William J Tange
Jul 26, 2013
William Jay Tange lived life on his own terms. He was a man of fierce loyalty and consummate integrity. His death on July 26th leaves a hole in the hearts of everyone who loves him. Jay was the first child of William Henry and Beverly Joyce Tange (Brown). He was born on October 22, 1961 at Allegan General Hospital. After...
Jack Happy Chase
Jul 26, 2013
of Allegan, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home. Mr. Chase was born February 10, 1924, in Kalamazoo, the son of Donald and Orena (Matzinger) Chase. Jack was a Veteran of both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force, serving during WWII. He had worked for Eaton in Kalamazoo for over 30 years. Jack was involved...
James Walter Hazen
Jul 18, 2013
82, of Hopkins, died July 18, 2013 at his home. He was born on March 28, 1931 in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of Halden and Ethel (Leggett) Hazen. James graduated from Hopkins High School in 1949. He was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus - Hilliards, the Wayland V.F.W., and the Hopkins Athletic Boosters. James...
David R. Krotz
Jul 18, 2013
age 64, of Laurinburg, North Carolina, passed to his Heavenly home on Thursday, July 18, 2013. David was born July 24, 1948, a loving and devoted son to Robert and Geraldine Krotz. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to all. He had retired from INA Bearing/ The Schaeffler Group in Cheraw, South Carolina....
Steven Michael Rumery
Jul 17, 2013
59, of Allegan, died July 17, 2013 at his home. He was born February 19, 1954, the son of Weldon and Jeanette (Welty) Rumery. Steve was a long-time employee of Perrigo. He was in the pharmacy program at Ferris. He loved to golf, play cards, bowling, any organized leagues, and just spending time with his Allegan friends. Most of all...
Royce Allen Heath
Jul 17, 2013
70, of Dorr, went to be with his Lord July 17, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born April 17, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Stanley and Alma (Vette) Heath. Pete was a member of Allegan Assembly of God and served as a board member for many years. Pete retired from the Allegan...
Allen Earl Studtman
Jul 17, 2013
69, died July 17, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Harvey and Martha (Barbour) Studtman. Allen is survived by his sons Ross and Clay Studtman; his brother Marvin (Wilma) Studtman. Cremation has taken place. No services have been designated at this time. Arrangements are being made by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan...
Russell W Emmerling
Jul 11, 2013
73, of Allegan, died July 11, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. No services have been designated at this time. Arrangements are being made by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.
Charlotte Ann (Cowels) Harris
Jul 6, 2013
76, of Martin, died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born February 25, 1937 in Plainwell, Michigan, the daughter of Cornelius and Frances Cowels. Charlotte worked for fifteen years at the ACRDC Headstart. She is survived by her husband Billy; her children: Debbie (Ed) Clark, Danny (Dianne) Harris, Jimmy (Sandra) Harris, Michael (Kathy)...
Jesse Alfred Ewing
Jul 5, 2013
82, of Allegan, passed away on July 5, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, and joined his Lord in his New Heavenly Home. He was born on December 5, 1930 in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, the son of Jesse Sr and Helen Ewing. Jesse attended and graduated from Pennsylvania Military College in Chester, Pennsylvania in 1954. He was stationed in Hawaii during...
Francis Roger Smith
Jul 2, 2013
85, of Allegan, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital. He was born September 10, 1927 in Monterey Township, Michigan, the son of Miles and Ethel (McDermott) Smith. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1945 and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Hap taught for twenty-eight years having retired from the Hopkins Public Schools. He...
Walter Sobol
Jul 2, 2013
80, of Allegan, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Walter was born on June 7, 1933 in Pullman, Michigan, the son of John and Mary (Kumorek) Sobol. Surviving is his niece Sharon Carpenter; his nephew Edward Wojnarowski; and his caregivers: Peter Forstner, Gale Morrie, Jeff Heines, and Norma Knoltun. He is preceded in death...
Roxy L. Reidy
Jun 22, 2013
of Allegan, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home. Roxy was born April 11, 1948, in Cheshire Twp., the daughter of the late, Leon Grant and Beulah Rose Hammer. Roxy graduated from Allegan High School in 1966, and had worked for over 19 years at Herman Miller in Zeeland. Surviving are her husband, Joseph, 2 brothers; George and Linda...
Jeanne E. Nolan
Jun 22, 2013
of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Allegan, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home. Jeanne was born November 19, 1946, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Anne (Vriend) Nolan. She graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 1965, did her undergraduate work at Brown University, majoring in English, and did her graduate work in education at the University of...
Larry E Williams
Jun 21, 2013
of Douglas, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the Hospice House of Holland. Larry was born May 27, 1938, in Bath, IL, the son of James and Marjorie (Atkins) Williams. Larry had worked for Roger Smith and Son's for over 18 years. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Sharon, 6 children; Joyce Williams, Nadine Williams, DeAnna and Keith Wilkens,...
Colleen J. Anderson
Jun 21, 2013
of Allegan, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Colleen was born December 11, 1934, in Menominee, Michigan, the daughter of LeRoy and Margaret (Kayne) Renauld. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School in 1953. On July 11, 1964, Colleen married Ernest Anderson, who preceded her in death. They were active in the Porta-Beds-Camping...
Phillip D. Prestage
Jun 20, 2013
of Cheshire Twp., Allegan, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mr. Prestage was born March 11, 1922, in Allegan, the son of James and Lula (Buck) Prestage. Doug was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post in Allegan. Doug and his wife Jean operated a Blueberry...
Albert J. Granat
Jun 20, 2013
91, of Allegan, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital. He was born on May 25, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Axel and Elizabeth (Stringer) Granat. Albert was a Veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII. He worked and retired from Perrigo after 20 years of employment. Albert is survived by his beloved...
Larry J. Button
Jun 17, 2013
57, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on May 18, 1956 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Lawrence Button and Elaine Brennan. He was a longtime member of Kendall Methodist Church. Larry loved to hunt, fish and camp. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Larry is...
William C. Bergholtz
Jun 16, 2013
of Allegan, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Bergholtz was born July 16, 1931, in Chicago, the son of George and Grace (Peterson) Bergholtz. Bill was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1949. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill...
