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Lauretta M (Pergande) Tremaine
Jan 9, 2015
age 85, of Allegan, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 in Allegan, Michigan. She was born December 14, 1929 in Cheshire Township, the daughter of Edward and Mamie (Vick) Pergande. Lauretta enjoyed many wonderful things in life, a few of them being, gardening, sewing, cooking, baking, jigsaw puzzles, watching the Detroit Tigers, and fishing whenever she had the opportunity. Lauretta...
Eileene June Graves
Jan 8, 2015
age 89, of Allegan, died Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Allegan, Michigan. She was born September 13, 1925 in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Goldia (Pargeon) Sanders. June had worked 17 A½ years for Country Schools around Allegan as well as Hopkins Public Schools. She also worked for Flashes for 23 years and retired in 1992. June is...
Dwight Hammond
Jan 6, 2015
age 78, of Hopkins, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in Wyoming, Michigan. He was born October 25, 1936 in Boyne City, Michigan, the son of Frank and Nancy (Luchene) Hammond. Dwight is survived by his son Dwight Hammond III; his step-son Chris (Shanda) Kerber; his grandchildren: Maya, Helena, Aliza; his sisters: Nancy (William) Holland, Judy (Bert) Geren, Susan Fuller;...
Bert Donaldson
Jan 3, 2015
of Allegan, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Byron Manor, in Byron Center, Michigan. Bert was born February 16, 1934, in Niles, Michigan, the son of the late Bert S. and Helene (Skalla) Donaldson. Bert was a Veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Congregational Church; and a member of the Elks. He loved to play golf,...
Verna Bruce
Jan 2, 2015
of Allegan, went to be with her Lord, on Friday, January 2, 2015, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Verna was born in Shabogley, Mississippi, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Shacklefoot) Williams. She was Baptized in Jesus Name, under the leadership of Bishop Charles and Mattie B. Poole, on August 1, 1954. Surviving are her 5 children: Dorothy Banks,...
Lucille Katheryn (Beck) Larr
Dec 30, 2014
age 83, of Hopkins, departed this earthly world peacefully Tuesday, December 30, 2014 surrounded by loved ones, in her home. Deal was a strong, independent woman. She worked as a clerk at Weick's Department Store for many years. She was a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 7581. Deal opened her heart and home to many friends and...
Roberta (Pease) Hoyt
Dec 28, 2014
age 90, of Allegan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Wings Home, surrounded by her family. Roberta was born in Bloomingdale, Michigan on September 8, 1924 and raised on her family's farm. Roberta was a great daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved gardening and flower arranging. She was an avid...
Dale E. Sanford
Dec 27, 2014
of Hopkins, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at his home. Dale was born November 11, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Donald and Dolores (Short) Sanford Sr. He had worked for Mayville Engineering Corp in Byron Center. Surviving are his daughter: Ashley; 4 grandchildren: Jaimee, Cameron, J.J., Jaylynn; his mother; Dolores; his brother: Donald Jr., 4 sisters: Rebecca, Pamela,...
George Dehaan
Dec 26, 2014
of Allegan, died Friday, December 26, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. George was born July 13, 1931, in Comstock, the son of John and Engeltje (DeVries) DeHaan. He worked for over 25 years in Allegan, at Rockwell. He loved to work with his hands, woodworking and making arts and crafts were his hobbies. He also loved to...
Larry A. Waigand
Dec 25, 2014
of Allegan, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the Ely Manor Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since November of 2011. Larry was born July 26, 1927, in Chicago, the only child of the late, Larry Sr. and Olive (King) Waigand. Larry farmed all of his life with his father in Allegan, after moving from Chicago in his...
Ami Michelle (Ivester) Borke
Dec 25, 2014
age 40, from Allegan, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Allegan, Michigan. She was born August 27, 1974 in Howell, Michigan, the daughter of Mike Ivester and Christine Ivester. Ami is survived by her children: Christopher and Nicholas; her father Mike (Shirley) Ivester; her brothers: Tom (Megan) Ivester, Dan (Michele) Ivester; her nieces and nephews: Sadie, Paige, Brett, Grace, Jackson,...
Douglas L. Gardiner
Dec 24, 2014
of Allegan, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. Doug was born May 24, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Earl and Marie (VanBuskirk) Gardiner. Doug was a great son, father, grandfather and friend. He was very supportive and encouraged his children to be passionate about whatever they did. He loved the game of...
Robert Leo Hitchcock
Dec 19, 2014
age 79, of Allegan, passed away December 19, 2014 in Plainwell, Michigan. He was born February 6, 1935 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Leo and Helen (Walker) Hitchcock. Robert graduated from Allegan High School in 1953. He retired from the Allegan County Road Commission where he worked for 35 years. Robert is survived by his children: Kathy Grauman, Debra...
Robert Eugene Hall
Dec 18, 2014
age 82, from Allegan, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born August 11, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Lawrence and Freida (Bloxon) Hall. Robert liked to garden and shared the plentiful vegetables that he grew with friends and family. He enjoyed woodworking, and had a knack for building birdhouses. He always took time...
Alvin Michael Seeback
Dec 16, 2014
age 81, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Allegan, Michigan. He was born November 17, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Alvin Sr and Jennie Seeback. Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a loving father. Overall, Alvin was a loyal, dependable man who was always willing to give a helping hand. Alvin is...
Amelia (Roman) Plesnicar
Dec 14, 2014
age 102, from Allegan, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 in Allegan, Michigan. She was born July 27, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Sophie Roman. Amelia had been the eldest living member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Amelia loved to read and enjoyed playing games and puzzles. She was very outgoing. Everyone enjoyed being in her...
Arthur Kenniger
Dec 10, 2014
age 89, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Portage, Indiana. He was born March 22, 1925 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Henry and Lily (Scott) Kenniger. Arthur was a member of Christ Community Church in Allegan, Michigan. Arthur is survived by his son Gary (Carol) Kenniger; his step-son Richard McCausland; his grandchildren David and Alycia; and his great-grandchild...
Larry L. Wesseling
Dec 7, 2014
of Allegan, died Sunday, December 7, 2014, at his home. Mr. Wesseling was born August 12, 1941, in Allegan, the son of Russell and Donna (Worst) Wesseling. Larry worked for over 20 years with Rockwell in Allegan, 8 years with Prince in Holland , and drove for Allegan Community Mental Health for 2 years. He was an avid waterfowler and...
Justine Northrup
Dec 7, 2014
of Allegan, died Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Northrup was born July 17, 1934, in Hopkins, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Czachorski) Adamczyk. Justine worked over 26 years for Perrigo, retiring in the early 1980's. She was a past member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a member of the Allegan Eagles....
Lila May (Decker) Peak
Nov 26, 2014
age 85, from Hopkins, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Hopkins, Michigan. She was born July 19, 1929 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (McBride) Decker. Lila is survived by her children: Henry Jr (Pat) Peak, Roger (Mary Jo) Peak, Richard (Sue) Peak; her sixteen grandchildren; her twenty-eight great-grandchildren; her brothers Paul Decker and Dean (Connie)...
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