Larry A. Fletcher
Sep 26, 2012
of Allegan, formerly of Richland, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, while riding his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle. Larry was born December 13, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of the late Gerald and Ann (Norg) Fletcher. Larry served in the United States Marines Corps from 1966 - 1970. He was a Vietnam Veteran (1967-1968)...
Duane K. Ewing
Sep 20, 2012
of Hopkins, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at his home. Mr. Ewing was born April 6, 1921, in Ross, Michigan, the son of Frank and Arletta (Dodge) Ewing. Duane graduated from Byron Center High School in 1936. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and a lifetime member of the Wayland VFW. He worked for over 36 years...
Guy W. Strickfaden
Sep 19, 2012
of Allegan, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at the Allegan General Hospital. Mr. Strickfaden was born May 20, 1964, in Allegan, the son of William and Marion (Wilkinson) Strickfaden. Surviving are his mother, Marion, his sister, Carmen, his girlfriend, Teea Snyder, his good friends; Carl Payne, Richard Parker, and Donald Phillips, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Guy...
Lucille Coon
Sep 19, 2012
of Wayland, formerly of Monterey Twp., died at her daughter's home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Lucille was born September 11, 1915, in Dunningville, the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Donaldson) Pegg. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1932, and held many jobs in the Allegan area. She was most known for her...
Dale P. Simmons
Sep 17, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at the Allegan General Hospital. Dick was born May 17, 1921, in Salem Twp, the son of Abe and Neva (Feltenbarger) Simmons. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Allegan, and had worked for Packaging Corporation of...
Charles E. Jackson
Sep 17, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at the Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. Chuck was born May 24, 1938, in Munising, the son of the late Orin and Marvel (Storm) Jackson. A man of many talents, he was an avid bow and gun hunter with his favorite being deer and pheasant hunting. He lived on a lake and was...
James R. Stone
Sep 16, 2012
of Hopkins, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at his home. Mr. Stone was born August 16, 1961, in Grand Rapids, the son of Darl and Patricia (Mayrand) Stone. He was a Hopkins High School Graduate in 1979, and worked for Pitsch Company in Grand Rapids for 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. Surviving are...
Oscar B. Mckenzie
Sep 11, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Oscar was born September 7, 1935, in Alice Texas, the son of the late Arturo and Apolonia (Bazan) McKenzie. He had worked the fields in Texas for many years before coming to Michigan, where he worked at Rockwell Int. for over 21 years. Oscar also...
John M. Hettinger
Sep 9, 2012
of Allegan, died Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Bronson Hospital. John was born September 26, 1958, in Kalamazoo, the son of the late John F. and Doris (Purigraski) Hettinger. John loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching Nascar. He was the life of the party, and had a great sense of humor. He was currently employed by JCI...
Lewis L. Chrisman
Sep 9, 2012
of Hopkins, died Sunday, September 9, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Chrisman was born March 13, 1931, in Grand Rapids, the son of Frank and Henrietta ( Cook) Chrisman. Lewis was a dairy farmer in the Hopkins area for over 30 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving are his wife, Cleo,...
Leah Susie Tischer
Sep 6, 2012
of Kalamazoo, formerly of Allegan, died Thursday, September 6, 2012, at her daughter's home in Kalamazoo. Leah was born June 10, 1913, in Allegan Twp., the daughter of Frank and Minnie (Sprague) Adams. Leah graduated from Allegan High School in 1933. She married Art Tischer in 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1993. Together they owned and operated...
Linda Lou Emmons
Sep 5, 2012
of Allegan, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Linda was born April 25, 1942, in Allegan, the daughter of Robert and Paulina (VanNoordwyk) Skillman. She graduated from Gobles High School in 1960, and had worked at several jobs over the years, most recently at Dillons Hallmark in Allegan. She and her husband attended Merson Church....
Henry S. Crans
Sep 2, 2012
of Gobles, formerly of Otsego, died Sunday, September 2, 2012, at his home in Bloomingdale Twp., just 1 week after his wife, Virginia died. Henry was born July 2, 1931, in Irving Twp, the son of Julius and Vada (Allen) Crans. Henry was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He worked at Parker Hannifen...
Daniel D. Stech
Aug 27, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at Borgess Hospital. Mr. Stech was born April 1, 1941, in Allegan, the son of William and Virginia (Green) Stech. Dan graduated from Gobles High School in 1959, he was a member of the first Gobles football team, and was a 4 sport standout, he even had a try out with the Detroit...
Virginia M. Crans
Aug 26, 2012
of Gobles, formerly of Otsego, died Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Crans was born October 23, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harry and Ivalo (Armour) Bouchard. Virginia married Henry on June 8, 1951, and they enjoyed 61 years together. She worked at Parker Hannifen in Otsego for 25 years, retiring in 1990. Surviving...
Richard D. Gant Sr.
Aug 25, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, August 25, 2012, at his home. Mr. Gant was born April 28, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Edward and Hester Gant. Surviving are his 6 children; Linda, Darnell, Debra, Mark, Richard Jr., and Eleanor, many grand and great grandchildren, his brother, Harold and Ernestine Gant, 3 sisters; Mildred and Angus Laird, Rev. Harriett and Bill...
Beatrice J. Grinnell
Aug 24, 2012
of Allegan, died Friday, August 24, 2012, at Golden Orchards in Fennville. Bea was born January 19, 1915, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Genevieve Swifink. She had attended the First Baptist Church in Allegan most of her life. She loved to garden, and grow roses, and was able to bowl and golf a good game. Surviving are...
Ellen Jane Linsley
Aug 16, 2012
of Hopkins, died Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Ellen was born May 10, 1923, in Monterey Twp., the daughter of the late, Perry and Marie (Knobloch ) Jackson. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1940, and attended County Normal, she taught in the country schools for a couple of years. Ellen and Jack were...
James D. Andrus
Aug 16, 2012
of Allegan, died Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the Allegan Country Estates. Jim was born August 5, 1929, in Allegan, the son of Thomas J. and Maude (Whipple) Andrus. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1947, and then went to work at Blood Brothers (Rockwell Int.). He left to serve his Country, and was a Veteran of the United...
Joseph W. Champion
Aug 15, 2012
of Gobles, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mr. Champion was born November 5, 1925, in Mattawan, the son of the late, Ralph and Susan (Sackett) Champion. Joe graduated from Mattawan High School in 1943. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in WWII, and had worked for Brundage Company in...
