Mahan. Mary was married to Dean Hardy until his passing in 2013. She was a well-educated woman with a bachelor's in teaching through Western...

Apr 5, 2025

Barbara Ann Miller spent her final hours surrounded by her family knowing she was back home at Dumont Lake after a brief illness. She was born in Sparta, MI to William and Bertha (Monroe) Lautenschleger and was the 10th of eleven children. Barb always joked that she was always a "10". She graduated from Allegan High School with the...

Apr 4, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eleanor Mae (Clawson) Milhiem on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Eleanor was born at home in Hopkins, Michigan, on July 26, 1932, to her parents Leonard and Sophia (Nowakowski) Clawson. She would marry Kenneth Milhiem Jr. and share over 62 faithful years of marriage together. Eleanor loved golfing, playing...

Mar 24, 2025

Joseph Beyer Jr. passed away at the Oaks of Jamestown surrounded by his family on March 24, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1931. Joseph served honorably in the Army during the Korean War. He was married to his late wife Wanda (Brenner) Beyer for over 67 years. He retired from Bradford White out of Middleville, Michigan. Some...

Mar 23, 2025

Martha Lucinda (King) Grim passed unexpectedly March 24, 2025, in her home. Martha was born to her late parents Reginald and Martha (Pieper) King on May 4, 1969, in Geneva, Illinois. Martha married Paul Grim and shared over 30 years of dedicated marriage together. Going for long walks outdoors with Paul  in the Allegan Forest surrounded by the birds...

Mar 12, 2025

Mary Ann (Conner) Ferris, affectionately known as MaryAnn, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes in Allegan, Michigan, on March 12, 2025. Born on September 1, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to her late parents Edward and Inez (Rumsey) Conner, MaryAnn's journey through life was one of devotion, service, and joy, which touched the hearts of all who...

Mar 8, 2025

Mysti Dawn Head, 27, of Allegan, Michigan obtained her heavenly home March 8, 2025. Mysti was born June 4, 1997 in Berrien Center, Michigan to her parents Willam Head and Wendy Tober. Mysti attended Dowagiac Union School system. She loved her bandmates, Renaissance, reading, swimming, horror movies and Disney. Mysti found the most joy in mothering her two children....

Mar 4, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marla Ray (Jones) Kollar who passed peacefully on March 4, 2025, with family by her side. Marla was born to her late parents Raymond and Rosemary (Ketchum) Jones on September 25, 1950, in Allegan, Michigan. She was a faithful wife to her late husband Mike Kollar and shared over 27 years...

Feb 28, 2025

John Thomas Okon, 58, of Otsego, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2025.

Born on May 8th, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, John was the son of Thomas James Okon and Maxine Kelly. He graduated from Hubbard High School and went on to pursue his education at Lincoln Technical School. John later attended Grand Rapids Community College...

Feb 20, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Philip John Madalinski on February 20, 2025. Philip was born June 30, 1960, in Allegan, Michigan, to his late parents Phillip and Josephine (Oleksy) Madalinski. He would meet his bride and best friend Rhonda (Blozvich) Madalinski sharing over 41 years of faithful marriage together. Philip retired after 40 plus years as...

Feb 19, 2025

Jean Eleanor Tagg, 97, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.  Born April 15, 1927, in Trowbridge Township, she was the daughter of the late Harold David and Bertha Caroline (Hoskins) McKee and was the wife of the late Benjamin E. Tagg.  Jean was a member of Christ Community Church.  She had...

Feb 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward McIlhargie, who left us on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born on September 1, 1952 in Huron County, Edward was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, sibling, and friend. His vibrant personality and deep love for his family made a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Feb 12, 2025

Born in Plainwell, Michigan, October 16, 1939, daughter of Orlo and Evelyn Reynolds, Lois was a lifelong resident of the Hopkins area. She attended Hopkins High School.  Not wanting to make a speech, she did just enough to keep out of the top class standing, graduating salutatorian, Class of '57.  Some of her most cherished friendships today are her...

Feb 10, 2025

Sharon Leona Graves, age 76, of Allegan passed away of Dementia on Monday, February 10, 2025, in her home with family/friends in Otsego, Michigan. She was born August 11, 1948, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Donald and Marguerite "Peggy" (Gordon) Berzley. Sharon was a Military wife for more than 20 years and a Life Member of the Otsego...

Feb 9, 2025

Earl Lee Gillette Jr. (86) passed away February 9 at 12:15am. He passed away peacefully with his wife by his side.

Earl was born and raised in Allegan, Mi. He married Patricia Lodge in 1957 and went on to have 3 boys. Earl worked as a machinist at Rockwell International for 30 years. Earl also worked for...

Feb 6, 2025

Diane Kathline (Evans) Dietrich passed peacefully in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with family by her side. Diane was born in Allegan, Michigan to her late parents Robert and Marcelle (Ruhele) Evans on July 31, 1950. After high school Diane would work many jobs and eventually become a successful Realtor in Allegan County for many years. She met the love of her...

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...

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...

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...

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...