Joshua R. Thomson
Dec 30, 2015
age 22, of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in Allegan, Michigan. Josh was born on February 14, 1993 in Allegan, the son of Matthew W. and Heather R. (Hammer) Thomson. He liked the outdoors and spent a lot of his time hunting and fishing. Josh was skilled at working on tractors and cars and also enjoyed taking...
Alfred Hoover Wemus Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
age 59, of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Allegan Wings Home. Alfred was born October 16, 1956, in Allegan, the son of Alfred H. Sr. and Helen (Harris) Wemus. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1975 - 1978. Alfred spent many years driving truck as a long distance...
Cheryl Ann Romans
Dec 22, 2015
of Allegan, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Cheryl was born April 10, 1960, in Muskegon, the daughter of William and Betty (Nienhuis) Romans. Cheryl attended Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years with her mother, Betty Howard, who survives. Also surviving are her 3 brothers: Ron and Darlene, William and Brenda, Randy and Rhonda,...
Barbara J. Smith
Dec 19, 2015
of Otsego, passed away on December 19, 2015 at Ely Manor Nursing Home in Allegan. Mrs. Smith was born on May 21, 1928, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George and Josephine (Pifer) Crisman. Barbara is survived by her four children: Rusty and Mel Smith, Kelly Wadsworth, Jay and Mary Smith, and Holly Lee; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two...
Hollis L. Hough
Dec 9, 2015
87, of Allegan, Michigan left this earth to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, while surrounded by family in his home. Born at Allegan Community Hospital to Lewis and Alice Hough on September 10, 1928, Hollis thoroughly enjoyed his long life as an Allegan County resident. Hollis was a passionate man who simultaneously worked hard as...
Mark W. Matthews
Dec 8, 2015
of Allegan, passed away December 8, 2015 at Allegan General Hospital. Mark was born June 30, 1964, in Cass City, the son of David and Jean (Cleland) Matthews. He was a 1982 graduate of Cass City High School. Mark worked as a welder / fabricator for Southside Body and Fabrication in Holland for over 14 years. Mark is survived by...
Jeanne Marie Smith
Dec 8, 2015
of Allegan, passed away on December 8, 2015 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Jeanne was born on March 10, 1940, in Allegan, the daughter of Lyle and Thelma (Thompson) Smith. Jeanne was a blessed addition to the Smith household. She was one of the first children to pass through Precious Acres Recreational and Educational Program for the Developmentally Disabled. Later,...
Ashley M. Colburn
Dec 6, 2015
of Allegan, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Wings Home. Ashley was born on November 27, 1983, in Allegan, the daughter of Lawrence and Kimberley (Wright) Colburn. Ashley was a 2003 graduate of Allegan High School. She spent several years working for Stresscon, escorting oversized loads. In her spare time, Ashley loved to fish and thoroughly enjoyed playing...
Ermah G. Madison
Nov 23, 2015
of Allegan, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015, at Holland Hospital. Mrs. Madison was born on February 14, 1932, in Otsego, the daughter of Lester and Lydia (Trimm) Gleason. Ermah spent 17 years as a bus driver, driving for the Intermediate School District and Public Schools in Allegan. Ermah is survived by her 5 children: Bev and Pete Sudeikis,...
Dorothy Jean Morton
Nov 22, 2015
of Hopkins, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Laurels of Sandy Creek - Maplewood Assisted Living in Wayland. Mrs. Morton was born on October 11, 1929, in Plainwell, the daughter of Arthur and Wilma (Satterlee) Baske. Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of Hopkins High School and went on to attend County Normal...
Floyd K. Evans
Nov 21, 2015
age 70, of Allegan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Alamo Nursing Home. Floyd was born February 8, 1945, in Sanford, Michigan, the son of Wayne and Rosa (Randall) Keyworth. Due to unfortunate circumstances within the family, but God's timing, Floyd entered the Evans family at age 7, and was adopted...
Margaret Edwards
Nov 18, 2015
of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Mrs. Edwards was born on June 24, 1921, in Galesburg, the daughter of Leon and Ivy (Pryor) Counterman. Margaret loved to read and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her 3 children: Betty McDaniel, Judith Sandefur and Linda Warner; 12...
Wanda E. Arndt
Nov 15, 2015
of Hopkins, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Railside Living Center in Byron Center. Mrs. Arndt was born on July 25, 1923, in Hopkins, the daughter of Linden and Frieda (Nicolai) Buck. Wanda was a Hopkins High School Class of 1940 graduate and earned her associates degree from Davenport University in Grand...
Marilyn Ruth Duryea
Nov 13, 2015
of Hopkins, died on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Ely Manor Nursing Home in Allegan. Mrs. Duryea was born February 16, 1928, in Hopkins Twp., the daughter of Harry and Velma (Nicolai) Rankins. Marilyn graduated from Hopkins High School, and helped her husband, Cleon, on the family farm all of her life. She loved to bake, cook and can, for...
Nathan L. Bloss
Nov 12, 2015
of Mesick, MI, formerly of Allegan, died tragically Thursday, November 12, 2015, as a result of an automobile accident in the Traverse City area. Nathan was born on August 5, 1986, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul K. and Marletta L. (Gebhardt) Bloss. He graduated from Allegan Alternative High School in 2004. One of Nathan's favorite pastimes was spending time...
Kenneth R. Montgomery
Nov 8, 2015
of Allegan, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Allegan General Hospital at the age of 72. Mr. Montgomery was born September 30, 1943, in Weston, West Virginia, the son of Bacil and Raetta (Moore) Montgomery. Ken was an accomplished carpenter who spent many years working for Roberts Construction out of Kalamazoo. He was a member of the Moose Lodge...
Myrtle K. Vandenberg
Nov 6, 2015
of Allegan, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, November 6, 2015, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Mrs. VanDenBerg was born August 4, 1926 in Holland, the daughter of Henry and Cornelia (VanLangevelde) Essenburg. Myrtle was very faithful to her New Hope Baptist Church, she was one of the oldest surviving members, helped as the church...
Lenora E. Wood
Nov 5, 2015
of Allegan, passed away on November 5, 2015, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community in Allegan. Lenora was born December 1, 1927, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leonard and Elsie (Whipple) Peterson. Lenora spent over 32 years in the healthcare profession as a surgical assistant for Allegan General Hospital. She loved her many cats over the years, most recently...
Merlin G. Ransom
Nov 4, 2015
of Pine Grove Twp., died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Mr. Ransom was born January 28, 1934, in Hillsdale, the son of Rolland and Mable (Smith) Ransom. Merlin graduated from Hillsdale High School, Class of 1951, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University. He was a member of the Gobles United Methodist...
Connie L. Wilson
Nov 2, 2015
age 50, of Holland, formerly of Allegan, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Connie was born March 23, 1965, the daughter of Lyle and Maxine (Ater) Allen. She was a Class of 1983 High School graduate and spent many years as a daycare provider. Connie loved scrapbooking and creating special memories through her...
