Obituary Listing

Dec 1, 2024

Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman passed peacefully on December 1, 2024, at Home in Hopkins, Michigan. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on April 3, 1937, to her late parents Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. Peggy grew up in Hopkins, attended Western Michigan University achieving a master's degree in Library Science. She worked faithfully at Hopkins Public School as...

Nov 30, 2024

Diana Lorene (Green) McLaughlin of Allegan, Michigan passed peacefully on March 6, 2025, in Allegan, Michigan, surrounded by her family. Diana was born to her parents George Green and Cleora (Wilcox) Gurgon on March 22, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas. She was a devoted worker and served as the secretary for Allegan Metal for over 30 years. After Allegan Metal's...

Nov 25, 2024

Alva Jean Morgan, 70, lifelong resident of Allegan, MI, passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 25, 2024 at Briarwood Assisted Living.  Born February 7, 1954 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Esther (Foote) Ackerman.  Alva was dedicated to the students and athletes of the Allegan area as evidenced by her years...

Nov 22, 2024

James Howard Hartman, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Wings Home in Allegan.  Born January 9, 1941 in Celina, OH, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Dorsen) Hartman and was the husband of Patricia (Armstrong) Hartman.  James had worked for Rockwell International for 30 years prior to his retirement.  He...

Nov 20, 2024

John Thomas Moser Jr, 67, passed away on November 20, 2024. John was born in Detroit, MI on November 8th, 1957. He was married for 42 wonderful years to his wife, Mary, who passed in May of this year. He is survived by his children Jason (Stacy) Moser of Hudsonville, Teresa Moser of Kalamazoo, David Moser of Kalamazoo, and...

Nov 16, 2024

Mary Ann Cook, 80, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 at The Laurels in Wayland, Michigan. She was a fiercely loving wife, mother and sister and is survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas; daughter, Jennifer (Josh); brother, Biff (DeVona); sister, Teresa (Michael); and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mary Ann earned her degree...

Nov 14, 2024

Jacklyn Elaine (Borst) Rimkus passed peacefully surrounded by her family on November 14, 2024. She was born to her late parents Earl and Betty (Wiley) Borst on March 22, 1948, in Allegan, Michigan. Jackie would meet her husband Richard Rimkus and share over 40 years of faithful marriage together.

Jackie worked at the Treasurer's Office for Allegan...

Nov 13, 2024

James (Jim) Andrew Plesnicar, a devoted husband, loyal son, and self-made entrepreneur, passed away on November 13, 2024. Born on January 7, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, Jim attended Ferris State University in the 1980s.

After college, he founded a manufacturing business in Allegan. Through his hard work and dedication, Jim grew the company into a thriving enterprise,...

Nov 11, 2024

Laura Alice Taylor passed peacefully on November 11, 2024, at Medi lodge Nursing Home in Holland, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 14, 1992, to her late parents Dennis and Jennifer (Hall) Taylor. Laura grew up in the Hopkins area and proudly attained her GED in 2011. She worked as a cashier at both the Harding's...

Nov 10, 2024

Valerie Louise DeVries (Riggs), 72, of South Haven, Michigan, passed away on November 10, 2024.

Valerie was born on February 2nd, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Dorriel Duane Riggs and Louise Iona Irene Riggs (née Dewey).

Valerie graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1970, then went on to Lakeland Community College later...

Nov 8, 2024

Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell, 86, of Holland, MI went in the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 8, 2024.  Born in Grand Haven, MI on February 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis and Henrietta (Klompaarns) Ten Brink.  Faye grew up in Hamilton and Diamond Springs.  After graduating from Allegan High School, she married...

Nov 7, 2024

Lady Michelle Renee Adams, 33, was born in Plainwell, MI on December 1, 1990 to Michael and Celina Adams.  She passed away on November 7, 2024 in Allegan County, MI.  Michelle lived in Gobles most of her life and graduated from Gobles High School in 2009.  After high school she attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and graduated with an...

Nov 7, 2024

Joseph Martin Vondrash, 91, of Allegan, MI, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. Born on September 8, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Ester (Kujawa) and Joseph Martin Vondrash. Joe graduated from Lindblom High in Chicago in 1952. There he met his school sweetheart Eleanor Kahn. They were married 54 years. They raised six...

Oct 27, 2024

Henry Lavern "Hank the Bank" Barber, 90, of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, by his side on Sunday October 27, 2024. Born July 10, 1934 at his parents' home at the corner of Grant Street and Western Avenue in Allegan, he was the third of five boys of Franklin...

Oct 27, 2024

Donald Ray Case, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his home with his family at his side.  Born January 13, 1941 in Richland Township, MI, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Mabel H. (Bushee) Case and was the husband of Sandra Ellen (Ball) Case.  Donald had worked as an OTR...

Oct 25, 2024

Elmer Ernest Carlson, Jr., 69, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.  Born September 25, 1955 in South Haven, he was the son of the late Elmer Ernest Carlson, Sr. and Marie (Dubas) Carlson and was the husband of Marlene Marie (Sumerix) Carlson.  Elmer had worked for 26 years for Lifesavers...

Oct 23, 2024

Timothy Eugene Hunter, 59, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at University of Michigan Health West Hospital in Wyoming, MI.  Born February 15, 1965, he was the son of the late Robert and Rozella (Sherwood) Hunter and was the husband of Laura Ann (Morgan) Hunter.  Timothy had worked at AMFCO where he met Laura.  Later he...

Oct 22, 2024

Patrick L Rumery, Sr. of Valrico, FL passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Pat was born in Allegan, MI on April 5, 1949, the son of Jeanette and Weldon Rumery. He graduated from Ferris State University in Michigan. His professional career included safety research at American Motors, manager of Red Lobster restaurants, sold insurance with his father's company,...

Oct 20, 2024

Donna June Armstrong (Billings)

February 5, 1939 – October 20, 2024

Donna June Armstrong (Billings), age 85, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, in Plainwell, MI. Born on February 5, 1939, in Allegan, MI, she was a beacon of love and joy to all who knew her.

Donna's life was marked by...

Oct 19, 2024

Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin

June 11, 1940 – October 19, 2024

Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 84.

Beloved wife of Frank I Goodwin and daughter of Margaret (Curry) and Stanley Saunders, all of whom have preceded her in death....