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...
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...
