Hannah Jean (Thompson) Pogodzinski
Jan 1, 2014
age 71, of Hilliards, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born February 19, 1942 in Hopkins, Michigan, the daughter of Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. Hannah is survived by her husband of 52 years, Deacon Russ; her children: Russ Pogodzinski Jr, Bryan (Bev) Pogodzinski, Michelle (Pogodzinski) North; her grandchildren:...
Robert L. Earl
Jan 1, 2014
of Allegan, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at his home. Mr. Earl was born October 20, 1944, in Allegan, the son of the late, Lynn and Leola (LaGrange) Earl. Robert graduated from Allegan High School in 1962. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Robert worked for over 33 years in Kalamazoo, at the Fisher Body, GM Plant....
Maria (Kalcher) Havaich
Dec 31, 2013
age 89, of Allegan, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Ely Manor, Allegan. She was born March 21, 1924 in Pischelsdorf, Austria, the daughter of Franz and Hedwig (Marterer) Kalcher. Maria was a lifetime member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was a hard worker. She retired as a shipping clerk from Crescent. Maria loved her garden, enjoyed knitting and...
Bruce Chappell
Dec 29, 2013
age 79, of Allegan, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his home. He was born August 16, 1934 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of William and Ruth (MacDougal) Chappell. Bruce was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a tablet manufacturing mechanic at Perrigo for 37 years. Bruce and his wife Marva were married for over 53...
Patricia Ann (Hiscock) Sanders
Dec 27, 2013
age 74, long-time resident of Allegan, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at her home in Hamilton, Indiana. She was born May 14, 1939 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Lyle and Mary (Wendt) Hiscock. Patricia was a lifetime member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was the head lunch lady at L. E. White Middle School for thirteen years....
Robbie J Thompson
Dec 27, 2013
age 48, of Allegan, died Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home. He was born August 30, 1965 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Roy "J" and Thelma (Bouwman) Thompson. Robbie will be remembered for his love to hunt and fish. He is survived by his girlfriend Laura Benthin; his children: Josh Nevenzel, Nicole Benthin, Zachary Benthin; his mother: Thelma...
Carol Joseph Fitzpatrick
Dec 24, 2013
age 84, from Allegan, died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital, Allegan. He was born March 21, 1929 in Hazel Park, Michigan, the son of Peter and Jessie (Roberts) Fitzpatrick. Carol is survived by his beloved wife Lebelle; his children: David (Donna) Fitzpatrick, Debra Debortoli, Nathan (Linda) Gilliam, Leonard (Regina Roberts) Gilliam, Dennis Gilliam; his grandchildren: Diane, Jason,...
Constance Mary (Manger) Hall
Dec 20, 2013
age 81, from Allegan, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo MI. She was born September 15, 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arnold and Sophia (Hansen) Manger. Connie loved to share her creative talent with those around her. Through her life she was a seamstress, designing new and restoring antique wedding gowns. She served...
Helen I. Wrobleski
Dec 18, 2013
of Hopkins, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at her home. Mrs. Wrobleski was born May 22, 1917, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Surlette) Hula. Helen was a life member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Watson. She had worked on the farm with her husband for most of her life, and also worked for over...
Jack Lyle Barnes
Dec 15, 2013
age 73, of Allegan, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Wings Home, Allegan. He was born January 20, 1940 in Bravo, Michigan, the son of James and Faith (Fosdick) Barnes. Jack is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn; his children: Douglas (Penny) Barnes, Melissa (Douglas) Babbitt, Jennifer (David) Wilson; his grandchildren: Amanda, Douglas, Sydney, Rylee, Maci, Alex, Mollie, Danielle; his...
John M. Davis
Dec 15, 2013
of Allegan, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his home. Mr. Davis was born May 28, 1945, in Wyoming, Michigan, the son of Fay and Helen (Smith) Davis. John graduated from Allegan High School in 1964, and had worked for Armintrout's Nursery for over 20 years, retiring in 2010. Surviving are his long time companion, Pat Christman, his two sisters,...
Bradley Warner
Dec 13, 2013
age 83, of Allegan, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home. He was born January 15, 1930 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Edward and Cecille (Kaylor) Warner. Bradley loved antiquing, fishing and going to auctions. He was known as the country peddler. Bradley is survived by his children: Karen Stratton and Brent Warner; his grandchildren: LeRoy, Lisa, Larry,...
Jerry D. Pifer
Dec 10, 2013
of Allegan, formerly of Gobles, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mr. Pifer was born October 31, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul and Blanche (Langley) Pifer. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army. He attended Western Michigan University, and owned and operated, Doug and Jerry's Corner Store in Gobles, from the...
Dean E. Hardy
Dec 7, 2013
of Allegan, died December 7, 2013, at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Hardy was born May 3, 1930, in Auburn, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Harriett (Severy) Hardy. Dean graduated from High School in Auburn, Indiana. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked for Carl Goodwin and Son's in Allegan for many years. Surviving...
Gail June (Ruehle) Stockdale
Dec 4, 2013
age 90, of Allegan, died December 4, 2013 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. She was born September 13, 1923 in Monterey Township, Michigan, the daughter of Wallace and Golda (May) Ruehle. Gail is survived by her children: Thomas (Gail) Stockdale, Carol (Michael) Gooding, Donald (Diane) Stockdale; her eight grandchildren: Kelly, Shawn, Monika, Kendra, Gretchen, Lukas, Jennifer, James; her sixteen...
Richard Duane Briggs
Nov 29, 2013
age 78, of Allegan, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. He was born October 16, 1935 in Otsego, Michigan the son of George and Viola (Minegar) Briggs. Richard was a member of Christ Community Church for many years. He graduated Otsego High School in 1954. Richard is survived...
June L. Oliver
Nov 25, 2013
of Douglas, formerly of Allegan, died Monday, November 25, 2013, at Grace of Douglas Nursing Home. Mrs. Oliver was born August 10, 1923, in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Ivor and Alice (Feno) Armstrong. She was a member of the Golden Wives of America. Surviving are her daughter, Linda and David Loveland, 2 grandchildren, Hilery Loveland and Katee Loveland-Haaksma...
Betty L. Emmons
Nov 25, 2013
of Kalamazoo, formerly of Monterey Twp., died Monday, November 25, 2013, at the Borgess Hospital. Mrs. Emmons was born November 5, 1928, in Marne, the daughter of Troy and Dorothy (Mattison) Clawson. Betty graduated from the Allegan High School in 1946. Surviving are her 2 children; Richard and Gloria Emmons, Kim and George Jones, the greatest joy of her life...
John C. Foster
Nov 24, 2013
of Allegan, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his home. Mr. Foster was born August 24, 1929, in Kalamazoo, the son of Ernest and Lillie (Huber) Foster. John was an avid gardener. He was a member of the Allegan Amateur Ham Radio Club, KC8NBS. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1948, and worked at Rockwell for over 30 years,...
Patricia Jean (Radny) Oram
Nov 20, 2013
age 67, from Grand Junction, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at her home. She was born June 29, 1946 in Allegan, Michigan the daughter of Teofiel and Josetha (Kessa) Radny. She is survived by her husband Arthur; her sons: Stephen Oram, Paul Oram, Mark Oram; her grandchild Kevin; her great-grandchild Justice; and her sister Alice Venema. She is preceded in...
