Paul E. Tooker
Apr 5, 2015
of Allegan, died Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Tooker was born June 22, 1930, in Allegan Twp., the son of Otto and Genieve (Owen) Tooker. Paul graduated from Allegan High School, Class of 1949. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, and had worked for Rockwell in Allegan for over 30 years, retiring...
Ethel Flynn
Apr 5, 2015
passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Portage. Ethel was born November 11, 1920, in Allegan, the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Welling) Weber. She grew up on the farm at Miner Lake with her seven sisters. Ethel married Emmett "Jack" Flynn and together they lovingly raised their six children and cherished their grandchildren and great...
Joyce Ballard
Apr 5, 2015
passed away April 5, 2015 at Ely Manor in Allegan, Michigan. She was born in Hammond, Indiana January 23, 1931 to Lee and Katherine Miller. Joyce attended Edison Elementary and graduated from Hammond High School in 1948. On April 14, 1951, she married David R. Ballard (deceased) at South Side Christian Church in Hammond. Joyce is survived by sons Mark...
Kathryn C. Traxler
Apr 1, 2015
of Allegan, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Kathryn was born August 4, 1928, in Nelsonville, Ohio, the daughter of the late, Earl and Mame (Pargore) Sanders. She graduated from Allegan High School, Class of 1946, and worked for several years at the Allegan Telephone Company, as a switchboard operator. Surviving are her 4...
Carol Ann Maceachron
Mar 30, 2015
of Hopkins, died Monday, March 30, 2015, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Carol was born April 12, 1942, in Grant Twp., the daughter of the late, Lisle and Jean (Eadie) Haynes. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School, Class of 1960. Surviving are her husband: John, whom she married on May 22, 1965, in Grand Rapid; 3 children: Kevin...
Thomas G. Cole
Mar 29, 2015
of Allegan, died Sunday, March 29, 2015, at the Metro Health Hospital. Thomas was born, March 28, 1940, in Bangor, the son of the late, George and Dorothy (McGee) Cole. Surviving are his 2 children: Sara and Ron Ridgway, Jeff and Joceylene Cole; 4 grandchildren: Bill, Stephanie, Cara, Jasmine; 3 great grandchildren: Weston, Gemma, Georgia; his brother: Bill and Sue...
Glenda Kay Kelley
Mar 28, 2015
of Allegan, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at her home. Glenda was born July 24, 1960, in Holland, the daughter of William and Virginia (Laws) Kelley. She had worked at the Allegan General Hospital for several years. Surviving are her 2 son's: Terry Jones and Cody Jones; 3 grandchildren: Jaxson, Kylie and Taryn; her mother: Virginia Laws; 2 sisters: Kim...
Abe K. Warner
Mar 23, 2015
of Allegan, died Monday, March 23, 2015, in Ann Arbor. Mr. Warner was born December 31, 1958, in Allegan, the son of the late, Donald and Jean (Simmons) Warner. Abe worked for over 35 years with the Dr. Pepper- Snapple Group in Holland. He is survived by his son: Kenneth Warner and his fiancAC. Megan Johnson; 2 grandchildren: Haley and...
James Leo Veenkant
Mar 18, 2015
of Allegan, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Ely Manor. Mr. Veenkant was born March 14, 1939, in Allegan, the son of Ralph and Thelma (Gudith) Veenkant. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army, 1st 83rd Artillery Unit. He worked for over 30 years at Rockwell, retiring in the mid 80's, he also worked for many years at...
Michael Mckee
Mar 16, 2015
of Otsego, died Monday, March 16, 2015, at his home. Mr. McKee was born August 31, 1957, in Allegan, the son of Donald H. and Leona M. (Riley) McKee. He graduated from Otsego High School, Class of 1975, and worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. Surviving are his 2 children: Michael Jr. and Brandi McKee, William "Dave"...
Julie M. Moyer
Mar 15, 2015
of Allegan, died Sunday, March 15, 2015. Julie was born July 31, 1966, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of the late, Herbert and Eileen (Kraus) Moyer. Julie lived most of her 48 years with Bruce and Stella Kolhoff family in Allegan. She most recently resided at the MOKA's Jones Circle Home, at 205 Thomas St., where she received a great...
Breanna P. Mcphall
Mar 14, 2015
of Hopkins, was called Home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Breanna was born May 10, 2000, in Petoskey, the daughter of Wayne and Barb (Page) McPhall. Breanna knew Christ as her Lord and Savior, and is now safely with Him in Heaven. She attended Life Change Church in Burnips, loved music, hunting, and spending time...
Norma G. Donaldson
Mar 10, 2015
of Allegan, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Metro Health Hospital, in Wyoming, Michigan. Mrs. Donaldson was born December 16, 1936, in Quincy, Michigan, the daughter of Ross and Mildred (Cooper) Smith. Norma was a member of the First Congregational Church, and volunteered her time to the Allegan Community, at the Allegan General Hospital, as well as the Voting Poles...
Geneva Wykoski
Mar 3, 2015
of Wayland, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Wykoski was born February 7, 1919, in Byron Center, the daughter of Baltas and Katherine (Simon) Wolf. Geneva graduated from Bryon Center High School, and later earned her Teaching Certificate. She taught kindergarten at both Hopkins and Wayland for many years. She retired with the Kentwood Public School System,...
Ella L. Ellis
Mar 3, 2015
of Grand Junction, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Borgess Medical Hospital. Mrs. Ellis was born November 7, 1930, in Cheshire Twp., the daughter of David and Cleo (Mills) Gile. Ella devoted her working life to her family. Her kids and grandchildren were her treasures. She loved having them all over for big family dinners. Ella had a strong...
Mary L. Smith
Mar 3, 2015
of Allegan, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Mrs. Smith was born March 28, 1930, in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Frank and Louise (Koch) Walters. Surviving are her 4 children: Steve and Debbie Smith, Marsha and Keith Behm, Melinda and John Mount, Scott and Sarah Smith; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; her sister:...
Sally Ann Neal
Mar 2, 2015
of Allegan, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Neal was born December 2, 1938, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth (Wilson) Mitchell. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Allegan. She was a Veteran of the United States Marine's, and had worked for many years with Haworth in Allegan. Surviving...
Donald J. Johnson
Feb 27, 2015
of Allegan, died Friday, February 27, 2015, at his home. Mr. Johnson was born September 22, 1952, in E. St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Phillip and Margaret (Olsen) Johnson. Don was a Veteran of the United Sates Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked as a Security Guard for many years, with several different Company's. Don loved his God, his...
Lorraine Sanders
Feb 26, 2015
of Allegan, died Thursday, February 26, 2015, at the Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs Sanders was born October 24, 1927, in Poplar Hill, Virginia, the daughter of J.R. and B.M. (Harrell) Woodyard. Lorraine is survived by her 9 children: Patty Jaynes, Ruthiee Countiss, Peggy and Jerry Ibarra, Rick and Danice Young, Howard and Theresa Young, Patricia and Tim Adrian,...
Beth A. Lagattuta
Feb 25, 2015
of Allegan, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at her home. Beth was born June 27, 1969, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Gary and Mildred (Craven) Spears. She graduated from Comstock High School, Class of 1987. Beth was very passionate about her job, she worked for over 8 years at Sylvia's Place in Allegan. She loved her family very much and...
