Obituary Listing

Jan 1, 2025

Cherish Denae Powers 38 of Allegan, MI passed away on January 1, 2025, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI after a short battle with Cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). Cherish was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on December 21, 1986, to Rachele Toliver and Melvin Stevenson. She was also a member of the Pokagon Band of Pottawatomi Tribe, and...

Dec 30, 2024

Jeffrey Mark Webb, 67, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.  Born October 17, 1957 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Noel and Julia (Rockwell) Webb and on June 22, 1979 he married Julie Brosz.  Mark worked at TruHeat in Allegan for over thirty years and obtained his maintenance journeyman's card during that time. ...

Dec 26, 2024

Sidney Leroy Carns passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 89, in Portage, Michigan. Born on August 13, 1935, in Allegan, Michigan, he was a cherished son to the late James and Bertha Carns. Sidney's formative years were shared with his beloved siblings: his brother Roger Carns, sisters Ires June Carns (deceased as an infant)...

Dec 21, 2024

Donald Huff passed peacefully on December 21, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Louise (Jones) and Claude Huff.

Don's elementary years were spent at the Foster and Clifford Schools before graduating at 16 from Allegan High School in 1947.  His first college experience was at Emanuel Missionary College where he met...

Dec 21, 2024

Kevin Gene Krotz, 64, of Hopkins, MI passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at University of Michigan Health West.  Born April 20, 1960 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Robert and Geraldine Louise (Grauman) Krotz.  Kevin had worked for Sebright Products as a welder for many years.  He was truly talented when it came to working...

Dec 20, 2024

Jennifer "Jenny" Lynne Earl (Manning), age 60, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 20, 2024. Born on August 15, 1964, in Niles, Michigan to Paul and Carole (Peters) Manning. Jenny embraced a life rich with love, family, and treasured memories.

For 35 beautiful years, Jenny was the cherished wife of...

Dec 18, 2024

Denise Michele Mitchell (65) was born May 26, 1959 in Allegan, MI to Virginia Lee Mitchell sr. And John Earl Mitchell Jr. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday December 18th, 2024. She was a University of Phoenix graduate with an associate's degree in business. She was a pillar in the Allegan County community where she was...

Dec 18, 2024

Terry Lee Tarantino passed on December 18, 2024, at Ely Manor Nursing Home, Allegan, MI, surrounded by family. Terry was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, August 12, 1948, to his late parents Ross and Billie (Neddo) Tarantino. He was an accomplished basketball player at Lawrence High School from which he would graduate. After High School Terry would enlist as...

Dec 11, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Royal Remington on December 11, 2024 in Allegan, Michigan. Ron was born on July 13, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ron grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School.

Ron served in the Navy, from 1954 through 1958, sailing from...

Dec 10, 2024

Dale Elroy "Red" Schraeder, 90, of Hopkins, MI passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home.  Born June 2, 1934 in Jamestown, MI, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Edith (Loew) Schraeder and was the husband of the late Dorothy (Nicholson) Schraeder.  Red served in the United States Air Force for four years during...

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...