Gladys Eleanor (Brown) Priest
Nov 27, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at Borgess Gardens in Kalamazoo. Eleanor was born June 3, 1918, in Martin, the daughter of Stanley and Louise (Noteboom) Brown. She was a life member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Watson. She graduated from Martin High School in 1936. Surviving are her 6 children; Ken and Mary Knuth, Nancy and...
Jeanette M. Johnson
Nov 27, 2012
of Plainwell, formerly of Detroit, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her daughters home in Plainwell. Jan was born February 27, 1931, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Ruth (Shortt) Rosin. Surviving are her 4 children; Donald and Marie Johnson, Douglas and Debra Johnson, Judy and Larry Bishop, Joyce Schramm, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Vivian M (Querback) Holliday
Nov 26, 2012
age 91 of Milford, Ohio, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at SEM Haven Health Care Center. She was born September 3, 1921 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Eve (Marshall) Querback. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Holliday on October 28, 2003. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Sally...
Honor Geneese (Brenner) Woolf
Nov 21, 2012
of Allegan, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Briarwood Assisted Living. Honor was born December 21, 1918, in Hopkins, the daughter of David and Hallie (Wheelock) Brenner. Honor attended County Normal and graduated from Western with a degree in teaching. She was a teacher for the Hopkins Public Schools for 34 years. She loved to...
Jean L (Hewitt) Gibson
Nov 16, 2012
died Friday, November 16, 2012, at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Jean was born August 16, 1921, in Monterey Township, the daughter of Roy and Shirley (Spohn) Hewitt. Jean enjoyed cooking and baking. She is survived by her daughter Vicki Carroll, and her son Dan and Lecia Gibson; her six Grandchildren: Matt and Marc Gibson, Dan Gibson, Denise Johnson,...
Michael Wayne Laverty
Nov 10, 2012
formerly of Allegan, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Hi Desert Medical Center in San Bernardino, California. Michael was born February 9, 1975, in Plainwell, the son to Leamon Laverty and Kathy (Warner) Smith. Michael graduated from Allegan High School in 1995. He has lived in California for the past 12 years. Surviving is his mother Kathy Smith; his sister...
Mildred May (Tremaine) Hodge
Nov 8, 2012
born November 11, 1913, in Buchanan, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012, peacefully at the Wings Home in Allegan following a head injury from a fall. Surviving is her son Mike (Perletta) Hodge and her daughter Pat Philley; Grandchildren: Allen (Terri) Philley, Barb (Joe) Wine, Jerry Hodge and Diana (Steven) McDaniels; Her great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law...
William Bryant Blake
Nov 2, 2012
passed away at home with his family at his side on Friday, November 2, 2012. William was born June 16, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of Earl and Viola (Childers) Blake. He was an employee for 17 years to the Allegan County Road Commission with which he retired on September 8, 2009. William was an Army Veteran who served...
Dean Robert Meade
Nov 1, 2012
passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Allegan General Hospital surrounded by his family. Dean was born January 16, 1932 in Otsego, son to Clyde and Bertha (Canfield) Meade. He attended Allegan Public Schools and was a United States Army veteran. Dean drove school bus for Allegan Public Schools for five years and worked for Rockwell International for over thirty-seven...
Marguerite A. Chipman
Oct 26, 2012
of Allegan, died Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Marge was born August 1, 1930, in Allegan, the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Blakeman) Mitchel. Marge graduated from Allegan High School in 1947, and had worked for the GTE Office in Allegan and the Tivoli Bar, for several years. Surviving are her 4 sons; Donnie and...
Mildred M. Mcdonald
Oct 16, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Ely Manor. Mildred was born September 14, 1920, the daughter of James and Nora (Howell) King. She retired from JCPenney, was a member of the Living Word Family Church, and the Eastern Star and graduated from Mendota High School in Illinois. Mildred enjoyed attending church, playing cards, playing bingo, travelling and growing...
Beatrice R. Wendt
Oct 15, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, October 15, 2012, at Ely Manor. Beatrice, the daughter of Jesse and Laura (Hale) Walker, was born March 19, 1921 in Allegan, to which she was a lifelong resident. She was employed by General Telephone for 43 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Allegan, a member of Business and Professional Women, a...
James H. Simmons
Oct 14, 2012
of Cross City, Florida, formerly from Allegan, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his home. James was born February 21, 1979, the son of William Simmons and Sandra (Tenwalde) Stamper James has lived in Florida for seven years. He graduated from Allegan Public Schools in 1998. Surviving is his mother Sandra and Larry Stamper; his grandparents: Eleanor "Granny" Simmons, Ron...
Kenneth K. Brenner
Oct 14, 2012
of Hopkins, died October 14, 2012 at his home. Kenneth was born July 4, 1926 in Monterey Township, the son of Danie and Halla (Berens) Brenner. Kenneth farmed the Hopkins area all of his life. He was a partner of Brenner Brothers and Sons. Surviving is his wife Alice; his two sons: Burton and Kim Brenner, Ross and Jodie Brenner;...
Grover Kenneth Armentrout
Oct 10, 2012
died in his home, Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Grover was born May 11, 1920, in McGuffey, Ohio, the son of John Lester and Mary Ida (Fensler) Armentrout. Grover worked many years at Rockwell as a tool and die maker. Surviving is his wife Phyllis and their children and grandchildren. In accordance to Grover's wishes, there will be no visitation or...
Wilma L Vander (Verstrate) Wal
Oct 10, 2012
89, of Allegan, went to be with her Savior and Lord Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Wilma was born August 5, 1923 in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Robert and Lena (VanDam) VerStrate. Wilma was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who took care of the needs of others before her own. She and her husband Peter,...
David A. Loew
Oct 6, 2012
of Salem Twp., died Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Loew was born March 26, 1939, in Salem Twp., the son of Paul and Thelma (Mulliken) Loew. David worked on the family farm all of his life, and he is now sleeping in Jesus, waiting for his return. David was a member of the 7th...
Yvonne Doreen Gowens
Oct 4, 2012
of Allegan, died Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Hospice of Holland. Yvonne was born September 4, 1948, in Allegan, the daughter of Quinton and Wilmetta (Crews) Gowens. Yvonne worked for GE for 27 years. Surviving is her fiancAC. Jim Cook of Hamilton; her sister Denise Simpson; nieces Rochelle, Rinelle; great nieces Katrina, Ebony; great nephews Alex, Xavier; as well as...
Margaret L (Kelley) Heft
Oct 1, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, October 1, 2012, at the Wings Home. Margaret was born June 13, 1926, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Freda (Swanquist) Kelley. Margaret was a homemaker. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She had also been a district director of National Campers and Hikers Association now known as Family Campers and R.V.ers....
Denise W. Sanford
Sep 28, 2012
of Hopkins, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at Borgess Hospital. Denise was born November 18, 1967, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Dennis and Carol (Russell) Beebe. She had worked for Center Manufacturing in Byron Center for over 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Dale, her daughter, Ashley Sanford, 3 grandchildren; Jaimee, Cameron, and J.J., her mother, Carol Bebee, her...
