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Luella  May Wilson

Luella May Wilson

Apr 30, 2013

of Allegan, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Luella was born August 6, 1927, in Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar and Florence (Mack) Anderson. Surviving are her 3 daughters; Sandra and Lloyd Mason, Lyn Marro and Bill McIntyre, Frank Marro and Peggy Wark, Denise and Wayne Stan, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren,...

Gary  Lee Conklin

Gary Lee Conklin

Apr 30, 2013

of Allegan, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his home. Gary was born June 11, 1942, in Allegan, the son of Wayne and Francis (Darby) Conklin. Surviving are his brother, Charles and Diane Conklin, 2 sisters; Anne and Larry Starring, and Peggy and Denny Disbrow, his girlfriend, Debbie Hicks, and his 2 grandchildren; Kaden and Kayla. He was preceded in...

Avis  M. Stone

Avis M. Stone

Apr 29, 2013

of Hopkins, went to be with her Lord, on Monday, April 29, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family. Avis was born September 5, 1927, in Martin Twp., the daughter of Lafayette and Anna (McMillan) Smith. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1944, and was a faithful member of the Friendship Bible Church in Hopkins. Avis was a...

Marion  B. Frampton

Marion B. Frampton

Apr 28, 2013

56, of Fennville, died on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at her home. She was born September 5, 1956 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of Claud and Loretta (Quilty) Frampton. Marion worked for several years at the Allegan Medical Care Community. She is survived by her children: Scott Brophy, Tina Brophy, Amanda Frampton; her eight grandchildren; her grandmother Marion...

Vahram Knarian

Vahram Knarian

Apr 28, 2013

81, of Allegan, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2013. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Barney was born on July 3, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Parsek and Zvart Knarian. In 1943, his family moved to Bloomingdale, Michigan. He graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 1950. He was a...

Robert  H Commons

Robert H Commons

Apr 27, 2013

84, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Jordan's Life Care Center in Bridgman, Michigan. He was born on April 28, 1928 in Monterey Township, Michigan, the son of Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. Robert worked for Rockwell for 39 years, having retired in 1985. He also was a member of The United Methodist Church in Allegan for many years. He...

Franklin  Leroy Deater

Franklin Leroy Deater

Apr 23, 2013

82, of Allegan, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Battle Creek V.A. Medical Center. He was born on May 12, 1930 in White Bluff, Tennessee, the son of Charles and Lillian (Culhane) Deater. Franklin was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his beloved wife Naomaie, who he...

Don  E. Johnson

Don E. Johnson

Apr 17, 2013

of Allegan, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Ely Manor Nursing Home in Allegan. Mr. Johnson was born July 10, 1920, in Lawrence, the son of Roe and Margie (Utter) Johnson. Don was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII, from 1942-1945. He retired from Rockwell Int. after 35 years of service. Don was a very...

John  A. Palenick

John A. Palenick

Apr 14, 2013

of Allegan Twp., died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home town in Allegan. Mr. Palenick was born November 10, 1919 ,in Chicago, the son of John M. and Justina (Klico) Palenick. John grew up on a farm in the Gun Lake area, where he and his brother owned and operated the Gun Lake store and service station for many...

Peter  Allan Kaylor

Peter Allan Kaylor

Apr 14, 2013

of Allegan, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Pete was born October 1, 1952, in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Leon and Thelma (Bussey) Kaylor. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and had worked as a civil engineer since the early 1980's. Most recently Pete drove a School bus for...

Benjamin  Franklin Arlington  Sr.

Benjamin Franklin Arlington Sr.

Apr 12, 2013

of Allegan, died on Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mr. Arlington was born March 20, 1916, in Dodge Ridge, West Virginia, the son of Jack B. and Chloe B. (Stevens) Arlington. Ben came to the Allegan area at a early age and worked in the oil fields for over 40 years. He was employed by...

William  J Bishop

William J Bishop

Apr 7, 2013

89, of Allegan and Kalamazoo, MI died peacefully on April 7, 2013, at the Wings Home - Hospice, in Allegan. He was born in Allegan, Michigan on January 31, 1924, the son of Carl Wm Bishop and Mizpah Marcella (VanKeuren) Bishop. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School until the outbreak of World War II. After his enlistment he trained at...

Mary  Isabelle Gibbs

Mary Isabelle Gibbs

Apr 6, 2013

of Battle Creek, formerly of Williamston, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at North Pointe Woods Assisted Living Community in Battle Creek, where she received excellent care from the staff. Isabelle was born March 9, 1908, in Leslie, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond C. and Ethel M. (Norton) Blackmore. She graduated from Leslie High School and worked as a stenographer...

Helen  Elaine (Ochampaugh)  Funk

Helen Elaine (Ochampaugh) Funk

Apr 6, 2013

85, of Allegan, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Wings Home. She was born on July 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Halsey and Helen (Hoppenrath) Ochampaugh. Helen is survived by her children: Jane (Vince) Caldarona, Donna (Bill) Gurn; her grandchildren: Eric (Samantha) Harris, Bill Gurn, Jr, Angie (Chris) DeYoung; her great-grandchildren: Grace, Madalyn, Maci, Makenna; her brother-in-law...

Paul  Kenneth Smit

Paul Kenneth Smit

Apr 5, 2013

41, died on April 5, 2013 at his home. He was born December 7, 1971 in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of Terry and Jeanne (Durian) Smit. Paul graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1990. He was a member of Hopkins Community Reformed Church. He worked a few years in construction and many years on the family farm, Peaceful Road...

Virginia  Margretta (Copeland)  Mcnees

Virginia Margretta (Copeland) Mcnees

Apr 5, 2013

87, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at her home. She was born on February 17, 1926 in Lawrence, Michigan, the daughter of Oland and Norma (Taplin) Copeland. Virginia loved camping, to ride the motorcycle, and anything that involved being outdoors. She is survived by her children: Norma (Lee) Cerveny, Clara (Gary Meade) Cook, Kathy (Roger) Fry; her sixteen grandchildren; her...

Caroline  Emma (Anderson)  Hammon

Caroline Emma (Anderson) Hammon

Apr 5, 2013

83, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan after a short illness. She was born in Allegan, Michigan on May 19, 1929 the daughter of Russell and Signe (Johnson) Anderson. Caroline graduated from Allegan High School in 1948. She married Donald J Hammon on October 26, 1950. Caroline was a beautician in the area for many...

David  Lee Evans

David Lee Evans

Apr 4, 2013

70, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his home. David was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Orval and Mary Edna (Harrington) Evans. David is deeply loved by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Edrie; his children: Marlene (Joe) Rodriquez, David (Andrea) Evans Jr, Traci (Joe) Vondrash, Mary (Bruce) Hitt, Douglas (Sharon) Evans, Jeani Brooks; his...

Shirley  J (Thompson)  Thompson

Shirley J (Thompson) Thompson

Apr 3, 2013

69, from Plainwell, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1943 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Nellie Mae (Caywood) Thompson. Shirley is survived by her three nieces: Diana, Laurie, Terri; and her step-brother Brent. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Nellie Mae, and her sister...

Audra  Grace (Cooley)  Brenner

Audra Grace (Cooley) Brenner

Apr 2, 2013

95, of Allegan, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. She was born July 22, 1917 in Arnett, Oklahoma, the daughter of Delbert and Hannah (Delano) Cooley. Audra was a member of Monterey Center United Methodist Church all her life. She is survived by her children: Beverly Caywood, Robert (Linda Egan) Brenner, Dian (Bob Commans)...

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