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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
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
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)...
Stewart J. Rapa
Apr 2, 2013
59, was called home to meet Jesus Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He was born June 15, 1953 and raised in Allegan, MI where he met many lifelong friends and would eventually meet the woman he would deeply love all his life. Jim was a devoted husband and loving father who was strong in his faith and generous with his love....
Nancy E (Baughman) Thorpe
Apr 1, 2013
75, of Allegan, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at Wings Home. She was born on October 18, 1937 in Osseo, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Catherine (Johnston) Baughman. Nancy is survived by her husband Everett; her children: Jonna Thorpe, James (Lisha) Thorpe; her four grandchildren: Christopher, Anthony, Dakota, Ryan; her great-grandchild Owen. In respect to Nancy's wishes, there will...
Robert Oren Walker
Apr 1, 2013
59, of Allegan, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1953 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Robert and Eileen (Schwartz) Walker. Robert graduated from Hopkins High School in 1972. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert loved and lived in the Texas Hill Country for many years. He also loved...
Jack A Sinclair
Mar 31, 2013
80, of Allegan, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Ely Manor. The family will plan to have a Remembrance Gathering at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, but arrangements are still pending. Arrangements are being made by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.
Dolores E (Jachimowicz) Huber
Mar 31, 2013
83, formerly of Allegan, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, Michigan. Dolores was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on July 19, 1929, the daughter of Stephen and Elanore (Pomaski) Jachimowicz. Dolores will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her children: Shirley (George) Balkevitch;...
Donald R. Perkins
Mar 28, 2013
89, formerly of Allegan, passed away on March 28, 2013 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born October 10, 1923 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Fred and Alberta (Baxter) Perkins. Don served honorably during WWII with the 975th Engineering Maintenance Battalion. His outfit supported the troops in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland and Germany until VE...
Edward E. Kuhl
Mar 25, 2013
of Wayland, died on Monday, March 25, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. Ed was born June 29, 1938, in Berrien Springs, the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Bowyer) Kuhl. Ed was a Veteran of the United States Marine's, and was a member of the Dorr American Legion. He had worked for G.M. in Grand Rapids...
Laverne W Oisten
Mar 23, 2013
89, of Allegan, passed away at Allegan General Hospital, Saturday, March 23, 2013. He was born August 14, 1923 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of William and Caroline (Belden) Oisten. LaVerne served his country in WW II, where he received several medals, including a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He worked for Imperial Carving and Holland Furniture for several years...
Jacalyn Sue Mcintire
Mar 23, 2013
Jackie left this earth much earlier than she wanted on March 23, 2013. She was born Jacalyn Sue Miller, the third of three daughters, to Willard (Bart) and Marguerite White Miller on July 28, 1952. She was taken home to the Miller Pony Farm in Allegan where she had a wonderful childhood. She met the champion of her life in...
Mike E. Page
Mar 15, 2013
of Allegan, died Friday, March 15, 2013, in Ann Arbor, at the University of Michigan Hospital. Mike was born October 29, 1958, in Allegan, the son of the late, Morris and Mary (Jones) Page. Mike graduated from Allegan High School in 1977, he was currently employed with Perrigo Co. in Allegan, for the past 30 years. He was an avid...
Diane L. Maschke
Mar 12, 2013
of Plainwell, formerly of Allegan, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Ely Manor in Allegan. Diane was born June 27, 1946, in Chicago, the daughter of the late, William and Florence (Heike) Middleton. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1964, she attended both Augustana College in IL, and Michigan State University and graduated from...
Robert C Peckham
Mar 9, 2013
of Kalamazoo, formerly of Allegan, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Upjohn Community Care Center. Bob was born September 1, 1918, in Kalamazoo, the son of the late, Charles and Ruth (Ashbaugh) Peckham. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, class of 1936, where he served as Student Council President and class Vice President. Bob was a wonderful athlete...
Jody R. Snyder
Mar 9, 2013
of Allegan, died March 9, 2013, in Valley Twp. Jody was born May 24, 1975, in Allegan, the son of Gilbert and Cora (Dustin) Snyder. Surviving are his son, Seth, his father, Gilbert, 4 brothers; Terry and Tina Snyder, Barry and Mindy Snyder, Kevin and Lisa Snyder, Randy and Trina Snyder, 3 sisters; Suzanne and Joe Minegar, Tammy Synder, Teresa...
James L. Green
Mar 7, 2013
of Allegan, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, in South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida. Jim was born May 27, 1934, in Allegan, the son of Ernest and Charity (Crisman) Green. He worked for Crescent Machine Company for over 35 years, retiring in 1996. Jim and his wife, Helen, spent winters in Florida. Surviving are his wife, Helen, 6 children; Brenda...
Pauline Wilma (Oisten) Sebright
Mar 5, 2013
89, of Allegan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Hospice House of Holland. Pauline was born January 10, 1924, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of McKinley and Madeline (Anderson) Oisten. Pauline was the quintessential homemaker, keeping a spotless house and cooking delicious from-scratch meals, often using the bounty from the garden that her husband...
Susan Marie (Swanson) Smith
Mar 4, 2013
39, of Allegan, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side. Susan was born on July 30, 1973 in Marquette, Michigan, the daughter of Kenneth Swanson and Susan Molise. Being a Home Maker, Susan was a devoted mother and wife. She loved spending time with her family and hanging out with her friends....
Kenneth H Strand
Mar 3, 2013
70, of Allegan, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at his home. Kenneth was born December 8, 1942 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Howard C Strand and Miriam Brownell. Kenneth graduated from Allegan High School in 1961. He was a longtime member of First Church of God, Allegan, which he had served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He...
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