Mia Anne (Cole) Cole
Feb 8, 2014
of Allegan, died Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mia was born September 23, 2013, at DeVos Children's Hospital, the daughter of Jeff and Joceylene (Daclan) Cole, who survive, also surviving are her twin sister, Cara, her A½ sister, Jasmine and Chris Warner, her grandma, Josephine Cole, her grandpa, Thomas Cole, her grandparents, Eriberto...
Violet Marie (Brenner) Wiley
Feb 7, 2014
age 83, of Hamilton, passed away February 6, 2014 at Wings Home, Allegan. She was born August 14, 1930 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Edith (Levandoski) Brenner. Violet is survived by her children: Ron Sr (Cynthia) Truax, Linda (Ken) Thompson; her grandchildren: Rhonda (Todd), Kristy, Ron Jr (Tara), Kelli (Brad), Barry (Mindi); her many great-grandchildren; her brother...
Gary Lee Austin
Feb 4, 2014
age 69, of Allegan, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born June 8, 1944 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Laurence and Irene (Hurlbut) Austin. Gary was a long time member of Merson Church. Gary is survived by his beloved wife Sharon; his children: Tammy (Ben) Peterson,...
Boe Jason Stark
Feb 1, 2014
age 34, from Hopkins, was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his dearly missed sister DuWanna, February 1, 2014. He was born January 17, 1980 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Harry Stark Jr, and Mary Lou (Korf) Stark. Boe was employed by C & K Roofing in Holland, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved wife Stephanie; his...
Kenneth L. Switek
Jan 29, 2014
of Hopkins, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. Ken was born April 20, 1957, in Allegan, the son of Norbert and Alice (Plutt) Switek. Ken graduated from Hopkins High School in 1974, and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving are his mother, Alice Brenner, brother, Larry and Julie Switek, 2 sisters,...
Carol D. Palmer
Jan 26, 2014
Palmer, Carol D., of Allegan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Mrs. Palmer was born August 12, 1968, in Chicago, the daughter of Albert and Ann (Greer) Palmer. Carol was a devoted mother, and stayed at home and took care of her kids, her family was the most important thing in her...
Jimmie A. Chestnut
Jan 21, 2014
of Allegan, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Chestnut was born August 24, 1941, in Watervliet, the son of the late Jimmie and Virginia (Smith) Chestnut. Jimmie graduated from the Allegan High School in 1959. He farmed in the Allegan area most of his life, he loved the Allegan County Fair, racing horses, and tractor...
Franklin W. Kelly
Jan 19, 2014
of Gobles, died Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Ely Manor Nursing Home, where he received excellent care. Franklin was born October 11, 1934, in Trowbridge Twp., the son of Wayne and Maude (Hettinger) Kelly. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1953. He worked several jobs during his life, Reds Auto Parts, Hamilton Farm Bureau, Rex Hayes, Allegan County Technical...
Barbara J. Callighan
Jan 19, 2014
of Allegan, formerly of Kalamazoo, died Sunday, January 19, 2014, at her daughters home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born February 29, 1932, in Wise, Texas, the daughter of Plez and Edna Mae (Hardee) Reynolds. Barbara worked in Comstock at the G.M. plant for many years. Surviving are her 5 children: Wendell Jay Thrasher, Barbara and Max Miller, Thomas...
Thomas Jay Vandam
Jan 17, 2014
54, of Allegan, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at his home. Thomas was born July 7, 1959 in Holland, Michigan, the son of Harvey and Shirley (Long) VanDam. Thomas is survived by his best friend Tonya Roan; his daughter Stefanie Perez; his granddaughter Phoenix VanDam; his siblings: Debra (Dale) Jernigan, Keith (Cynthia) VanDam, Roxanne (Michael Falcon III) VanDam, Kathryn...
Rita Marie (Strobel) Weick
Jan 16, 2014
age 68, from Hopkins, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born January 9, 1946 in Plainwell, Michigan, the daughter of Albert "Todd" and Thelda (Jackson) Strobel. Rita was a bus driver and playground assistant for the Hopkins Public Schools for 32 years. Rita is survived by her children: Babbette Schumaker, Rick (Mary) Mudget,...
Susan Kay Ross
Jan 15, 2014
age 62, formerly of Allegan, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at her home. She was born September 25, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald and Arlyne (Leipzig) Chappell. Susan is survived by her husband Larry Cimino; her children: Maggie Ross, Brad (Jeanine) Ross; her grandchildren: Tom, Alexandria; her brother Tom Chappell; and her sister Tina (Rich) Cook....
Thomas Teofil Drozd
Jan 13, 2014
age 87, of Allegan, passed away January 13, 2014 at Allegan General Hospital. He was born November 13, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Teofil and Telly (Klaminski) Drozd. Thomas was the owner of Drozd Seeds and the sales representative for Pioneer Hybrid for 68 years. He also served on the board of the Michigan Corn Growers. He is...
Robert William Kizer
Jan 9, 2014
age 80, from Allegan, passed away with his family by his side Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born August 21, 1933 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Albert and Coral (Myers) Kizer. Robert was a veteran of the Army. He worked at Rockwell for 36 years and was a bus driver for the Allegan...
Michael Thomas Williams
Jan 9, 2014
age 28, of Allegan, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at his home. He was born April 7, 1985 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Karen (Heemstra) Williams. Michael is survived by his parents Thomas and Karen Williams; his brother Scott Matthew (Jackie) Williams; his niece Anabell; his grandmother Joan Williams; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends...
Laura A. Brown
Jan 9, 2014
of Allegan, died Thursday, January 9, 2014, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Brown was born May 8, 1947, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Lois (Selbee) Hamilton. Surviving are her 2 children: Mark Prange and his companion, Valarie Jaster, and Tena Prange, 8 grandchildren: Jack, Rachel, Jared, Trevor, Gage, Arianna, Ellie, Maia, 2 brothers: John and Lisa...
James H. Freeman
Jan 6, 2014
of Allegan, died Monday, January 6, 2014, at his home. Mr. Freeman was born March 4, 1953, in Allegan, the son of James L. and Josephine (Haisma) Freeman. Jim graduated from Allegan High School in 1971, he attended both Grand Rapids Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and received his Associates Degree in Business. He was a realtor in...
Mary Ann Sinnett
Jan 5, 2014
of Allegan, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at her home in Valley Twp. Mrs. Sinnett was born July 26, 1943, in Saginaw, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Bushee) Case. Mary went back to High School in Paw Paw late in her life and achieved her GED. She worked at Parker-Hannifin in Richland for many years retiring in 1993. She...
William L. Waterman
Jan 5, 2014
of Gobles, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Waterman was born November 29, 1935, in Trowbridge Twp., the son of the late, Leland and Clarice (Burke) Waterman. Bill graduated from Allegan High School in 1954, he served in the National Guard for 8 years, in the communications division. He was a Journeyman Carpenter for over...
Roger Troy Francisco
Jan 1, 2014
age 62, of Allegan, died Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at his home. He was born May 2, 1951 in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Troy and Mary (Huntley) Francisco. Roger was a veteran of the Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved gardening. He loved to play and watch baseball. He was a self-taught carpenter. Roger loved...
