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...
Dawn R. Rider
Nov 1, 2015
(52) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Allegan, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dawn was born August 21, 1963, the daughter of Jack and Elaine (Parks) Brennan. She raised three beautiful daughters and was blessed with five wonderful grandchildren whom she enjoyed spending time with and making memories. She believed that life...
Helen M. Whisler
Oct 24, 2015
of Allegan, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Whisler was born October 6, 1925, in Deerbrook, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late William and May Lily (Newman) Lynn. Helen married Bernith Whisler on August 21, 1946, and together they shared a love for dancing, camping, card parties and entertaining in their home. Helen was a 4H...
George E. Sulzener
Oct 23, 2015
of Allegan, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, at Ely Manor and Rehab Center in Allegan. George was born December 14, 1934, in Bennington, Vermont, the son of the late Arnold and Berdeen (Hanson) Sulzener. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and spent most of his life in lumber sales. George was a Veteran of the United States Navy,...
Doris V. Goff
Oct 21, 2015
Passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Allegan General Hospital in Allegan, Michigan. Doris was born on November 22, 1915, in Lacey, Michigan, the daughter of the late Orin A. and Agnes L. (Aspinall) Cole. Doris attended Barney Mills School near Dowling, Michigan and graduated from Hastings High School, Class of 1934. She married Norman E. Stanton in 1936, living...
Barbara Ann Healy
Oct 19, 2015
of Allegan, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at her home in Allegan, Michigan. She was born October 15, 1945 in Clinton County, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Cora (Collins) Payne. Barbara attended Benton Harbor High School and later moved to Allegan. Barbara loved her family and was a dedicated employee at Crystal Flash / Speedway for over 20...
William Dean Punches
Oct 19, 2015
of Gun Lake, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home. William was born November 2, 1939, in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of Dwight and Hazel (Hosler) Punches. He graduated from Central Michigan University, and also married Marge Shubel at the University on April 9, 1963. William was an active lifetime member of Hopkins United Methodist Church and also...
