Nichole Amber Vanklompenberg
Jan 28, 2013
of Jenison, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, January 28, 2013. Nichole was born August 21, 1985, in Allegan, the daughter of Melvin and Michelle (Haefner) VanKlompenberg. Nichole lived for the past 7 years at Harbor House Ministries, in Jenison, and was a part of a very special family. Surviving are her parents: Melvin and Michelle, 4...
Betty Jane (Rienks) Simmons
Jan 28, 2013
April 23, 1925 to January 28, 2013. Betty Jane Simmons, 87, of Sweet Home, Oregon, formally of Monterey Township, passed away at her daughter's home on Jan. 28, 2013. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her nine siblings, the daughter of Jacob and Dena Rienks. She married Mike Simmons in 1950 and they enjoyed 50 happy...
Patricia Ann Germain
Jan 26, 2013
62, of Allegan, formerly of Martin, passed away in her home on Saturday January 26th, 2013. She was born September 1, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Dale and Ann (Morre) Shively. Pat was an extremely proud and supportive military mom (Lacy, U.S. Air Force), and an amazingly loving and giving wife, mother, step-mother, and grandmother. She was...
Margrette Hettig
Jan 24, 2013
of Kentucky, formerly of Allegan, died Thursday, January 24, 2013, in Louisville. Mrs. Hettig was born December 3, 1926, in Redbush, Kentucky, the daughter of Duel and Erie (Williams) Fyffe. Margrette graduated from Allegan High School in 1945, attended County Normal, and then graduated from the University of Michigan. She worked for over 35 years with Upjohn, in the International...
Ruth Ann (Carroll) Kalchik
Jan 20, 2013
74, of Plainwell, formerly from Allegan, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital. Ruth was born June 24, 1938, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Richard and Helen (Andrews) Carroll. Ruth is survived by her children: Robbin (Tim) Ritz, Kim (Jerry Bierema) Kalchik; her grandchildren: Charles Schultz, Ben (Sara) Schultz, Chris Ritz, Greg Ritz, Amanda Landstra, Cory Landstra,...
Lenore K (Robb) Paul
Jan 16, 2013
85, of Wayland, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Lenore was born May 25, 1927 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Glenn and Cathryne (Crandall) Robb. Lenore is survived by her children: Lynn (Erin) Paul, Doreen Paul; her grandchildren: Michelle (Daron) Scholet, Alayna (Lance) Froelich, Taylor (Lynsey) Paul-Mehalski; her great-grandchildren: Lexi, Mackenna, London, Eastyn;...
Susan Marie (Mckay) Kriese
Jan 15, 2013
of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at her home, after a long 13 year bout with Multiple Sclerosis. Susan was born on July 18, 1947 in Plainwell, the daughter of Leslie and Ada (Huddleston) McKay. Susan worked many years as an Executive Administrator for Meyer C Weiner Company. Susan is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years,...
Christine H (Fritschka) Ivester
Jan 2, 2013
died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her home. She was born January 11, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Fojta) Fritschka. Chris graduated from Howell High School in 1968. She retired in October, 2010, after working twenty-eight years alongside her husband Michael in their accounting practice. Chris married Mike on June 21, 1969 in Howell....
Edward L. Pokornowski
Dec 28, 2012
of Allegan, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Pokornowski was born July 8, 1926, in Chicago, the son of Steven and Pearl (Chojnacki) Pokornowski. Ed graduated from Bowen High School in Chicago and received his Masters from Michigan State University. He wrestled at both the high school and college level. He was an avid MSU fan....
Mary Jane Garvin
Dec 26, 2012
of Allegan, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Garvin was born October 2, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Charles and Ruth Ann (Montgomery) Durkee. Mary Jane graduated from North High School in Des Moines, Iowa. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Allegan. Mrs. Garvin was a Brand...
Estelle Diem
Dec 25, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center in Kalamazoo. Estelle was born in Detroit, the daughter of Casmere and Agnes (Aniol) Dziekan. Estelle was a homemaker and loved tending to her family. Her family knew her well for being very spunky. She was also known for her love of animals, especially cats. Estelle never let...
Betty Jean Livingston
Dec 25, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Betty was born September 2, 1951 in Plainwell, the daughter of George and Louise (Bolle) Livingston. Betty was a homemaker. She loved to play Bingo. Betty loved and cherished her close knit group of friends. Surviving is her son Rex Krotz; her Brother Jack Livingston; her Sisters: Ann Larry Saunders, Catherine Sweetland, Connie...
Jack D Dibble
Dec 21, 2012
of Plainwell, formerly of Otsego, died Friday, December 21, 2012, at the Life Care Center. Mr. Dibble was born July 31, 1924, in Otsego. Jack was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a skilled cabinet maker, and enjoyed working with wood. Surviving are his 4 children; Leroy and Zenaida Goodenough, John Goodenough, Sam and Tonya Goodenough, and...
Richard M. Bowden
Dec 7, 2012
of Allegan, died Friday, December 7, 2012, at Ely Manor Nursing Home, where he had received excellent care by the staff. Mr. Bowden was born December 29, 1929, in Hay Lake, Michigan, the son of John and Sara (Lee) Bowden. Richard was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea, he was a member of the Otsego VFW...
Drusilla Jean Reeves
Dec 6, 2012
of Allegan, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 in Grand Ledge. Drusilla was born July 26, 1925 in Allegan, the daughter of Dick and Mildred (Morrey) Hewitt. Drusilla enjoyed sewing, cooking and dancing. She was a loyal member of the Eagles Lodge for many years. Surviving are her children: Ron (Darcy) Krywosinski and Linda (Dennis) Madalinski; her six grandchildren: Ronnie (LeRoy)...
Dennis R. Morris
Dec 6, 2012
Morris, Dennis B., of Allegan, formerly of Hopkins, died Thursday, December 6, 2012, at the Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dennis was born March 4, 1956, in Allegan, the son of Irvin and Barbara (Chappell) Morris. Dennis graduated from Hopkins High School in 1974, he was a volunteer fireman in Hopkins for over 15 years, and had worked as...
Christine Ann Leggett-Meade
Dec 6, 2012
of Allegan, died Thursday, December 6, 2012, at her home. Christine was born June 21, 1948, in Allegan, the daughter of Wilbur and Mary (Weaver) Leggett. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1967, and worked for several years at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility as well as the Allegan County Jail. She was a member of the First...
Larry C Hopkins
Dec 5, 2012
Hopkins, Larry C., of Allegan, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at his home. Larry was born April 12, 1950, in Allegan, the son of the late Ned and Dorothy (Brinklow) Hopkins. Surviving are his 4 children; Larry Jr., Michelle Falcon, Shannon Legendyke, Trisha Hopkins, 5 grandchildren; Cassie, Allyson, Nick, Cain, and Aiden, 2 sisters; Louise Hopkins and Diane Filipunas, several...
Doris Marie (Green) Green
Dec 1, 2012
died Monday, December 1, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center. Doris was born on March 14, 1946 in Allegan, the daughter of James and Gertrude (Osterman) Green. Surviving is her Brother Jim (Char)Green; Her Niece Tonya (Travis) Bowerman; Two Great-nieces: Emily and Alivia. Friends may meet at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, for a visitation at 12 Noon, Friday, December 7,...
Nellie Marie (Arthur) Miller
Nov 30, 2012
of Allegan, died Friday, November 30, 2012 at her home. Nellie was born August 29, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Leda (Gould) Arthur. Nellie was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her children, her home, cooking and celebrating the holidays. She also enjoyed camping at her son's campground. Nellie was very proud of having accomplished...
