James L. Milbocker Sr.
Feb 24, 2013
of Allegan, went home to be with his Lord, on Sunday, February 24, 2013, surrounded by his family. Jim was born February 10, 1938, in Gaylord, Michigan, the son of the late, Sylvester "Sy" and Margaret (Pack) Milbocker. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1957. On August 2, 1958, James L. Milbocker Sr., married Darlene C. Byron, at the...
Debra A. Chamberlain
Feb 23, 2013
of Pullman, died Saturday, February 23, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. Debra was born December 8, 1956, in Fort Riley, Kansas, the daughter of Haven and Martha (Loggins) Tucker. Surviving are her 3 children: Leonard Lefford, Miranda Lefford and her companion Savannah Chisum, and Adam and Jenea Lefford, 2 grandchildren: Adam and Adriana, her mother and step...
Paul L. James
Feb 17, 2013
of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, formerly of Allegan, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. P.J. was born January 4, 1957, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Reynolds James. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1975, and then traveled around the country as a entertainer, and the past ten years as a paint contractor....
Nechia A (Mitchell) Roeper
Feb 16, 2013
89, a long-term resident of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully from pneumonia Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Evangelical Home in Saline, Michigan. Nechia was born August 6, 1923 in Newaygo, Michigan, and grew up in Big Rapids, Michigan with her parents, two older brothers and two older sisters, all who preceded her in death. She was married for 55...
Leona E (Koperski) Cole
Feb 16, 2013
91, of Allegan, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Allegan Country Estates. Leona was born November 11, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kaczanowski) Koperski. Leona was a Home Maker for the majority of her life. She was a Parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for 71 years. She worked for Holiday Floral for...
Eleanor Lorraine (Hesse) Grollemond
Feb 16, 2013
75, of Allegan died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Eleanor was born September 26, 1937 in New York City, New York, the daughter of Harry and Mae Hesse. Eleanor was a home maker for the majority of her life. She was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Eleanor is survived by her husband Edward, whom she...
Edward J Darby
Feb 14, 2013
age 86, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital after a short illness. Edward was born November 29, 1926 in Allegan, the son of Wilbur J. and Helen (Matusek) Darby. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1944. He served in the Army from April 3, 1945, having received the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Medal and Army...
Robert Le Roy Delp
Feb 9, 2013
73, of Allegan, died Saturday, February 09, 2013 at Wings Home. Le Roy was born on March 6, 1939 in Hopkins Township, Michigan, the son of Paul and Una (Jones) Delp. Le Roy was an owner/operator that drove truck for Behnke almost 15 years and Maverick for almost a year. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a...
Jannette Mary (Wheaton) Wheeler
Feb 8, 2013
87, formerly of Allegan, died Friday, February 08, 2013 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Jannette was born in Sparta, Michigan on April 12, 1925, the daughter of Milo and Thelma (Corliss) Wheaton. Jannette was a Home Maker all her life. She enjoyed being a volunteer. She was known as the social butterfly at the nursing home. Jannette was a...
Ronald Andrew Jorgensen
Feb 8, 2013
69, of Allegan, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital. Ronald was born in Cheshire Township, Michigan on August 11, 1943, the son of Andrew and Naomi (Smith) Jorgensen. Ronald enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially loved his quads. Ronald is survived by his wife Nancy of fourteen years; his children: Paul Jorgensen, Michelle (Del) Woodwyk, Heidi (Joe)...
James A Battjes
Feb 7, 2013
59, of Allegan, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at his home. James was born in Allegan, June 6, 1953, the son of James and Phyllis (Simmons) Battjes. James enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a dairy farmer for the majority of his life, which in fact is how he met his wife. James is survived by his wife Tonya, whom...
Paul Myron Buschlen
Jan 31, 2013
72, of Otsego, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his home. Paul was born January 30, 1941, in Gladwin, Michigan, the son of William and Eileen (Eagleson) Buschlen. Paul was a local and long distance truck driver for most of his life. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Paul is survived by his daughter Paula Buschlen;...
Esther Ellen Coffindaffer
Jan 31, 2013
87, from Fennville, formerly of Monterey Township, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Hospice House of Holland. Esther was born November 11, 1925 in South Haven, the daughter of George and Esther (Knox) Wright. Esther graduated from Allegan High School in 1943. She was an active member of Faith Baptist church for many years. Esther is survived by her...
Ruth L (Brindley) French
Jan 29, 2013
93, of Allegan, went to be with The Lord, January 29, 2013 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Ruth was born April 13, 1919, in Cheshire Township, the daughter of Lester and Lelia (Powers) Brindley. Ruth was married to her late husband Willard in 1940, who passed away on July 9, 2000. Ruth was a homemaker for most of...
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;...
